Toile Print Midi Skirt

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

 Blue and white is a fresh, 

 but also classic combination for spring and summer

All of the shades of blue are extra popular this season,

and I have been wearing the blues in my closet a lot lately

I see this favorite color of mine everywhere,

 on the street and online

 

Today, I thought I would give a new combination a try,

by mixing some items already in my closet,

in a different way than I have worn them before 

  

  This skirt is a blue and white French toile-ish print midi

The French were the first to use

 this charming print centuries ago

The one I am wearing is a tropical floral,

 but some of the prints are the sweetest repeating vignettes

 of people going about their daily business

 in the 1700's and 1800's 

Red on white and black on white prints similar to mine

have been popular for the past few years

I chose a soft, mid tone blue cashmere v-neck pullover, 

  with a white tee shirt underneath to complement the skirt

This cashmere piece is so whisper light,

I remember when I purchased it,

it was labeled as a cashmere tee

Back when I ordered the skirt,

 what I thought was a button front style,

 turned out to be a faux button front

 The only button that is actually functional, and not decorative,

 is the top one, so you can get the skirt on and off

These are the details in fine print,

 that I frequently overlook when purchasing online!

Have you ever been surprised

 by the difference in what you expected,

 and what turns up at your door when buying online?

I am, quite frequently!

Roger is joining me today in a very blue outfit 

A pale blue Hawaiian shirt,

 with a floral print of a darker shade of blue and soft green

It is paired with light blue trousers

He is truly looking ready for summer!

For a bag today, I am carrying

 a pink canvas tote with leather trim

I have had this tote for a long time, and like it especially because it is a good size for me,

plus, you know, pink!

 Many totes are very oversize and overwhelm me

 This one is just the right size for me,

 if I need to carry extras that won't fit in 

one of my regular bags

Accessorizing with a blue and white

 seashell print scarf around my neck,

 For jewelry, I chose a chunky silver tone cuff bracelet,

and rope twist design open circle drop earrings 

Some razzle dazzle sandals!

 These white two strap slides are so special,

decorated with five little square rhinestones

on each ankle strap, and a cylindrical silver heel

That's it for today,

Hope everyone has a good week!