Bold Graphic Prints

Hello, welcome to my blog and thanks for joining me!

Spring is flying by, and

I can hardly believe it is already nearing the middle of May!

Dressing in layers seems the way to go

this month so far, with the weather so in flux

 

 All of the pieces in today's outfit

 were shopped from my closet

I love bold graphics,

so I chose a high contrast navy blue and white 

 print cardigan. It is a very versatile one,

  soft and light and easy to layer

Plus the seashell print reminds me

 of summer fun and vacation time!

In this styling, the cardigan looks a bit like a jacket

 I am wearing it over a bright pink satin shirt, 

 with dark wash, straight leg, denim jeans

I find this outfit is a good transitional formula

 for times when it can be warm during the day

(Or not, it is quite cool and cloudy today,

and our forecast is threatening rain all week long)

🌧️ 🌂☁️☔️ 🌧️ 🌂☁️☔️

   A little dopamine color is definitely in order!

The pop of bright pink is a season-less favorite for me!

How about you, are you a fan of bright pink

or bold prints?

Carrying a classic quilted dove gray bag with chain strap 

  that converts to crossbody

 This bag deserves more attention than it gets-

must use it more often!

For jewelry I chose silver tone pieces

to coordinate with the hardware and chain strap on the bag

A chunky chain link necklace,

  raindrop shaped earrings, 

and a wide, dome cuff bracelet

Wearing my trusty favorite navy blue

 embossed sling backs to finish this classic outfit 

 I have this shoe in black suede, as well

 I am waiting for Franco Sarto to re-issue this style

 in some other colors

 Recently, I have seen it in white reptile for spring,

 but I'm talking about colors, sans white-

 I would snap them right up! 

They are  comfortable and perfect

 for so many of my outfits

that look best with a block heel

Here is another wear of this navy blue and white

 shell print cardigan

This outfit mix is from spring, two years ago, in 2023

In the continuation of sharing my big spring closet clear out, here is another item that I have decided to consign 

I have gotten quite a bit of wear

 from this bright aqua and black print skirt

 It is one that I have worn in all the different ways 

that I think it looks best 

Although I still love a good graphic print,

 this skirt looks a bit costume-y to me 

when I put it on, now.

 My style has changed a bit

 since I bought it over ten years ago!

I think it is time for it to go to a new owner,

maybe as part of a costume,

I can definitely see it used in cos-play

 

Here is a picture of me wearing it in 2019

The skirt worked for all seasons, except winter,

and this picture was during the summer

As for the rest of the outfit, this style of blouse, with  

flutter sleeves has had a resurgence in fashion

 over past few years,

and platform shoes are back

I believe it was around this time

 in 2019 that the belt bag came back

 as a fashion item, too

 It is still around, but mostly worn crossbody, now

As for the rest of the outfit, this style of blouse, 

with flutter sleeves has had a resurgence in fashion

 over past few years,

and platform shoes are back again

I believe it was around this time,

 in 2019 that the belt bag came back

 as a fashion item, too

 It is still around, but mostly worn crossbody, now

What goes around in fashion comes back around, again!

Hope you all have a great week!