Knowing today would be full of running around and heavy lifting, I wore easy pieces.
I wasn't overall that happy with the outfit, but I like the individual elements.
- Blouse - Mexx, thrifted; last seen here in June post-vacation days
- Skirt - Gunex, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) for a Zentangle adventure in April
- Shoes - Fugitive, thrifted; last seen here in April with cream and aqua
I should know by now that a blouse-y top needs a slim bottom, and a full bottom needs a fitted top.
Did I do this? Nope. Didn't care.
I felt very mod and swingin' like the 60s in my "bark" texture skirt.
I tried to capture it on film.
Blurry fail! But at least I got to swoosh before 8am. That's got to be a plus.
The stuff:
My feet have been bothering me lately, so I've been trying to alternate heels and flats. These are flats in my book, in case you're wondering.
Bigass bling:
Loved this giant necklace, but it did try to escape inside the neckline of the blouse about twenty bajillion times. No exaggeration.
- Necklace - Banana Republic, consignment for $5.00!
- Bracelet - vintage 70s, Birk's, purchased for Mom for Christmas and "reclaimed" many years later (hi, Mom!)
And now...couch time!
I was following your Gunex trail back in time - that skirt should be paying you money by now! What an excellent piece. Yeah, you so need an assistant!! Love your bling.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about balancing fit of pieces, but I don't think this outfit needed it. Your figure looks as nice as it always does. I think the shape of the blouse and the fitted waist of the skirt make it balanced. (:
ReplyDeleteI know the 'rules' say you shouldn't put the two pieces together, but I really like the combination! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila. I replied to your comment on my blog but I just want to repeat how grateful I am to you for explaining why my new red dress works so well. I was stunned at its effect but, because I hadn't planned to look so good, wasn't sure what magic occurred. You explain the fashion magic with accuracy and now I understand. I should hire you as my consultant. :)
ReplyDeletePfffft! to the "rules". I like this and often wear full over full. I like to swoosh to. xox
ReplyDeleteI liky. Especially the flat shoes (flat in my book too and that says a lot as I am not a lover of flat shoes). Even though you are not keen on the outfit I quite like it. Maybe not the most wow, but still nice.
ReplyDeleteGreetje,