Layer Up - Short over Long

It's another week of mixing things up in a new way from Keely and Megan. This time it's all about LAYERING. Today is "short sleeve over long" Usually I don't do this -- reminds me too much of 90s grunge. Gave it a try, was OK with it until I spilled yogurt all over the tee. Oops.

To see other interpretations on this, go over to Megan's page here. There, you will also find directions on how to join in. Come on, it's FUN!

Oh, and it's Visible Monday already

fashion challenge: neutrals - pop color saturday

Saturday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely
I had great plans to do a red outfit with a pop color of hot pink but I will save that for a later day.
Instead, here's what I wore on my expedition to the beach to watch the lunar eclipse:

the coat from monday
tibetan wool hat, got on haight st in SF
pale celadon mystery fiber scarf, got in 90s in providence
grey cotton/spandex lounge pants from work
metal capped-toe clogs
not shown:
blue + green mohair sweater, thrifted in culver city
under that, navy cashmere sweater --
because it was 45 and we are wimps in soCal
grey ragg wool fingerless gloves

the ramp for the lifeguard shack
made a handy support for night-time shooting
used an old danish schoolbag for my camera bag

there's the moon over my shoulder!

while I was standing here,
the Beach Patrol stopped by to see what I was up to
I was afraid he was going to make me get off the beach
(are we allowed on the beach at night? I think so...)
I explained there was an eclipse going on. he wasn't aware of it.

see more moon pix here on my glutton blog

as it got brighter, the moon disappeared in the west
I lingered to watch the sunrise

here's a PhotoBooth shot that sort of shows the colors in the sweater
plus some really attractive hat hair

various cameras, not including iPhone

I dragged out my old manual Pentax SLR, in case I ran out the batteries in my digital devices. Of course the battery was totally dead in that too, so I winged it on slow settings. The camera is horribly heavy, but oh, the sensations of winding the film, clicking, hearing the shutter noise... it brought back memories. I shot two rolls of film. Hope I can find a lab to process them.

Thus concludes the week of the Neutrals Challenge. It was a blast! Thank you Megan + Keely!

fashion challenge: neutrals - navy friday

Friday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely


Today's look was a work in progress.
Navy = jeans, right?
THEY DIDN'T FIT! THE HORROR!
(Yes, I have only one pair of blue denims that are OK for work)

version #1.
no
chinese jacket and white clogs not working

better
navy wool swing coat made by OTIS student in 90s
cotton evil eye scarf
docker's mens crew from work
leon max rayon shorts circa 90s
amazing royal blue tights from hong kong
navy/red dot Happy Socks
same booties as Tues

threw on this red cardigan for extra warmth @ work

then, as I was running out the door,
I remembered this scarf I got in Portland last June

yes! I am now happy.
no longer neutral.

fashion challenge: neutrals - cognac thursday

Thursday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely


What the heck is "cognac"
Brown? I already did brown.
I started with wine and mixed it up with caramel. Yum.

Wow! My coat closet is like having my own personal thrift store!
I completely forgot that I had this.
Make that had no idea that it existed!

vintage camel's hair coat
leopard chiffon scarf - 80s rosemary brantley
wine turtleneck - land's end
floral print rayon shorts - 90s leon max
wine leggings - work sample
wool stripe knee sox
burgundy mary jane clogs

leopard collar and silver rings

button

pocket

print mix

I will do another post on this coat later. You need to see how the whole collar looks without a scarf covering it up. It's an amazing piece. AND it fits!

fashion challenge: neutrals - brown wednesday

Wednesday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely

cotton velour lucky brand men's shirt
rayon stripe indian scarf
CK bubble top dress
stripe tights
docker's slides

I'd forgotten about this shirt!
thanks to the challenge, it is back in rotation

here's what I really wore
changed up the accessories

[9/19/19] Linking up with Your Own Twist

fashion challenge: neutrals - grey tuesday

Tuesday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely

vintage plaid men's blazer
silk/rayon scarf from tibet
stripe shirt - Tweeds
pencil skirt - Chaiken
stripe tights
clog booties - BC
green leather gloves

OK, the jacket + shirt are really more green than grey.
Let's call them greyen.

fashion challenge: neutrals - black monday

 Monday of the neutrals fashion challenge, hosted by Megan + Keely

tiger print fun fur
paisley silk scarf
black top from work
black 569 levi's
black clogs

close-up of the fur
yeah, it's really brown + blk

my mom got me this scarf in china
she toured the factory where it was printed