Summer shimmer

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Since the beginning of 2022

Since the beginning of 2022, all things shimmery and shiny have been trending

I think that collectively, we have all been missing the bling and craving it

Sequins and glitter are all over daywear,

 as well as the usual special occasion and evening out pieces

 I love sequins and all that glitters, and I think a lot of you do, too! 

So for this post I chose two outfits with subtle shine

These pieces can be dressed up or down, and can fit easily into daytime wear

My first outfit is worn a bit dressed up

The dress has a sweet smocked bodice and square neckline

The colors are soft tones and neutrals: Taupe, pale lavender and ivory, in an abstract print

The dress has a lovely shimmer to it,

due to the gold metallic thread woven into the fabric   

Carrying a pale lavender faux reptile mini handle bag

For jewelry, I chose burnished pieces with subtle shine

A romantic gold tone necklace of birds on a branch,

leather cord bracelet with a pale pink stone and dangling hoop earrings

Finishing the outfit with summery gold metallic criss cross strap sandals

with a woven wedge heel

Looking at these photos in hind sight,

 the shoes look a bit too heavy for the ethereal floaty dress,

I will find a better match the next time I wear this dress

Next, is a blush color faux wrap dress with a flouncy ruffled hem

This dress is already gone from my closet

I consigned it, and hopefully it will get a new home

with some who loves it, a loves great in it!

I was attracted to the shimmery fabric, but the color is not for me 

I feel a little ghostly in it

A shimmery ghost 

The dress just doesn't seem to play well with other thinks in my closet either,

that I could layer with it to liven it up

Accessorizing with a vintage scalloped flap white beaded clutch from the 50's

and a 20's chiffon sash as a hair band

Although I am not crazy about the dress,

I like the shimmery jewelry, and will definitely be keeping it

and wearing it again and again! 

Large silver tone 50's vintage flower shaped earrings with faux pearl centers,

pave twist collar necklace and link rhinestone heart charm bracelet

Nude tie cut out kitten heels to finish the look

Shimmering after a summer rain shower

Pink Hibiscus 

Hope everyone is safe and well from the global heat wave

and has a good week to come!