Easter is on the way!

Happy Easter to everyone, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Easter is traditionally a time to dress up in our prettiest spring outfits

as we look forward to the glories of the season, and warmer weather

This year, as last year, our family will be continuing the new tradition

of spending Easter quietly at home with only our phones and computers to connect us

(I'm hoping for my shot in the arm soon)

In spite of the continuing distance requirements,

some cheerful Easter finery is definitely in order!

My first outfit this week is a kaleidoscope of springtime color

The skirt is a lively multi-color circle design 

that I've had for years, and it never fails to put a smile on my face-

it's a keeper!

 Wearing the festive skirt with a semi sheer ivory tie neck blouse

Using a long aqua scarf tied in the back as a sash belt 

 I have had a lot of fun experimenting with my scarves lately-

wearing them different ways like as tie belts, in my hair and of course around my neck

I have recently seen bracelets designed with mini scarves tied in bows as part of the design-

Right up my alley!

Wearing a silver tone bow necklace and turquoise stone stud earrings for jewelry

Carrying a much loved fuchsia convertible clutch

to add another pop of color! 

I chose distressed silver low heel sling backs to complete this look

 Another holiday outfit with only a touch of soft pastel color, but a lot of texture

It's a white sleeveless dress with beautiful scrolled design cutwork

worn over a white blouse with sheer lace short sleeves

Another scarf as a sash belt, this time tied in a bow

It is vintage in the prettiest warm peach and blue tone print

For jewelry, a silver tone open cuff bracelet and ornate drop earrings

Carrying a pale blush faux suede scallop trimmed clutch bag,

and nude color low heel tie pumps to finish the outfit

Flashback to Easter 2018, in a lilac cardigan over a floral dress

Coincidentally, wearing the same shoes and bag as this year!

Some cute and sweet Easter treats-

Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you!

What's blooming now- all the yellow and purples!

And hope everyone enjoys the week!

Winter tweed

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog!

This week I am styling two classic tweed jackets

The first one is a boxy, cropped Chanel look, woven in kelly green,

with a bit of navy blue and ivory   

The shade of green is similar to one of Pantone's color picks

 for the upcoming spring and summer season

This year's new Mint is a bright and saturated hue,

much different from the soft, muted pastel of several years ago 

 

Anyway, I am wearing this tweed jacket layered over a green mock neck blouse

 I also wore this blouse back in my Christmas post in December,

and it seems like a good choice for the upcoming holiday of Saint Patrick's Day, too!

The skirt is a very versatile navy blue jersey flared knee length style 

I have worn this skirt frequently over the past few years

It goes with a lot of things and is a staple in my closet 

A classic color combination

Carrying a navy blue quilted chain strap bag

Wearing bold gold tone jewelry in a chain link bracelet,

and double entwined circle earrings

Black and blue mid heel T-strap sling backs to complete the outfit

My next outfit is with a completely different tweed jacket

 in a windowpane check of brown, pink and ivory

It is a semi-fitted wool blazer style from J Crew

I am wearing it here over a brown fine gauge knit sweater

and with a brown baby wail corduroy full skirt

 January and February are our coldest months, 

when I pull out all of my warmest and heaviest fabrics!

The checks are so nicely matched up

This unique bag is hand crafted by an artisan

using a vintage wooden cigar box as the base

I chose a mix of yellow and rose gold tone jewelry for this outfit

A mixed metal tubular necklace, rose gold bangle bracelet

and yellow gold tone square post earrings

Low two tone brown and tan sling back Many Janes to finish the look 

Tweed from a winter past:  2018/19

  This jacket is a subtly patterned tan tweed long blazer

It's part of a suit, here is the jacket and trousers worn together

Hope everyone has a good week!