Red for spring-Pantone's Poinciana

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Pantone has a color in it's spring palette called Poinciana  

It is described as a bright, warm and energetic red

Just think of all the fanciful new names for colors that Pantone

 continually comes up with each season! 

Anyway, I like red and am seeing a lot of it in fashion continuing this spring

I wore this dress layered under a blazer back in December 

 

I knotted the self fabric sash belt that came with the dress in front at my waist

but there are lots of possibilities for changing it up as a hair or neck scarf

Wearing a very special Kate Spade gold tone statement necklace 

of overlapping stylized flowers and leaves

Other jewelry includes a gold tone slider bracelet 

and 80's vintage red enamel earrings

 

Mixing my decades all over the place in this outfit

with this tiny 1940's vintage evening bag

It's a box style, covered in black satin fabric with a metallic gold dot print

So sweet, but not very practical for modern times

It's just big enough for the barest essentials,

 my phone just barely fits inside

Wearing leopard slingback pumps

covered in clear sequins to finish the look

My next outfit centers around the color red is a tone on tone V neck tunic style blouse

The blouse has long, full sleeves, and ties with an attached sash at the waist

Paired with navy blue ankle cropped trousers

Carrying a 1950's vintage bag with intertwining faux tortoise 

handles and frame

Vintage red, white and blue chiffon floral and plaid print

scarf as a hair band 

I chose dainty gold tone jewelry

A fish link collar necklace and leaf earrings

Navy blue reptile embossed block heel sling backs

to complete this outfit

Lots of red in past outfits,

here is a ditsy print of little white birds on a dark red dress from fall 2019

Red for all seasons! 

The red in the garden now  vibrant Gerbera Daisy

Hope everyone has a great week!

Black and White with a Splash of Color

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

This week I chose two outfits in black and white,

 livened up with a splash of color

If you have been here before, you know I am a big fan of bright color!

My first outfit is separates, a white lightweight 3/4 sleeve pullover sweater

with a tiny tone on tone embroidered polka dot pattern

Paired with a seldom worn unusual wrap skirt in black, white and grey stripes

I made this casual outfit fun with accessories 

Wearing a turquoise vintage scarf as an impromptu necklace

and a black and white polka dot headband

For jewelry, a shiny silver tone hinged bracelet 

and faceted dome stud earrings

Carrying a turquoise square fold over flap clutch

for another pop of color

White perforated slip on sneakers to complete this fun spring look!

Another black and white outfit with a pop of bright pink this time

White short sleeve twill jacket with safari details

worn with a black and white print pleated midi shirt

I wore this skirt styled differently on the blog back in January

in a post about layering with a blazer 

I just noticed I'm wearing polka dots in both of these outfits-

It's such a mood lifting print!

Some pops of pink with a bright pink and white polka dotted scarf

and a fuchsia clutch bag

For jewelry, a chunky gold tone chain link bracelet and chain drop earrings

I have been wearing these black and tan toe cap sling backs

quite a bit in the past few months

The are very comfortable, and are a versatile classic style

An example of black and white with a splash of color from 2018

It is a formula I reach for often!

Turquoise with black and white

Some pops of color in the garden

the tulips are still blooming beautifully! 💐 

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

 

Spring Layers

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog today-

 I hope everyone had a lovely Easter holiday weekend!

 It won't by long before most of us will be wearing our pretty, sleeveless dresses 

I have unpacked my spring and summer clothes

and am impatient to start wearing them

But for now, during these changeable spring months, 

 adding a layer can get a little more wear from our light and breezy summer pieces 

These two dresses layer pretty easily, so a cardigan is a good choice

My first outfit is a flutter sleeve dress in a muted aqua floral print

topped with an aqua baby cable cardigan sweater  

This sweater is soft and lightweight, with 3/4 sleeves

and is a perfect pastel for spring

Today I am wearing the waist tie sash that came with the dress

as a neck scarf in a big bow around my neck 

For jewelry I chose a gold tone asymmetrical bracelet

and open circle earrings 

This little bronze metallic bag is caught just right

 in the sunlight from the window, and is positively glowing

All season taupe suede cross strap heels

to finish the look 

Another outfit with a sleeveless summer dress

  This one in a royal, black and white abstract print. I seldom wear it,

as the bold black accents don't seem right when I reach for it in summer

 I thought I would try it for spring with a cardi layer on top

The cardigan is an open front cropped style

that has the look of a collarless jacket  

Carrying my bright blue channel quilted and star studded clutch

Just a few pieces of silver tone jewelry for this busy print

Double Dolphin hinged bracelet and black square drop earrings

First sandals of the season!

Block heel slide sandals like these are a big trend this spring

 I'm  seeing a lot of cute styles online, with both wide and narrow straps

I love this style and took a chance ordering these online

 Fit for me can be tricky in this style of shoe, as my feet are narrow 

and the straps are usually too wide for me

These are a little loose and floppy-

 I am going to have to venture into a brick and mortar shop to get a good fit

Here's an outfit from spring 2018

with a cardigan  buttoned up and tucked into a skirt 

Purple is back this season and I still have this sweater,

I will have to get this one out for a re-style

It's a beautiful time of the year

with the tulips 🌷 in bloom!

Hope everyone has a good week!

Easter is Coming

 Easter is coming, so Happy Easter to all, 🐣 

and thanks for stopping by my blog!

In keeping with the tradition of pastel colors for spring and the Easter season, 

 my first outfit is in the palest pink

Wearing a matching soft pink skirt and blouse set

with a light tan puffed sleeve blazer style jacket

  

Carrying a quilted dove gray metallic satchel bag

and wearing a vintage geometric print scarf 

in soft pastel pink and neutral colors

Silver bling seems just right to further dress up this outfit

so I choose my rhinestone heart charm link bracelet 

and silver hoop earrings

Pale lavender tie heels to finish the look

For a change from the pastels, an outfit of navy blue and white

 with a pop of bright pink

Wearing a white lace cropped topper over a navy blue tank style top

with a full circle skirt in navy, black and white  

in a giant paisley print

The print is a batik on linen

Carrying a dark pink chain handle bag

with a fancy stylized bow design 

Accessorizing with dainty gold tone jewelry

A hinged bow bracelet, rhinestone embellished collar necklace

and hoop earrings 

Dark pink reptile embossed slides with more bow detail

I guess you can see I love bows!  

Time traveling back to Easter 2017

Enjoy the holiday

Hope everyone has a good week!