February Outfits: Colorful Combo 2 - Fairytale Moto Chic

I’ve decided to include burgundy in my Valentine’s month colors because it is still winter and not everyone likes a true pink or a true red. Burgundy is a beautiful way to incorporate a color with a deep, dark reddish hue without making the outfit too loud. This outfit was inspired by the scarf which included all of the colors.

I guess I would call this outfit Fairytale Moto Chic. Ha, ha. Hey, I’m a writer so why not name my outfits. Maybe I should make that a thing. If Pantone can name colors, why shouldn’t I be able to name my outfits?

As I said, for this look I started with the scarf. I knew I wanted to make an outfit with burgundy as a main color, and when I saw this scarf then it was easier to pick out the rest of the outfit

My next choice was the tulle skirt. This is where the fairytale vibe comes in. Tulle is the fabric of princesses, ball gowns, and all things enchanted. This skirt was thrift find a few years ago after the tulle trend hit the runways. We still see versions of tulle, but now they seem much more streamlined. This Haute Monde skirt is pretty poofy, but I still like it, and it comes with a liner that is the same color and stops at the knee.

After the skirt came the top. This was thrifted this past year. Just like embroidery, I am a sucker for eyelet, so the yoke and sleeves grabbed my attention right away. This is St. John’s Bay brand. The body of the top is jersey knit so a comfortable tee type material.

The scarf having yellow in it made me pause for a minute, but then I thought why not. Even though we don’t really think of yellow as a Valentine’s day color it still makes for an interesting outfit. This cropped style Ophelia Roe bomber jacket was a Meijer clearance purchase a few seasons ago. I thought it was the perfect topper.

My accessories included a layered bead necklace, a bracelet, The Sak bag from my bestie, and my Journee boots which I bought from Kohl’s just before Christmas this past year.

The beauty of wearing a larger scarf like this is if you decide to take off the jacket you can use the scarf as a shawl.

What did you think of this outfit? Do you own a tulle skirt? I never thought I would own one, but when I saw various women styling them I thought, why not give it a try. That is one of the beauties of thrifting. You can try different things and you spend a fraction of the price. If it doesn’t work out or you decide it just isn’t you, you donate it back to the thrift shop for someone else to try.

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Have a great week!

Shopping Our Closets: Winter Trends and Texture

It is always fun to add texture to our outfits whether through various materials, accessories or patterns. Winter provides ample time to pump up our texture building muscles by the addition of layers. Today’s outfit, still a call out to the winter trend of burgundy, also incorporates the additional trends of leopard print, and texture in the form of faux fur. I’ll also touch on the wider leg trouser trend.

I have had this thrifted, burgundy, Pendleton blazer for years. A few times I have thought to get rid of it, but then I pull it out and create an outfit and remember why I keep it. It is a beautiful, structured piece and I like the longer silhouette.

This leopard print tunic top was a second hand purchase from this past year. It is very soft and comfy and could just as easily be used for lounging around the house as going out on the town. Leopard print is having a long run in the fashion world and probably always will. It is practically perfect in every way, as Mary Poppins said of herself. Ha, ha. This pullover is a brand called Honey Me.

You can also see my thrifted three layer necklace. I love unique pieces like this . They add texture and interest to any outfit. Do you like these statement pieces or do like jewelry that is more delicate and fine?

My gray jeans, also thrifted, are White House, Black Market - Blanc. The sparkly embellishments on the pockets are part of what drew me to this particular pair. Gray jeans are in again, so if you have a pair in the back or your closet or in a drawer, pull them out and wear them. Wide leg trousers are also in. I would not call these a true wide leg, but what I have seen at retailers includes anything this width or wider.

My faux fur scarf was given to me by my youngest daughter a few years ago for Christmas. It is a fun piece and I love the color. It is A New Day brand.

My gray ankle boots are Impo brand and I purchased them a few years ago at DSW. These work well for a more dressed up look. They have a small wedge heel that is easy to walk in and look nice with pants or skirts.

My bag is Aidebam brand and used to be available on Amazon, but it seems they do not sell that brand anymore. It is a nice cross body bag with top handles so you can carry it either way.

What do you think of this outfit? Is this something you would wear? What would you do differently? What do you like most about an outfit like this?

I hope these burgundy inspired outfits are giving you ideas for outfits from you closet during these long winter days. Stay warm everyone!

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