WIW: Taupe & Bare Legs

Aaaahhhhhh...glorious spring has arrived! Yesterday our temperature got up to about 18+ Celcius and today, we're expecting a high of 23. Based on that, I decided today to go bare legged to work. And yes...they are REALLY that pale - lol!

Today's outfit centres around taupe and white. I started with my taupe ponte knit tiered pencil skirt (waving to skirt twin Suz) and added my taupe/white/pink silky tee. On top of that, I've added my white denim jacket and white watch for a bit more brightness with white.

I'm debuting the Cole Haan taupe patent leather pointy toe kitten heels. These are amazingly comfortable and I think will be very versatile. I originally had wanted a more nude colour for me, but when I tried on those colours I didn't like the paleness of them. So these are neutral but not nude. Fine with me.

My handbag is the snakeskin satchel to further bring out the various taupe and white shades.

What do you think? Does it all work together? Proportions ok? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Denim jacket: BUM Equipment (thrifted)
Tee: Anne Klein
Skirt: Cleo Petite
Shoes: Cole Haan
Handbag: Elliott Lucca
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32 Comments

  • replied 10 years ago

    Love it all. The jacket is a perfect compliment. Your legs are as beautifully pale as mine.

  • Runcarla replied 10 years ago

    Love this look on you. Very ladylike with the pointy toed shoes, with the jacket the perfect counterpoint.

    (Note to self on how to style new denim jacket.)

  • replied 10 years ago

    Looks fantastic Shannon!

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 10 years ago
    Love it Shannon.  It looks perfect for spring - light and brighter but still substantial enough that you don't look like you will be freezing in the hours before it warms up.  I love the white denim jacket with the taupe.
  • Mochi replied 10 years ago
    Lovely, feminine, jaunty, sporty with the punchy white jacket and I love the reduced color palette. You are an outfit pro. 
  • donnat replied 10 years ago
    I love this outfit! You look so hip and cool.  
  • ruthe replied 10 years ago
    Let the day begin :) A lovely vision.
  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    A wonderful look. The white really wakes up the taupe and the animal details are fun. I want those shoes!

  • Lantana replied 10 years ago

    Taupe is wonderful with your colouring and pink is such a lovely foil to taupe. I would love to see a pink bag too but that's because I am seriously pro-matchy. Proportions are working well and it's so nice to see your knees.

  • replied 10 years ago
    What a nice fresh look. The animal prints add interest and your top adds a fun element. Love it!
     BTW my legs are paler than yours, I think you may need sun glasses to look at mine so as not to be blinded :)
  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago
    I love the graphic tee!  I think the muted the colors look great.  I definitely need to go shoe shopping and find myself some pointy toes pumps - I love every look you put together with yours.
  • Parsley replied 10 years ago

    Lovely and ready for spring! The new shoes are great!

  • rae replied 10 years ago
    Love how the skirt and top almost match - it's like you have created a super cute graphic dress! 
  • Angie replied 10 years ago
    #2 is KILLER

    Yay! Your weather finally co-operated with your Spring style!
  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago
    Well, there's another way to do "animal" print!  Love the look, and the white gives such a Spring freshness to the taupe.  Shoes are sleek and modern --- a practical, as well as fab, choice!
  • Suz replied 10 years ago
    Well, you KNOW I am going to love it, right? Seriously, I love that T SOOOO much!!! I want one, too!! And this is a sensational look from top to bottom. I think I need those  Cole Haan shoes as well. Why does our Bay not sell them. Not online, either. Grrrr. Will have to try them on in TO if I can find them. 
  • Day Vies replied 10 years ago
    love the accessories and the color palette! Yay spring!
  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
    Thank you all - it is an absolutely gorgeous day here and I just came back from a lovely walk outside on my break. These Cole Haan pumps are unbelievably comfortable. I can't believe this is their first outing and my feet are this happy.

    Suz - they would be a great taupe pump for you in you're looking. I can always check my local Bay for you too if TO doesn't have.

    Yay for spring indeed :)
  • Thistle replied 10 years ago
    Gorgeous!! 

    I am with you in the pale legs department! And pale is pretty too :) 
  • RoseandJoan replied 10 years ago
    This is like another working of the nostalgic tee formula (if an abstract lion coud be nostalgic) it is a great look, could you send a little sunshine my way...the daffodils have just bloomed.
  • Sarah S replied 10 years ago

    R.O.C.K.I.N.G the pointy toed pumps. To die for!

  • replied 10 years ago

    They might get the shoes online -- I notices the other day the Hi-ness Cons are on the website now.

  • Nicole D replied 10 years ago
    That is a great outfit!  Your legs look good - I haven't taken the bare leg plunge yet. Love your shoes.
  • Jaime replied 10 years ago
    Love it all especially the shoes!
  • annagybe replied 10 years ago
    Looks good!
  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago
    Amazing! Love the low contrast looks on you as much as the high contrast. Extra happy bonus for comfy shoes!
  • Raisin replied 10 years ago
    I love your glorious, pale legs!  

    This outfit is great, the colors are neutral but alluring, and the tee is just the right amount of fun.  Love it!
  • lyn* replied 10 years ago
    I wish I was lucky enough to have your colouring, Shannon, but no luck here! You look so wonderful with your graphic top and cute skirt!!! Enjoy the weather!
  • Sveta replied 10 years ago
    Yay for spring and ability to go bare-legged at last!
    It is so amazing how you can rock neon brights one day and go all taupe another day - and look great on both occasions. I especially like the white jacket with this outfit.
  • Karie replied 10 years ago
    I LOVE that Anne Klein Tee! And your purse is gorgeous. I have been looking for nude/beige pumps and have not been happy with anything so far - I might just have to try these Cole Haan pumps, they look fantastic on you. 

    This is one of my favorite outfits of yours :)
  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago
    I love it, especially with the jacket. The white just makes it all look so put together.
  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
    Couldn't get on the computer last night so my apologies in getting back to this thread so late.

    Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I felt perfectly comfy and put together all day although it got so warm, the jacket had to come off - whoo hoo!

    Ceit - thanks for the tip on the Cons being on The Bay website. Did you see the fab price? If the white Dolce Vita oxfords don't work for me, I may have to try out the Cons.

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