Basic Blue and an Animal Print Shoe

Mostly because I like rhyming:

And pattern mixing.  Which I guess means this look isn’t really basicblue: 

But, honestly, in spite of the mixed print blouse (Banana Republic) paired with the polka dot blazer (Pendleton “Country Sophisticates, thrifted) and the animal print shoes (80%20 via Piperlime) this feels like a very basic outfit to me.  I mean, it's just jeans (Banana Republic), blouse and blazer, but it doesn't feel boring.  

Thank goodness for pattern-mixing.

Happy Thursday, All!

Gracey

Plaid and stripes ...

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                                                                                      shoes: mango,
                                                                                      pants: bershka,
                                                                                      shirt: zara,
                                                                                      blazer: zara,
                                                                                      scarf: koan,
                                                                                      beanie: zara man,
                                                                                      sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                      belt: h&m,
                                                                                      watch: michael kors,
                                                                                      ph. Maja

Okay, I know it's not so interesting to look at the same background but two more posts made for Elle, and we will continue with the regular outfits! :)
In this one, it's all about stripes and plaid, which mix I adore!
Do you like it?

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Pre-Spring is in the Air

Although the air is marginally warmer here in Oregon, I don't think I'll be going bare-legged any time soon.  But, that doesn't mean I can't start to think about what I am going to wear when bare legs are possible.

Happily, retailers are encouraging that sort of thinking by tempting us with their Spring offerings.  Or, in the case of online retailer, eShakti, their Pre-Spring offerings.  And they are lovely. 

Here are some of my favorites from the eShakti Pre-Spring/Resort line.

For the Love of Buttons

Button Chambray Skirt

Metallic Button A-Line Dress

C'mon, Folks, They're Horses!

High Stepping Crepe Skirt

Horses!!!

Long Live Tangerine

Retro Style Poplin Dress

Sweet, But Not Saccharine

Heart-Embellished Crepe Dress

Hearts and buttons, ftw!

 

For When March is a Lion

Ruffled Military Style Chambray Jacket

Remember, eShakti carries up to size 36W now.  And you can always have a style altered for your longer (or shorter) arms, legs or what have you, for an additional $7.50.  And, right now, their Pre-Spring/Resort line is 30% off, but only until tomorrow.

Have any of you been looking at eShakti's Pre-Spring line?  What are your favorites?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Sheinside Giveaway ...

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Peach and a Polka Dot Lady-Tie

This sweater is peach:

It looks pink.  Oh well.

Not that that there would be anything wrong with pink, but I swear it’s peach.   And I did pair my peach sweater (thrifted via Goodwill) with a polka dot lady-tie (thrifted silk via St. Vincent de Paul).  I also wore a houndstooth skirt (thrifted via Goodwill) and added cream tights (Target) and pointed-toe booties (Luxury Rebel “Yuma” via Piperlime).

I have to say, I feel all soft and fuzzy in this outfit, what with the subdued hues and the fluffy hair:

Especially in comparison to yesterday’s look.  Soft and fuzzy wasn’t necessarily my intention with today’s look (I don't think I had one outside of warmth and minimal drying time), but, I guess I’ll take it.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Hide&seek ...

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                                                                                    boots: zara,
                                                                                    tights: calzedonia,
                                                                                    shorts: new yorker,
                                                                                    shirt: new yorker man,
                                                                                    sweater: non branded,
                                                                                    coat: h&m,
                                                                                    gloves: terranova,
                                                                                    scarf: koan,
                                                                                    hat: zara,
                                                                                    watch: michael kors,
                                                                                    ph. Maja

Lately, I'm having a huge aspiration for jumping. That's why you seeing me flying in almost every post. Or it was only because of the cold weather.
This look is fourth in the row for Elle. I paired olive shorts with plaid shirt and studded boots. Hat and checked scarf were cherries on top.
What do you think?

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Pinspiration: Bright Jacket, Black Base

Today I wore a bright red jacket layered over a black base:

I love this look, but I can’t take any credit for it.  I copied it directly from a Pin of J’sEveryday Fashion.

Pinspiration:

Image via J's Everyday Fashion

Me:

See?  Practically twins. 

I knew I wanted to recreate this look as soon as I saw it.  Not because it’s particularly ground-breaking; black and red are very classic.  No, for me, this look had extra appeal in the form of the cap-toe shoes.  They’re a classic in their own right, but I wouldn’t have thought to pair the two.  The cap-toes make this feel fresh.  At least to my eye.  And made it something I wanted to try.

For my recreation of this look, I layered a red, vintage coat (Maurice via Goodwill), because somehow I don’t have a red blazer, over black ankle pants (Vince Camuto via Nordstrom) and a black turtleneck sweater (Hinge via Nordstrom).  My cap-toe shoes are Bandolino wedges (via DSW) and I also added a vintage necklace (Sarah Coventry via Red Fox Vintage) and vintage earrings.

Also, because it's Monday and there is nothing shy about this look, I'm linked up to Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Gracey

Sarah Ann Murray - Grand Palais - Paris

      Sarah Ann Murray - Grand Palais - Paris
      Cette élégante jeune femme est Fashion Editor pour "The Rake", un magazine on-line pour
      hommes, qui se présente comme: "The modern voice of elegance". C'est sans doute pour cela
      qu'elle porte un magnifique Borsalino et une cravate ...

      Photo by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris

Hanaa - at JP Gaultier - Paris

      Hanaa - at JP Gaultier - Paris
      La superbe Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, mannequin d'origine tunisienne à la sortie du défilé de
      JP Gaultier. Une de mes préférées !

      Photos by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris

At Rick Owens - Bercy - Paris

      At Rick Owens - Bercy - Paris
      Je n'ai pas toujours le temps de parler avec les invités des défilés et donc de connaitre leur nom.
      Ce que je peux dire, c'est que cette jeune femme est représentative dans sa tenue des personnes
      que l'on peut croiser aux défilés de Rick Owens.

      Photos by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris

She Doesn't Mind ...

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                                                                                               shoes: zara,
                                                                                               pants: bershka,
                                                                                               shirt: mango,
                                                                                               sweater: non branded,
                                                                                               trench: mango,
                                                                                               gloves: terranova,
                                                                                               sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                               watch: michael kors,
                                                                                               ph. Maja


Third outfit from Elle series brings a little bit serious look which can be worn at work. Because of that fact, my strong personality just popped up and decided to act silly just to break those strict company rules. Would you hire me now? ;)

Like it or not?

 

Week(s) through Instagram 9 ...

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Sundays are made for Insta posts. You are already familiar how much I adore this app, and here is one more with brand new photos. Cute snap shoots of daily life.

1. collage - mornin' look with heavy make up (cause I went to Models Inc cocktail after work); gossiping with Jelena; lovely Coin Casa windows; look of the day; toast and yogurt; my adorable Fifi.

2. collage - look of the day; NY'S Eve in Novi Sad; home made pizza; junk food at Saturday night; Stilbook feature; look of the day.

3. B-day cupcake close up. ;)

4. collage - cake time with my friend Sonja; Elle feature; Belgrade; 'new in' New Yorker t-shirts; bored at home; gossiping with Jelena at Belgrade Art Hotel.

5. collage - NY's theme at the office; little pig as a snack; breakfast at work; look of the day; NY's celebration at the office ;) ; hot chocolate break with Milica.

6. Gorgeous empty Belgrade in the morning.

7. collage - Cosmpolitan feature, 'new in' boots; desperately wanting to become popular ;) ; girls night out at 'Osmeh na dar' party; homemade pizza; cute gifts thanks to Avon.

8. Leather and stripes for work.

9. collage - on Thursday, thanks to Avon, Jelena and I spent lovely day at Hotel Metropol's presidential suite, chatting with great ladies and enjoying the sweets.


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