A blouse I cannot sweat in, and a re-wear test of this plaid skirt - both needed cooler temps.
- Blouse - Topshop, thrifted; last worn here in October 2022 with gold pleats
- Skirt - Liz Claiborne, thrifted; first seen here in December 2023 with a golden top
- Shoes - Summertime Moonbeams, Fluevog, consignment; last worn here in February with paisley and a cream fuzzy dress
- Cape - Dafydd Snowdon, Wales, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in September 2023
This top is actually wearable since Linda put a side zip in (hand-stitched!).
The plaid wool skirt was...fine. It's really comfortable, but I find myself wishing it had a more interesting pattern. Overall, it's a little staid for my tastes, so off to the bag it goes.
See the beaded snake tail coming down the back of the blouse?
I always have to turn around and show it off when someone admires the front.
Outerwear - I hadn't worn this lovely cape this season, and thought it went well with the ensemble. This was a missed brooch opportunity, though - I kicked myself for forgetting.
Capes are perfect for the "shoulder season," that period between winter/spring or summer/autumn when the weather is so changeable. This is a Welsh beauty, picked up four years ago for $49.99 and worn well over a dozen times.
Accoutrements:
The blooms on the Courreges scarf reminded me of the pink blossoms that are out now.
- Scarf - Andre Courreges, vintage, consignment
- Gloves - Ralph Lauren, thrifted
The stuff:
Gold bling:
The earrings were a good match!
- Gold leafy bracelet - thrifted, Sidney
- Medallion bracelet - J. Crew, consignment
- Amber ring - c. 1996
- Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Earrings - local
I can't just mention blossoms without a picture! This is from my walk home yesterday in the bright sun.
Your photo of the blossom against the blue sky with added moon is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat Topper blouse is a favourite of mine. I spotted the one you were wearing in a charity shop yesterday! I'm not a huge fan of the skirt but I do like the contrast between the checks and Welsh Wool cape. xxx
All the looks are so pretty. You have styled the attire beautifully. I absolutely loved the blossom photo. Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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Thank you for the blossom photo, I'll be sharing one myself in my next post! Spreading some Spring vibes and all that!
ReplyDeleteYour beaded snake blouse is a stunner, and as always I'm swooning over that Welsh wool cape! Your gold bling and Courrèges scarf are definitely swoon-worthy well. Like Vix, I'm not a fan of the skirt, so I was glad to read into the bag it went! xxx
sheila your outfit looks like a glove it looks great on you, let's face it, your heels look good on you, you dress well!!
ReplyDeleteOoh I can't get enough blossom!
ReplyDeleteThat Welsh wool cape is stunning! I think you've done a great job with the outfit (love the blouse too), in spite of the staid skirt.