A Girl And Her Wardrobe

Hi Ladies,

Finally debuting my new striped jacket. I fell in love with this jacket and was very excited to see how good Lyn D looks in hers:)

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ails-by-dd

Given this jacket falls at the widest part of my hip, I have been a little challenged with getting the right bottom layer and I'm hoping I have the proportions ok here.

I have discovered this cut of jacket seems to work best on me with skirts or straight leg pants.

I do think a slightly fitted jacket with nipped in waist is the best look for me bit it's nice to have the option of a different silhouette.

Thanks for looking and your thoughts and suggestions much appreciated.

xxxDeborah

Hi Ladies,

Do you find you enjoy a garment, wear it frequently, rest it for a while and then start again with it? I do. And my sleeveless trench is experiencing the love at the moment.

I am wearing it again today over skinny black jeans, zebra blouse and newish snow leopard flats. I bought the flats in July with birthday money but the winter weather wasn't ideal for them so they have been patiently waiting for Spring to make their debut.

I wore this to see my MIL and have lunch with DH but have now changed into boots and a knit cardigan to combat the sudden change in our weather today :(

Thanks for looking, and your comments, suggestions etc, much appreciated.

xxx Deborah

I have been doing a little shopping to update my Spring/Summer wardrobe and bought this cobalt tunic last week.

This is it's first outing over black skinnies, black and grey animal print wedges and topped with black waterfall jacket.

Still considering other styling options, including wearing over a pencil skirt and open over a same length sleeveless jersey dress, and over my white jeans:). Thinking this could be in high rotation in my wardrobe.

Love to know your thoughts.. Neckline is higher than I normally wear and the color is quite bold. I don't feel i have nailed the styling of this yet.

Thanks for looking.

xxxDeborah

Happy Friday! (in my part of the world anyway) :)

Off to my women's bible study group followed by some bra shopping;)

I actually didn't feel like color today and wanted to keep it simple and relatively streamlined.

Black booties
Straight leg jeans
Polka dot blouse
Belted Sleeveless trench
Grey toned scarf

Have a lovely day and as always your suggestions and thoughts are really appreciated.

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies,

It has been the most fun couple of weeks being involved in our annual Fashion Festival meeting and working with some lovely people.

This outfit is what I wore on Saturday to MC a Make Over Competition in the Mall. DH took some photos of me "in action" so to speak, and I was pleased with how this outfit worked.

We had 6 nominees who received makeovers from local retailers and they looked fantastic. The winner was a gorgeous 42 year old mum of 3 who over the past 4 years has worked so hard to lose 25 kg and Increase her fitness. Another nominee was a beautiful 74 year old woman who has worked in East Timor who totally rocked a pair of cobalt skinny jeans!

I have to say I don't know how Angie does it! With all the meetings and events I have attended for this, I felt "obligated" to be on top of my style game at all times! It was a little "taxing":)

Mind you I am so grateful for what I have learnt here at YLF and for the wardrobe I have been working on over the past year. Prior to YLF, being involved in something like this would have turned me into a basket case over my wardrobe and what I was going to wear. The outfit I had planned for Saturday wasn't working and I was able to switch out to this one (with not much time to spare) with little to no stress.

I'm not suggesting this is a perfect outfit, and it highlighted the extra kilos that winter left behind, (lol) but I can look at these pictures and feel ok about the choice I made:)

Thanks for looking:)

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies,

One of my consistent style goals is figure flattery, but every now and again I don't mind breaking my own rules in order to simply wear something I like, and experience a change of silhouette.

I adored Angie's post with her wide leg trousers, so as Spring is now officially here, I got out my Spring/Summer weight wide legs and am giving them a spin today. These are not the same ones I posted over winter (I have summer weight and then a slightly heavier weight that works most seasons).

I also don't often wear white, particularly on my top half, as I am busty and short and I feel it makes me look bigger, but again today I am feeling a bit rebellious. So again inspired by Angie's love of white and her encouragement of me to wear more of it, I am giving it a whirl.

So the outfit consists of black wide leg trousers, white satin sleeveless blouse, white slightly fitted blazer, black and grey leopard wedges and statement necklace.

I bought this necklace about 3 years ago and have NEVER worn it. I didn't feel to pass it on as I kind of knew one day I would work out how best to wear it and I really felt the silver on the white works (please let me know if I am disallusioned here).

Im wearing this at work today and later in the day I am doing a little styling job for my friend with the accessories store so I wanted to look well put together.

Any thoughts/suggestions, as always very welcome... Im a sponge :)

Have a fantastic day.
xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies,

Well Spring is here! Temperatures are warming up but still overcast and rainy.

But felt the need for some color so took my new blue skirt to work. I have a series of external meetings and also a training session and wanted to keep the outfit streamlined and simple.

To add interest I wore my new black and grey animal print wedges and my fitted leather jacket instead of a suit jacket:). And pearls thrown in for good measure;)

Hope it worked:)

Thanks for looking.

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies

I had a go on the weekend at "bed dressing" and put these two outfits together. It was fun but (for me) runs the risk of additional pressure in the morning if it doesn't work in reality:)

#1 was Tuesday. I spoke in the morning to a women's group at church. My wide leg pants and blazer is a bit of a formula for me for these types of events. I was happy with how this came together.

#2 was Monday at work. I really like the high low top / pencil skirt and am exploring what pieces I have and if they will work together. This looked great on the bed but I wasn't 100% happy. I think this top works better over a skinny pant. Hence ...

#3 was that same evening where I changed into my skinnies, booties and added a snood to attend a meeting.

Thanks for looking. Thoughts and suggestions always much appreciated.

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies,

Followed yesterday's formula and wore this to a Fashion Festival meeting today.

Black Ponte Skinny Leg Pants

White Satin Pleat Neck Blouse

Black Boucle Long Jacket

Booties

Grey & Black Scarf

& red / orange bag

Vintage Beads

I like this but was concerned the white made it all a little bland? I also worry that the white makes me look a little big! I know i probably just need to "get over it":) I added the scarf when outdoors. It was nice to not need a coat.

Suggestions etc always appreciated.

Thank you for looking

xxx Deborah

Hi Ladies,

Work day today and our weather is very confusing at the moment making it a bit challenging in the mornings:)

This is a bit of a fallback formula for me that I feel very comfortable and very me in:)

Black Ponte Skinny Leg Pants
Black Blouse with neck detail
Cream trimmed knit jacket
Multi strand silver and pearl necklace
Favourite Pearl Ring
Black heeled booties

I should apologise for not looking into the camera. I promise I am not trying to create a moody/arty model pose! I'm having a recurring eye infection so once again I have a red eye making me look a tad freaky! Thought I would spare you all lol.

So thanks for looking. Any suggestions etc always very much appreciated.

xxx Deborah