Favourite Things Challenge #1: WIW

This outfit is an entry for Mary Beth's "Favourites Things" challenge: 

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-challenge 

Worn to work with a business casual client last week - so I wore business casual too! On my feet running around shopping with a client all day. Outfit goes the distance! Very comfy. 

I'm a mood dresser who needs to mix and match as I please. (Which is why the restriction of working within a few tight capsules does not work for me). Woke up that morning and was in the mood for a creative clashing pattern mix. This is what I ended up with. 

Ralph Lauren Polo Pants: Favourite dressy white pants!

L'Agence Blouse: One of my favourite silk blouses!

Smythe Jacket: FAVOURITE BLAZER OF ALL TIME!!!

Maeve Belt: FAVOURITE WHITE BELT OF ALL TIME!!! 

Paul Green Loafers: Favourite dressy cream loafers!

Pearl Necklace: FAVOURITE!!! 

Furla: Favourite white bag! 

At least a third of my wardrobe is a favourite. My stuff makes me happy, and I'm grateful for that! :) I also have ALL TIME FAVOURITES like this blazer and white grommet belt. 

Excuse the odd photo taking area in our rented unit with bad light. It is what it is....

Thanks for the fun challenge, Mary Beth! Thanks for looking. xo

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42 Comments

  • Cardiff girl replied 6 months ago

    Lovely,fresh zingy looks for summer!

  • Roberta replied 6 months ago

    Love, LOVE these bright contrasts with white! Elegant and cheeky.

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Cardiff Girl, lovely to see you chime in! Thank you.

    Roberta, that's high praise and I'm blushing. Thank you :) 

  • Mirjana replied 6 months ago

    Lovely, fresh full of colors absolutely summer look. You look so elegant .

  • Dee replied 6 months ago

    Wow! multiple favourites in one incredible outfit, such a yummy colour combo.

  • Star replied 6 months ago

    YLF!  First time I have seen this silk blouse, so lovely.

  • sabimct replied 6 months ago

    What I love about this post, and about you Angie - is the ENTHUSIASM!

    I am the one to use ALL the exclamation points, but then I try to discipline myself to go back and edit out a bunch.  I love the unbridled enthusiasm for fashion and wearing what you love and enjoying it all!!!

  • ChristelJ replied 6 months ago

    Your favorites hang together so well! What a delightful outfit. You are in your element with your brights and whites, so beautifully fitted and accessorized.

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Mirjana, Dee and Star, thanks for the kind comments! You are always  supportive and sweet. Soooo nice!

    Sabimct, what a lovely thing to say. Appreciate your enthusiastic appreciation ;) 

    ChristelJ, you are generous with your words, and I'm blushing! :)

  • Suz replied 6 months ago

    Ooooh -- this is a gorgeous sunset outfit! Or a beautiful orange and strawberry sorbet! What a fab mix with the jacket and the shirt! The pants are also fabulous. I love everything about this outfit on you! 

  • slim cat replied 6 months ago

    Bright, happy and mood uplifting ;-) ! Love it!

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Suz and slim cat, such uplifting and happy reations! Thanks so much! How can I not smile reading them :) - especially with the reference to sunsets and sorbets. Delightful.  

  • Jaime replied 6 months ago

    Thank you for this delightful sight this morning. I admire how you manage this hectic yet harmonious pattern smash! You look fab!

  • Brooklyn replied 6 months ago

    What a smashing compilation of favourites! I love the pink and orange together. I think a third of my wardrobe might be favourites too. Then there are favourite favourites…

  • Sal replied 6 months ago

    Excellent outfit.  That's my favourite blazer too - such a stunner on you.

    Definitely warm spring colours in action here.

  • Debbie replied 6 months ago

    Very elegant with the white. You look beautiful as always.

  • lyn67 replied 6 months ago

    Oh, I love you called it "a creative" clashing pattern mix--and it is exactly that! Of course is done brilliantly in all details! I can't get enough of your color scheme of reds and oranges together here(one of my faves), the accents of cream and whites-the pearls,  the coordinated hardware on the shoes, belt and bag-but the quiet  sheer glasses  and gorgeous hair! Killer!

  • Staysfit replied 6 months ago

    Angie, I knew you would have a favorite thing outfit!  Bright, citrusy, classy, warm and lovely!    :-)

  • Olive Green replied 6 months ago

    That is pure sunshine. 

  • Carol replied 6 months ago

    Well, this has two of MY favorite things, which are pattern on pattern (the blazer and blouse), and loafers that stand out instead of take a back seat. That would be due to the, what is it. Horsebit hardware?

    I also really enjoy those clear frames, which I'm lately drawn to. I like how they're simultaneously noticeable and yet don't overwhelm the face. 

  • Mary Beth (formerly LBD) replied 6 months ago

    This is so gorgeous!  I love the color and pattern mix, the hardware on your belt (consider me a grommets covert!) and shoes, and your eyeglasses, and the crisp whites.  Angie, you are sunshine personified!

  • Joyce B replied 6 months ago

    Beautiful and fun, so well put together!

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

    Jaime, Debbie and Lyn67, you are very gracious, and it's therapeutic!

    Brooklyn, HIGH FIVE! You get me when I say that at least a third of my wardrobe is a fave - and then there are FAVOURITE faves! That's because we love our stuff :) 

    Sal, Yay! We have the same favourite blazer! I come alive in Spring :)

    Carol, I love horsey-things, so a big fat YES to horsey hardware!

    Staysfit, lovely to see you chime in! And I'm blushing.

    Marry Beth, thanks for the delightful challenge, and for being a delight! Your positive energy is all sorts of awesome :) 

    Olive Green and Joyce B, that's so nice! 

  • Bonnie replied 6 months ago

    Love your Favorites outfit. The blouse and jacket work brilliantly together and it's perfectly accessorized, too. Favorites for the win!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 6 months ago

    Wow, gorgeous, Angie. I love those pink specs with this outfit. I had to look back at your previous post about them; I thought they might be new, but see that they are for specific distances, so we don't see them as much as in your WIWs.

  • Suntiger replied 6 months ago

    Love the orange blouse! I don't think I saw it before.

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    bonnie, you made me smile! 

    Sharan, yes, that's exavctly right! Different prescription for different settings. Thanks for the kind words :)

    Suntiger, I showed the forum the blouse with orange and tan pants last year. You might have missed it ;)

  • SarahD8 replied 6 months ago

    This is great! I love the sunset palette and you know I love a good hectic pattern mix. SO good with your natural hair!

  • MsMaven replied 6 months ago

    So fun and cheerful! This outfit makes me smile, and today is a day I needed a smile. 


    I am so cautious about mixing patterns. I need to take lessons from you.

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    SarahD8, thanks for appreciating the hectic pattern mix! You get how it can make the wearer happy. Appreciate the natural hair affection too :) 

    MsMaven, lovely to see you chime in! Glad the look made you smile, and hope you're having a good day. 

  • JAileen replied 6 months ago

    Wow!  This super fab outfit is SO you! It’s amazing how well it works.  I think it's because of the white.  Your hair is beautiful, too.  

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Awwww, JAileen! What a sweet comment. Thank you! (Yes, whites work well with brights. One of the reasons I wear a lot of white!)

  • kkards replied 6 months ago

    The belt and the shoes. Omg so good.
    Blouse, blazer and pants fab as well. Love that you have such a high percentage of favorites in your wardrobe

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Thanks, kkards! Bless you for enjoying a belted complement too :) 

  • Laura replied 6 months ago

    What a delicious orange blouse and love the daring move of pairing it with the Smythe blazer. I want to give you an award for show jumping on your prize horse, ha! Bright and cheerful equestrian pattern mixing for the win!

  • Eliza replied 6 months ago

    Wow… seeing you in your favorite things is one of my favorite things. Skilled combining of pieces. Strikes me as your version of maximal, with the belt and shoe hardware, plus print combination. The joy leaps off the page!

  • Jenni NZ replied 6 months ago

    Fab favourite things! I really love your orange blouse especially, so pretty. Looks great with the white pants.

  • rachylou replied 6 months ago

    The pattern mixing speaks to my heart!

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Laura, your horsey comment launched me Into orbit! :) 

    Eliza, that's high praise and I'm humbled! Appreciate your kindness :) 

    Jenni, thank you! I love a pretty blouse. The horsey vibe makes it extra special :) 

    Rachy, go Team Pattern Mix ;)

  • Cee replied 6 months ago

    *Grabs a box of microphones to drop*

    ...The big one !

  • Runcarla replied 6 months ago

    Whenever you share a ‘fit, I get inspired and motivated!  Pink and orange together is genius.  Thanks for sharing your favourites.

  • Angie replied 6 months ago

    Cee, nice to see you! :)

    Carla, awwwh! That's lovely, and I'm flattered :)

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