Brace yourself dear readers as this might prove to be a boring post. Not intentionally of course, but still a bit of a risk. What happened? I have these gorgeous leopard boots and only used them in one outfit (see in this post with lovely pictures of Haarlem). That had to change. When I replaced my beloved but threadbare jeans with these greyish ones, I decided to get some inspiration from Pinterest. You know, the platform everybody (but me) uses to be inspired. That paid off very well. I managed to put together 14 outfits with these skinny jeans and leopard ankle boots. FOURTEEN.
How to show you fourteen outfits?
I took photos with my iPhone to remember what I had come up with. Looking at them made me realize it would be a bit much to make sixteen blog posts all featuring the same jeans and boots. You would probably go “Oh no, not those jeans and boots again!” Then I got an epiphany: all in one post, photographed the same way.
Kitty set up a studio with grey background in her house, did the lighting, set the camera and after that it was dead easy. No changing of camera setting, a warm room to change the jumpers and shirts, mirror at hand. Kitty’s son took the above photo of the two of us. Isn’t she wearing a lovely dress? She scored big time at a sample sale, all great items.
So, here we go and I will try not to make it too boring. Ron warned me it might look like a fashion catalogue.
Below: The first outfit. An olive jacket from All Saints with a linen scarf. I added the orange bag for more colour. See the jacket styled here with cream ankle boots and here with sequined sneakers. Proof that I really shopped my own wardrobe. As you can see from this photo these leopard ankle boots have a particular heel. Very comfortable, like walking on flat shoes. Brand: EIJK Amsterdam. Worth their money. They feel like slippers.
Below: Close-up of the brooch. I used the brooch to pull the scarf together. Plus I used a fancy black safety pin to keep the jacket in its place as it has no buttons. Me and my tricks.
Below: Same jacket, different scarf, different bag. Perhaps you think this is cheating as it is rather a simple change. Still I think it counts as a different outfit.
Below: Too early yet, but this lime jumper is great for wearing in early spring. As you know I love this bright colour. Notice the plastic ring? It doesn’t always have to be expensive to look good. Jumper worn different ways (also with skirt) in this post of 2013. When an item is good, I keep it in my wardrobe. Over the years I have found many good items which makes my wardrobe crammed. (Yes I know… boo hoo, we don’t pity you.)
Below: Green leather jacket. Ron advised on adding the white top. He said the outfit would otherwise be too dark. Worn the jacket with metal ankle boots and cream skinnies here.
Below: Pigheaded as I am, I also wear this jacket without any white, with the collar up.
Below: This picture is only to show you that in these jeans and with this jacket, my behind looks rather good. Yay. Still small but firm. The jeans are by Denham, the jeansmaker. One of my favourite jeans brands, along with Paige and J Brand.
Below: Time for some colour again. The famous orange sweater by American Vintage. Seen before with my long green skirt and with jeans/black boots, worn longer and with a scarf. Again a plastic ring in orange and yellow.
Below: This is what I look like when I decide to “fluff up” my hair after pulling things over my head. Back-combed and not yet straightened.
Below: More of a tough outfit with the chain necklace. Blue top seen in this post before.
Below: Changing clothes. See the little belly? I make sure that is always hidden. By 6 p.m. this is a big belly. Apparently my body is shaped in such a way, that the only option for food coming into my body, is to settle in the space at the front.
Below: In hindsight I don’t like this sweater. It was from the Max Mara outlet in Turin and I have only worn it once. It will be in the give-away pile.
Below: This black jumper is a very versatile piece. You saw it in the top photo with the chain necklace. It has a waffle pattern as we call it. I like this outfit a lot. Wore it on “tuxedo” leggings in 2013.
Below: With a bright yellow scarf.
Below: I tried the scarf untied as well. Not a good idea. Very overwhelming.
Below: The pile of jumpers and jackets etc. for this shoot.
Below: My red jacket. Oh yes, I like it with my red jacket. Me and red and me and jackets… a good combination. Knowing what suits you is key, right? Wore the jacket with a red and white striped jumper and high heels here.
Below: As I said, jackets suit me. Combined with a T-shirt, custom-made by my niece. I can recommend the phrase Dare not to care. Of course I don’t mean leaving a wounded man on the pavement to fend for himself. I mean don’t let stupid remarks and opinions of others get to you. We are all different and we think differently. If somebody doesn’t like what you are wearing or doing, it usually has more to do with how that person is, than that it is a pointer for you to change something. Jacket seen many times before, like in this post in an Amsterdam department store.
Below: View of the back. With this fitted jacket it looks as if I have a waist. See the way the heels of the boots are shaped? From the back they look like stiletto heels.
Below: The last outfit with my red bow top which I love. Seen here before on King’s Day 2018. (I actually have even more tops with these boots, like for instance my yellow jumper. Really anything goes.
Below: Kitty and me again, before her son asked: “Do you also want your legs in the picture?” YES PLEASE, we yelled.
What happened in my life this week
Busy week. Friday evening we went out for dinner with our friends Marla and Georg. Always a nice evening. The food was good, the company was excellent. Test run for dining out with braces which went very well. I allow myself another 1 or 2 hours on such a day. Otherwise I stick to not wearing my braces for a maximum of 2 hours a day.
Saturday: As it poured with rain that morning I did all sorts of indoor things and in the afternoon, when it was dry, I cycled downtown. Did my shopping and Ron joined me for a cappuccino in a restaurant. Nice, I love coffees in restaurants with my love. Even took the braces out for half an hour. In the evening dinner with the neighbours. Again excellent company and great food. All our friends can cook like chefs. Don’t ever put me in the kitchen.
Sunday was the day of the photo shoot with Kitty, see above. And household chores.
Monday/Tuesday, uneventful. Although we did have some laughs. The purpose of one of our team meetings is looking back at the past fortnight. We put our individual answers to the four questions you see below on post-its and stick them in the appropriate square. There were a lot of things which had made me happy so I put all my post-it notes in that square. But one. The last one landed in the righthand corner (What did you long for?) saying: SEX. Always good for a group laugh. Office humour perhaps but we had fun.
Wednesday: another shoot with Kitty. You will hear about it next week. When I came home, Ron had news from the vet hospital. Charlie is very ill. We will hear more next week, but she probably won’t live much longer. As you can imagine we are so very sad. The title of this part of my blog means I share these things with you. You get the good and the bad. But please don’t say anything in your comments about this as it will only make me cry.
Thursday: work and a company outing. Our department went out for dinner which was fun as always.
Greetje
Right! I knew it was those darned hips. On the other hand, my mum used to say: “It is easier to hide small hips than broad hips”. Which is true.
{{{HUGS}}}
Bright is right! Orange, Electric blue. Yellow. Chartreuse. Red. Just missing seeing a dab of PINK! You’ve found your power combos Greetje!
I know the bright colours are my friend but like many I squander my wealth. I would have had no problem adding fuchsia pink to the list.
Those boots are to die for and love your black jumper, such a versatile item. To say there is so much black in the shops I am struggling to find a black knitted jumper – will just have to carry on the hunt. Have a great day. Love – Jill stylishatsixty x
This jumper is about 5 years old. And I love it. Success with the hunt.
The outfits are great. Yes definitely get rid of that top. You look amazing in those jeans! and those jackets! This was a fun post except for your PS. I won’t make you cry, sending serious hugs!
Thanks Eliza. It is a completely different post from normal but why not?
Dogs do not live long enough but it is their only fault . Losing your first dog is very hard but she has taught you how special it is to share your life with a dog . It is a compliment to her when you get another one . Life is so much sweeter with a dog – or in my case two X
I totally agree with you. Life is sweeter with a dog.
Dogs do not live long enough but it is their only fault . Losing your first dog is very hard but she has taught you how special it is to share your life with a dog . It is a compliment to her when you get another one . Life is so much sweeter with a dog – or in my case two X
I totally agree with you. Life is sweeter with a dog.
I don’t think I’ve ever been quite so late with a comment.
You are looking colorful, sexy and on trend in all if these looks and I’m really impressed that you found such great inspiration via Pinterest!
I can’t imagine life without dogs. We’ve had 6 English Springer Spaniels over our 43 years of marriage. Each is/was a gift I loved in it’s time.
Charlie is our first dog, we both never had a dog before. And I agree with you, she is a gift, a bundle of love.
Thank you for the compliments.
I don’t think I’ve ever been quite so late with a comment.
You are looking colorful, sexy and on trend in all if these looks and I’m really impressed that you found such great inspiration via Pinterest!
I can’t imagine life without dogs. We’ve had 6 English Springer Spaniels over our 43 years of marriage. Each is/was a gift I loved in it’s time.
Charlie is our first dog, we both never had a dog before. And I agree with you, she is a gift, a bundle of love.
Thank you for the compliments.
what a brilliant post, I love to see all the different outfits you could create around same boots and skinnies. Actually, those boots are fabulous and go with anything!
I think that my favourites are the outfits with the green leather jacket, with the blue top and the one with the black jacket (love this rock’n’roll-elegant vibe). Even if I have a weakness for red jackets too!. I think all of them are pretty inspiring!
You totally rock!
besos
Thank you so much. What kind words. Glad I could inspire you. As I was inspired by Pinterest. It took some work, but I know that with jeans it is so easy for me to find tops. This, I know, works for me.
what a brilliant post, I love to see all the different outfits you could create around same boots and skinnies. Actually, those boots are fabulous and go with anything!
I think that my favourites are the outfits with the green leather jacket, with the blue top and the one with the black jacket (love this rock’n’roll-elegant vibe). Even if I have a weakness for red jackets too!. I think all of them are pretty inspiring!
You totally rock!
besos
Thank you so much. What kind words. Glad I could inspire you. As I was inspired by Pinterest. It took some work, but I know that with jeans it is so easy for me to find tops. This, I know, works for me.
Great to catch up with your news again after my time away and yes, of course I’m sorry too, but won’t say any more. I totally love this post with all of your variations on a theme – the oranges (bag in particular) are my favourites but I also love the citrus green top. I too have leopard print boots which I think I ought to find and style as I haven’t worn them for ages. Thanks for the inspiration and it’s so lovely to see that shot of you (enlarged) of the scarf and your wonderful smiling face. Hurrah for your honesty and bravery – I often think if I put a close-up of my wrinkled chops I’d scare the last of my readers away, hahaha! Have a super week sweetie x
I have come to terms with my wrinkles now. Well most days I have haha.
There are too many to ignore or hide any longer. So I have to embrace them. I hope my readers will just think “she is no model, she is just like me”. And I also know that people don’t see you the way you see yourself. They take the whole picture, you and I just focus on the wrinkles.
Great to catch up with your news again after my time away and yes, of course I’m sorry too, but won’t say any more. I totally love this post with all of your variations on a theme – the oranges (bag in particular) are my favourites but I also love the citrus green top. I too have leopard print boots which I think I ought to find and style as I haven’t worn them for ages. Thanks for the inspiration and it’s so lovely to see that shot of you (enlarged) of the scarf and your wonderful smiling face. Hurrah for your honesty and bravery – I often think if I put a close-up of my wrinkled chops I’d scare the last of my readers away, hahaha! Have a super week sweetie x
I have come to terms with my wrinkles now. Well most days I have haha.
There are too many to ignore or hide any longer. So I have to embrace them. I hope my readers will just think “she is no model, she is just like me”. And I also know that people don’t see you the way you see yourself. They take the whole picture, you and I just focus on the wrinkles.
I feel you. My kitchen skills are also limited. You and skinny jeans!
You know how I feel about that. I believe that Ron is very smart as the white T-shirt is perfect .
Love the photo of you smiling and wearing the yellow scarf. It is amazing how much an accessory can change an outfit.
I am terribly sorry about Charlie.. I know how you feel .
Sending hugs,
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
Ron is often my stylist and he is good at that too. Always is very “insulted” when I disagree with him on a styling matter haha.
In the beginning I thought it was a bit too easy to add another scarf and call it another outfit. But I agree with you, a scarf can change an outfit a lot.
Ah you look fabulous in everything and I just go wow with the bright colours.
Thanks Irene. You are right, bright colours near my face work better than other colours. But sometimes you just squander your wealth haha.
I feel you. My kitchen skills are also limited. You and skinny jeans!
You know how I feel about that. I believe that Ron is very smart as the white T-shirt is perfect .
Love the photo of you smiling and wearing the yellow scarf. It is amazing how much an accessory can change an outfit.
I am terribly sorry about Charlie.. I know how you feel .
Sending hugs,
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
Ron is often my stylist and he is good at that too. Always is very “insulted” when I disagree with him on a styling matter haha.
In the beginning I thought it was a bit too easy to add another scarf and call it another outfit. But I agree with you, a scarf can change an outfit a lot.
Ah you look fabulous in everything and I just go wow with the bright colours.
Thanks Irene. You are right, bright colours near my face work better than other colours. But sometimes you just squander your wealth haha.
I know you don’t want us to mention your current sad situation, but as a fellow pet parent, my heart goes out to you.
I love that leather jacket with the neck worn up like that, and the first outfit with the lovely cream and green print scarf is lovely. Of course, you always rock the red!
I have the same issue with the “end of the day food belly”.
Thanks Shelley for your words of sympathy. It is going to be hard.
Most people like the bright colours on me but that leather jacket is getting high points as well.
The ‘end of the day food belly’ is probably to do with the way we are shaped. You are an inverted triangle as well, aren’t you?
Dear Greetje. I love your smile on the yellow scarf photo. Trust me, you will love your smile more and more, the longer you are wearing these braces. It’s amazing what that does to your (already infectious) smile! Love, Lieske
You hardly notice the braces so they don’t influence my smiles at all. I think that even if I had chosen those other, more visible, braces, I would still have laughed out loud. You cannot hide them anyway.
I am currently suffering from flue and braces and flue… hmm not the best combination. I got through it though.
I know you don’t want us to mention your current sad situation, but as a fellow pet parent, my heart goes out to you.
I love that leather jacket with the neck worn up like that, and the first outfit with the lovely cream and green print scarf is lovely. Of course, you always rock the red!
I have the same issue with the “end of the day food belly”.
Thanks Shelley for your words of sympathy. It is going to be hard.
Most people like the bright colours on me but that leather jacket is getting high points as well.
The ‘end of the day food belly’ is probably to do with the way we are shaped. You are an inverted triangle as well, aren’t you?
Dear Greetje. I love your smile on the yellow scarf photo. Trust me, you will love your smile more and more, the longer you are wearing these braces. It’s amazing what that does to your (already infectious) smile! Love, Lieske
You hardly notice the braces so they don’t influence my smiles at all. I think that even if I had chosen those other, more visible, braces, I would still have laughed out loud. You cannot hide them anyway.
I am currently suffering from flue and braces and flue… hmm not the best combination. I got through it though.
I love all these bright, colourful iterations of jeans + boots – such a cool heel on those boots. You know I love the neon!
Hugs to you, my dear – our furry family take up so much room in our hearts, and it is so hard to bear. Know that I’m thinking of you and giving hugs to Vizzini for Charlie. Sending you and Ron good vibes. (HUG)
Thank you for the hugs. It is a good thing Charlie isn’t giving the hugs to Vizzini herself. Your cat would be against the ceiling. At least our cat is not too keen on Charlie. A matter of cease-fire, forced peace.
I love all these bright, colourful iterations of jeans + boots – such a cool heel on those boots. You know I love the neon!
Hugs to you, my dear – our furry family take up so much room in our hearts, and it is so hard to bear. Know that I’m thinking of you and giving hugs to Vizzini for Charlie. Sending you and Ron good vibes. (HUG)
Thank you for the hugs. It is a good thing Charlie isn’t giving the hugs to Vizzini herself. Your cat would be against the ceiling. At least our cat is not too keen on Charlie. A matter of cease-fire, forced peace.
Oh, so sorry to hear about your pet! I have lost many pets over my lifetime and it is always so heart wrenching.
Oh, I do love your green leather jacket. You look so hip in it! also, I do like your Max Mara sweater. Maybe you should reconsider it and keep it. I love all your outfits. You are always so stylish.
You should see me at this very moment, down with the flue. Nothing stylish about me whatsoever. But I suppose that applies to everybody. Thank you for your lovely compliments. And no, I am definitely giving the Max Mara sweater away. It has been taking up space in my wardrobe far too long without any benefit of wearing.
{{{HUGS}}}
Bright is right! Orange, Electric blue. Yellow. Chartreuse. Red. Just missing seeing a dab of PINK! You’ve found your power combos Greetje!
I know the bright colours are my friend but like many I squander my wealth. I would have had no problem adding fuchsia pink to the list.
Hi Greetje, I actually really enjoyed this post – not boring at all. I enjoyed seeing you styling different pieces from your closet around one piece. I would love more of these posts – very inspirational. Btw, apparently those of us (me too) who have small, flat behinds, nice legs and rounded tummies (even when not over-weight) have straight hips – so we can blame it all on the hips 🙂
Right! I knew it was those darned hips. On the other hand, my mum used to say: “It is easier to hide small hips than broad hips”. Which is true.
Those boots are to die for and love your black jumper, such a versatile item. To say there is so much black in the shops I am struggling to find a black knitted jumper – will just have to carry on the hunt. Have a great day. Love – Jill stylishatsixty x
This jumper is about 5 years old. And I love it. Success with the hunt.
You would be in a lot of trouble doing that here. LOL. You are so fun! All great looks and photos. I love the chartreuse sweater one and the one with the red blazer the most. All great looks for work.
Without whatever would I be in trouble? With sticking sex on the board? Haha. They don’t blink an eye over such things here.
Oh, so sorry to hear about your pet! I have lost many pets over my lifetime and it is always so heart wrenching.
Oh, I do love your green leather jacket. You look so hip in it! also, I do like your Max Mara sweater. Maybe you should reconsider it and keep it. I love all your outfits. You are always so stylish.
You should see me at this very moment, down with the flue. Nothing stylish about me whatsoever. But I suppose that applies to everybody. Thank you for your lovely compliments. And no, I am definitely giving the Max Mara sweater away. It has been taking up space in my wardrobe far too long without any benefit of wearing.
You would be in a lot of trouble doing that here. LOL. You are so fun! All great looks and photos. I love the chartreuse sweater one and the one with the red blazer the most. All great looks for work.
Without whatever would I be in trouble? With sticking sex on the board? Haha. They don’t blink an eye over such things here.
I love the neutral gray background behind all these outfits! The outfits themselves stand out so well. I hope you will repeat this technique in future posts.
I don’t know Nancy. No idea whether I will come up with such elaborate options again. I will try.
Sorry Greetje 🙁
On a happy note, you and Kitty did an incredible job on this post. Truly inspired!
My word I love love love your forest green leather jacket. Done up at the neck even more so and yes you do have a great arse my girl xx
Whahaha. Only in these jeans and with this jacket. But thank you.
Michelle. I couldn’t have said it any better than you. Love, Lieske
It’s very inspirational to see all of these styling options! I love leopard boots, and those are very nice. My favorite outfits are the ones with bright colors, you look so fabulous in brights.
I agree with you, bright colours make me look much better.
I am thinking of you and Charlie…….❤️
Thank you Kristine.
I love the neutral gray background behind all these outfits! The outfits themselves stand out so well. I hope you will repeat this technique in future posts.
I don’t know Nancy. No idea whether I will come up with such elaborate options again. I will try.
So inspiring how you can take fairly simple pieces and amp them up into great style! Thanks for this.
I have never been very good at this but apparently I am improving. Of course with a wardrobe like mine there are so many more possibilities.
Sorry Greetje 🙁
On a happy note, you and Kitty did an incredible job on this post. Truly inspired!
My word I love love love your forest green leather jacket. Done up at the neck even more so and yes you do have a great arse my girl xx
Michelle. I couldn’t have said it any better than you. Love, Lieske
Whahaha. Only in these jeans and with this jacket. But thank you.
It’s very inspirational to see all of these styling options! I love leopard boots, and those are very nice. My favorite outfits are the ones with bright colors, you look so fabulous in brights.
I agree with you, bright colours make me look much better.
The outfits are great. Yes definitely get rid of that top. You look amazing in those jeans! and those jackets! This was a fun post except for your PS. I won’t make you cry, sending serious hugs!
Thanks Eliza. It is a completely different post from normal but why not?
I am thinking of you and Charlie…….❤️
Thank you Kristine.
thinking of you
Thank you dear
Oh Greetje, I know you don’t want anyone to say anything, but how can we not as we all care & want to say something comforting to you & Ron. I will only say I am thinking about you and no more.
You know I always say how fabulous you look in jeans and you do !!! These outfits just show that, wonderful photo shot, thank you 😀
I hope it gives you inspiration.
Love your outfits and so inspirational how you rework your look. Love hearing about your life too and wish you both well
Thanks Meg. I was quite surprised I could come up with so many different outfits. Although basically they are the same. Only the top changes. And of course I have my top three.
Oh I am so very sad to learn this. ((((( Greetje )))))) (((((( Ron ))))))
It seems a bit silly to write about anything else but I will because that is what you want.
You look great in all of these outfits, jeans really suit your long legs.
My heart goes out to you both.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Yep, hard times. You know this will happen one day but that doesn’t make it easier when that day comes.
So inspiring how you can take fairly simple pieces and amp them up into great style! Thanks for this.
I have never been very good at this but apparently I am improving. Of course with a wardrobe like mine there are so many more possibilities.
thinking of you
Thank you dear
Oh Greetje, I know you don’t want anyone to say anything, but how can we not as we all care & want to say something comforting to you & Ron. I will only say I am thinking about you and no more.
You know I always say how fabulous you look in jeans and you do !!! These outfits just show that, wonderful photo shot, thank you 😀
I hope it gives you inspiration.
Love your outfits and so inspirational how you rework your look. Love hearing about your life too and wish you both well
Thanks Meg. I was quite surprised I could come up with so many different outfits. Although basically they are the same. Only the top changes. And of course I have my top three.
Oh I am so very sad to learn this. ((((( Greetje )))))) (((((( Ron ))))))
It seems a bit silly to write about anything else but I will because that is what you want.
You look great in all of these outfits, jeans really suit your long legs.
My heart goes out to you both.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Yep, hard times. You know this will happen one day but that doesn’t make it easier when that day comes.