Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Volume 5: Issue 3: March 2026

“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Jacobs

Trends

Spring Jackets

The first day of spring is on Friday, March 20th. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite feel like Spring, or you have one day of spring weather and one day of winter weather in the same week. It can be hard to dress on these transitional days. Wearing layers helps, but so does a versatile spring jacket.

From Marie Claire: Spring Jackets Are My Favorite Category to Shop—26 from Zara & Nordstrom in My Cart

For Men:

From The Wall Street Journal: The Ultimate Men’s Spring Coat Guide

From GQ: These Are the Must-Have Jackets for Spring, According to Menswear Pros

Sneakers

From Marie Claire: Spring 2026’s Biggest Sneaker Trends Were Hiding in My Closet

From GQ: The Best Business Casual Sneakers Will Save Your Achy, Overworked Feet

Notes on Watching

To see lists of new, returning, and noteworthy movies and series, read: Notes on Watching

Events

Women’ s History Month

From The Boston Globe: Tours honoring revolutionary women return to Freedom Trail for Women’s History Month Tickets will cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $8 for children ages 6-12. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the information center or at https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/tours/revolutionary-women

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks “spring forward” one hour to 3 a.m. ‘Daylight savings time’ or ‘daylight saving time’? What’s correct — and when does it start?

St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th

Spring Equinox on March 20th