Hello Everyone, hope all is well in your part of the world.
I have been making the most of my Winter wardrobe lately and trying to wear items that remain unworn so far this year. This was my outfit to meet my friend, Annie, for morning coffee and a catch up and for a drive and lunch with John. As I was meeting Annie fairly early it was cool enough for the mustard faux fur jacket which I choose to wear over the Plu dress that I found in Melbourne in April. I added leopard print velvet turban, leopard print gloves and tights, a vintage black bag and black Hispanitas shoes.
Raffy and I in the kitchen after I returned from a visit to my hairdresser Craig for a trim. Craig has cut a few layers in my hair that to be honest I have reservations about as it takes a bit more styling than I usually bother with . He flicked the sides out with a straighter but I haven’t done this since as it is a bit of a fiddle. I am wearing a Dogstar long shirt paired with Moyuru pants.
This was my outfit yesterday for brunch in town followed by a few errands. I realised that this coat by Akira Isogawa hadn’t had an outing this year either and as the morning started out a little chilly it was the perfect time . I purchased this coat secondhand a few Winters ago and it never fails to receive compliments . I paired it with cream Moyuru pants , a cream knie, cream Hispanitas boots , red gloves, brown velvet vintage hat and cream Fendi sunnies.
We seem to be having an early Spring if my garden and others in the neighborhood are anything to go by , the white star Magnolia behind me here is flowering at least two weeks earlier than it usually does and I have several daffodils already.
Among the Reticulata Camellias to show the back of the coat , isn’t it just wonderful, so pleased it came my way, one I love and will wear forever.
A little John update last Friday was a big day as it was the first day back driving again( so pleased) and he is back for his post surgery doctor visit next week. I also have just had my six monthly post bowel cancer visit and pleased to say all is well.
Joining Gail at Is This Mutton for Tuesday Twirl – late as usual.
All are gorgeous outfits but I truly love the mustard faux fur and turban, also the tights – must look for some!
Nice to hear about the weather where you are. And I have some news on that score – we have rain! That’s the first for around two months. What with the lack of rain and the above average heat, I was beginning to think we were getting like Australia!
RE:the hair – I think it looks great either way on you. But I too find I can never quite match what the hairdresser manages to do, and that’s mainly because he uses a hair straightener and I don’t think you should use it every time you wash the hair. Anyway I haven’t got hair straightener !
I do love looking at your posts for inspiration.
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Thank you so very much Penny. So pleased you have finally had some rain over there Penny , it must have been so welcome.
You know me I love a touch of leopard with my blacks and wear the tights often . This was the first outing for the mustard jacket as its been a mild Winter.
I must admit to blow drying the hair back to a bob but so far I haven’t been bothered with the straightener.
Glad to hear you, John, and Raffy are doing well. Love that coat too. Don’t cut hair shorter…..I love the bob style on you. Beautiful flowers. We here in the US have been going thru triple digit heatwaves. Flowers are needing cooler temps.
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Thank you so very much Nancy for your good wishes Nancy. I do like a bob on me too. Hopefully you will soon have some cooler weather . It is forecast that it will be a hot Summer here too.
What good news you had to share today or this week!!
Very HAPpY for you and your MARITO!
I agree with you Craig gets a below average on the cut today!
I have the same issues my hair only looks good if I spend time after I wash it!Im not willing to wash it every day!!Hair grows so that’s our good news and with summer coming you will be happy to have less hair!
Your island needs a museum with your clothing outfits!!!
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Thank you so very much Elizabeth for your good wishes.
I agree this wasn’t one of Craig’s better haircuts but it will grow out quickly and be more me.
I love all of these outfits, Jill! You just really rock the red hair, and I like the way you’ve styled it. I have to have layers or my hair just falls flat! You are right about that cream colored coat…it’s a showstopper and will give you joy for many, many years. So glad to read both you and your husband received good marks from your respective doctors!
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Thank you so very much Marsha. The hair is an ongoing discussion but I am happy with the red at present, still not sure about the layers but I will persevere.
I am so pleased the coat is mine and will be worn forever,
Your new haircut looks absolutely stunning. I’m hearing you on the styling issue, though. I’m a wash, dry and go girl myself 🙂
Your outfits are fantastic as always, my favourite being the Dogstar long shirt paired with Moyuru pants, although the Akira Isogawa coat is definitely a runner-up.
Glad to read that both you and John received some good news on the health front. What with Jos’s three-month scan coming up in September, I know all too well how stressful these check-ups can be! xxx
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Thank you so very much Ann. I am still no sure about the new hair cut as like you I am not one to fiddle too much. I am so pleased with the both the Dogstar shirt and the Moyuru pants , they are welcome additions to my wardrobe.
Yes, the time leading up to the check ups is quite stressful . Keeping my fingers crossed for a positive resuly for you and Jos.
I love how you wear splashes of colour and lots of texture with black as your base. The Akira Isogawa coat is absolutely beautiful. Your hair looks great too. Glad your Spring is early; autumn is on the way here, the leaves began falling a while ago because trees are so stressed by the hot weather.
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Thank you so very much Gail , this is my way to add some colour to my wardrobe . Still not 100 percent convinced about the hair but time will tell. Hopefully the poor trees will recover from the heat stress over Summer.