The photos in this post are unfortunately, not very sharp. I was visiting my brother on his birthday and Natalie (ex-wife of my nephew) took the photos. She is a photographer but she doesn’t know my camera and I had left the focus setting in a wrong position. Such a shame.
Anyhoo…I tried to create a skirt outfit with stuff already in my wardrobe and came up with this pleated skirt and the Angela Caputi padlock necklace. Not really my creation as the top (a tunic really) and the skirt were on display together in the Max Mara outlet where I bought both items years ago. I did think it would be a good outfit to showcase the necklace.
Below: Angela Caputi padlock necklace. The padlocks can be opened. The earrings are from the same brand. It is actually quite stupid to buy such a necklace as it draws the attention to my wrinkly neck. You live and learn. I still like the necklace though, it is quirky.
Below: The outfit in full, underneath this beautiful tree.
Below: Side and back. Had I seen the photos immediately (and had I had my reading glasses on…) I would have noticed that the top was tucked in a bit too high. The top should have been a little shorter.
The boots will be in my wardrobe for ever. Elegant with a low heel and easy to walk in.
Below: Blurry photo of me, hugging this beautifully shaped tree.
Below: A photo of another pose try-out. Better not repeat that. It looks as if I am cheering for a football team.
The black of the sleeves are part of the top, I am not wearing a top underneath it (other than for warmth).
Below: Close-up of the pink and red bag. A bit fuzzy as it was late in the afternoon and the light had gone. I only wear it with an elegant outfit as it is an elegant bag.
Below: Natalie, my photographer. I am sad that she and my nephew split up but luckily they still get on with each other, so I will keep seeing her on my brother’s and SIL’s birthdays. She is a gem.
I miss a stylist who can check that my clothes sit right during a shoot. And someone who can do my hair over and over again. Alas…I am but an amateur.
What happened in my life this week
Saturday my friend Ayen visited me and we had coffee and lunch at the corner restaurant. As always we had a nice time and chatted away. Forgot to take a photo of her, but I have posted below a photo of her in February this year.
Sunday the roads were covered with ice which made it tricky to visit mum. By twelve o’clock it was safe to drive. I had to cut the visit short though as snow was expected at the end of the afternoon.
Below: Sitting on my mother’s lap haha. I think I am too big to do that.
Monday morning I met Marcella (below) in town.
Below: My outfit for that Monday (awful photo, the outfit is much nicer in reality). As a change from the original outfit with a necklace, I wore only earrings. Here is the link to the original blog post. It was really cold that day.
The rest of the day I spent on my computer and on the telephone.
Tuesday I had my fitness session and in the afternoon I finally got to go to the hairdresser, two weeks later than usual due to Covid. My outgrow was like a runway, revealing that my white roots. I did contemplate not dying my hair anymore but no, I will keep it blonde.
Below: Normal look again. A bit of lipstick would have brightened things up, but it was still early.
In the evening our friends Marla and Georg came round. Ron made mussels and they were delicious. The evening was very lively and we had a little try-out with musical instruments for a ‘performance’ of Christmas songs on the 24th of December at Marla and George’s house. It sounded terrible and that is an understatement. This is going to be a good laugh. Ron borrowed instruments left and right for the other guests to play (knowing what instrument they can play).
Wednesday I took mum to the vaccination centre for her Covid shot and in the afternoon I took her to the hospital for her regular eye shot. Spent the whole day sitting on my rear end really. But mum got what she needed, that’s the most important thing.
The rest of the week I was ill. A severe cold. Nothing to report.
Greetje
I love this pleated skirt, it is very elegant and feminine. I am in love with pleated skirts, they seem to me to be an icon of feminine elegance. The whole look is very pretty, the boots are beautiful. I only have one but for the necklace, this design would not be my favorite. LOL
Oh, you surprise me by not liking the necklace. Oh well, we all have different taste. I like it a lot, the only thing is, it is very high up my neck which is not my favourite.
Sorry you’ve been ill, Greetje! I hope you’re on the mend now. Love that padlock necklace, and I didn’t even notice your neck until you pointed it out! The pleated skirt outfit is awesome – I would wear all of it just as is.
Happy weekend, and good luck with your musical performance!
I am on the mend indeed. Getting a severe cold two weeks after a week of Covid made me really grumpy. Ron told me off for that so we got into a little “fight”. After all I was grumpy. But after I had time to mull it over, I had to agree with him. I promised to do better.
I am surprised you’d wear this outfit just as is. I would have thought it is too classic for you.
Hello You
I cannot be doing with pleated skirts, they’re just too fussy for me but yours suits you, so what do I know? What I do know is that I LOVE the red tree in a couple of your photos: I’m very much a tree lady and that one is a real beauty. And the bike leaning against the wall behind you looks as if it’s been commandeered into the base of a lovely floral display. What a great idea!
Mama’s looking good, and you don’t look too bad yourself! Sorry to hear you’ve got the sniffles. Hurry up and feel better, you’ve got a Christmas concert coming up!
As for that concert, I’m with Cath from Canada. I’d be useless. Except for the triangle or tambourine. I could tink (sic) the first or rattle the second if the conductor nodded his/her head at the right time but beyond that, nope. I could be the MC though, no problem.
Have a good week despite your cold.
Gee x
I always start out with a photo shoot, not knowing what background it is going to be. Often we just stumble upon something nice, like the tree across the road. Pure coincidence.
My cold is already getting better. I am out and about again. Just a few more days and it will be gone.
I think Ron brings the tambourine for me haha. Never played it, but I will rattle it. And I will be singing. Sometimes off key but in the spirit of Christmas.
You look nice in the pants but they would not be for me. too much volume, I have enough volume with the hips already. sorry you were sick again.
Ah.. that’s where you and I are different Linda. I have no hips at all (and no bum), so I can do with a bit of volume. The photo of those trousers is bad though. It is much nicer in reality.
Already feeling much better. Only a couple of more days and it will be gone.
I love all the outfits and the pictures are good not too blurry. Sounds like you had a good time with your friends. Sorry to hear you’ve been ill hope you feel better soon. Take care.
Thanks Cheryl. I always have a good time with friends. It’s my greatest pleasure.
And I am already feeling much better. Just a few days more and I am completely over it.
Lovely outfit, and I also like the cream coat (?jacket) you’re wearing with your mum, and most of all the bright yellow jumper with your newly-done hair… Also like your photographer’s blue dress. Wishing you well from your cold, the weather has been difficult here too.
I showed the cream coat in my post “Man repeller jeans”, it is really warm.
The bright yellow jumper is an oldie but a goodie.
My cold is wearing off. Getting better day by day.
The skirt, top, and necklace ensemble looks outstanding. Outstanding! Sorry you have been ill. Ditto here. Loved the photo with you and Mom. I also wanted to say what lovely trees in the photos.
Even outstanding? Didn’t expect that much praise. Thank you.
My cold made me quite grumpy, so soon after a week of Covid. But my husband told me to get a grip haha. Of course this first started a “fight”. But after I had time to mull it over, I had to say he was right. So I promised I’d do better.
Too bad that winter weather has arrived there ❄️but I see you have a lot of colour in the trees still. Maybe they’ll drop after the frost like ours did a few weeks ago. Such beautiful colours and then… 🍁🍂out came the rakes.
We’re beginning indoor Christmas decorations today since it’s a rainy weekend … got the outdoor twinkling lights on the shrubs last weekend while still ☀️ . It’s a slow process once Autumn things are boxed up and returned to the crawl space below and the Christmas tree etc are hauled up. Over this week…rainy still …the tree will be positioned, but not necessarily decorated yet, and fresh greens, nutcrackers and candles will be ‘artfully’ arranged on the mantel. Our box of seasonal CD’s are out , since tunes get my seasonal cheer going.
I would be rubbish in your December 24 music group …only learning the recorder and able to play “Ode to Joy “. I did not grow up in a musical 🎶 family…so that small accomplishment was all I could manage. Besides, apart from most core subjects, I taught art… my strength… to my 9-12 year olds. Someone with actual musical skills taught that subject.
I bought a pair of ‘barrel pants’ last year , somewhat like yours, once I saw Susan Blakey wearing them….we are both short women. Still not sure about them as they add width, but the fabric is heavier and it’s a different look. My caramel leather moto jacket looks good with a woolly scarf around the collar. I think it balances out the look, and they’re good for chilly weather.
Take care and get over that nasty cold, Greetje . You may be feeling rather miserable, but your haircut looks good! 👍
Susan is a great example for shorter women. She is good with proportions and always looks good. Don’t worry too much about adding width, sometimes you just go for the quirkiness of an outfit and not for an hourglass figure.
Ron and I are not brought up with music either. I don’t play a single instrument, but I can sing the Christmas songs. Somebody’s got to do that. Sometimes I can sing a little, sometimes I am off key. Ron should be the one singing. He has a perfect voice for singing.
The weather has changed here. It is now 11 degrees Celsius. Sometimes with a bit of rain, sometimes with a bit of sunshine. Odd.
I am getting over my cold. Nights are still a bit of a problem and I do need handkerchiefs during the day, but I feel fine.
The necklace is a great focal point for the outfit, and the visual volume of the skirt balances it nicely.
Love the photo of you and your Mum, so cute!!
I think I like the necklace best on a plain cream top of great quality, preferably knitted. I have something like that but am looking for a better quality one. The photo of mum and me is funny, right? Great big lump of a woman sitting on the lap of this tiny woman.
You and that tree are stunning together.
Funny…me and the tree. Yes, never underestimate the power of a “prop”.