I'm rarely one to wait on wearing new-to-me clothes - I like to make an outfit right away!
- Blazer - InWear; last worn here (3rd outfit) in February with silver and stripes for lunch with Betty
- Blouse - Renuar, thrifted; last seen here in January for a trip to the periodontist
- Trousers - Soaked in Luxury; purchased here on the weekend for $11.24
- Shoes - Napoleoni, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) with tulle and velvet for a theatre date in February
- Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last seen here in November
This orange blazer is a purchase that I've been very happy with. It's a challenge to wear orange and not look like Hallowe'en exploded. Enter: leopard! Definitely not Hallowe'en.
Hands in pockets pose - I love the loose, swooshy style of these pants.
I wonder how I'll feel about that when I'm wearing just a top with them?
Outerwear - the "shoulder season" is upon us. I'm likely done with my heaviest winter coats.
- Hat - Edward Mann, vintage 60s, thrifted
- Scarf - Danier, thrifted
- Gloves - Parkhurst
The stuff:
Warm bling:
- Brooch - vintage 60s, Mom's
- Amber ring - c. 1996
- Spinner ring - Twang & Pearl
- Bronze ring - P. Sarpaneva, vintage 1970s, vintage expo
- Earrings - LA Express, c. 1994
Those pants were a great find! I like the length of them to show off a pretty shoe. That's a boss lady jacket! Way to start the week! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mel-Bee! I love the shape of them. Lol, it's totally a boss lady jacket.
DeleteThe orange blazer looks so good with those pants! I'm wearing a blazer more often at work now so I really need something a little brighter and bolder to have, mine are all mostly neutrals!
ReplyDeleteI was admiring your blazers this morning, Mica! They look fab on you - maybe it's time to branch out (red is a great colour for blazers!).
DeleteThose trousers look brilliant with the orange blazer, I knew you'd style the hell out of them.
ReplyDeleteNew clothes need to be worn immediately even if the weather isn't warm enough, I do exactly the same. xxx
Aw, thanks, Vix! Yes, agreed, you have to find out right away if an item's going to work.
DeleteA fab outfit and the trousers look very good on you. I think the brooch was a genius idea!
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Thanks so much, Vronni! Aw, you're too kind, thank you.
DeleteGlad to hear that your ankle is getting better!
ReplyDeleteOrange is such an unexpected colour; I don't see a lot of it, but when I do it always makes me happy! Good for you for wearing your new items right away. You have motivated me to go look through my closet because I know I have things that still have the tags on that I've been saving for a "special occasion". I will have to up my game a bit. It's been too easy since retiring to grab jeans and any old sweater. So thanks!
It's getting there, Nana. I love orange - it's so vibrant and jolly. Oh, I'm so happy to hear that - don't save things for "special" - wear them!
DeleteHow fab is that orange jacket and it does look the part combined with those wide-legged leopard trousers. I also love how you pinned that brooch at your neckline, which is something I quite often do, and it always seems to do the trick. Oh, and I just found out why the Soaked in Luxury brand sounded so familiar. I was putting an outfit together and noticed the cardigan I'd chosen was from the same brand! xxx P.S. Good to hear you're ankle is getting better!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ann! I liked the look so much, I did it again today! Ah, nice - I have never seen Soaked in Luxury in a store before. The ankle is nearly there.
DeleteWhat a good combination! And the blouse with the pin is perfect with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nancy!
Delete"Shoulder season" is a brilliant term! I love that to bits and know exactly what you mean. We're not there quite yet up here in the wilds of the North Okanagan, but will any luck, we'll be able to give our heaviest coats a well deserved rest come April.
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I can't take credit for that phrase, but it's so apt, isn't it? Thanks, Autumn! I hope you get some warm weather soon up there in mid-BC!
DeleteAgain, you identify the style issue with pinpoint accuracy: orange is a beautiful color but it's association with Halloween makes it difficult to style. Can be done but with care. Thanks for the fashion lesson.
ReplyDeleteSame with red and emerald green - those forever signify Christmas to people (same with sports teams' colours). Thank you, Ally!
DeleteThis is funny!! I am publishing a post next Sunday wearing leopard trousers and a long bright pink double-breasted jacket. The trousers are a different style, otherwise we could be twins haha.
ReplyDeleteAs you will understand I like this outfit (grin).
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Oh, that's so funny - great minds think alike, Greetje! I am looking forward to seeing your outfit and how you style it!
DeleteCool pants!
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DeleteThe leopard print pant is my favorite pick in this. And of course, the chocolaty-burgundy shoes too. Both complemented each other well!! The idea of accessorizing the Renaur blouse with a pin in the neckline was an excellent one. It looks stunning. Lastly, I loved your confident pose, Sheila!! You made the outfit look classy!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea! This cropped wide leg look is a little new for me (although I rocked culottes for years!), and I'm enjoying playing with the trend. I do love a neck-brooch!
DeleteI so appreciate your comment, Andrea - thank you for stopping by.
I'm loving your orange jacket every time I see it!, and it looks fab with those trousers and the cute shoes!, such a gorgeous outfit! and such a brilliant accessorizing!
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I love it too - it was a good purchase, for sure. Thank you, my dear!
DeleteWhat a brilliant orange color! The blazer definitely steals the show. Aren't those trousers called palazzo pants? There's is a shop near the music institute that sells longer ones. These pants are really lounge-y, I tell you. So suitable to wear in this hot Indian summer. BTW, your mum's brooch is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - it's one of my rare bought-new pieces. To me, palazzo pants are drapey wide-leg full-length pants - my mind is fixed on the '94 look that was big back then. Thanks, Mom has good taste!
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