velvet visions
sometimes date night turns into a daytime treat. like lunch at a favorite restaurant. the weather was a glorious seventy-three degree today which means it’s time to switch gears and dine alfresco while the sun shone overhead. when the temps are this delicious, it’s time to head outdoors and enjoy this fine fall day.
what did i wear? velvet is on trend this year, but this girl always keeps several velvet items on hand. it never goes off trend in my world. this deep purple reminds me of an eggplant, and the lining is chartreuse. it’s one of my favorite blazers circa 2008 j.crew similar here and here. a color trend this fall seen everywhere is a mustard green. pantone named it golden lime, but this cashmere tee is pretty darn close. blue jeans are always perfect come night or day. dark rinse is a good choice for today’s ootd to balance the rich colors on top. pink suede shoes similar here add texture. a scarf in a muted color palette similar here gives some spit and polish, and a cute structured handbag similar here finishes the outfit off.
denim | sweater | similar blazer | similar shoes | similar handbag | similar scarf
happy hump day, gang! enjoy your day.
I have always loved velvet blazers. Another thing I love about you is how you wear many colors I would never have selected now that I have gray hair. I used to color my hair reddish brown and wore allt the fall colors and now that my hair is white, I no longer wear them, and I do miss them a lot. Now I wear lots of black and white, navy, teal, gray, some reds. You are making me think about trying some new colors.
Go for it Pat. My hair is white and I wear what I like. I don’t do disappearing into nothingness. It’s often hard enough being a woman of a certain age without our clothes making us disappear even more. Be outrageous.
Thanks Maureen, I am going to go shopping!
Great look but this is twice this week with my favorite scarf. I believe that counts as “taunting” your followers!!!
Love the color combos here. Very nice. I’m always a fan of velvet. I love neutrals and soft pastels at times, but I have to say–when I wear bright colors, I’ve learned that people really respond to them. And it puts me in a good mood, too. I’m in Santa Barbara tonight and the temps on my trip have been all over–from chilly Colorado to here–so I’m mixing sleeveless sheaths with colorful wool jackets and interchangeable scarves. Easy packing.
Have a fun date!
Great combination of colors! I loe this jacket and I also love eggplants:). Have a great day Beth! xo
Super Beth ! The colour, the fit… you’re dashing.