Thrifting Queen

WIW: For warm weather

October 14, 2014

It is unseasonably warm here right now, and believe me, I'm not complaining :)  

So I started today's outfit with my black knit pencil skirt - without tights - whoo hoo! I then added my black tank and on top of that, is a new wedge shaped, drapey snakeskin print cotton-silk blend blouse. I don't know if the pics show it, but the colours in the blouse are black, two shades of blue, grey and white. I did some shopping on the weekend (will provide details in a separate post later) which led to a few fab purchases and a HUGE "aha" moment. This blouse was one of those purchases. On colder days and during the winter, I'll be layering a blazer or leather jacket on top.

I then chose my purple-blue suede booties for footwear and my navy blue vintage Coach handbag. I finished off the outfit with silver wedding band, silver and abalone bracelet, purple/clear specs and a swipe of berry lipstick.

This outfit, for me, has the perfect combination of drape and structure - a key to happiness with an outfit. What do you think? Does it work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Blouse: Danier Leather
Tank: Smart Set
Skirt: Cleo Petite
Booties: Aerosoles
Handbag: Vintage Coach
Bracelet: thrifted

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11 Comments

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    Fun new blouse!! And the purple blue booties are perfect with it! You look lovely :)

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    Yes it works...fabulously. Love the simplicity of this look. Nice blend of structure and fluid and the new top is gorgeous!

  • donnat replied 9 years ago

    Great shape on that blouse. Its very flattering.

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    I love the colors and pattern of the new blouse.  The shoes look perfect with it.  Lucky you with the nice warm weather.

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Wait Danier is now making blouses? Is that new? Anyway, this one looks terrific. Enjoy the warm weather!

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Killer

    The magical diagonal sleeve blouse strikes again. 

  • Carole replied 9 years ago

    Looking beautiful today, Shannon! Gorgeous colors in the blouse and love how versatile those boots have been! I wish I would have bought the purple, I have black:(

  • replied 9 years ago

    Great blouse - love the sleeves, especially.  Loving those boots too - happy bare legs day!

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 9 years ago

    Great outfit Shannon.  Blue is so fab on you and love it with the black.

    It was 2C when I left this morning and there was frost on the cars that were outside.  BRRR.  It looks much nicer now.

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    It works :) :) YLF & the length of the skirt is perfect with the top.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    that outfit is all kinds of awesome on you, Shannon! The colors are really gorgeous on you, and you are right--the combination of drape and structure just seems perfect.

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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.