In Search of the Elusive ‘Tan’

‘Tan’ was such a part of growing up in the 70′s. In the 80′s I think it turned beige with all the Chanel madness at the time and by the 90′s and 00′s, tan had become a dirty word in a world of black or simple white, never to be uttered in polite circles, discontinued and hidden away. Well, I still love it and wanted it but boy, was it hard to find! Everyone I spoke to had a different shade in mind which made it even harder until I got totally confused myself! At one point I thought I meant ‘Camel’.

Round the Garden…Again

I love the white cherry blossoms against the perfect blue sky!

Cold Spring: Black and Navy

None of us were fooled into thinking the relatively warm weather was going to last, right? OK, I might have put away the knee boots but the lined wool pants remain *sigh* in the middle of May. It’s cold enough to pull the camel vintage Jaeger coat from the dry cleaning pile as well! Anyway I took out a silk scarf I hadn’t worn in a long time (=years). It’s not really a scarf, just a length of silk from somewhere that I liked. It’s more a rectangle shape than square so I folded it on the longer side, put it around my neck crossing the ends over and tucked inside my jumper.

I’m a sucker for tailored pants and these by Banana Republic are so well made and finished. The lining helps to keep its shape as well provide extra warmth. It’s a wardrobe essential for me.

I love gold and navy – really must do justice to the cocktail ring another time!

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Denim and Pink Fun!

Linking to Patti’s Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday

Silk camisole by Jasper Conran and alligator Collier de Chien cuff by Hermès

What are the odds of finding 4 totally different items by 4 totally different brands in the same pink? And as promised I wore some high heels with jeans…..

Spring Accessories: Pattern Scarf and Shoes

It feels so good to wear lighter coloured accessories with the change in season. This is a new to me silk scarf I scored off *ebay. It’s a quality silk twill with plump hand rolled hems and the pattern is the perfect blend of a neutral background, green, ochre, red, khaki and blue. I’m getting better with remembering to put on the little trinkets

Basic: Sweatshirt and Chinos

For over 20 years I strived to be ‘dressed up’ and it seems the opposite is happening from now til whenever! There is again quite masculine elements even my belt is a vintage Gucci man’s. I often mix up steel/silver tones with goldtones, it’s not something I’m hung up with.

Coral, Blue Jeans and Saddle Leather

To celebrate the sunshine and departure of Winter – finally – I broke out the coral jumper and straight blue jeans worn here with the ‘natural’ colour Evelyne bag and belt by Hermès.