Dear readers, you nearly had to do without a new post this week. That would have been the first time in 10 years. The weather was so unpredictable (mainly rain) that I couldn’t go out to do a photo shoot. On top of that, my photographers weren’t available on the days that I was.
Luckily Marcella came to tea on the Saturday. I put on this monochrome white outfit with a colourful scarf and hoped that a) the rain would stop and b) she would be so kind to take a few photos. As you can see, it was yes to both.
Below: Marcella had just been to the hairdresser and her hair looked lovely. I forgot to tell her to take her scrunchie out when I photographed her outside. Shame.
So there isn’t a lot of variation in the photos and there are no pretty buildings. But at least you get to see a new blog post with a ‘new’ outfit.
The wide white trousers, the white top and the white boots aren’t new. You have seen them in this blog post with my green vest. The orange bag you have seen a few times as well. That was a good purchase. Recently I found a belt in the sale, in exactly the same colour. You will see it soon.
Now we come to the scarf. If it looks familiar, it is because it is the same fabric as my orange and cream kaftan dress. When I bought the dress, the shop owner suggested to use the scarf as a belt on the dress. I tried that in the shop but didn’t like it. As I was wearing this same white monochrome outfit that day, it was easy to see the effect of the scarf on its own. I love the pattern of the fabric and it made me decide to buy the dress and the scarf but wear them separately.
It is such easy styling. You take a monochrome outfit in whatever colour suits you best and add an amazing scarf. And you’re done.
Below: I am leaning against a tree, something that Ron hates. Me trying to hold on to something because I don’t know what to do with my hands. He always refuses to take my picture when I do that. Marcella didn’t mind.
Below: I tried two other poses near the tree. This is my ‘I am a bit shy’ pose.
Below: This pose is called ‘Look at me, my arm creates an angle’.
As I said, very little variation. My trusted ‘sitting on a bench’ pose was off limits as it had been raining and the benches were soaking wet.
Below: For variation here is a head-to-toe photo of Marcella.
Below: A close-up with brown Lara Design earrings. There are brown branches in the scarf.
Below: This is a photo which I don’t like. I have included it anyway to show you the difference in hair. My hair in the photo above is the way that I like it. My hair in the photo below is how it, unfortunately, usually is.
Which is why I always say “Never trust a photo, it is only a moment in time and doesn’t necessarily tells the truth”.
That’s it for this week’s outfit.
What happened in my life this week
Apart from visiting mum nothing much happened in the weekend. Mum and I played Rummikub and as we started the last, decisive game, I said “This is going to be a very short game as I got 5 Joker tiles to begin with”.
I put my first set of 30 points on the table but didn’t want to put everything down at once. It then was mum’s turn and she said “I didn’t do so badly myself”, laid down all her tiles and won the game. That was indeed a very short game but with a totally different outcome than I’d expected. We had a really good laugh.
Below: I wore this to mum. Layering for hot and chilly weather, trainers for easy walking. You have seen this long jacket a couple of times before. In this post, in this one (scroll down) and in this one (with a sleeveless dress – scroll down).
Monday and Tuesday were quiet days. Monday I took out a lot of tops from my wardrobe to style with my new trousers (3 pairs of jeans and the pebble coloured trousers). Not my hobby. (Does this surprise you or did you already know?) Nevertheless I was quite pleased with the result. And I found three pairs of summer shoes which I hardly ever wore as I didn’t like them with my skinnies. But they look very good with wide trousers. You won’t be seeing many dresses in the near future, I am afraid.
Below: Remember the parrot from last week’s post? Tuesday morning I found this on the breakfast table. Ron has a very good sense of humour.
Wednesday I visited mum again as she wanted me to have access to her bank account. Her writing is getting worse and I am afraid that one day the bank won’t accept her signature anymore. My brother totally agrees. After the paperwork was done, we went out for a coffee with cake.
Thursday I met Janna of @Timelessstyle.nl (on Instagram) and we caught up with each other during lunch in Amsterdam and had a little photo shoot.
Below: A photo from her Instagram account.
As she went on her way, I brought my pearl necklace (the one that I got from mum) to the jewellers (Lyppens) to have them strung again as I broke it. They are ‘my’ jewellers for 40 years now and I love them. I kept my eyes deliberately shut while I was waiting. Such a dangerous place, so much temptation.
Although I didn’t really do much walking that day, my left leg hurt like hell during the night. I couldn’t get to sleep because of the pain. Stupid knee. I am going to consult an orthopaedist to see what he or she can do to ease that pain. Perhaps an injection with hyaluronic acid? We’ll see.
Friday my physiotherapist treated my leg and in the afternoon I met Marita for cappuccino (below). It is lovely weather again in the Netherlands (hurray). The blue tunic I am wearing with white jeans is in fact a Kenzo dress. But too short at the front for my taste. Here is a link to the Kenzo dress worn as a dress and a link to the Kenzo dress worn over blue jeans.
I am really going to enjoy the lovely weather.
Greetje
i can just picture you during that game with your mum. Big grin on your face and sure that you’re going to win. And then your mum beats you. So funny! I guess it reminds me of the many card games we played with Luca all summer. Looking fab as always, although I agree with you that I wouldn’t call it your best ever… Also good to see that you’re still wearing ‘our’ Kenzo dress!
I had the belt widened by my seamstress so I could wear it around my waist. Remember that you got a wider belt than the actual size of the dress? As it is supposed to go through the loops and only partly gather the dress? Well, my belt was small. I can now wear it around my waist, I just can hardly breath anymore. I am afraid she has got to extend it even further haha.
SO HAPPY to hear your MUM is still with us!
YOU look SMASHING in the all white outfit and colorful scarf!
Love those brick streets!
Looks like retirement suits YOU!How long has it been now?
Three years?MORE?
Gosh time is flying by for me and I do less and Less………….
YOU LOOK GREAT!
Oh yes, mum isn’t going anywhere. She is getting used to her new place which makes me glad.
I like the outfit with the scarf as well, but I am surprised that many readers call it my best outfit ever. Not in my book.
Retirement does suit me. I started it on the first of April 2020, when we went into lock-down for the first time.
Thank you for the chuckle on this photo and that photo, hehe. Now have you ever thought of being photographed as if you are not aware of the photographer? (just thinking out loud). The scarf steals the show very well. I am glad your mom is doing well. Have a great week.
I am obsessed with my hair. Nobody notices anything, but I am still obsessed.
A friend once took unexpected photos of me, after a posing session which didn’t turn out that well. You should have seen the unexpected ones haha. They were TERRIBLE. My face is too expressive. My friend Marijke has the same trouble.
Your scarf is absolutely fabulous dear Greetje.
And to think I am not a scarf person. I buy them but I never wear them haha.
l love all of your outfits; they were wonderful! I love scarves, so I loved your scarf outfit, so pretty! So glad you got the scarf as well.
Janna looked so pretty as well.
It’s always wonderful to hear about your mother. I hope he has made some friends at her new home.
This was an easy way of styling. And I agree that Janna looked very pretty.
One of my favorite outfits, also!
I just don’t get it. It is nice and elegant, but I am more loud and quirky (I think). You poor readers must suffer a lot with other outfits haha.
I am still chuckling over the parrot recipe! Your all-white outfit with the orange scarf is very elegant. You look like you could step right into a fashion shoot! I enjoy seeing your new combinations each week, as well as your stylish friends.
Wouldn’t I just love to step right into a fashion shoot. But I think, I don’t have the pretty face for it, nor the right figure. Never mind, every post is a fashion shoot. And I am glad I can enjoy my readers with my posts.
I like the white on white style. It looks great with the lovely scarf.
I do think that white on white needs a bright colour. Just so you don’t look like a nurse.
I love all white, it always looks very elegant, and with this printed scarf the look is really cute. Pretty earrings
Thanks Josep-Maria. It is rather an elegant outfit. Probably because of the pretty fabric of the scarf.
Haha, that is funny – ‘like releasing a record’. 🙂
I was serious haha. It is like releasing a record. You never know how the ‘public’ is going to react. But if you think it is funny, all the better. Laughing is good.
I love the large polka dotted blouse and hot pink earrings on you! That’s bubbly like you seem to me.
Thanks Lisa, I am flattered being called a bubbly person. The Kenzo dress is a classic, such a good brand. I got it in the sale for half the price, years ago.
The scarf is gorgeous and I see what you mean about wearing it with all one color. It makes the scarf pop! I will try to remember to do that.
The Kenzo dress with jeans is a stunning look, especially with those navy heels. I’d probably never add the heels, but will wish that I was someone who wore “pumps” with jeans. I wear heels infrequently and when then when dressed up.
I need to go back to the previous post and learn about the parrot.
The scarf attracts so much attention, it is wise to keep the rest of the outfit ‘quiet’.
I agree that the Kenzo dress with jeans is stunning, especially with those navy heels, but I am not wearing heels much anymore. My leg muscles are protesting.
Sigh. Those protesting leg muscles. I’m afraid that I will twist an ankle! At least you can wear them for a photo shoot. Maybe throw them in a large tote, wear sneakers, then when you arrive at your destination, put the heels on for a little while.
(Sorry about the double “when” in my post. Imagine the first instance isn’t there.)
I hope that your knee is a bit better.
The funny thing is that I can still walk on high heels. Pretty well even. It is just that when I take them off, my calves have spasms at night. (I don’t see any double “when” in your comment, so you’re good LOL.)
I am seeing an orthodontist next Thursday about the knee.
I love your white outfit with the scarf. The orange in the scarf reminds me of the many koi ponds that we saw when we lived in Japan. Interestingly, the Kenzo dress also has a Japanese look.
Your parrot breakfast is hilarious! Good one, Ron!
You are the second one who says the fabric reminds them of koi ponds. I can see why.
I love Japanese things, like kimonos and everything with blossom. And I love art deco.
I am bowled by the content of your blog. So often I see things in a similar manner to your comments. I think I would love to take a trip to the Netherlands, to see the lovely places from your photos, but mostly to meet you if even for a few minutes. Enjoy these days with your mother, and stay fashion forward.
What a wonderful comment Paula. Thank you very much, I am touched.
Of course, if you are ever in the Netherlands, we’ll go and fetch a coffee.
I am still close to mum; I see her every week and telephone with her every evening.
I also love the all-white outfit with the gorgeous scarf, but I also love many of the “louder” outfits that you put together. As an introvert, it’s interesting for me to see a whole different type of style.
Thought Ron’s parrot prank was hilarious. You should retaliate by putting the parrot in a place to surprise Ron…
Have a great week.
Most people like to see what they like wearing, so you are an exception to the rule. Broad mind.
Retaliating Ron is very difficult. His jokes are so creative. I haven’t got that sense of humour. I mean I have a sense of humour, but I cannot be as creative as that.
I love this outfit – the white looks fabulous on you and you really suit that nice citrussy orange shade, Greetje! What a great way to style that scarf and a bunch of orange accessories.
Your friends are so stylish – great to see! Hee hee, I’m still giggling over Ron’s parrot “dinner”.
Never thought you would like this outfit. Just goes to show I cannot predict any reader when it comes to my outfits.
Ron still had one parrot joke left but that is a difficult one to understand and will be in next Sunday’s post.
I don’t consider this your best outfit, but it is quite striking. When I wear all white, I feel like a nurse and take it off. I too like a jazzier look – which you do so well. As to your knee, I haven’t heard that they “fail”. I’ve had a number of friends, have a knee replacement and are very happy to be pain free. A recent one had the replacement done and went home from the hospital the same day!! But the rehab took some time.
Hope your good weather hangs around. We’ve had a lovely summer in Chicago. So glad we haven’t been part of the extreme heat of the south
OK, I am with you. A jazzier look is what I am after, although I do like this. Make a nice change.
I have an appointment with the orthopedist on Thursday. See what he says.
The good weather is still here. Sometimes it is cloudy but I don’t mind that at all when the temperatures are nice.
What a simple and simply stunning outfit of all white and the beautiful coloured scarf, this is perhaps my favourite photo of you Greetje, may I say ‘You Wear It Well’ (thank you Rod Stewart). Laughed really hard at Ron’s parrot recipe 😂. Jan in Castle Gresley
You are the third reader saying this outfit is your favourite. It really surprises me. Although I like it a lot, it certainly is not my favourite outfit. My taste is far ‘louder’ than that. I would say my red suit with the black and white tigers scores really high. Or my golden yellow summer dress. Just to name a few. Of course we all have different tastes and perhaps my outfits are sometimes a bit too much for ‘normal’ people. I say ‘normal’ as I am an extreme extrovert and not many people are.
I agree with Lise that this is one of your best ever outfits. The scarf is spectacular and goes so well with the orange tote and earrings. I often jazz up a plain outfit with a colourful scarf but it’s been too hot lately in SW France to wear one. Hope your knee gets better soon!
We have had a couple of weeks with lower temperatures and a lot of rain, so the scarf was perfect (rest of the outfit too).
But I am amazed that you and Lise would rate this outfit as one of my best ever outfits. Just goes to show that I never know what you will like or not.
Get a new knee I have two and have never regretted them. I had the h acid but it made no difference. Was the parrot tasty?
As well the physiotherapist as my doctor are very reluctant about a new knee. Apparently a new hip is easy, but a new knee is difficult and often fails. Tssss… It is certainly an option I will discuss with the orthopedist. I am still hoping that the h acid will work. You never know. If it doesn’t make any difference, I suppose I will have to be operated on. Which can only happen from March 2024 onwards. No two major operations in one year.
The parrot is back in its plant haha.
I LOVE this outfit Greetje, one of your best in my opinion. Poor old parrot, naughty Ron 🙂
One of my best??? I am surprised. You readers always surprise me with what you like best. I never know in advance how an outfit will ‘score’. It is like releasing a record haha.
Vervelend zeg dat die knie zo snel opspeelt.
Blij lachen om de grappen van Ron. Jij weet wat jij nodig hebt.
Ik ga weer naar een orthopeed voor de knie. Kijken wat ik kan doen om het te verbeteren. Ron’s humor is heerlijk.
Such a beautiful scarf with those bright colours! A very good purchase.
As you can expect of me, I love Janna’s outfit. My style, my colours.
See you next week.
I am still glad I also bought the scarf. And yes I can imagine you love Janna’s purple (lilac?) outfit.