tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post5434582735651371589..comments2024-03-27T20:22:40.863-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Secret Satin, the Unsafe Ocelot, and Tian Art FlashbackSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20633814719646847922021-02-01T14:59:34.067-08:002021-02-01T14:59:34.067-08:00I'm not giving up my chocolate OR my coffee! I...I'm not giving up my chocolate OR my coffee! I need coffee daily, but I have been a lot better in the past few months with my chocolate - I fit into another one of my "goal" skirts! Yay! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-67510855426516994162021-01-30T10:38:59.712-08:002021-01-30T10:38:59.712-08:00I get the idea that chocolate (and coffee) is givi...I get the idea that chocolate (and coffee) is giving me my headaches. I am screwed. I adore cappuccino and love chocolate.No Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-70937558591744710912021-01-28T08:02:43.196-08:002021-01-28T08:02:43.196-08:00Thanks so much, Mim - yes, that's the best par...Thanks so much, Mim - yes, that's the best part! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-70963362253964309882021-01-28T03:21:43.077-08:002021-01-28T03:21:43.077-08:00That jacket is so lovely - the flashes of pink lin...That jacket is so lovely - the flashes of pink lining as you move must really pop.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-88882696377048008512021-01-18T15:37:17.444-08:002021-01-18T15:37:17.444-08:00Heh, it's not "razz-a-mat-tazz", tho...Heh, it's not "razz-a-mat-tazz", though! ;-P I am happy to bring out the Unsafe Ocelot, although we really haven't had cold enough weather to wear it. We get most of our winter in Jan/Feb, so I'm expecting to have it in heavy rotation soon. <br /><br />Me too! I adore the Asian styles. Embroidery is a bonus! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-92079843886186304202021-01-18T15:09:20.573-08:002021-01-18T15:09:20.573-08:00I still use the word "amazeballs" occasi...I still use the word "amazeballs" occasionally for something really special. It's nice to see the unsafe Ocelot again - such an awesome coat! I have always liked Asian style jackets like the one you're wearing in this post, especially if they have nice embroidery like this one.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-90239595711915946412021-01-17T11:50:39.588-08:002021-01-17T11:50:39.588-08:00I love it - I'll keep wearing faux fur coats a...I love it - I'll keep wearing faux fur coats as long as I feel like it, on trend or not! Thanks so much, Autumn! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-86808026412779924092021-01-17T11:50:10.908-08:002021-01-17T11:50:10.908-08:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear you're down, Ivana. ...Aw, I'm sorry to hear you're down, Ivana. Take care of yourself, okay? Hug. <br /><br />Thank you! It's been a tricky piece to style over the years, but I'm impressed with the variety of looks I have created over the years. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-48041654154586278772021-01-17T11:49:23.633-08:002021-01-17T11:49:23.633-08:00Yeah, I have to cut back on the chocolate, Greetje...Yeah, I have to cut back on the chocolate, Greetje! I need my awesome clothes to keep fitting! Yes, that pink top is more of a summery item, but I'm glad to get one wearing in before then. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66287099967883478312021-01-17T11:48:26.561-08:002021-01-17T11:48:26.561-08:00You know it, Ann! It's a great jacket, as is t...You know it, Ann! It's a great jacket, as is the Unsafe Ocelot! I was happy to see how well the shoes matched everything. <br /><br />It's lovely to have those kind of details on a garment, isn't it? I have a lot of one-offs - they are fun to revisit annually. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-45350142454935495472021-01-17T11:47:20.917-08:002021-01-17T11:47:20.917-08:00It is! It really hasn't been that cold here ye...It is! It really hasn't been that cold here yet, so I've been holding off on wearing it. I love the coat but it is quite difficult to style, Vix. That is odd that you don't have StVdeP in the UK. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20832208115265078952021-01-17T11:46:23.758-08:002021-01-17T11:46:23.758-08:00Awesome, I appreciate the validation of my/our arc...Awesome, I appreciate the validation of my/our archaic slang. ;-PSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-77622363520148720402021-01-17T11:45:55.032-08:002021-01-17T11:45:55.032-08:00Yup, I'm really happy with my cost-per-wear, L...Yup, I'm really happy with my cost-per-wear, Lorena - it was an excellent purchase. I don't own any black cropped pants (that is a tricky length on me). I have very few all-white pieces, as you note. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-71052781658204633092021-01-17T11:45:02.790-08:002021-01-17T11:45:02.790-08:00Yeah, so much of my wardrobe is "icing",...Yeah, so much of my wardrobe is "icing", Mica - special things that are tricky to style, but those are the pieces that make my heart happy. I am fine with being overdressed, but I am going out into the world. Thank you!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-6244764984341528812021-01-17T11:44:02.198-08:002021-01-17T11:44:02.198-08:00Hi, Shaz, oh, you figured it out, good job! I know...Hi, Shaz, oh, you figured it out, good job! I know the lingo for the UK and Australia for the thrifts/chazzas. I'm glad my little corner of the blogosphere is keeping you going. Stay safe, hon. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-82350245714453272602021-01-17T11:42:56.399-08:002021-01-17T11:42:56.399-08:00Excellent - I shall keep using that word, then. Th...Excellent - I shall keep using that word, then. Thanks, Jane! It's an amazing coat.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14833850832267327312021-01-16T15:45:26.707-08:002021-01-16T15:45:26.707-08:00So true about the staying power of faux fur. It mi...So true about the staying power of faux fur. It might wax and wane a little in popularity, but if you ask me, it's been a fashion world staple for several decades and counting now. What an incredible coat that is! Chic, cozy, and off-the-charts pretty!!!<br /><br />Autumn Zenith 🧡 <b><a href="http://witchcraftedlife.com" rel="nofollow">Witchcrafted Life</a></b> Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-50089626255194631672021-01-15T12:35:49.410-08:002021-01-15T12:35:49.410-08:00I absolutely love that jacket and it was great you...I absolutely love that jacket and it was great you did a flashback with it, showing us how it can be worn in so many ways. The embroidery on the jacket is very pretty. The pants you wore with it are fabulous and I like your shoes as well. Your faux fur leopard coat is such a great way to finish this look, such a pretty outfit.<br />P.S. Sorry I've been MIA: I'm still feeling down. It'Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-53478495577874418032021-01-15T02:48:54.175-08:002021-01-15T02:48:54.175-08:00Indeed, darned chocolate, as I like it best done u...Indeed, darned chocolate, as I like it best done up. Especially the outfit of November 2018 gets my vote. But if you wear it open, I think the necklace you used, pulls the outfit together. Nice pink top. You are going to use it more in summer I bet.<br />GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-12189014722850859572021-01-14T10:31:26.948-08:002021-01-14T10:31:26.948-08:00So you're a secret matcher too! I knew it was ...So you're a secret matcher too! I knew it was the lining as soon as you mentioned it was secret ... That jacket is indeed amazeballs, whether the word is still a thing or not! And yay, the Unsafe Ocelot returns! The necklace and earrings are a match made in heaven, and how extraordinary are those gold-heeled shoes. <br />I loved seeing the close-ups of the jacket's embroidery, and once Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33758471233332648132021-01-14T08:46:21.392-08:002021-01-14T08:46:21.392-08:00It's good to see the Unsafe Ocelot again, fabu...It's good to see the Unsafe Ocelot again, fabulous garment that it is! Talking of fabulous the Chinese coat is a lovely piece. I particularly love it with the hot pink skirt and how good the brown satin looks against the vibrant turtle neck in the last photo.<br />I've often wondered why we don't have St. Vincent de Paul charity shops in England - they're in Canada, Australia (Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-37938638997085646862021-01-14T07:26:26.974-08:002021-01-14T07:26:26.974-08:00I figure if you and me still say "amazeballs&...I figure if you and me still say "amazeballs" then it's a thing. I mean, we're trend-setters! :)Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-45065461849437972912021-01-14T05:49:07.989-08:002021-01-14T05:49:07.989-08:00Superb jacket and taking it to 0.80 cents - even i...Superb jacket and taking it to 0.80 cents - even in just 10 wears - seems like a great deal !<br />Maybe you can try it with black cropped pants or something white at the bottom - although now that I think of it you don't have much white as bottom pieces.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-47287278045173157452021-01-14T03:43:41.855-08:002021-01-14T03:43:41.855-08:00I haven't worn any of my work pieces since Mar...I haven't worn any of my work pieces since March last year so I think once a year is pretty good! I really need to try wear them they just seem a bit overdressed to work from home! This is a lovely jacket and you are definitely getting value from it even if it's not frequently worn! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-37074643763538054182021-01-14T03:01:30.336-08:002021-01-14T03:01:30.336-08:00Morning Sheila, when I saw today's outfit I co...Morning Sheila, when I saw today's outfit I could see a sneak peak of the lining on that fab jacket and I thought clever Sheila putting a pink top with it. I then love to read on and see your thinking behind an outfit. Love the Nov 2018 outfit! ahh St Vincent de Paul you take me back to Aussie days as we used to have them over there. "Op (Opportunity shops) = Aussie Chazza(charity shops)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com