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Playing Dress Up & the Worst Kept Secret

August 2, 2014

What does a gal do when her guys are out fishing and she has some rare time to herself? She plays dress up in her fall closet of course! Only a true Fabber would be trying on booties and sweaters when it's a hot and humid summer day :) I wanted to show you the two items I purchased a month ago for fall. I found both new with tags from my favourite eBay seller and am so pleased with both.

First up in pics 1 - 4 are the Eileen Fisher faux wrap jersey trousers http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....nt/3583834. They need hemming so I have simply tucked them under for the purpose of these pics - so please ignore the excessive ankle scrunch. These are incredibly comfortable and will be my fall/winter slouchy trousers. And of course, black details do not show up in photos unfortunately. They have an elastic waist and so I will not be tucking into them, but at the same time want to keep the tops from being too long and obscuring the wrap/cross over detail. I like the idea of pairing the flowy trousers with a blazer or leather jacket in particular.

Second are the Eileen Fisher charcoal waxed skinnies http://www.eileenfisher.com/Ei.....ite+Skinny (also available at Nordstrom) in pics 5 - 8. I like how they aren't calf sucking and are ridiculously comfortable. Again, they need hemming so I have just cuffed them quickly there. I like the pairing of my EF drapey cardigan with them.

None of these outfits is particularly stellar and my hair and make up aren't done but I'm having fun playing with these new items. Any of these look like possible outfits for real? Any suggestions how else to style these?

The Calvin Klein jacket in pic #5 is an older item - I'm thinking of reintroducing it to my closet. It was temporarily in my probation pile but I'm kinda digging the longer length again. Keep or purge?

And finally - it is my 28th wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks and a mysterious box arrived in the mail yesterday. Hubby quickly squirrelled it away. However this morning before leaving with DS to go fishing handed me the box and confessed he couldn't keep it a secret and this was my anniversary gift and he'd like to give it to me now. It contained the most gorgeous true navy vintage Coach leather handbag. I love this particular style of Coach bag and have seen it in black and cognac but never in navy. I've wanted a true navy quality leather handbag for a while now. My savvy eBay man has apparently been searching for a bit and finally found this one. I'm in love - with the handbag sure, but more importantly, with that man of mine :) Oh yes…and the zebra print scarf is also a gift from DH, from Danier Leather.

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34 Comments

  • Alexandra replied 9 years ago

    Awesome fashion show! Looks like you were having lots of fun. I love the zebra scarf. Your husband deserves some serious kudos.
    ETA: happy anniversary!

  • Susie replied 9 years ago

    Wow, Shannon, no wonder you've kept that Mr. all these years!! What a wonderful and thoughtful gift!

    And we are twins- I have those pants AND the waxed skinnies! You have some great outfits here. I think 2 and 4 are my favorites.

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Your man - the love of your life - is a keeper. How special is that blue bag? LOVE that, Shannon. It's going to look extra killer on your arm. 

    Love how you spend your fishing day. All outfits look stellar to me. Please keep the CK blazer. So on trend. 

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    Wow, great bag!  I'm so impressed with DH and his ebay skills.  I like all the outfits you've put together.  To be honest, I'm not looking forward to fall.  I like summer - it's my favorite season.  I feel like I spend the whole winter being cold.

  • MsMary replied 9 years ago

    Happy Anniversary, Shannon!  I always think the very best thing you can do to ensure a good life is to choose your mate wisely, and you have certainly done that!  :)

    The outfits are all stellar!  You have really figured out a fantastic style that works beautifully for you!

  • CocoLion replied 9 years ago

    Super score on the EF pants for fall! Love how you've styled them.  And the navy Coach bag is beautiful.  Lucky you to have a DH who is an excellent gift giver.

  • Sal replied 9 years ago

    Wow what a cool present from DH! Extremely special.

    Those two,pairs of pants will be well worn, you have so many ways to style them. They are perfect potential workhorses - current, comfortable, dressy but not too much so, and versatile.

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    You are a girl after my heart for how you spend a down day!! These outfits and pieces are great (another vote for keep on there blazer), and I am seriously wowed by your husband's gift. That purse is gorgeous, and the time and effort he put into finding it is priceless (as is his excitement for not being able to wait to give it)! It is such a gift in itself to be understood so well...

  • replied 9 years ago

    Lots to love here!  Both pair of EF pants look great on you, and I love the waxed skinnies with the drapey sweater.  The Coach bag is awesome!  I too have been permanently on a hunt for a good navy leather bag and can NEVER find the right now. I love this vintage number - and it looks in great shape.

    Also - you don't mention your striped sweater in the pics above...I really like the colours on you!  

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    All of these outfits work? Wow - thank you. There are more stylings I want to try but I was actually getting really hot by the end and had to stop - lol!

    As for my hubby...I consider myself an incredibly lucky woman. We've been together since I was 19 years old and have been through an awful lot together over the years. But we've never stopped holding hands, laughing, and talking about everything. We're complete opposites in so many ways and yet it works. I'm truly blessed.

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    I love your description of your marriage... Sounds a lot. Like mine. :-) Total opposites, but totally in love...

  • replied 9 years ago

    Awww! I'm do happy for you Shannon. Cograts on your upcoming anniversary. I love that your first response upon finding you are home alone is to run to your closet to play. I think that might be a common YLF trait, lol! Your potential F/W outfits look just stellar. I second the motion to keep the longer blazer. And you know I'm swooning over that vintage Coach bag. I think the navy ones are more rare than black, so it must have been hard to find. It's in such good condition, too. Enjoy. I love how it looks with black. (And you're guaranteed to never shrink out of it.) :D

  • gardenchick replied 9 years ago

    Great outfits--very flattering on you! You did well on ebay. Love your shimmery shirt in #3 and the striped sweater.
    Happy anniversary--great story and how thoughtful of your dh :-)

  • Emily replied 9 years ago

    All of these are great, but particularly love the EF drapery trousers and leather jacket in #3. TDF! And WOW @ the vintage Coach! What a gorgeous, thoughtful gift.

  • Lyn D. replied 9 years ago

    OH Wow!
    That bag is stunning and your man deserves honorary membership to YLF for shopping prowess and Killer Style choices :) :)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Thank you all so much. It looks like my fall wardrobe will feature a lot of black but hopefully with various textures, shapes and accessories it won't be boring.

    Here are a few quick close up pics of the Coach bag - as you can see, it is in mint condition. Love it!

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  • missvee replied 9 years ago

    What a lovely gift from your special man.
    All of the outfits look good to me, but 4 is my fave. Must be the white jacket (Angie has us all well trained!)

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    What a great man you have. Love your ebay finds!

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    What a fabulous surprise. Gorgeous bag & totally gorgeous man :)
    The clothes are fantastic too. I've be trying on then washing & ironing my summer clothes :) :)

  • Nicole D replied 9 years ago

    Pic #2 took my breath away.  That is a kick ass outfit!  I like the stripes too.  And what a gorgeous bag.  Perfect shape and colur.  Happy anniversary - you must have been a child bride.

  • Runcarla replied 9 years ago

    Outfits are fab, but your new bag blows me away, and what a darling your husband is!!!

  • Sarah A replied 9 years ago

    Happy anniversary Shannon! Love your new EF directions and the bag is fantastic! I am your bag twin in brown :)

  • Robidi replied 9 years ago

    Beautiful outfits and gorgeous bag! What a thoughtful and generous husband you have

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Your outfits are all gorgeous. I agree: keep the CK jacket--it looks terrific on you and works great with the coated skinnies. Your anniversary gift is so beautiful-- and touching! Yes, he's a keeper for sure!

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Where to begin? Happy Anniversary a bit early and what a fabulous gift from DH! I love your fall looks and am especially taken with the white contrasting pieces. What a fun day!

  • AJ replied 9 years ago

    Closet play is a YLF past time!

    Outfits 4 & 5 are my favorites!

    Your hubby is the sweetest!! I'm a Coach girl myself, so I'm squeeling for joy at Hubby's find.

    I think couples who have opposite personalities yet similar goals and dreams tend to stand the test of time.

    Happy 28th anniversary!

  • Lucy replied 9 years ago

    What a great series of outfits! YLF. I really like the old jacket, it looks new again! 
    And what a fabulous husband of yours. Beautiful hubby to match a beautiful bag. 

  • Eliza replied 9 years ago

    Love the faux wrap trousers! Great when style and comfort can play together. Also like the charcoal pants.

    Does your DH know you or what? That bag shouts your name. Perfection.

    Enjoy it all.

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    How fun to play dress-up when you've got some time to play! What a wonderful score from your DH. Happy upcoming Anniversary! I love your EF finds - they look amazing on you. I actually have that same striped sweater (from the Bay), but sadly had to pass it on b/c it was a wee bit short on long-torsoed me, but then I went and accidentally shrank it...:(  So sad b/c it's a fab sweater. Looks perfect paired with the EFs.

  • annagybe replied 9 years ago

    Love #2 and #4.
    Great bag and happy anniversary.

  • shedev replied 9 years ago

    Shannon, I really like the stylings of both pairs of pants. What great finds. That coach bag is lovely.

  • Suja replied 9 years ago

    Oh, the Coach Court bag in navy!!  I stalked it on ebay for a while and then gave up.  What a sweet gift.  It is a beautiful bag.  Enjoy it!

  • Debbie replied 9 years ago

    Love that bag and your outfits. I am amazed that your husband knew enough to look for the bag on eBay!

  • Tanya replied 9 years ago

    Your DH is wonderful, love that bag !  (And Happy Anniversary!)
    Both pairs of pants are wonderful and really like all the stylings.

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.