neck scarf Archives - Suzanne Carillo

As far as wearing a poncho goes I think Clint Eastwood is about as badass as it gets.

The-Good-The-Bad-and-The-Ugly-clint-eastwood-style-cape — image source

I was channeling my best Eastwood here.

Just imagine that Clint is wearing over-the-knee boots and I have a stubby cigar and a beard.

Nailed it!

I haven’t quite mastered the whole fling-it-over-my-shoulder-to-show-off-my-gun move that he has.

I am however, quite skilled at his famous, “Get off my damn lawn!” scowl.

gran-torino-clint-eastwood — image source

Just ask my husband.

I managed to capture these photos before the rain and winds came along and blew all the leaves off the trees. It’s a shameful naked forest our there now.

Yes, if you look closely those are dead leaves hanging off my poncho. I’m starting a new trend called, “I squatted in the woods with squirrels”. You saw it here first.

Remember that when Lady Gaga shows up covered in dead leaves and squirrel poop next week.

A bit more inspiration for poncho and over the knee boots…

msjeannieandhercloset — Ms. Jeannie and Her Closet

poncho with jeans and boots — image source

turtleneck-poncho-skinny-jeans — image source

Are you keen on ponchos and over the knee boots? Or is it all a bit too “musketeer” for you?

Linking up with Throw Back Thursday

When I went to NYC for the blogger meet-up I had to pack all of my clothing for five days into one carry-on. This 1950’s vintage dress didn’t make the cut.

The reason? It’s just not WOW enough. Yes, I was seduced by the 100 % cotton, the pleat detailing at the chest (sadly you can’t really see this in the photos) and the tiny blue Forget-me-nots in the pattern. Those are all wonderful details and why I simply had to have the dress even if it wasn’t my “usual colour palette”.

This dress is perfect for days when I want to be sweet, stylish and fly under the radar a bit.

For days when I’m my usual bold, brash self and want to make a memorable impression I rely on one of the other colourful dresses I took with me to NYC.

My accessories were an obvious effort to add some colour to this dress as you will rarely find me wearing white.

Next post I’m going to share another vintage outfit which I did take to NYC that is so insanely BOLD & BRASH you might need to shield your eyes from its blinding awesomeness.

Are you sometimes seduced into buying items you normally wouldn’t simply because it is so unique?

Linking up with Visible Monday Tardis Tuesday