Eclectic Joy

Today’s outfit was inspired by Angie’s blog post. Black slim pants, old white turtleneck, old cobalt jacket discovered in the closet and usually worn in warmer weather, white and tan croc embossed booties, black and white small scarf and small leather white crossbody. I am mixing metals here. The boots have silver studs and the bag has gold hardwear, as does a bracelet with blue glass. I may change the boots for white loafers.
Does the mix of metals bother you? Is the fit of the jacket too far off? It is better over something more lighweight than the thick long sleeved top I have on. The jacket is close to being a closet orphan. It is time, I suspect, to let it go and look for a better one. I welcome your thoughts.

I had some things in the closet and the weather was nice today, so here is a take on the outfit in Angie’s blog post outfit today and also a bunch of OBGs.
The blouse ( old Pleionie) is not right but was what I had with its tan and black geometric stripe ( not plaid) And it is not the right shape. The jeans are old EF wide leg. The booties are Blondo suede. I added gold jewelry and a plaid scarf to pull in the plaid and a little tan crossbody with black strap. The jacket is black leather with gold buttons and zippers from YLF member San.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Today’s blog post sparked outfits with my wide brown plaid pants( 3-6) and a thrifted Books Brothers plaid blazer and western inspired tan and grey boots.
And photos 1/2... EF black pants stuffed into black Aquatalia square toe booties to look a little like outfit #2 from the blog post. The last outfit (#4/5) has more pattern mixing and warmth with the addition of a pseudo plaid scarf.
What do you think? 1/2 is what I am wearing with gold hoop earrings. I may add a gold chain with a gold covered aspen leaf pendant for autumn. Is it all too much? Especially the pattern mixes in 4/5? Do I dare wear this outfit out in public? Do the soft shades of brown and cream soften it or make it more hectic?

Most of this outfit is repeats but the same wide legged brown plaid pants, oldie dark brown turtleneck and booties are paired today with an old gifted red LLBean puffer vest, at least 10 years old and a consignment find scarf of browns and red that I hoped pulled things together.
I already explained on day #2 why the turtleneck and booties were goodies. The vest is also handy for fall weather because it adds warmth, is easy to care for, and adds color. It is a bit more cherry red than tomato but close enough that I can wear it with a tomato red turtleneck. It also looks pretty good with my flannel shirt in a red and blue plaid. Please excuse wet hair and no makeup.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Today I am wearing some of my oldest pieces. This black textured EF jacket and pants are about 20 years old, predating a big weight loss and the Aquatilia black booties are at least 20 years old. The EF set and the booties have been on lots of trips and seen the coast of Western Ireland and cherry trees blooming in Japan, St Marks and the canals of Venice to hikes through the vineyards above Cinqua Terra and unreachable tiny towns with a church full of ships in glass bottles. The boots are waterproof which helped with deep puddles on cobblestone streets. The white tee is a nice heavy one from EF at least 10 years ago. The scarf was a gift about 8 years ago. I have replaced the EF black combo with a new one but still have kept the old one for more casual wear. It is lots of OBG because of all the memeories...warming myself by a peet fire in a Galway Pub, or eating fish and chips from a street vendor on newspapers in Chester after walking the city wall built by the Romans. Drinking wine in Rudisheim on the Rhine at night and apple wine in Frankfort. Climbing a mountain ( volcano?) to eat hard boiled eggs cooked in the hot mountain water in Japan. I had to roll the pants up to walk In hot springs. Yes, these pieces have seen a lot.
I welcome your thoughts.
I will add photos in a minute.

Today I pulled more OBGs from my November 21. I am wearing a dark brown cashmere cardigan that is at least 12 years old or from whenever brown was last more popular than grey, an old Chaus turtle neck from the same era, old dark brown booties from before booties were popular and ancient dark brown tights that you cannot see but show when I sit down. The wide plaid pants are last year, as is the tiger print bag. The orange pearl jewelry was made by me about 8 years ago before a jewelry making friend got really sick and died.
The oldies are goodies because the cardigan has not pilled in all that time and is warm and layers well. The turtle neck is the color of my eyes. The booties are very comfortable with and without socks. They will be replaced when I find the right pair. These do not have grippy soles and are too big at the top. The pearls are full of memories.
I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Joining in Carla’s challenge to wear some oldies but goodies, I looked though my November items and found this sweater, that is at least 6 years old and this will probably be its last season due to pilling. It is a Goody because it is an open knit that can be worn like this with just a tank underneath it. When it is colder with a wool turtleneck under it. I also like that it is a soft rather faded black and the 3/4 sleeves and elastic welted bottom, making it easy to wear and more flattering than a really jet black, tighter sweater.
The jeans are also rather old ( at least 6 years) and long. They are comfortable NYDJs that pull on but seamed and not too baggy in the hips. The booties are new this year, navy Naturalizers. The scarf is from last year when I was on a mission to find a scarf that combines navy and black. It is a silk Vince Camuto long rectangle that I suspect will get lots of wear with its dark floral that includes white, mustard, rust, and a variety of greens.
Shall I shorten or tuck the jeans?

I have 2 pleated skirts. This one is part of my Autumn Capsule. The print is shades of orange, purple, greys, black and white. I am wearing it with a short sleeved sort of a pleated textured Madewell blouse. The flats are purple and the long cardi is Nordstrom’s Halogen linen. The skirt was thrifted and the necklace was garage sale. I can wear the skirt into colder weather with a sweater and boots or booties. I am wearing it casually around the house because there is no where to go and grandchildren have a cold and fever but tested negative for the virus so no playing on the floor. How did I do? Too dressed up yet?

Inspired by Angie’s Friday ensemble post but dealing with warm weather, I decided to show you 3 warm weather vest outfits. The first ( #1/2) are a thrifted black utility vest with olive pants and silver loafer mules. Very comfortable.
The second (#3) was a rather sheer EF wrap top used as a vest with black crepe EF trousers and a silk print sleeveless top. Shoes are ancient Me Toos.
The third, is a black thrifted Talbots dress several years old, with a long black gillet from Target at least a yeas ago. (4-7). Shoes are silver pointy toe Coach loafers. .Vests are a great third piece for summer. I also like denim vests but both myblue and white ones need to be replaced with something longer. I have a lone silk off-white (bone) vest that is nicely swishy but is at the cleaners.
How do these look? My arms are not toned as much as I’d like. A lot of black here.

Inspired by Angie’s blog post, I am wearing a tube skirt in white with black dots around the circles, an EF silk chamuse grey top and Naturalizer pewter metallic loafer/mules and little silver crossbody bag to celebrate turning 74. The top will adjust so that the little box I need to wear will not show as much, I hope, but don’t really care. I wish the skirt were a little longer. Is it ok for summer wear? I can wear the skirt in colder weather with boots and a black or a white sweater. Any other styling suggestions? Sorry about the long quarantine hair.