Monday 30 July 2012

Coral Overload

This is another skirt which I've wanted to wear for a while; it's from the Sears Outlet. Unfortunately, I don't remember the price - I should write these things down - it was probably about $7 since I don't like to pay more than $9 for a skirt.


I hadn't planned to wear a jacket, but it seemed like it might be cold and the only thing that matched was the one from the swanky lunch.


By fluke, I hauled out my French squares top and the colour went quite well and then I added the polka dot scarf.


I wasn't sure what with the jacket being so suit-like and the skirt being so floral and un-suit-like, but there were lots of colours and textures; here's a closeup:

The skirt is nice because it has flippy walking pleats in the front which add a bit of swing and swoosh.

And it is certainly visible; Big J said he could see me from the top of the escalator when he picked me up from the station.



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11 comments:

  1. This outfit has a lot of lovely harmony and some lively contrast, Narda. I really like the way you mixed textures. Thanks for linking up to Visible Monday.

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    1. Thanks Patti: I really wasn't sure whether it all went together or not ...

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  2. The sweater alone is perfect with the skirt.

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    1. Terri - yes! I was amazed how it picked up the colour of the flowers

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  3. I agree with Patti and Terri. I love this summery look and your pattern-mixing. Today was warm then cool then warm then cool, so this outfit with the jacket was the perfect choice.

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    1. Hey Melanie: Don't you hate it when our weather changes? At least this time I wore summery colours - usually its mostly black and then it's the "crow trudging home in bright sunlight" look.

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  4. Oooh, such a pretty skirt and top. I love these colors.

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    1. Thanks Lisa! They are an unusual mix for me - but visible.

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  5. That scarf makes the whole outfit Narda!

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    1. Hey Sheila! It's a fun scarf - sort of balloony, and goes with a lot of stuff

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