Thrifting Queen

WIW: Faux Spring

March 5, 2015

I loved Angie's recent blog post about red shoes for Spring but since I have neither Spring nor red shoes (yet!), I had to improvise.

My outfit started with my black pencil skirt and simple black sleeveless knit top. To add elements that hint at Spring, I chose semi-opaque tights rather than opaque tights and topped my outfit with my bronze open weave hi-lo drapey cardigan. The open weave of the cardigan shows my arms and gives the dark colour palette outfit a bit of "lightness" for Spring.

I don't have red shoes but I do have red booties, so popped those on and then chose my red/animal print clutch, red specs and red lipstick to punch the outfit up a bit more.

Thoughts? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Cardigan: Eileen Fisher (eBay)
Tank: Sears
Skirt: Nygard
Boots: Sam Edellman
Clutch: Material Girl

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15 Comments

  • replied 9 years ago

    Looking good, Shannon! I love the splash of red.

  • replied 9 years ago

    I like this  a lot.  The idea of wearing less opaque hose is a good one too.....you are full of good ideas first thing in the morning :)   Cute red boots - you know, I never wore my red boots this winter (they are brand new and I think I wore them twice).  I need to wear them - not sure what the issue really is.

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Fun, Shannon!!,

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    I like the sparkly cardigan and the red booties. 

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    FABULOUS

    You had me with the red. 

  • Keturah replied 9 years ago

    Sparkle! Red! Leopard! Gahhhhh! Lovely!


    You have done some brilliant things to make it all Springy, including the sheerer tights and pop of color. 


  • replied 9 years ago

    Love it all! Lovely yummy details and textures like sheer, mesh, print, colour. Gorgeous!

  • Ruth M replied 9 years ago

    You look wonderful, Shannon! Gorgeous, flattering cardi - love the open weave of the sleeves. And love the bright, cheerful pops of happy red of your booties, bag and lipstick.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Having one of the WORST days I can remember having at work in a long, long time and how wonderful to finally have a second to breath and see your lovely comments :)

    Ceit - how fab to see you!!!

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Spring Lite! The touches of sheer go a long way to lightening the look up while keeping it looking still suited to the cold. Perfectly executed. Sorry to hear you're not having a good day *HUGS* Hope it turns around!

  • Jeweled replied 9 years ago

    Very striking!  And the clutch pulls it all together.  I especially love that cardigan.  If I saw you out somewhere in this ensemble, I'd think, "wow, she looks really smart and stylish."

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous, Shannon! I love this way of lightening up for "spring." The red booties and clutch are just fabulous. 

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Cozy and fancy at the same time :)

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Love this - the semi-sheer tights and cardigan add so much texture and interest.

  • Sveta replied 9 years ago

    Fabulous "faux" spring! Red should definitely warm things up, right?
    This cardigan really lightens the black outfit.

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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.