The Feminine Mystique

Even though Wilmington faces a high of merely 42 degrees today, a girl can't help but wonder what the must-have items for spring will be once the fair weather rolls back around...

Behold Talbots Spring 2011 collection.

Yes, I said Talbots.

The classic American sportswear brand has always offered timeless, well-made pieces, but it's only been recently that they've upped their street cred on Fashion Ave. by hiring new creative director Michael Smaldone, formerly at Elie Tahari, and bringing on Julianne Moore to replace Linda Evangelista as the face of the brand.

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Now we can look forward to these fabulously feminine pieces for Spring. Talbots will carry lightweight leather jackets, 1950s silhouettes, paperbag waist shorts, and, from the looks of these images, some sleek-n-chic accessories. It's fashion that can last you a lifetime and keep you looking fabulous at every age.

Of course, Old Man Winter has waved his hand over the nation to bring us chilly winds and a little snow, but once we rotate back toward the sun, Talbots will have much to offer in the way of blooming into a beautiful spring daisy.

(All Talbots images via Style.com)