Pink Ice Cream - Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom! 

A glimpse of my full-length slip, keeping this out of the "too sexy" realm

For years when I was younger, Mom put me in pink. I've finally embraced it. It only took nearly 50 years.

• Sweater - Harrod's, consignment; last seen here a week ago with yellow (who knew?)
• Skirt - Mackage, thrifted; purchased here for $39.95
• Shoes - Elegant Conversations Kendra, Fluevog; last worn here with a buh-bye blue dress

I actually really struggled with my outfit this morning (L will be surprised - this is not what I was wearing when he left this morning). I had another outfit planned (Danger Pants!), but I felt too casual for the office - Danger Pants are for Fridays and weekends. I have changed up one of my skirts in this capsule so that I have more options for work. I've also removed this sweater and traded it for a blouse, as it's way too hot to be wearing cashmere, even in an air-conditioned office. 

I love the shade of pink that this cashmere sweater is, however - it reminds me of that exact shade of strawberry ice cream. So is the skirt the cone? The waffle bowl?

First wear of the skirt and I had a couple of issues. One, it does up with snaps, and the bottom two snaps pop open if you even look at them. Two, it spins when I walk, but that's not a huge deal - and I did aggravate that by wearing a full slip underneath this outfit. Slip + spinny skirt = readjustments.

I resolved the snap issue easily enough: I super-glued two of them closed. I can get the skirt on without opening them, so not even a problem. A middle snap popped open a few times when I sat down, but it wasn't a crucial "I am the snap that keeps this skirt on" snap.

The stuff:

Holy smokes, how did I live without these neutral shoes? Although now that I've worn them a few times, flats are calling to me. "Sheila, flats are your friend..."

Neutral bling:

Tres blingy.

• Earrings - vintage fair
• Necklace - Banana Republic, consignment

Off to call Mom!