tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post4945408135443111765..comments2024-03-27T20:22:40.863-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Pink Fringe and Lavender Mohair Flashback; a New Shop; Zoom Stripes; Book Club and a Blast From the PastSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38153788998250257452021-02-12T13:28:06.085-08:002021-02-12T13:28:06.085-08:00No worries, Greetje! I don't expect you to hav...No worries, Greetje! I don't expect you to have time to comment on every post. :) Yeah, I've been posting 4-5 times a week - that's been my schedule for years. <br /><br />Yay! I love that dress too - thanks! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-144804652170882492021-02-09T03:43:45.008-08:002021-02-09T03:43:45.008-08:00I am going through all your blog posts but I am ve...I am going through all your blog posts but I am very behind and you post (nearly?) every day. I have been busy these weeks. Never thought I would, being retired and with Covid, but I was.<br />Anyway. I love your Evan Peters dress and it was fun to see your old photos.<br />GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-74483134117544868532021-02-08T12:36:23.604-08:002021-02-08T12:36:23.604-08:00Thanks so much, Kezzie! There are three silk shirt...Thanks so much, Kezzie! There are three silk shirts with the mohair skirt, but I like them all. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24453305765823309812021-02-05T16:33:51.806-08:002021-02-05T16:33:51.806-08:00That jacket is tentacular!!!! That's a very pl...That jacket is tentacular!!!! That's a very pleasing purple jumper!<br />The stool is really attractive!<br />I like the mohair skirt with the silk blouse best!<br />I SAY, that stripy dress is a dream!<br />The tea towel is SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsoooooooo cute!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-19404943775605454462021-02-05T12:34:49.932-08:002021-02-05T12:34:49.932-08:00Thanks so much, Shelbee! Ooh, how fun! I often pas...Thanks so much, Shelbee! Ooh, how fun! I often pass by Zara and H&M stuff, as it's often just cheap crap, but every so often, there's a gem. I'd say at those prices you did well! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-61926180128682404182021-02-05T01:52:47.852-08:002021-02-05T01:52:47.852-08:00Gah, Sheila, there's too many things to love h...Gah, Sheila, there's too many things to love here...that amazing fringe jacket, your new living room stool, your preloved Zara finds, and that metallic stripey maxi dress! Oh my! All so, so good. I just got 2 new Zara dresses this week that I found at the Salvation Army thrift store. Both were new with tags and I paid $9.99 for one and $10.99 for the other. They are lighter weight dresses so Shelbee on the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176384234651262845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20771498829073115882021-02-01T15:14:58.333-08:002021-02-01T15:14:58.333-08:00Thanks, Shelley! I look so young there, ha ha! I w...Thanks, Shelley! I look so young there, ha ha! I would have guesses that you love this jacket, and the sweater is a glorious colour indeed. I have been really lucky with my sweater dresses (I have a lot now, don't I?). I can't wait to wear the plaid skirt, but will have to do my sewing repair first. Good for you for shopping resellers online. I really need to try things on - I would just Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-29994194716909574602021-02-01T15:12:56.559-08:002021-02-01T15:12:56.559-08:00We are very lucky, Nana; part of it is that we liv...We are very lucky, Nana; part of it is that we live on an island, and part is that we have been SO careful here, and are all following the rules (well, most of us). I'm glad to hear you'd wear the fringed jacket - it's so fun. I'm really happy with my purchases, and you'll see them all soon.<br /><br />I don't actually have that much lavender either, but I do have a lot ofSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66842901445245148882021-02-01T15:11:08.099-08:002021-02-01T15:11:08.099-08:00Thank you, Ivana - I love pink and purple together...Thank you, Ivana - I love pink and purple together. I love the suede jacket so much, but I do get some really odd looks when I wear it. <br /><br />I am really happy with the stool. I have my furniture 'radar' on now, looking for things to add to our space to make it more cozy. <br /><br />I can see why that skirt was a hot seller! It's fab. <br /><br />Thank you! I didn't see Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-2832358373067522572021-02-01T15:09:03.032-08:002021-02-01T15:09:03.032-08:00I was not a fan of Mr. Gorilla - he was a little t...I was not a fan of Mr. Gorilla - he was a little too touchy for my taste. <br />I love the crisp clear days. They're the best in winter. <br />Thank you so much - and right? Who doesn't like suede fringe?? it's the best! <br /><br />Ha, Vizzini was after the zipper, something for him to bite at. Little bugger.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-85150573524631025352021-02-01T15:07:43.937-08:002021-02-01T15:07:43.937-08:00Thanks so much, Vronni! It's a bit all over th...Thanks so much, Vronni! It's a bit all over the place, but that's what weekend posts are for! <br /><br />I love the skirt too - it's a lovely colour. <br /><br />Thank you! Ha, I know, so 80s, right? Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-6925100346093766432021-02-01T15:07:01.182-08:002021-02-01T15:07:01.182-08:00They are the best kind of winter days - we are eve...They are the best kind of winter days - we are even starting to see buds on the flowering plum trees! <br />Thank you - I had a feeling you would be in the love it camp, Ann! <br />I enjoyed shopping there - it's nice to have another one to put into the rotation when I shop. <br />I am happy with that cost-per-wear, for sure. It's a solid skirt. <br />So glad I wore that dress again, evenSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-92135894495877565042021-02-01T15:04:02.059-08:002021-02-01T15:04:02.059-08:00It's a gorgeous colour, isn't it, Lise? Th...It's a gorgeous colour, isn't it, Lise? Thanks, I can see why that plaid skirt was a hot seller for Zara! Aw, thank you! I always wanted to be a redhead, though. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-32617790524764778442021-02-01T15:03:20.157-08:002021-02-01T15:03:20.157-08:00I know! Mica, I was so excited, I basically abando...I know! Mica, I was so excited, I basically abandoned L and made him carry the stool home! I hope your stores open up again soon - and I'm surprised that you don't have more consignment shops. <br /><br />Thank you - I love that dress, and I'm so happy to wear it again. It was so fun to see Mom's old pictures! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-34499998191052000532021-02-01T14:59:18.413-08:002021-02-01T14:59:18.413-08:00Thanks for sharing your 18 year old self with us! ...Thanks for sharing your 18 year old self with us! I am definitely in the camp of those who love the fringed jacket. I also really like that violet-pink colour of the sweater. You have excellent luck in finding knit dresses that aren't form-fitting. I like the orange plaid pencil skirt - it's going to look great with a blue sweater. The only shopping I can do is online right now, so I Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-43447384236355250992021-02-01T13:57:10.369-08:002021-02-01T13:57:10.369-08:00How lucky you are that your stores are still open;...How lucky you are that your stores are still open; ours are shut due to the current province-wide lockdown - sigh. I love your fringed jacket! I'm not super adventurous, but I would definitely wear it. Once again the shopping gods blessed you!<br /><br />I don't have anything lavender in my closet at the moment although it is a colour that I like a lot. Will have to recitify that downNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326769607731892563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-21326599746448361992021-02-01T13:25:21.538-08:002021-02-01T13:25:21.538-08:00I do love the pink sweater paired with that skirt....I do love the pink sweater paired with that skirt. The pink suede fringed jacket is gorgeous. I can see how it is love it or hate it piece and for me it is definitely- love. I love such statement jackets. Nice accessories as well.<br />The stool you picked out is very elegant. Nice addition to your come.<br />Nice purchases as well. I really like the orange plaid skirt. I do love the plaid. <br /Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-57523942941448560982021-02-01T12:12:30.891-08:002021-02-01T12:12:30.891-08:00Those blast from the past photos are such fun. Loo...Those blast from the past photos are such fun. Look at your Mum's glorious smile, she's loving Mr Gorilla.<br />We've had one of those cold, crisp and clear days, don't they make you feel good? <br />The Ian Peters dress is fabulous on you and anyone who doesn't appreciate suede fringing needs their heads looking at.<br />Great buys, Vizzini definitely approves of the tartan Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-11273196337836960002021-02-01T11:42:02.962-08:002021-02-01T11:42:02.962-08:00Lovely post, Sheila!
That skirt is so good; I lov...Lovely post, Sheila!<br /><br />That skirt is so good; I love the colour and the style and you certainly got good wear out of it. Purple is my second favourite colour and reading your flashback has made me realise I have very little purple in my clothing...need to remedy that!<br /><br />Loved your buys and the glittery maxi dress is beautiful on you.<br /><br />Fab 1980s photos!<br /><br />Take Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-83967794955232796202021-02-01T11:19:25.379-08:002021-02-01T11:19:25.379-08:00Yay for cold, crisp and clear days. Apart from Sun...Yay for cold, crisp and clear days. Apart from Sunday until mid-afternoon, we had one grey and rainy day after another, which has been quite depressing! <br />Saturday's lavender/pink/purple outfit is absolutely delightful. The jumper's such a lovely shade of purply pink, and I am firmly in the "love it" camp where your tentacle jacket is concerned. <br />How exciting to find a Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-30111788401246080392021-02-01T05:33:44.654-08:002021-02-01T05:33:44.654-08:00I also 'ooohed' about the colour of your v...I also 'ooohed' about the colour of your vintage sweater in the 1st outfit - absolutely stunning. I also love the orange plaid skirt. L's belt and the stool are fabulous pieces too. Your hair colour when you were 18 was absolutely beautiful! LiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-64487499472941191772021-02-01T03:41:03.720-08:002021-02-01T03:41:03.720-08:00I love that you found a new second hand store! Sad...I love that you found a new second hand store! Sadly most of my go-to opshops closed or reduced their operating hours after the first lockdown, I wouldn't mind a new one or two popping up around here! Still on the hunt for a consignment store too - I know one that closed and two ones that specialise in bags and accessories but a clothes one would be good!<br /><br />I love your zoom maxi and Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.com