Last week we had one of those charity bags put through our door, collecting clothes for the NSPCC charity. This was fantastic timing as I am planning to go through my wardrobe and get rid of those clothes I only ever wear for work. But you know how it is when you weed things out of your wardrobe and the wardrobe suddenly looks a bit empty and there are hangers hanging around with nothing on them? They look so sad. They clearly need something new to wear (and so do I).
I first noticed a fab, bright, cheerful colour combination on Jodie's blog. I have a lovely pair of crop trousers in a fun, bright tone of green and loved how she had styled the same colour in a cardigan with pink. Clearly my crops were never going to look as good combined with a boring neutral shade, they needed something to cheer them up.
So the universe sent me another clue. A 15% voucher to be used in White Stuff. I do like their clothing but usually only shop there when there is a sale or a money off offer. You see where this is going don't you?
Jodie had also done another blog post on footwear, which got me thinking about what I would be taking for our forthcoming trip to Bologna. We're going with another couple and my friend is quite fashion conscious and I realised that my trusty Sketcher trainers possibly weren't going to be up to any photo opportunities.
A quick trip into town this morning has resolved both issues
I love the coral pink of the top, I can see me getting a lot of use out of it and the trainers are so different to any other footwear I have. In fact my daughter popped round unexpectedly when I was trying them on and her opening greeting was 'Mum, I love those shoes!' so they are definitely keepers - plus they have an inch platform spongy sole so I am taller when I wear them!
Has the universe spoken to you recently? Keep listening!
5 comments:
Fun post! The colour of your new top is lovely and the shoes look very funky! Enjoy wearing them!
Those trainers (runners) look very sparkly & being that you are still in big birthday celebration, I think there should be a bit more shopping ... I took a quick peek at some of the spring fashions arriving in the stores - thankfully pink seems to be one of the colours!
I like the coral colour and those trainers look both stylish and comfortable for all that walking. I would think retirement sounds a good excuse for a whole new wardrobe.
Whew! At first, I thought your blog title and picture was going to have something to do with exercising---more specifically---walking! Then, as I began reading, I LOVED that it was about fashion. But, since you asked about signs of the universe trying to tell me something, I think I need to dust off my shoes and get back to walking. I'm such a procrastinator! Thanks for the nudge. Maybe I'll get started next week!
I totally believe in signs! Good for you to read the signs and to act on them. Those shoes are adorable and such fun. And what a beautiful color on that top. I shy away from brights but they really are more flattering on me than the earth tones I migrate toward. Can't wait to see you styling both.
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