Thrifting Queen

WIW: Trying to stay warm

January 17, 2013

Have I mentioned it's CRAZY cold here? With the windchill, our temperature is -38C this morning!

Today's outfit started with my espresso brown trousers, to which I added my brown/grey/cream animal print tee. Over top of that is my cognac faux leather jacket. I wear this jacket (and it's sister dark blue one) as blazers in my office all day and like the less structured look they bring to an outfit as opposed to a crisp blazer.

A simple brown leather belt and brown leather booties complete the outfit. The Fossil handbag finishes off my cognac-brown tonal outfit.

What do you think? Too much of the same colour throughout? Proportions work ok? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: Revolutions
Tee: Nygard
Trousers: Esprit
Belt: thrifted
Handbag: Fossil
Boots: Naturalizer

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23 Comments

  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    You look put together despite the cold. The jacket and handbag together especially

  • replied 11 years ago

    I really like the cognac and leopard together! This outfit looks sharp. Stay warm!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Wow these Autumnal shades really speak to me. You look great as usual.. I'm assuming that in temps that cold that you have a very cosy topper for when you're outside?

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    Well that open neck is making me fill chilly in the -38 degree weather, but otherwise you look fantastic and I really like how the belt pulls it all together.

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, you look great of course. Do you ever layer under trousers? I wear my fleece line tights or sometimes my ski tights for warmth. I can't believe the down skirts are not huge there! Maybe I should send you one.

  • Niefern replied 11 years ago

    You look very good, only I wonder if it is warm enough for that horrid cold weather, but I guess you have very good heating indoors.

  • Day Vies replied 11 years ago

    I love this, absolutely. It has rustic polish the cognac with the gray cheetah print is genius and the black pants anchor it all. NICE. The shoes are cute who makes them?

  • pil replied 11 years ago

    Another thumbs up from me, as usual : )
    The cold is supposed to be headed out way too. Brrr.

  • catherine replied 11 years ago

    That color combo is so great on you. I also can't stop gushing over your accessory pictures and look forward to them every day.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Holy moly. That is COLD!!! Shannon, you look great, but I keep thinking - she needs a muffler, she needs a muffler!! I couldn't bear to walk around with a bare neck in weather like that. Even inside with central heating!!

  • kimlee replied 11 years ago

    Wow, Shannon, those temps are absolutely frigid and a stark contrast to the 80F that I'm experincing right now. I think this is a terrific look. I love how you've used the same color but in varying tones throughout the look. The use of the leather jacket as a blazer is a fun twist on things.

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    Er, (how) are you not COLD in that???

    Nevermind... I love the colours --- at least that caramel jacket warms up the cooler snow-leopard greys of the top :-) Is it possible to coax the lapel on your right back to lie flat? I feel like it's fighting the top's neckline just slightly on that side...

  • Sarah A replied 11 years ago

    Oh! I love the accessories youve chosen. Perfect with the blacks and grays. Inspiration!

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago

    Love this look and yes the proportions look fine!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    You are all so sweet worrying about me in the cold! On top of the actual outfit when I headed out the door, I had on a scarf, red full length puffer coat, Sorel boots and down gloves and was completely toasty.

    Manidipa - I hear you about the lapel on the jacket. It's because it's an asymmetrical zipper and it's just the way the jacket is made.

  • Amy replied 11 years ago

    You look great, Shannon. I hope you're managing to weather that chill without feeling miserable. I can't imagine!

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Well....it's only about - 8 here in Kingston and I have to tell you that in my down coat and three layers underneath I would not have called myself "toasty" on the way to the gym this morning. Mind you I was walking. Here, what gets you is the damp wind off the lake -- makes everything feel MUCH colder and more bitter.

    I came home, had a shower, and put on my thermal underwear as my work-at-home garb. Now that's high fashion. Angie, look away!!

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  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    But your thermal underwear is a gorgeous colour on you Suz - lol!

    When I get home from work today, I'll be popping on my AE sweat pants (thanks for that recommendation earlier in the winter Angie!), tee, zip up hoodie and slippers. When it's this cold, it's even hard for the furnace to keep up!

  • Sara L. replied 11 years ago

    Eek - that's COLD!! I like the warm brown tones in your outfit and the leather jacket looks like it will keep you toasty in the office.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Speaking of the furnace, ours is broken!! No wonder I am chilly....

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    Suz, I wear thermals daily when temperatures dip below zero. We had those temps last week (a mild -4 compared to Canada) and it's the ONLY way to go! GREAT colour on you too.

    Shannon, you look like a fab Earthy Prince! You wear browns well, although I know you aren't as happy wearing these shades. Do you wear thermals too?

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Angie - I wear browns well? Really? I feel completely washed out in them...

    As for thermals, definitely if I'm walking anywhere but for work days, I don't since I drive to and from work. But I do keep an extra pair of ski pants in the trunk of my car in case I run into car trouble and have to get out and walk anywhere - I can just pop those over my trousers or under a dress if need be.

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    As a girl who never passes by an opportunity to color-me-beautiful, I find these tonals browns rich and comforting. Not boring! Now, if you "feel" the need for color, you might try mixing in warm red and burgundy --- like is in your purse -- to keep it earthy, but amp it up.

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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.