I got the shoes for $30 (thirty bucks!!) on clearance - they are leather and are trimmed in turquoise.The skirt has the label cut out - and yet, it's new. This is a sample piece for buyers that may never have gone into production - the label is removed because a few stores in town carry this brand and probably have some sort of exclusive on it. I fell in love with the gorgeous brocade and colours - so rich!
The stuff:
Ooh, the shoes! Ooh, the fabric! It's sort of a blue-black background and the flowers have a lot of green in them along with the predominant teal.The necklace is vintage. I bought it several years ago, along with a matching bracelet (not worn today), as a reward to myself for getting a new job. The job didn't last. The beads are bakelite. I made the earrings out of the smallest hanging bits off the necklace.
A close-up:
Cool, eh? No idea what era it is.Sweater (Uniqlo, consignment), camisole (RW & Co.), jacket (Pelican Cove, consignment), skirt (Taylor Brooke by Quantum Apparel, gift), shoes (Pink Studio, gift), earrings/necklace (vintage).
Ah, Bakelite. Have you ever read about the Bakelite family? Total LUNATICS. Good to read about. Anyway, I love the necklace and the skirt is the most luscious color. Excellent ensemble!
ReplyDeleteI wish you'd come and match up things in my wardrobe. You're so good at it.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful skirt! And the shoes… and the necklace!
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that in most of your outfit, you wear a belt over jackets, sweaters and cardigans. You have inspired me! I’m going to try to belt my outfits more.
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeletethe skirt is beautiful. I love the colors. And the shoes...
And there's an award for you on my blog :)
Great pieces - and the color is SO good on you. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI simply adore those shoes, lady. Adore, I tell you!
ReplyDeleteThe turquoise lining on the shoes..... wow.. and the craftmanship on that skirt is superb !
ReplyDeleteOn another note... you know how I always comment on your Fluevog....? Well I got a pair (pre ban) and am sooo excited to wear them... just have not found what to wear them with.
Love brocade...it makes for mundane days a little extra special. Ppl always ask if you're going somewhere after work.
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are super cute and love love love the necklace and earrings.
Julia, no, I haven't - they sound highly entertaining, though! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWendy - next time I'm in NYC, honey, I'm looking you up!
Thanks, Aradia! This jacket actually ties at the front, but yeah, I do like belts. For so long, I was too heavy (or thought I was) to wear them, so I love wearing them now.
Tanya, you're so sweet! Thank you!
Thanks, Rebecca!
Alison, isn't it gorgeous? I am a sucker for a patterned skirt. Yes, I love that the shoes look vintage too. Oooh, what a great friend! That's awesome!
Thanks, Sal!
Lorena, it's so pretty, isn't it? I can't wait to see your Fluevogs!!
TexNYQueen, I totally agree! Go special or go home! Thank you so much, and thank you for commenting!
Ooooh, that skirt is gorgeous, and very you! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristen!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the skirt. And the shoes too!! What a great outfit. You had me at "blue brocade".
ReplyDeleteSherylyn, it's from Dots! I love that place. Thanks so much!
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