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Floral Bootie Trend And Velvet

January 27, 2017 by suzanne carillo

I’m not immune to trends and marketing. The floral bootie trend has been on my mind for about two years now.

Floral Bootie Trend And Velvet

I do consider two years to be a decent wait time to ensure that I’m truly in love with something prior to purchasing.

(This is me trying not to feel guilty about purchasing something via an online retail shop.)

I bought these booties not long after Christmas when everyone feels they need to go out and buy the stuff they didn’t get in their stockings. Since we don’t exchange gifts that left the door wide open.

I didn’t want other patterns to compete with the booties so I wore this very striped down version of a thrifted velvet boho style top and one of my handmade necklaces with some apparently so-not-cool-anymore skinny jeans.

Maybe my not-so-svelte thighs and hips don’t mind that these jeans aren’t on trend anymore although I do find the heavier I get the less I like pants of any kind.

floral booties over 40 and velvet suzanne carillo — Does a knee gap equal a thigh gap? Or do I get a prize for my thighs touching each other for a good six inches?

Yesterday I went and got a pedicure. A pedicure in the middle of winter can only mean one thing…the beach!

After being sick for well over two weeks now I can tell you I cannot wait to soak up some proper vitamin D.

We are off to an island in the South where there is very sketchy internet connection and a mandatory no blogging rule is strictly enforced.

I’m busy packing now. So far my suitcase includes six dresses, a pair of shorts, a few t-shirts, three bathing suits, snorkelling gear and a couple of hats. I hope to have a post for you upon my return of what I’ve taken along to this getaway.

I’m uploading books to my Kindle as well. It seems that vacation is the only time I manage to sit down and read a book, otherwise I’m always online reading.

I’m looking forward to being totally disconnected. It’ll be like I’ve gone back in time to the 80’s! Ah…my youth! (If only!)

I’ll catch up with you some time later next week.

The sun, sand and fish are calling my name.

Create Your Dream Wardrobe

May 2, 2016 by suzanne carillo

How do you create your dream wardrobe?

Simple.

Only buy pieces you truly love.

That’s what I do. I don’t try to figure out where there are “holes” in my wardrobe (ha ha! as if that were possible!) or otherwise check items off a pre determined list.

I buy what I love.

Often my most worn pieces aren’t what you would consider staples and they won’t be appearing on any “must have” list.

They are totally unique, mostly statement pieces that caught my eye, often while thrifting or vintage shopping. They become building blocks of a one-of-a-kind wardrobe that perfectly defines many of the things I adore; bold colours, rich textures, handmade items, quality vintage pieces. I’ve never once looked in my closet and felt I have nothing to wear. The opposite is true.

This outfit is filled with such pieces. It started with the aubergine leather midi skirt…I mean who buys something like that?

Me.

It has proven to be one of my favourites and a real work horse; comfortable, classy and chic with a twist. It has it all!

The long knit vest is a thrifted item I almost passed on, I’m so happy I gave it a chance. Turns out I discovered at the age of 49 I love long knit vests! How did I manage without them?

The massive belt was a consignment store find, from Italy. It even has a leather pocket on it. When I stumbled upon it I knew I’d never come across another one like it.

The large brim hat was bought in an independent shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was a bit of an extravagance but I’m glad I didn’t pass it by (thanks enabler husband!).