Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Velvet, Textures and Soft Greys

My brain is in a tired place right now. I wanted to wear colour to lift my moods (hey, it worked yesterday!), but I was drawn to soft grey instead. 
 Soft textures, soft drapes, soft ruffles, soft fur. Clothing as cocoon.


  • Vest - no label, thrifted; first worn here in October as a goth ballerina
  • Blouse - H&M, thrifted; first worn here in October under Dries
  • Skirt - Dolce & Gabana, vintage 90s, thrifted; last seen here in February for a weekend shop
  • Shoes - Hispanitas; last worn here in October with Space Pants
  • Coat (below) - Thermal-Slicks, consignment; last seen here in October

I felt hugged by this soft silk vest all day, and walked around with my hands in my pockets. This was a snuggly outfit.

 I think the blouse is done - it doesn't really work on me. Nope.

I have been culling my wardrobe ruthlessly, and the empty hangers are adding up. A shop, you say? Why yes, I am feeling in the mood for a wee shop! I just may indulge in a little retail therapy this weekend...
A rare sighting of L in his work suit and tie
 My soft grey plaid Dolce & Gabana skirt is trimmed with Persian lamb - I pretended Vizzini was with me. Pet therapy!

It was rainy today so put on this PINK coat. See, I wasn't ALL grey.
I needed a scarf, and warmer gloves today. Brr.


  • Fingerless gloves - Parkhurst


 And rest assured, I don't wear my good shoes outside.
 Heavens, no! I wear my Docs (these guys).

The stuff:
 I love these shoes. My feet love these shoes.

Grey bling:
Comfort jewelry.

  • Hematite ring - thrifted
  • Silver/onyx ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1986
  • Earrings - Glee

12 comments:

  1. I love all the soft textures in this outfit, Sheila! I love the idea of clothing as cocoon! Retail therapy and pet therapy are definitely highly effective...and chocolate therapy! XXX

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    1. Thanks, Sasha! We wear clothes for different reasons - it's good to know what they are. I agree, I totally left out chocolate therapy, lol.

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  2. Hope your clothing cocoon helped you feel better today Sheila! :) I've been chipping away at my wardrobe lately to try reduce down the size of it. I have some time off over the Christmas break (my company shuts down between Christmas and new year so I added a few holidays before and after that) and I'm hoping I can have a really good declutter of the whole house which will inspire me to edit my wardrobe down even further.

    Enjoy your well deserved shop this weekend!

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    1. It did, thank you, Mica! You can do it, I know it. Just do a bit at a time. Let them go.

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  3. Oh sometimes I need cocoon like clothing!
    I have been editing too but adding like crazy. I think I need to stop.

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    1. I think we all do, Lorena! I need to do some adding after all these edits!

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  4. Grey and pink actually work well together, I think! I'm loving the snuggly vest! You are a brave woman culling your wardrobe like that. I think I just lack the courage, but the idea of empty hangers surely appeals ... xxx

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    1. Yes, I love grey and pink together - a great combo, for sure. It's fun to try different things out, and I remind myself that I don't pay much for these things, so when they don't work, I don't feel bad about letting them go. I'm sure I'll fill up the hangers soon, ha ha!

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  5. The vest is gorgeous, perfect for a luxe and soft hug. Relax and rejuvenate! It is okay to feel tired... give in to it and let your body restore in its own time.. stay warm and toasty...
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle,
    https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. Thank you, Elle! I've been trying to chill out this week - getting better.

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  6. How lovely is that velvet snuggly vest! And yes, I agree that the blouse really doesn't flatter you. Thanks goodness for that pink rainjacket to turn a grey day into something much brighter!

    Anna x

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