Thrifting Queen

WIW: Black & Blue

January 7, 2015

Good morning Fabber beauties! I'm so enjoying posting my outfits again - it keeps me on my style toes, you know?

Today's outfit centres around this recently thrifted skirt. It's a black and bluish-purple patterned cotton pencil skirt with a very simple shape. Easy to dress up or down I figure and also quite seasonless - picture it with black sandals and tank in the heat. Here, I've paired it with a simple black pullover and my black footless leggings for warmth.

To play up the purple bits in the skirt, I've chosen my blue-purple suede booties for footwear and grabbed my navy leather handbag. Rose gold/black watch, gold wedding band, red specs and red lipstick finish off the outfit.

I will admit that my happiness level is pretty darned high with this outfit. It's simple, figure flattering (I think?), comfortable and non-fussy.

What are your thoughts? does this all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Pullover: Sears
Skirt: Joe Fresh (thrifted)
Leggings: Calvin Klein
Booties: Aerosoles
Watch: Fossil (eBay)
Handbag: Coach (gift)

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12 Comments

  • Elizabeth P replied 9 years ago

    Oh my, this is SO SIMPLE yet SO STYLISH... I think the booties make all the difference in the world.  Nicely done!

    And it's great to have you back posting again :)

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    I think it is the fluid fit of the sweater and the structured bag that makes this apparently simple outfit look so current and fab.

  • viva replied 9 years ago

    Thanks for the closeup of that skirt -- otherwise the color play was hard to pick up. Amazing choice with the booties! Such a great outfit.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Thank Elizabeth :) These booties have been nothing short of amazing workhorses for me. They were one of the first items I purchased when I joined YLF and were an Angie pick. I have worn them a TON and yet they're still going strong. The pop of purple of my feet always makes me smile.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Cross posted Shevia and Viva :) I know dark colors are soooooo hard to photograph so knew I had to include a close up of the skirt otherwise the subtle pattern would never be noticed.

  • replied 9 years ago

    What an interesting skirt!  I really like that pattern!  I'm interested in the pullover - it looks like it has shirt cuffs?  I'm on a quest at the moment - because, AGAIN, I made a buying mistake with a black sweater bought to go over a skirt just like this (patterned pencil) and it's too big and boxy and looks like a blob over the skirt. Yours seems to be a perfect blend of fluid and reigned in.    

    And those purple boots have to be among the best things you have - they go with everything!!

  • lyn67 replied 9 years ago

    Love that skirt, and purple booties elevate the outfit from "just one of them"  to the most fab, simple yet so very  stylish!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Lisa - finally back to answer your question. The pullover has these flat bows that are quite retro in style - although they flop around a little bit here and there and the sleeves are 3/4 length. I've had this pullover for a couple of years now and I have to say the quality is just stellar. No fading or pilling at all. I find for wearing with pencil skirts, a fluid knit with a welt at the bottom works best for me. The welt pulls in any excess volume at the hip area so it takes away the boxiness.

    Lisa/Lyn - these purple booties are such a fave of mine.

  • harmonica replied 9 years ago

    Love how your outfit gets more interesting the close one gets. So simple and fab. Those booties are fantastic.

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    I bet that skirt dazzles in the light. GREAT complement with the booties. And your red specs always make your outfit even happier - along with your infectious smile. xo

  • shedev replied 9 years ago

    Lovely, you look very svelte.

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    Looking fab Shannon!  I LOVE this.  Simple, modern and just so stylish.

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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.