Brown Tweed for Autumn

Hello, and thanks so much for joining me today!

It is definitely the time of year when life really starts to speed up

 In a few short weeks, in a whirl and a blur,

 it will be the winter holidays, again

It is time for me to start seriously thinking about 

heavier layers for the weather

and unboxing my winter woolies!

 One of my favorite ways to layer,

 is over or under a dress

There are so many ways to add interest to an outfit

 by layering pieces,

 and not just because it's getting colder!

I know this way might not be the most popular,

because I am a dress wearer,

 but I know you all have some great ideas

 for layering separates,

and this post might give you some new ones

 

What are your favorite ways to layer up a look?
 

In this outfit I popped a soft, spruce green,

 cable knit pullover sweater,

 over a brown and white tweed check dress

The dress has an unusual asymmetrical panel,

 from the fitted waist to the full flared skirt

 I will wear it by itself on the blog at some point,

 for sure, but for now, with it's short sleeves,

 it is a great piece to add something over for the fall weather

None of my necklaces seemed right,

 but the two different necklines wanted something, 

so I added this ivory sash/tie

Thinking this outfit out,

 I would have never put these pieces together

 But once I got it on and started playing with it,

 it came together better than it did in my head

 Sometimes you just have to get it on your body to figure out how to make it work!

Roger is joining me today, and coordinating with his neck tie

 My outfit was a bit of a challenge to match with,

because there is not much brown in either one of our wardrobes
 This multicolored tie is a very nice choice

 with my spruce color sweater

Bravo, Roger!

The tie has random geometric shapes

and an unusual color combination

I have been going through some of my vintage things,

 and pulling out some wonderful items that have been boxed up,

or unused and relegated to the back of the closet

 I just have not been wearing them much lately

 I need to put them in my line of sight

because, you know, out of sight, out of mind

 This bag is one of those things

It is very fancy, and interesting in tonal green patent leather,

(which you can't see very well in the photo)

 It is from the 1940s, and has faux tortoise interlocking handles in an unusual curved shape

Here is the jewelry and accessories

 I am wearing with this outfit

 The ivory necktie I mentioned, and an ivory top knot headband

 The jewelry is a chunky green bracelet,

 of large, square pyramid shapes,

 and gold textured hoop earrings

These shoes languished in my closet for some time,

 but were put back in rotation when Mary Jane's

 and sling backs became popular again-and then came the brown trend, so they have been moved to the front of the closet!

 They are two toned with reptile embossing on the brown part

The low heel makes them super comfortable to wear

Now we are getting some full on fall color!

Hope you are enjoying a little pocket of autumnal calm,

 before the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's activity
Hope you have a great week!

 

Cardigans for the Win, for Autumn

Welcome, and thanks so much for joining me today!

I can't believe I am writing these words in November,

and still wearing light layers

 like the cardigan I am wearing today

Long live the humble cardigan!

Happily, all types of sweaters and knitwear

are right on trend this season,

 which is perfect for the warmer weather 

most of us have been having

I am grateful the transition to fall

 has been long and lovely, weather-wise 

October flew by in the blink of an eye,

and the holiday season is quickly approaching! 

Are you ready for the whirlwind 

of the winter holidays that are about to begin?

Are you chill, organized and

 starting to map out your plans?

I am decidedly behind!  

Today I shopped my closet for this outfit

 All of the pieces have been in my wardrobe

for quite some time

With just a few key accessories, I gave this classic look

 a cheerful and fun twist, perfect for the season,

 with the pink and orange theme

I have become so fond of lately

🧡🩷🧡🩷

 Wearing a pink cardigan

 with an orange grosgrain button placket and buttons,

with gray full length bootcut trousers

    I layered a gray top under the sweater

 that matches the pants,

since light layering is key right now

to outsmart the weather! 

 

This outfit was easy to create,

 because the two tone sweater already got me started

with a color plan

Carrying an orange quilted, 

tweed fabric bag with chain strap handles

For jewelry, I chose a pair 

of textured silver tone hoop earrings and two vintage pieces

A 1950s hinged clamper bracelet, and an adorable

 1940s plastic hand painted Scotty dog pin

Accessorizing with a pink and orange striped fabric belt,

 and a skinny tie in my hair,

 of different shades of orange

Do you remember when these D-ring

belts were all the rage?

 I used to have quite a few of these fabric belts,

 but edited them out of my closet over the years

I also converted two plaid ones into hair bands

Now, I wish I hadn't, 

but I'm glad I kept this colorful one in tact,

It's perfect for this outfit!

Do you ever look back at your previous photos

and pine for items you edited out of your closet?

 Back 15 or so years ago I would have never thought fashion would have gone in this direction, and those things

 from the aughts and the 2010s

 would not only be back in style, but be very much sought after

 The higher quality fabrics and better durability

than what's being turned out today

is driving a lot of women to purchase

these items back on the second hand market 

Anyway, wearing grey suede block heel pumps

 with cross straps to finish the look

I would probably choose a lower heel shoe for this casual outfit,

 but these are the perfect color match for the pants,

 and the heel height is just right for them

 I may shorten the pants to

accommodate a lower heel shoe

From the archives, here is another wear

 of this lightweight cardigan,

from summer 2022, with a tank top under it,

worn with a lively multi color circle print skirt

A versatile cardigan for all seasons!

 

I hope everyone is enjoying this first week of November,

and just in case you have lost track of time-

don't forget to vote on Nov 3rd!