A Girl And Her Wardrobe

No...I cannot sing! I am narrating a special Christmas Choir Presentation being performed by my church:). It was presented at church this morning and we have another presentation this afternoon at an aged care facility:)

A la Shannon I am trying to remember to snap my accessories too.

The choir are all wearing red, black and white so I decided to try and continue the theme. These are my summer weight slouchy black pants, worn with a thrifted black and white abstract print blouse and my new black jacket http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....opped-pant

I am very pleased with this jacket. It drapes perfectly, has a slouchy look and feel and has a modern folded over style lapel that sits away from my chest area allowing a little more skin to show. interestingly, the sleeves are actually tapered! This makes them quite easy to scrunch:) I may now retire two black jackets that are no longer quite what I'm wanting.

Thanks for looking. And I do hope you are having a fab weekend.

xxxDeborah

Well ok, I am probably exaggerating a little:). But I don't enjoy the heat and find summer the hardest season to dress for.

So for our first 40 degree day I wore this somewhat uninspired combo.

Old polka dot dress (had the flared skirt tapered last year) with red belt, black waterfall jacket and open toe black patent black wedges. White watch and pearl earrings but no other accessories. No pic but carrying my red bag:). Hubby was sweet and said i looked nice and that this dress was more "fun" than one I was originally planning to wear:)

I know my white jacket would have been a better choice but it's a thicker fabric and quite structured making it too hot for today. I only had the jacket on for the commute to work and may pop it back on for a meeting I have shortly... and I do kind of like how the black slims down my hips a bit! Lol

A coloured short jacket is on my wish list and i quite like the idea of popping a nice bright colour over this dress.

I am keen to update my dresses for summer but everything is sleeveless and I don't want sleeveless! So I might have to make do with what's already in the wardrobe:(

Thanks for looking and your thoughts appreciated. I'm not sure how truly reflective of my current style this dress is.

Have a great day Fabbers and Aussie girls, keep hydrated and don't forget the sunscreen.

xxxDeborah

Hi Lovely Ladies,

We have our church AGM & Dinner tonight.

The congregation will be voting on whether to extend DH's (and other pastoral staff) contract for another 2 years. And I have been nominated for church council and that will be voted on tonight also:)

I was asked to assist and up the ante of this event, particularly in relation to the dinner, so we have catered the meal and set up the function room a little like a reception dinner and it's all a little more special than they have done before. So far so good:)

It's what I would describe as a smart casual event. So after discarding a couple of items that are feeling a little too firm, I settled on my black straight leg pants, new snake print tunic (Jacqui E for the Aussie girls), black open toe wedges and red clutch.

#2 is a pic of my accessories for your viewing pleasure :)

As always I really appreciate your thoughts, and suggestions, critique etc.

Have a fab weekend

xxxDeborah

Hi Ladies,

Haven't posted a lot lately as work is quite busy and I'm wearing a lot of outfits you have seen:)

So today I'm debuting a new cobalt blouse and metallic silver loafers.

Casual look for bible study this morning.

Swapped out my white watch for my silver mesh watch after seeing pics and am wearing two silver layered necklaces in the neckline of the blouse.

I'm hoping the blouse might worked tucked and untucked with a pencil skirt and possibly even tucked into rolled jeans too!

Apologies to anyone who might be just a tad sick of seeing my black skinnies:). I do wear them a lot and they are a go to garment for my work days.

Trust you are having a lovely day
xxxDeborah

Hi Stylish Ones

First outing of the cobalt booties.

Casual Friday for me. Bible Study group then lunch and grocery shopping with DH, who by the way thinks his "Elvis" references (regarding the booties) are too funny!! Hmmm...

So the outfit..

Black skinny jeans
Navy long cami
Black hi low sweater top
Cobalt booties
Big ink blue scarf added when left the house

How did I do? I really like the softness of the combined blues and black.

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies

Trust you are having a wonderful day:)

Insanely busy day at work and this is the first quiet moment today, so sitting waiting to go into a meeting and thought I would quickly post;). Gotta grab the time when you can!

Inspired by Shannon, http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-of-animal I grabbed my slouchy pants today. I am still getting used to the silhouette created by these. They seem to accentuate the hip area and I'm still working out the best option for toppers.

Today I'm trying a silver grey blouse tucked, with my new floral blazer and shooties.

Pretty simple look, accessorised with silver ring and silver and pearl multi strand necklace.

Appreciate your feedback. I'm only about
50 % confident on how to wear these pants.

xxx Deborah

Good morning beautiful ladies:)

It's my day off and Master 9 is at school, DH is busy working on a project, and I'm at the hairdressers for a slightly overdue cut and colour. A few hours of peace and quiet and pampering *happy sigh* and chatting about fashion with my stylist :)

I have been on a bit of a black fest recently so here's some red just for Angie:)

Black Skinnies
Black Sleeveless Blouse
Black jacket with red dots
Black Patent Sling Backs
Red and black animal print scarf
& Hand made necklace by me:)
Trying out a daytime clutch!

Pretty casual and comfort is my main priority today.

Does this work? Is the jacket long enough to wear like this?

I always appreciate you taking the time to look and share your thoughts.

xxxDeborah

Hi Ladies,

Start of a new week and a busy day in the office - my colleague was attacked by bees when she disturbed their hive yesterday and she is recuperating at home! I have seen her and she's ok.

I felt "ladylike" to day so...
I'm wearing an old black skirt, polka dot pussy bow blouse, leather blazer, black and cream slim belt, black pumps with white trim. For a weenie bit of color (which I realise you can't see) my silver bird necklace with red drop.

Thanks for looking and you comments and suggestions for improvement always much valued.

Happy Monday!
xxx Deborah

Hi lovely Ladies,

Grocery shopping, errands and lunch with my boys today. Warm day so tried out this abstract print dress (first wear) with my bone, white and black wedge sandals and collarless denim jacket.

I felt really comfortable in this, but looking at the photo wonder if it's not a bit frumpy looking.

Your honest feedback much appreciated.

And pics 2 and 3 are to demonstrate just how "challenging" it can be trying to get outfit photos in my house:). It seems I live with two comedians! (DH & DS) Anyone else have family members hijacking your pics??

Thanks for looking and hope you are all having a lovely weekend.

xxxDeborah

Hi Ladies

I cannot believe how much happened this morning before 9.30am :). End result was me running late for bible study and having about 5 mins to choose an outfit, get dressed and go:(. (I love taking my time to get ready in the mornings)

I was pouring over photos of Kate Lanphear (Style Director Elle USA) last night which I think may have influenced me reaching for black and grey this morning. Hoping I have added a little edge today.

Black Sleeveless dress
- would normally opt for a pencil shape skirt but wanted a change and something a little more "fluid"

Black and grey sleeveless tunic (over dress)

Waterfall jacket

Sandal booties

Silver accessories

Didn't make picture but carrying large red croc print clutch:)

Does this combo work. Suggestions and thoughts much appreciated.

xxx Deborah