Welcome back for this week’s edition of the Fashion Files, hosted by Amy and me! If you don’t know Amy, her blog is Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa. If you’re a fashion blogger, this is the place to be. It’s the day of the week where I talk about the things I wore last week and what I did as well as anything I might have bought. It’s also the place where you can tell us about what you wore, what you bought, what you wished you’d bought! Please tell your friends about our link party because we’d love to see it grow and grow! So, let’s get the shenanigans going, right?
Last week’s looks…
Tuesday – I’m starting out with my “what I usually wear in the morning when I get my chores done” outfit. This is an old Newfields tee from the van Gogh immersive event and a pair of black yoga pants that I probably snitched from my daughter. Then, the second look is what I wore to do some returning at Loft and Old Navy. The skirt (isn’t it cute) is from…wait for it…WalMart! It’s from the Scoop brand. I think that’s under Brandon Maxwell’s creative direction. It’s so daggone cute and has pockets! The top is an oldy from Loft, and I wore my hot pink Miz Mooz Shay sandals. I have to say I got so many compliments on this ‘fit (that’s what one person said). I think it’s unexpected for someone of my tender years.
Wednesday – Well, when I stopped in at Old Navy on Tuesday, this little dress just hopped into my arms and begged me to take her home! I also bought Nigel some new Actvewear Tees there. Y’all, this dress is just so much fun (and pockets). The only thing is the back can be just a tad low so I had to find the right bra. I don’t mind bra straps, but I don’t like my bra band to show! Silly, I know. Nigel had physical therapy later that day so that was our big excitement.
Thursday – I had to give a presentation on Emile Bernard for my European Core. In 1998, the IMA acquired several pieces of art from a Swiss collector named Samuel Josefowitz. Several of those pieces were by Emile Bernard. I really like him, but I’m not the biggest fan of his artwork. I wore this Giraffe dress under this Zebra duster which is reversible, along with a grey slip. Of course, it was all from Gudrun Sjödén. I got lots of comments on it. I’m still trying to make up my mind…I think it needs another color to make it just right.
Friday – I was running late that day. Nigel had physical therapy that afternoon. Fridays are one of the days when I take an extra long shower, washing and conditioning my hair. Of course, he needed a shower, too. We aren’t at the point where either one of us trusts he can do that alone. We do have a shower chair, but that’s where it gets tricky. He has to transition from the wheelchair to the shower chair with a wet floor. Now, he doesn’t use the wheelchair very often…just in the middle of the night and getting in and out of the shower. Anyway, that takes time and makes me a little nervous…OK…a lot nervous. So, at the very last minute, I rushed into my closet and just pulled out a light dress. Want to know something special about this dress? It was in my very first post ever! Of course, it’s April Cornell!
Saturday – Ah, this was what I needed. I had two hours of Gallery Conversations at the museum. These are just two hours spent wandering the museum, visiting all or just a couple of the galleries and speaking to guests. I love it because it makes me interact with people as well as stretching my memory as I want to give them a little information about what they’re looking at. It’s also one of those times when you have to read the room. Some people want to be left alone while others would be more than happy for you to give them a complete tour. I wore this beautiful Linen Blend Vintage Palms Midi Dress from J Jill. I might have mentioned that last week! The crocheted sweater is also from J Jill but probably a good 15 years ago! I also wore my sage green Miz Mooz Shay Sandals.
Sunday – I had to hurry up and take photos for Style Imitating Art because I’d left it to the last minute. I just couldn’t make up my mind. Then, I had to do all the research, write the post, and add the photos. I don’t call myself the Queen of Procrastination for nothin’! I really loved the way the photos came out, though.
Monday – Nigel had an appointment with the gastroenterologist. Actually, she’s a Nurse Practitioner, but she has done more for him than any of the MDs did! I wore a pair of my favorite horseshoe jeans and an old Nic + Zoe sweater because the weather turned a little chilly. After I dropped Nigel home, I went to Lowes for garden soil and potting soil. I might have also bought some coneflowers and daisies! That cool weather was wonderful because when I got home, I put on my shorts and the Newfields tee seen in the first photo and started watering plants. Then, I decided to trim one of the bushes. We had a tree die so our oldest picked up a hydrangea bush. He was coming over after he got done at work to plant it. Wouldn’t you know…he planted that bush, then took the clippers (or whatever you call them) from me and trimmed the other two bushes faster than I had done one! I finished watering after he left. I still have to plant those flowers, though!
Purchases…
Other than the flowers and dirt, I don’t think I bought anything this past week. Wait, I did buy a couple of dresses from Tulip Clothing. There’s a blog post coming soon.
What to link up…
Please link up your favorite fashion posts, old and new. Please take the time to visit some of the other bloggers. I’m sure they would appreciate it, and please let them know you are visiting from our link up! I really do thank Amy for being my co-host! Feel free to show us what you’ve been wearing, what you’ve bought, returned, or just thought about. Maybe you could share something you’d love to have but never will for whatever reason. You can tell us…we’ll understand. Tell us about your shopping habits. Do you enjoy thrifting, reselling, or online shopping? Just write a post about fashion of any kind. You could even do a review of an awards show. I know the Tonys just occurred. I can think of at least one outfit I’d never wear, but the guy wearing looked pretty daggone amazing! And, remember, even if you’re a movie reviewer, a baking blog, a book lovers blog, a blog that’s anything but fashion, I’m betting you get dressed. Snap a photo, write a little about it, and link it up! You really don’t have to dress up, either…take a look at my Monday look! I’m pretty sure we’ve got the bugs out of the link party now so you can link up through me or Amy! Just, please link up and spread the word! Thanks, my friends!
My favorite outfit is the Giraffe/Zebra combination. What I would do for an extra color (as a fashion ignorant) is adding a necklace with a pendant that doesn’t blend in, but really pops in color, like a blossom would pop out between trees.
I love the little crochet sweater, that was my favourite look.