tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post5778033798597647306..comments2024-03-28T11:35:26.573-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Sergeant Sheila and the Brooch BrigadeSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-79421789138556655112019-02-12T12:28:49.305-08:002019-02-12T12:28:49.305-08:00No worries, I figured that. :) No worries, I figured that. :) Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-18983615276178844582019-02-12T10:59:01.521-08:002019-02-12T10:59:01.521-08:00I meant "your" boots, not her boots. Pro...I meant "your" boots, not her boots. Probably auto correct thingy of my smart phone.No Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38886509946014825912019-02-05T17:52:48.133-08:002019-02-05T17:52:48.133-08:00I probably won't keep this for long - seriousl...I probably won't keep this for long - seriously, you're right, it's shit quality. Blerg!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-82829514179156603182019-02-05T17:17:25.844-08:002019-02-05T17:17:25.844-08:00Occasionally I find a piece from Zara at a thrift ...Occasionally I find a piece from Zara at a thrift store that is very cool to look at but as you point out, unfortunately, the quality is usually shit. Nice styling with the multiple brooches.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66765893624250583862019-02-05T17:15:56.694-08:002019-02-05T17:15:56.694-08:00We called them "Peter Pan getaway boots"...We called them "Peter Pan getaway boots" here in Ontario too! I had a slouchy grey pair.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14929608904962251242019-01-31T09:36:52.393-08:002019-01-31T09:36:52.393-08:00Isn't it pretty? Over the top is the only way ...Isn't it pretty? Over the top is the only way to go!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-87860094946112420212019-01-30T23:35:12.936-08:002019-01-30T23:35:12.936-08:00Sergeant Shiela, the fabric on your new Zara top i...Sergeant Shiela, the fabric on your new Zara top is fab! I like the over-the-top way you added so many brooches-lovely! XJess https://www.blogger.com/profile/09951306269643395644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-18211870466879609802019-01-30T15:03:25.664-08:002019-01-30T15:03:25.664-08:00I do like it, I just wish it had been executed bet...I do like it, I just wish it had been executed better. Sigh. <br /><br />I always feel better with a tiger on me. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-36628836099781769532019-01-30T15:02:37.778-08:002019-01-30T15:02:37.778-08:00This struck me as a very "Greetje" outfi...This struck me as a very "Greetje" outfit, actually. :) Glad you approve. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-53071251423180276192019-01-30T15:02:17.281-08:002019-01-30T15:02:17.281-08:00Ooh, I hope you find one, Nancy! I've been sea...Ooh, I hope you find one, Nancy! I've been searching for a leopard one for YEARS, and have never seen one. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-88325048713956584782019-01-30T14:54:07.319-08:002019-01-30T14:54:07.319-08:00Hee hee, thanks, Lorena! I love the idea of a coll...Hee hee, thanks, Lorena! I love the idea of a collar with it - I don't actually have any, but I'll keep my eye out now. Thanks for the idea. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-70814067146239580542019-01-30T14:53:31.153-08:002019-01-30T14:53:31.153-08:00There was so much potential there to make this a b...There was so much potential there to make this a better top: some tailoring, more secure sewing on the edges. But well, Zara. Wear all the brooches! Ha, I love that we both have Grape Ape coats!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-58668558138061849042019-01-30T14:52:21.405-08:002019-01-30T14:52:21.405-08:00Thanks, Vronni! Feel free to steal it. :)
Vix me...Thanks, Vronni! Feel free to steal it. :) <br /><br />Vix mentioned that this is probably inspired by Wallis Simpson's jewelry from the 30s, and it's certainly possible that it had a 50s revival. This piece is modern, I think. Oh no, that sucks about your spider! It sounds wonderful. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-37135907035479042982019-01-30T14:50:56.209-08:002019-01-30T14:50:56.209-08:00I like it and it'll probably stick around for ...I like it and it'll probably stick around for a year or so. Thank you, Mica!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-86670761001941120412019-01-30T14:50:26.166-08:002019-01-30T14:50:26.166-08:00Ha ha! We called them that too! Must have been a l...Ha ha! We called them that too! Must have been a local thing. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-51508479454985575082019-01-30T13:20:08.729-08:002019-01-30T13:20:08.729-08:00That is a really great top even though it sheds. L...That is a really great top even though it sheds. Love all the brooches worn together. It's always good to have a tiger friend on your shoulder. Glad you had an awesome time at the concert!Cheryenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-82518024513354852152019-01-30T12:23:47.898-08:002019-01-30T12:23:47.898-08:00Love the hem of the top matching the hem of the sk...Love the hem of the top matching the hem of the skirt. The tights go so well with the outfit. And I love her boots. What a styling skills.<br />GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-74061651561125484872019-01-30T12:09:27.659-08:002019-01-30T12:09:27.659-08:00I need a tiger brooch like that in my life. Please...I need a tiger brooch like that in my life. Please don't show it again as it's getting an obsession. I'm going to the uk in February and I'm going to stroll all the antique shops looking for that one!Nancy 's Fashion Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928048262606052828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-87999186670774626572019-01-30T11:04:15.027-08:002019-01-30T11:04:15.027-08:00My dear Sargent Sheila, I love the addition of the...My dear Sargent Sheila, I love the addition of the brooches on this top! Too bad its not forever quality. I think it would also look amazing with a fake collar.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20368356928910895752019-01-30T10:20:21.031-08:002019-01-30T10:20:21.031-08:00What a shame the top's quality is shoddy, as i...What a shame the top's quality is shoddy, as it does look amazing, especially with the addition of the multiple brooches. I don't think I've ever worn four at the same time. It's a thought, though, as it would be a good way to get to wear them all. My jewellery book has a similar tiger in it, dating from the 1950s! Love the skirt with its little ruffle and, of course, the grape Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-59607279061915140132019-01-30T08:16:56.634-08:002019-01-30T08:16:56.634-08:00Multi- brooching - what a fab word!
I love the to...Multi- brooching - what a fab word!<br /><br />I love the top and the brooches look gorgeous. I don't think I've ever come across a hanging tiger brooch before...I bought a beautiful, large, silver spider brooch once with a semi precious stone in the middle; I loved it but the first time I wore it I lost it. I was so upset!<br /><br />It's a shame the top shreds but it did look good Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-59780195926982410452019-01-30T03:01:04.704-08:002019-01-30T03:01:04.704-08:00Even if you weren't overly impressed with the ...Even if you weren't overly impressed with the top on the first wear I think it's beautiful and the brooches were a great touch with it! :) Hope you're back to 100% soon!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66026694213710820852019-01-29T20:05:55.729-08:002019-01-29T20:05:55.729-08:00Yass! For multi-brooching! I remember my slouchy b...Yass! For multi-brooching! I remember my slouchy boots and we had some we called 'Peter Pan getaway boots' cute outfit. I have a fringy jacket that sheds fringe everywhere. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.com