Some clothes just belong to certain seasons. This blouse = Christmas. I don't think there's any way around it.
It's very green - when I stood next to someone in red today at work, we looked like we should be doing our Christmas card portrait. It's also ruffliscious. It has a rather formal look about it.
Anyway, green is what it is. This is its first outing, having thrifted it a couple of weeks back
here for a whopping $7.00. Not bad for Oscar de la Renta.
The skirt is my old tried-and-true houndstooth. It's an excellent quality skirt - always fits, doesn't pill, and doesn't look cheap. I last wore it
here in March with orange, red and lacy black legs.
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The stuff:
Darjeeling? Why yes, thank you, I'd love a spot of tea. I last wore my Teapots
here in August with floofy and flies.
Big blingy bling:
I probably should have forwent the glittery jewelry to keep the Christmas vibe on the down-low, but I can't resist the opportunity to wear Grandma J's jet necklace.
Blouse (Oscar de la Renta, thrifted), skirt (Nygard, consignment), shoes (Darjeeling Teapots, Fluevog, second-hand), leather obi (consignment), necklace (vintage 60s, Grandma J's), brooch (The Bay), earrings (don't remember, cheap).
That's a wonderful blouse! You look great in ruffles. And those shoes are too fab. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreen with black and white - especially houndstooth, isn't a combo I've tried before, but I'm really liking it on you! I may have to try it sometime. I can see how the blouse gives a Christmas-y vibe, I think it's the rich emerald color, but I think you did a good job of playing that down a bit. That said, I'm anxious to see what you might do with it around the holidays!
ReplyDeleteThe green Oscar de la Renta is a true gift from the thrifting goddess. The word ruffliscious describes it perfectly! Love how it frames your face and plays with your hair!
ReplyDeleteI adore the emerald with blacj & white--very chic and not a bit christmasy!!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is stunning!!
It IS a Christmassy blouse, but you paired it so well with houndstooth and black. You can see the quality of the blouse from the pics. It reminded me of your year-round Christmas job :-) I am already looking forward to Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteI'm always careful with that shade of green. I think with our red hair there's just no getting around it looking christmasy! beautiful blouse though...
ReplyDeleteThat is a very "festive" blouse with all the ruffles, but I don't think it's too Christmassy with the houndstooth skirt :)
ReplyDeleteI think a bright top and printed skirt is a lovely combo :)
Funny, I don't get a Christmas sense from it at all! Actually with the gorgeous green color and the ruffles, I was thinking St. Patrick's Day. Imagine adding a dinner coat with tails and a top hat and one of those metal knob topped canes. :D
ReplyDeleteLove those shoes! I really like the way you've styled this fabulous blouse. The houndstooth skirt and gorgeous belt and shoes take away any thought of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about that green--I have a sweater that same color that I wear a couple of times around Christmas and then on St. Patrick's Day! Yet when I look at your photos, I don't think you look Christmas-y...go figure!
ReplyDeletehaha, i have a shirt that is orange and looks very fall/Halloween like because of the tone.
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