Thrifting Queen

I went to my local thrift store last night to drop off yet more jeans/pants that are too short now for DS (will he EVER stop growing???) and saw these shorts pretty much as soon as I walked in the door. I quickly tried them on and they came home with me. This is not a K/R post as I am loving these shorts and they are staying with me :)

The brand is Baby Phat and they are a silk/polyester blend (hand wash in cold, hang to dry). They feel amazing against the skin. They are lower rise but I don't feel exposed or uncomfortable in them at all, which surprises me. I wonder if that relates to the fabric? The button at the waist is missing so I've just pinned it for these pics but will sew on a button. They strike me as a hybrid "slouchy silk tapered Bermuda dress shorts" which is perfect for my workplace during the warm months. We are allowed to wear dress shorts as long as they are long enough and not the kind you'd wear on the golf course or hiking (a.k.a. too casual).

I've done a couple of very quick stylings (please excuse the complete lack of make up or styled hair - haven't done either yet). The first four are ways I could wear them to work and the last one is an attempt to make these a summer date night pair of shorts.

#2 - I just popped on the blazer alone and buttoned it up. If I were wearing it for real, there would be a top underneath and the jacket would be undone.

#5 - also features a Talbots sequin front tank I thrifted when I found the shorts. Perfect dressy companion, don't you think?

I can also see pairing these shorts with my new white laser cut pullover, Gap mesh sweaters, plain white tee and Cons for a dressing down option, my red/white polka dot vintage silk jacket, coloured tank and white denim jacket and I'm sure many more that I can't think of right now.

So what do you think? How do these work to your eye? What do you think of the length of the shorts - do they look right to you or do they need to be shortened/lengthened?

Thanks in advance for the feedback :)

For Denim Day today (our version of Casual Friday) I popped on a pair of jeans I haven't worn for quite a while. Although a good fit and I think flattering, they don't feel very modern to me because of the leg line. I really think I need a new pair of blue jeans.

Anyway, I've paired these bootcuts with a dark purple tank, semi tucked, and added on top of that an old but much loved cardigan, that has an abstract pattern in dark purple, black, lilac, white and yellow. I've added a wide white leather belt, python booties and watch for touches of white to lighten the outfit and my citron leather clutch to pull out the yellow in the cardigan and provide further spring touches.

What do you think? Does it work? Do I need a different silhouette of dark jeans? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Cardigan: Peter Nygard
Tank: Gap
Jeans: Suko
Boots: Sam Edelman
Clutch: Gap

Today's outfit shows the final new item I bought in the last two weeks to round out my spring wardrobe and carry me into summer. Although with the new snow we received yesterday, it's hard to think spring!

I fell hard for this white sweater from Peter Nygard, with its cut outs which give you "skin polka dots". It's light weight which results in a nice drape when you semi tuck. Obviously I've layered a white cami underneath but I think it could be fun with a coloured tank underneath for a different look. The sweater will work with many of my bottoms from casual to work wear, pants and skirts.

I've semi tucked the sweater into my black slouchy trousers and then added the Fluevogs Suz sent me for footwear. I like not having predictable black footwear on today and I find this olive colour with the lighter coloured strap to read as a neutral. To bring in another green element, I'm using my newly thrifted 100% leather clutch. It is more of a minty-moss green but I like it against the white and black outfit. 

All in all, I'm very happy with this outfit. What do you think? Does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Sweater: Peter Nygard
Trousers: Joe Fresh
Shoes: Fluevog
Clutch: Naturalizer (thrifted)

Suz: BTW this Nygard sweater was at The Bay and also came in fuchsia...just saying...

Are you noticing a theme for this week yet? Monday was a new dress/knit jacket, Tuesday was new trousers/tank and today...yep, another new item. I've had some great success in the past week picking up a few things to complete my spring wardrobe.

Today is the debut of an ink blue INC long sleeve lace moto jacket. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS JACKET!!!

The sleeves are too long but there are zippers at the wrist and I suspect this would be quite a pricey alteration to have the zipper removed and sleeves shortened because of the complexity of working with lace. I am going to get a quote from Wonder Woman anyway on the job but for now I've just cuffed the sleeves once and will probably wear them scrunched anyway.

INC usually doesn't fit me that well but this jacket is perfect. It's got just a bit of slouchy look to it undone but also zips up perfectly and fits in the shoulders. I love how the sleeves are sheer without lining so your skin shows through. I think this adds to the spring look. 

I've popped the jacket over top of my simple black sheath (I wonder what the CPW is on this dress by now???), nude hose and my Doc Marcie boots. For my handbag, I'm using my citron/cobalt leather clutch. Jewelry is just my silver wedding band. The jacket is probably technically too long for this length of dress but that doesn't bother me. I'm enjoying the new silhouette of a longer jacket versus a cropped one.

I'm glad to have joined the lace jacket crowd and I'm loving the pairing of ink blue and black. Feeling good today :) So what's your opinion? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: INC
Dress: Banana Republic
Hose: Hue
Boots: Doc Martens
Clutch: Trouve