Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Neutrals Reset: Zebra and Orange

After yesterday's disappointing outfit, I hit the reset button today - neutrals! 
Well, plus a bunch of orange stuff, but the clothes are all neutral. 

  • Blouse - Jones New York, consignment; first seen here in August 2021 with pink leather 
  • Skirt - Andrea Jovine, vintage, thrifted; last worn (and Flashbacked) here in September 2021 with McQueen 
  • Shoes - Vagabond, consignment; last seen here in May 2021 for a wee shop
  • Cape (below) - Dafydd Snowden, vintage, thrifted; last worn here in March

When in doubt, go classic. 
This is only the second wearing of this linen zebra-print shirt, having purchased it late last summer.

The skirt looks very dangerous, but the wrap is stitched down securely in the seams so no "whoops!" surprises.
I also have a little pair of black sporty shorts underneath.

The skirt is also linen - it has a high waist.
My proportions are a little off - heels would be better, but eh, who wants to wear heels when their vacation is only hours away? The answer is: not me. 

Masked up. 
I had to stand up straight to keep the buttons on the blouse from gaping. Grrr. 

Outerwear - cape weather. 
I heard a rumour that maybe sunshine will come...in a week or so. We are due for more rain for the rest of this week. 

Accoutrements:
Ah, I love this pretty Lanvin scarf. Water lilies! 

  • Scarf - Lanvin, vintage 70s, consignment
  • Gloves - consignment
  • Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 
I was surprised to see that I only wore these shoes once last spring/summer (I was only working 3 days a week last year). Not this year! I'll wear them more (she said firmly). 

Orange bling: 
The infamous Jell-O shot necklace. One of the wooden earrings cracked (it snapped in half in the last year or so) but I quickly super-glued it back together. 

  • Necklace - Banana Republic, thrifted
  • Bracelet/ring - Italian, vintage 60s, vintage mall
  • Steel/Lucite ring - Calvin Klein, thrifted
  • Earrings - vintage expo

I'm off work for the rest of the week, but we're keeping things fairly low-key. Expect a post or two, but I'll mostly be off-line for a break. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

10 comments:

  1. Orange always works. Enjoy your time off work!

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  2. Ooh, definitely better and more you, Sheila! The zebra striped blouse and the non-dangerous skirt were just made to be worn together. Loving the orange shoes and stuff, the Jell-O shot necklace in particular, as it's one of my favourites of yours. As is the Welsh wool cape!
    Have a wonderful and relaxing time off, my friend, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the sun is going to shine for you soon! xxx

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  3. Here’s to the sun shining as bright as the jello necklace, and to days off filled with fun and frivolity, be it at home or out and about, and rest and renewal!

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  4. We would never allow the two older girls to have anything but neutral white walls as we were always flipping the house, but the youngest, got to have a bedroom with zebra wallpaper and an orange wall. The older two were so mad. Love the outfit.

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  5. Spot on today. Luv it all. Those shoes, oh my! Breathtaking! A real hit! Enjoy your birthday party weekend!

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  6. It seems that lately you are often not satisfied with what you are wearing. I never read that from you. Anyways....I hope you and L will enjoy the break and have a fabulous time. I'm sure you will and that we will read all about it next week!

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  7. I love the pop of orange with the neutrals and the Welsh wool cape is always a joy to behold. The Lavin scarf is worthy of framing, it's a beauty! xxx

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  8. I love the orange against the neutrals! Hope that you enjoy your time off Sheila! :)

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