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Suzanne Carillo

40+ Adventurous style solutions for the uncommon woman

Bell Sleeves & Game Of Thrones

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Are you a fan of the bell sleeves trend?

I believe we can thank the resurgence of bell sleeves directly to Game of Thrones and this powerful, sinister and slightly crazy woman…

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Cersei Lannister who is undisputably the Queen of bell sleeves.

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I think you need to be a queen in order to wear such massive bell sleeves. These aren’t meant for doing household chores, going to the bathroom or walking the dog.  Queens don’t bother with these mundane details of daily life.  That is what servants are for. Thus why she is able to carry off those gigantic sleeves with such grace.

Back in the early 1500’s Kings and queens had someone to wipe their backside called the “Groom of the Stool”.  This was considered a very powerful and prestigious job. Here is a little funny video about the position.

And you thought you had the worst job in the world!

Lucky for me my bell sleeves will not require help on the loo nor will I need to worry about dragging them through sauce whilst eating.

I’m wearing baby bell sleeves for the modern day gal.

Thank heavens for practicality!

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Hat – Old (similar), Top – H&M (sim), Skirt – Thrifted (sim), Shoes – TJ Maxx (sim), Necklaces – handmade by me (actually a combination of two necklaces)

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I’ve picked out a few choice pieces showcasing bell sleeves.

Are you keen on the bell sleeves trend?

 
Linking up with Throw Back Thursdays, Fun Fashion Fridays

Chic Comfortable Style

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Chic Comfortable Style

This is how I do chic comfortable style on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans.

I mentioned before that maxi skirts are like wearing yoga pants. When made out of a cotton jersey like this fitted maxi pencil skirt it borders on PJ level comfort.

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This maxi skirt had a very small slit at the back and I had to open it up so I could walk like a normal human being and not shuffle along like a penguin. I am not known for taking baby steps.

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The top isn’t fitted or tucked, two things that can spell disaster for women with chesticles, but the fitted leather jacket helps a bit.

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This necklace I made is for sale in my Etsy store here.

The French Bulldog bag adds the touch of whimsy required for all my outfits. I wish they would make a similar bag with a pug.

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I have made my own DIY pug totes in the past but would really like the image on a leather bag. If I can find a good leather tote while thrifting I might just try painting on it.

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Have you ever used Rimmel Provocalips? I’m wearing that here. The colour is quite a bit darker than what I normally wear. It felt like I was putting silicone on my lips. I decided to remove it after wearing it for a few hours and it wouldn’t come off. Even with makeup remover! It is classified as 16 hour lipstick. It worries me what kind of chemicals are in the lipstick when I basically have to scrape it off with my nails.

I don’t have much luck with lipstick or makeup for that matter. I had a favourite lipstick from Revlon and they discontinued it. Of course! Now none of their new colours work. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Also I’m finding that the older I get the more that lipstick seems to dry out my lips.

(research pause)

I just looked up that most of the drugstore brands I use for makeup still test on animals. I am 100% not okay with that. I will be switching brands immediately. I cannot believe that they still do that. Apparently Marcelle and Physician’s Formula are cruelty free.

Have you ever had difficulty removing makeup?

How do you feel about animal testing?

 

Linking up with What I Wore, My Whims Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Turning Heads Tuesday

 

 

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