Notes of a Fashionista

Volume 5: Issue 4: April 2026

Open all your pores and bathe in all the tides of nature, in all her streams and oceans, at all seasons.” — Henry David Thoreau

Trends

The Blazer

My March newsletter had a link to read about Spring jackets. There are lots of stylish Spring jackets, from trench coats to denim jackets. My favorite Spring coat is a blazer.

From Marie Claire: ‘90s-Obsessed Fashion Girls Agree: This Chic Blazer Trend Will Elevate Jeans in an Instant

$109 ASOS

For Men:

Photographs: Our Legacy, Anglo-Italian, Stòffa, Fortela, Saman Amel; Design by Brittany Loggins

From GQ: The Best Double-Breasted Blazers for Men Make You Feel Like a Boss

From Esquire: The 14 Best Blazers for Men to Build a Wardrobe Around

Spring Colors

Spring is full of color, from Easter eggs to flowers. Here are a few colors to wear this season.

(Image credit: Getty Images/Launchmetrics)

From Marie Claire: Why Everything Is Coming Up Cobalt Blue in 2026

Sandy Liang, Chloé, and Tory Burch.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

From Marie Claire: The Color Combinations Defining Spring 2026—And How to Style Them

From WWD: 3 Key Colors for Spring/Summer 2023 Men’s Wear

Notes on Watching

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

Events

Easter on April 3rd

The Boston Marathon on April 21st

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Library Week April 19th – 25th

Independent Book Store Day April 25th

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