Angie's Blog

In Seattle, WA, outerwear with a hood is a VERY good idea because of the rain (I'm outside on foot a lot). The wind makes umbrellas tricky, so hoods are a better bet. 

I passed on one of my raincoats. The plan was to take my time replacing it because I have other hooded coats and jackets across a range of thicknesses. 

Sometimes, the perfect wardrobe item unexpectedly finds you! Like this navy and white checked darling at HALF PRICE. I was looking for items for a client, and bumped into it. 

No belt, side entry pockets, fab quality, good fit, soft, comfy, lined, polished, easy to pack, and a party at the back (pic #6).

Tried and tested a few times - it's perfectly waterproof. I'm happy to pattern mix with it too. 

Highly recommend the raincoat if you're looking for something similar. xo

White jeans and Summer white pants were on my shopping list - and I've found them! (Needed to replace old pairs of white bottoms that bit the dust. Wardrobe essentials for my style).

• Boden Chinos (sorry - no pics yet - later!)

• COH jeans are super duper after getting the right size! I sized down two sizes to get the fit I wanted. The crotch point is a little long, but works with the drama of the silhouette, to my eye.

Showing the jeans with cropped apple green silk/cotton sweater which is much more sour in person. Colour is like the Find. The light in this rental it making it blue. 

Also showing it with a silk horsey blouse I got for Christmas plus gold support act because white bottoms are my UNIFORM  - (and happy place :) ) -  in the late Spring and Summer. It's all I want to wear along with shirtdresses and co-ords. 

I tried on several pairs of white slim straight jeans. They looked fine, but did not spark joy. I'm happy to wear slim straight trousers - and do! But want my jeans roomy, relaxed and big. For now ;) 

FYI: 

I had to see the cherry sweater in person because I kept thinking about it! (Find #1). The sweater came, and went because:

• It was dull - (on me). The oatmeal bits are grey, and the pink is greyed and muddy too. Not as vibrant as in the stock photo. The cherries were a fab colour, though. But the rest was not despite the gorgeous quality and good price on sale. 

Happy to have scratched that itch! 

The bows with matching scarf on the other hand, I got a few months ago and they are PERFECT. Much better palette - (for me). Snapped a pic on Valentine's Day. 

Even if the colour of an item is only slightly off, I won't commit to it. It's THE most important part of the item for me. It doesn't matter how stellar the rest of it is. The colour must be right. 

I'm very passionate and particular about colours :) 

I love big skirts :)

(EXCUSE the wrinkles - needs a good press. Not styled. Popped the new skirt on with the Esprit hoodie I'm wearing today to show you). 

I've had one of these - think Oscar de la Renta skirts - on my shopping list for years! Not willing to spend too much on the item, I finally stumbled across this one for a song from Karen Millen. Fully lined and beautifully made. I'm impressed. 

It's absolutely gorgeous and better in person. Its architectural drape, length, fit, colour, and volume are perfect! Pockets too! The pleats don't pouf out at the waist because they are masterfully constructed and partially stitched down. Genius. Surprisingly comfy too.

I'm ready to wear this skirt, whenever! Christmas Eve for starters. My head is exploding with ideas on how to style it. It's seasonless and trendless, to my eye. 

I need to think about how to store its bigness in our compact loft........

Thanks for looking. Yes, I have the specs to match! xo

Pics #1 to #3:. New cream low heeled boots: PLANNED and on my shopping list. I needed something just a little lower than my cream Aquatalias. Vince Camuto. VERY comfy and well made! Fit my low volume feet well. I passed on a pair of old cream boots last year so these took their place.

 **This was a priority purchase because cream boots are an essential for my style. 

Pics #4 to #6: New light blue sneakers. UNPLANNED, and a perfect match with my light blue satchel and specs! Irresistible. Since I passed on two pairs of ripped-up sneakers in January - (my walking lifestyle in the elements is hard on shoes!) - there is plenty of room for these. Gum soles are a nice bit of evolved bookending with my dark blonde hair. Added insoles to make them fit. Not as comfy as my ECCOs but comfy enough. 

QUESTION: Ridiculously long laces. Looks unpolished to my eye. Can't tuck them away. Any tips on how to shorten them? 

Thanks! xo

Update: Chopped inches off the laces! Heat set the aglets onto the shorter laces. SO MUCH BETTER :) (Pics #7 and #8).

In the dressing room last week. Excuse the bad light. 

The Loft cabled sweater vest happened to match what I was wearing that day. Fortuitous and meant to be :) ! It's a warm oatmeal so pass if you prefer cool-toned colours. (Wish it came in a pearl grey for cool toned people).

GORGEOUS quality and fabric. I'm impressed! 100% cotton. I think I paid $46 for it. 

The gold shoulder buttons add a nice bit of glitzy chic. 

I prefer this silhouette shorter, and bought a petite size, and sized down (I'm 5ft 6). 

I'm into sweater vests at the moment, and added a few to my wardrobe. Fun to change things up. 

Highly recommending this item if it's your type of thing.

ETA: Wearing my new sweater vest today! Scroll through to pg. 2 for details if you like :) 

These on trend cuffed wide leg Pilcro jeans are winners on a range of clients - and me :)  Curvier and straighter clients alike. The substantial denim glides over the contour of your body and fits your figure, IYKWIM. Not too wide. Versatile, forgiving, and very comfy. Pics taken in the Anthropologie dressing room. 

https://www.anthropologie.com/.....tegory=SEA

They aren't that high rise - (although described as high rise) - because I'm short in the rise, and these work well. The cuffs are sewn in place, so they can't be hemmed easily. (I'm 5 ft 6). Perfect pant lengths with flat loafers. Try them if you're looking for similar!

When I don't want to wear white jeans, I kept reaching for faded blue Spring/Summer jeans - of which I only have one pair. (Passed on two pairs in January). Wardrobe hole. So I filled the hole with these. Happy! 

My #OOTD (yesterday): Old items except for the gold loafers, which was another wardrobe hole I filled. Perfect match with a gold belt I already had. Wore the loafers out shopping with a client, and they went the distance. Sized down and added an insole.

Jo in a collar to match :) 

It has been unseasonably cold here the last 6 weeks - hence I'm wearing jeans. Warming up soon though.  xo

LOVE! (Bought with a giftcard). Hubs Greg loves it too! 

Perfect fit. TTS if you like a narrower fit. Made of a comfy and soft waxed fabric. Unique. Desigual, (from Spain), is becoming a go-to brand. 

Darker than expected, yet slightly sour so win-win for sour-colour loving me. AND, a good match with my new darker natural hair :)

Wearing it right away. NOW. Go Team Wear! 

Wearing it with golden oldies:

• 6 year old white jeans. (I've worn white and off-white jeans most days over the last 6 weeks. Good thing I have multiple pairs!)

• 9 year old Boden navy polka dot shirt. Buttoned to the top. Collar popped. My thing!

• 6 year old light blue Furla

• 2 year old light blue oxfords and 3 year light blue specs

Highly recommend the jacket. I predict it will become a workhorse like the red one. 

Hair is doing what it wants to do. Feels current to have hair fall in a relaxed and random way. I'm embracing it, and enjoying it!

Thanks for looking. xo

In case you're looking or interested :) 

The Wit & Wisdom Pants come in four colours, and I have the navy: 

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ab.....siteid=fV7

I sized down for a better fit. 

VERY COMFY, drapey, polished, have a fun self-panel tuxedo stripe, crease-resistant, are easy to launder, and full length on me. 

The red is more eggplant than burgundy in person, so I returned them. 

These are two WFH outfits. I wear these pants like others wear leggings, or joggers. Here, they are worn with OLD sweaters, VERY old belts, and at-home-only ECCO sneakers. The green is today's outfit. An extremely casual WFH day! I'll be running errands on foots, and walking doggies later. 

I wear this type of trouser on long flights too. Much more comfy than jeans!

Also putting in a good word for Talbots "Audrey" patterned cashmere. I got the light blue floral, which is a great match with my specs. I'm wearing a petite size here since the fit is better, and I don't mind very short sleeves on this type of jumper. It's Modern Retro. 

https://www.talbots.com/search.....ng=default

Hair is in a happy place almost two years in! Good length, natural colour, and mostly natural waves. 

Jo makes everything better! :)

The bag came and is a perfect tonal match with the new tall boots! Lucky.

It's a Baldinini bag. I love Italian made goods, and Italy! It sells for $895 full price. I got it for $175 on yoox.com. Mega bargain at 80% off! It's brand new, stunning, simple, practical, and impeccable. 

In the light of LJP's thread on "forever items", and SarahDH's thread on "the currency of your style" - these are good examples of pieces that I will have for a LONG time. They are Modern Classics, so I personally won't tire of them. Sufficiently current, and always chic and polished to my eye. I can wear them in playful way too ;) 

These items match three more very old wardrobe items that embellish the whiskey complement. More classics, more "forever items", and I'll write a post about that soon. 

My style soul is as classic as it is trendy. A balanced 50/50 split.