Florals are huge again, and I like mixing them into my wardrobe. Five years ago, B.B. (before blogs), I would have worn this khaki skirt and cropped floral blazer with a nice, matching top in ivory or soft pink. Nothing illegal about that.
But since I am now a ladylike woman with a Tiger inside, I shook things up with a black sequined tank instead. A little odd, but it somehow feels great. I went back to basics with my nude sandals and simple yellow cuff.
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| Floral blazer: thrifted; Skirt: Ideeli; Tank: eBay; Platform sandals: Anne Klein |
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| Look-smart reading glasses, c/o Scojo New York |
The retro reading glasses are courtesy of Scojo New York. These are from their Birthstone Collection; I chose Emerald for my May birthday. Scojo offers hundreds of modern/retro designs and a great search engine, so check them out when you have a moment.
Visible Monday starts tomorrow! Be there, be seen. All are welcome. ☺
love the floral jacket! super cute!
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LOVE it!! Isn't wonderful how blogging has gotten us to step out of our boxes!!!
I love those glasses!
bisous
Suzanne
Cool mix of hard, soft, and neutral!
Love the combo of sequins and florals. Edgy yet ladylike.
Nice and unexpected and the unexpected is often far more interesting. Like what you do, Patty.
I love the black sequins under the floral jacket. So unexpected. And the glasses look wonderful on you.
Hi Patti! I am a lurker who loves your blog. I hail from Uruguay, South America, and my name is Maria. I enjoy your blog and love your Visible Monday series. When I saw this outfit, my immediate thought was how good the cropped jacket looks on you! Would you be willing to try it with the top tucked in? I have a feeling it would be a really good look for you! Of course, I may be living vicariously through you, because as a very hippy 52 year old, though I love cropped jackets, they are not my best look! Anyhow, just wanted to stop by and say HEY! and thanks for a great blog and a weekly reading gift. 🙂 MarÃa
You look gorgeous , love love love this jacket
You look gorgeous with those curls! Love the glasses!
Becky 🙂
The sparkle of the tank and the laid back style of the blazer and skirt surprisingly work well together. I would never have thought to combine the 2 opposite looks. The glasses are darling. I've checked out their website and I am considering my options. June, my birth month, is a clear frame, but I really love the ruby red frame for July. Thanks for sharing.
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You look so pretty in yellow and floral! And good on you for showing a glimpse of the tiger…
Cheers,
Eleanorjane
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I love the mixture of this outfit – unexpected yet it seems to work. But those glasses Miss Patti – oh my oh my I'd so love a pair of them.
Hope your week has been wonderful
Very sweet and a hint of sparkle is always fun. I love, love your glasses and am desperately on the hunt. I will check them out an hope they deliver to Australia.
That's a cute jacket and very summery -and I do like how you've layered it over the sparkly black top. have a lovely weekend.
Your floral blazer is awesome, I am sure it will also look great with jeans.
Have a fantastic weekend, Patti.
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There goes Patti…she's so fierce!! Have fun roaring this weekend!
you look lovely Patti!
I like seeing florals on other ladies and always think how nice they look. BUT, I rarely wear them and find that when I buy them they generally end up in the back of my closet for some reason. You look smashing in yours!
I love this, Patti! I love the nude sandals and sequined tank! Enjoy your weekend!