Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Matching Stripes and a Wee Break

One of our clients today marveled at my top/skirt combo. "How did you ever find matching stripes?"
Answer, I didn't! It just happened to work out that way! I've had the skirt for years, and just bought the top a couple of weeks ago.


  • Blazer - Emporio Armani, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here in April with harem pants
  • Blouse - Cabi, consignment; purchased here for $16.98
  • Skirt - Dries Van Noten, consignment, San Francisco; last seen here in May with regret-me-not shoes
  • Shoes - Chie Mihara; last worn here in August with loads of fringe


The blouse is rust, with blobs of orange, grey, mustard yellow and navy blue. The stripes on the collar are actually grosgrain ribbon, and they are mustard and deep green.
The skirt - aka the Circus Skirt - has stripes of blue, dark grey, lemon yellow and white. None of the colours are an exact match, but they totally go.

I wore the blazer buttoned like so for most of the day.
 Yeah, I'm all "profesh" here! Had to impress the new hires at work.

I love this fabulously cut blazer. Such quality!
It's almost the exact shade of my hair now too, a silvery grey.

I had a hair cut after work; just a good trim, a bit of length off that was the old dead stuff.
I took my jacket off a few times - I like this look too. The blouse is quite sheer, so I have a vintage camisole on under it.

I did the front tuck only, letting the longer hem in back cover the low waistband of the skirt.
I came up with the combo just by holding the blouse up to my skirts. With a lot of outfits, I know in my head what will work together, but sometimes I need to see things physically side by side before I get that spark.

The stuff:
Late summer light, turning everything a pink-y colour. Will I get one more wear out of these shoes before they get packed away for fall? I hope so!

Gold bling:
The top cuff is done with me - it's quite worn. Into the giveaway pile it goes!


  • Cuff - vintage fair
  • Wood ring - thrifted
  • Bracelet - Butler Fifth Avenue Collection, vintage, consignment
  • Amber ring - c. 1996
  • Ear-balls - Dior, consignment


My friends, I am taking some time off now. But, please, don't worry, I will return. I just need a bit of a break, and now is a good time.

Stay chill and I'll see you in about a week. Thank you so much for coming by!
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26 comments:

  1. Rebecca YoungWednesday, September 4, 2019 at 1:26:00 AM PDT

    I like this skirt with its bold vertical stripes.

    I am taking a break from blogging as well as we are planning a 2 week trip around Iceland. I am sure some photos will appear on my blog later!

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:36:00 PM PDT

      I like it too, Rebecca - Dries Van Noten is one of my favourite designers. Oh, so cool - enjoy your break! Iceland sounds amazing! Can't wait to see!

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  2. Ivana SplitWednesday, September 4, 2019 at 3:34:00 AM PDT

    You look fabulous in this combo. Stripes are always fun. Wonderful skirt and top pairing. I also really like the blazer. The heels are very pretty too.

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:36:00 PM PDT

      Thank you so much, Ivana! I love when an outfit incorporates so many of my favourite pieces.

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  3. MicaWednesday, September 4, 2019 at 5:09:00 AM PDT

    Love the complimentary stripes and this is great print mixing! The top and skirt look so good together.

    Enjoy your break Sheila! You blog so much and I'm so impressed you manage to do so while also working full time and you've been blogging for so many years!

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:37:00 PM PDT

      Thank you, Mica! I was really pleased at how well they worked together.

      And thanks again - I need a break every so often, but I do have a good solid blogging routine so that posts don't take too long.

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  4. ShybikerWednesday, September 4, 2019 at 6:23:00 AM PDT

    You're so smart. I never would have combined these pieces, but it works.

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  5. A Woman Of A Certain AgeWednesday, September 4, 2019 at 12:19:00 PM PDT

    Well those two pieces were certainly meant to be together!

    http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/

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  6. MimThursday, September 5, 2019 at 6:00:00 AM PDT

    Your matching skills come into play once again!

    Have a great break - I hope it's as restful as you need and as much fun as you deserve!

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:38:00 PM PDT

      Thank you, Mim! Do I have madd matchy skillz?? Lol!

      Thanks - it was wonderfully restful and chill and fun!

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  7. VixThursday, September 5, 2019 at 11:46:00 AM PDT

    I love the echoing stripes, you're a wardrobe genius! Your hair is looking fab.
    Enjoy your break, have fun and see you on the other side. xxx

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:39:00 PM PDT

      Thanks, Vix! It's taken me a while to get used to my natural hair - this is it!

      Much appreciated - it's been a lovely break.

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  8. Ivana SplitFriday, September 6, 2019 at 8:25:00 AM PDT

    ....and enjoy your break. Sometimes taking some time off is all we need.

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  9. Jess Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10:15:00 PM PDT

    Very clever how you matched the skirt and shirt together.
    Enjoy your break. X

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  10. Polyester PrincessSunday, September 8, 2019 at 8:17:00 AM PDT

    Isn't it wonderful when wardrobe serendipity happens? The skirt matching the colour of your blouse is such a stroke of luck. And clever you for making it all happen. Love the accessorizing too. Hope you're having a relaxing break, we all need one now and again! xxx

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:40:00 PM PDT

      It really is wonderful, Ann! It could be a very difficult blouse in most people's wardrobes, I think. The break is nearly over, but I'm ready to go back to "real life" now.

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  11. SusanMonday, September 9, 2019 at 4:02:00 AM PDT

    Enjoy your break. Sometimes it is just good to shake up our routines, even ones we love. Then they are all the more joyful when we return.

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    1. SheilaWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:41:00 PM PDT

      Thanks so much, Susan, yes, very true! A break every so often is needed, and appreciated.

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  12. Señora AllnutWednesday, September 11, 2019 at 4:06:00 AM PDT

    love how you created a 'faux matchy' ensemble, that's brilliant!. Love the cute shirt with its original grosgrain collar and how it enhances the colors of your skirt!, fabulous colors!
    besos

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  13. Forest City FashionistaSunday, September 15, 2019 at 12:45:00 PM PDT

    I would have never thought to put these two pieces together, but there you go, you are a style queen when it comes to unlikely pairings! I'm really liking the longer, natural colour hair on you. Your outfits are always so colourful that it provides a nice counterpoint.

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    1. SheilaSunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:29:00 PM PDT

      It was a lucky break to find I had such a great pairing! Thanks, Shelley! Aw, I appreciate that - I'm getting used to my natural colour!

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