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May Flowers
The peonies in my own garden will be blooming soon and the excitement is palpable. |
I've been busy doing different things lately: working outside in the garden, trotting over to pilates class and tackling some big cleaning projects at home. I think the change in activity has led to a change in what I'm actually wearing (as opposed to what I think I will be wearing). I just want plain and simple right now.
I adore Goldsign jeans, they fit so well. I like this pair in the dark navy wash, they almost don't look like jeans. Paired with a fitted navy top it becomes a perfect base outfit: add a blazer, a scarf, a sweater, throw on some shoes, it doesn't matter, it's all going to look good and be easy.
Speaking of blazers, can we talk about JCrew linen in the form of a throw-on yet polished jacket? You might remember that I have a JCrew blazer in white linen that I bought last year in New York City. Yup, I still wear that thing all the time. Sometimes I want a neutral, slightly longer option and my eye has been lighting on this one:
The thing about a khaki jacket is this: you can wear it with navy, but it also looks terrific with a base outfit in black cotton.
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| Again with the simple tee shirt, but in black. |
Or white, khaki is brilliant with white.
I might pump up my wardrobe of basics from JCrew. (There is a tempting offer right now for Canadians: code
GMCAN15 gets you 25% off your entire purchase with free shipping and free returns, good until June 30th. This means you don't have to Pay To Try On.)
My eye is not drawn to prints or fancy fabrics right now, but sturdy cotton in basic reliable colours. I haven't been pre-occupied with dressing in such a non-fussy way in many years. I seem to be channeling colour and design in different areas: my outfits are plain but my garden is looking promising!
What is keeping you busy? Are you looking at prints and colours or are you drawn to a more basic wardrobe like I am these days?
xoxDani
