Trail Blazer

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

The suiting trend has been going strong for several years now

I remember it really took off in mainstream fashion the fall before last,

with bold shouldered and brightly colored monochrome two piece suits 

Blazers are now being paired with mini skirts, midi skirts, 

and both wide leg and slim trousers

Over the summer the trend morphed with the season and we saw 

shorts suits in dazzling colors and lots of really cute and creative matching two piece sets

This fall the tailored suiting trend continues

with lots of blazers and tailored looks in general

I am noticing muted colors and neutrals in the mix

 along with the gorgeous bright colors of the previous seasons

I am also seeing a lot or mixing and matching of separates and color blocking

Here are two of my interpretations of this trend

I am glad to see some more structured looks

appearing on the fashion front

How about you, are you a fan of the suiting trend?

My first outfit this week is a cropped camel color blazer over a long midi skirt

The skirt is a silky jewel tone paisley print fabric with camel tan in the color mix

Layering the jacket over a black tank top

For jewelry, I thought bronze tone complimented the winter outfit

Wearing a wide cuff bracelet with applied design, 

a bronze tone 3-D triangular link necklace

and gold tone square post earrings 

Some more accessories,

a wise black leather belt wore over the jacket,

and a jewel tone velvet hair band

Carrying a  vintage hard shell reptile embossed envelope clutch in taupe

Taupe suede cross strap block heel pumps

to finish the outfit

 

My first outfits was a short jacket over a long skirt,

this second look is a long blazer over a short skirt

It is made up of two neutrals, black and white

with a slightly oversized, double breasted blazer 

with a jacket in one of the Pantone colors for fall, called Persian Blue

Named for the precious stone Lapis Lazuli,

I don't think I am very inspired by it when translated to this jacket on me

I will have to try again

Worn with a white ribbed mock neck top 

and a black skirt with a deep flounced hem

     

For jewelry, I chose a silver tone hinged collar necklace,

multi band open cuff bracelet and loop design earrings

Carrying a black and white plaid circular buckle detail bag,

with black block heel tailored bow sling backs to finish the look

Matchy couple!

Roger's Winnie the Pooh in the rain tie 

coordinates with my outfit

He loves to match what I am wearing,

and will produce a tie in coordinating colors every time!

The umbrella is a very appropriate design,

as we have had a mild but very wet fall and winter-

not much snow but goops an goops of rain! 🌧☔️

Hope everyone enjoys there week!