My life right now centers around two activities:
1. Packing and planning to move
2. Not packing.
Usually I am so thrilled to be not-packing that I am eager for a little dressing up, even if I am only taking my spouse to a doctor's appointment or going to the grocery store. There is certainly nothing wrong with making life an event, and I'm always up for a celebration.
We had a bit of Indian Summer last week, 'though more like the Autumn that never was came back for a stunning encore. The sun was shining and the significant number of trees that had not yet dropped their leaves (surprising since they are usually gone by mid to late October) decided that this was the time to turn. We had the kind of glorious fall color that we normally have in October, but really didn't this year.
Autumn colors aren't really my colors, so in a celebratory mood I opted for brilliant blue.
Blue Silk Dress purchased from local designer Haldora this past summer (2011)
Long Black Cashmere cardigan, Bergdorf Goodman house label, a gift from my (at that time future) mother-in-law (1985)
Long black freshwater pearl and oxidized silver necklace (2011)
Black St John knit pencil skirt (2005)
I seem to be slowly outgrowing my extended matchy-matchy phase, and although I do actually own tights in the same shade of blue as the dress, I opted for these tights by We Love Colors (2011)
Manolo Blahnik pumps (2007)
This week is already looking rather harried, filled as it is with appointments and not enough time for packing. Unfortunately Sunday's planned packing extravaganza did not come to pass and I feel like I have taken a tumble from the peak I was feeling yesterday morning. I will catch up, and everything will get done, but like most people I harbor my illusions of control and get grumpy when they are snatched away. Just looking at this photo this morning has brightened my mood, and reminds me how happy I felt in that outfit. Perhaps it is time for another dose of color therapy.
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Comments
11 responses to “A Beacon of Visibility in Brilliant Blue”
Wonderful combo! You look really vibrant in that color blue, and I love that the tights don’t match exactly.
You do look great in blue. I love the contrast with the black.
“There is certainly nothing wrong with making life an event, and I’m always up for a celebration.” What a great thought to keep in mind getting dressed in the morning.
It’s interesting you chose blues as I just read the Style Crone’s latest post and she’s also featuring blues.
You really look stunning in this outfit.
The bluebird of happiness, indeed! What a great look…
I love that the blues don’t match – they coordinate! And I can’t believe you’ve had a piece since 1985. Goes to show, cashmere more than pays for itself.
I like you in those shades of blues…
So much more interesting than if the tights had matched the tunic — I love this complementary contrast!
The tights really make this outfit interesting : )
Love this outfit!
Oh dear, I lost my own comments to my own blog readers on my own blog. I’m not sure this is a good way to start any morning.
Thank you all anyway for your comments and input. It is always a joy to have you here.
Blue and black, one of my all time favourite combinations, and I love the necklace!