Back in July, when I decided to go on GAAD, Kim from Pineapple Mint Vintage offered to do some swapping, since she has many accessories (and I don't have so many). I was thrilled, and recently I got a box full for belts, a scarf, and a couple of wool skirts. The different beautiful belts especially gave me ideas of how to restyle my seemingly tired and old pieces. Many thanks, Kim!
Like a kid in a toy store, I wanted to play with my new clothes right away. But I spent Saturday night-all day Sunday with an icky cold. Hopefully, that's mostly over now. Just 3 more days of teaching, and today we'll watch a video for part of class. (Why explain what Chalmers Johnson said about American empire when he says it better than me in a documentary?) Plus it is cold out, again, so what's better than a wool skirt? So here's my new blue belt and a new vintage wool skirt. It fits well and in true vintage form, it's a size 8 that I can only just shimmy over my hips. But I definitely feel old school, in a good way. I am also trying to incorporate colors- multiple blues (havy, bright blue, and a blue-grey) with burgundy/wine (the scarf and the shoes). What do you guys think? Should I stuck with all neutrals with the blue? I have a green scarf at school and some black shoes, so if I chicken out, I have options.
Have a lovely Monday!
Sweater: Limited
T-shirt: Target
Skirt: swap via Pineapple Mint Vintage
Belt: swap via Pineapple Mint Vintage
Tights: CK via Daffy's (bought on clearance last spring and I just discovered them in the closet!)
Shoes: Naturalizer
Like a kid in a toy store, I wanted to play with my new clothes right away. But I spent Saturday night-all day Sunday with an icky cold. Hopefully, that's mostly over now. Just 3 more days of teaching, and today we'll watch a video for part of class. (Why explain what Chalmers Johnson said about American empire when he says it better than me in a documentary?) Plus it is cold out, again, so what's better than a wool skirt? So here's my new blue belt and a new vintage wool skirt. It fits well and in true vintage form, it's a size 8 that I can only just shimmy over my hips. But I definitely feel old school, in a good way. I am also trying to incorporate colors- multiple blues (havy, bright blue, and a blue-grey) with burgundy/wine (the scarf and the shoes). What do you guys think? Should I stuck with all neutrals with the blue? I have a green scarf at school and some black shoes, so if I chicken out, I have options.
Have a lovely Monday!
Sweater: Limited
T-shirt: Target
Skirt: swap via Pineapple Mint Vintage
Belt: swap via Pineapple Mint Vintage
Tights: CK via Daffy's (bought on clearance last spring and I just discovered them in the closet!)
Shoes: Naturalizer
That is a fantastic skirt! The soft gray is so pretty, and I also love wool skirts! I was looking for a similar skirt earlier in the year to tuck turtlenecks or buttondowns into and belt..but I never found the "right" one darnit. Yours is perfect!
ReplyDeleteWonderful skirt and fabulous color mixing. Looks like your are doing a great job with GAAD, especially when you can just shop your own closet :)
ReplyDeleteOK, how would a green scarf not be color mixing? It would just be different color mixing! Don't chicken out...this looks great.
ReplyDeleteI adore the mix of blues! Bravo, Rad. ;)
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic to see you wearing color! I particularly love the plummy scarf with the blues. And, well, at this point, I don't even need to say how much I like the stripes.
ReplyDeleteI love all this blue, and the scarf looks deelish. Mix the colour! Vive le couleur!
ReplyDeleteYay, fun! I definietly like the colours, but you knew i would say that, didn't you?
ReplyDeleteI think this looks perfect and I'm a neutrals person so...there!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is so pretty! I really like the added color from the scarf and shoes!
ReplyDeleteThis could possibly be my favorite outfit of yours ever. I love all of this color on you! And the blue and burgundy are VERY complimentary to each other, so I hope you don't chicken out!
ReplyDeleteI love the color mixing! Purple and blue are complementary to the same degree that green and blue are, so go with it!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit.
This is a gorgeous outfit! I love the mix of blues and the subtle pops of other colors. I hope you didn't chicken out!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is very pretty, and the belt and scarf add some great color to the look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! I really love this mix, with the touch of stripes and little bursts of color.
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
great outfit! i love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the length of this skirt and I think you should keep the t-straps. That scarf is a beautiful on you. Colour! With a "u"!
ReplyDeleteAh, finally some color on your face with the scarf! You need to get some bangs. And as women get older, I think it helps to use a little make up to counter act the loss of vibrancy and glow of a youthful face. Even if you didn't use it as a younger women. A lot is not required, just a little color in at least of the areas of lips, eyes, or cheeks.
ReplyDeleteI meant make up in at least ONE of the areas (or more if you're willing) of the eyes, lips, or cheeks. Not using it makes you look dour and old - when you're not.
ReplyDeleteI meant make up in at least ONE of the areas (or more if you're willing) of the eyes, lips, or cheeks. Not using it makes you look dour and old - when you're not.
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