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Most days I like to dress in the “happy middle”: in some classic pieces that never go out of style, plus a kicky piece to express my personality. Like: always-chic dark jeans with a silky kimono top, or an A-line skirt with a colorful ruffled blouse.
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This terrific camel skirt is the perfect classic. It fits great, just covers my knees and has a cool self-belt with double-ring buckle. It’s a cotton blend, and it was thrifted in Toronto with my friend Suzanne. I think I paid about $10 Canadian for it. The print blouse is also thrifted, at a charity shop within biking distance of our Florida apartment. There was a similar top on the rack, in grays and blues, that I had to snap up too.
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Love the floral pattern and ruffle on your top. The skirt is also a wonderful classic. You know I too, like to add a fun piece here and there !
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Elle
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Thank you, Elle, I hope your day is beautiful, xox
Charming style as always Patti – I love that cute little top!
Anna x
Thank you Anna! xox
i love this look on you, you always look so lively with the bright floral prints!
thanks Neo! And thanks for linking up, xox
Patti this outfit is perfect from head to toes, and I adore that floral print =)
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thank you, Vale – and I love your embroidered denim jacket with a feminine dress, xox.
You are so beautiful, nice post
thank you, Joana, xo.
That’s a wonderful outfit, Patti! You look beautiful and charming (and a little flirty)! 🙂
Thanks, Natalia, and you look lovely as well among the dahlias! I’m jealous of your cooler temps. xox
Love the outfit and that it’s made of thrifted pieces. I have been thrifting in so long — I miss it. Like you, I always like to add a bit of the unexpected to my outfits. In fact, that’s kind of what my last post was about…
Thank you Daenel! Loving your boho blouse, xox
I love the teal and camel together, great autumnal colours! Thanks for hosting, hope you have a good week!
Emma xxx
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Thank you, Emma! Your red coat is really a stand-out. xox
That is a Classic colour! There is a lot of camel coming season. Great blouse!
Thanks, Nancy, and thanks for participating in the linkup! xox
I describe my style as “classic with a twist” too—great minds think alike! 😉
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We do! Love your fashion finds from Europe, xox
Great outfit! I love the pendant and bracelet with it!
Thanks for the link up & have a great week!
Thank you Andrea, and I wish you a happy week as well, xox
Patti
Love the color of your blouse on you! and that skirt is fun.. a great classic piece.
I love a bit of funkiness with classic looks by adding some interesting textured tights
Have a great week!
jess xx
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Yes, tights will be great with this skirt. Thanks for coming by, and sharing your fab feminine dress in the link-up. xox
I love this printed blouse and how you toned it down with your skirt. they really go with your skin tone. I love it
Thanks for sharing and give me ideas to go out of my comfort zone.
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Thanks, Rama, and thank you for coming by. You have a lovely blog that I want to read all the way through, xo
Pretty floral top! I can see why you picked up it’s counterpart. 🙂
Thank you Jennie! Love your polka dots today, xox
Always like classic with a twist , the camel and teal are so good together.
Many thanks for hosting Patti.
Thank you, Jill. Your colors today amidst your sister’s garden are gorgeous. xox
So cute! Love the color of the top too!
thanks Amy! Loving your jeans with the pearl accents. xox
You have inspired me. I don’t have a khaki skirt, and it really should be a basic in everyone’s closet. Love yours and the not-matchy matchy way you styled it Patti! Thank you for hosting!!
Cherie
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Thank you Cherie. I adore Jeffrey Campbell’s boots too. xox
Great outfit, Patti! I love the teal and tan color combination, too.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
thanks Shelbee, and thanks for all you’re doing with your blog. We all could use more loving kindness these days, and any day. xox
An outfit that brings back memories is so much better than one without.
I like teal on you.
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Well said, my friend. The wiggle dress is sooooo sex-ay and fabulous on you, xox
That skirt is a classic. I love the cute top and the shoes are pretty fab too! Have a great week!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Thanks, Deb. Your story about rescuing the animal gave me my morning lump in the throat – yes, there’s plenty of good in the world. xox
Such a gorgeous outfit, Patti! I love all of it! The camel skirt is a classic and that pretty frilled blouse works perfect with it. And oh my, that pendant! Just fabulous! xxx
Thank you Ann. The villa by the sea is so inviting, I am ready to move there! xox
I love the necklace with this outfit Patti! You look very stylish xx
Thank you Maria. Your silk dress is simply gorgeous, xox
Chic as ever! Great colour top on you. Thanks for hosting x
thanks Porcelina. And your pics are breathtaking! xo
Both pieces are very lovely Patti and you look lovely in this classic outift.
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Thanks Anna. Your flared white jeans look amazing, and remind me to get a pair! xox
That blouse is so pretty and I love the ruffle sleeves! Classic with a twist is the way to go!
xo,
Kellyann
thanks, Kellyann. Your camo look is casual-cool! xox
The color of that blouse suits you so well pretty lady!
Thanks, Andrea, you are a sweetie as always, xox
Isn’t it the best when an outfit just comes together and feels like “you”? Glad you have pieces that make you feel like that, Patti.
Thanks so much for hosting – my entry this week was pretty out there for a breakfast in a diner! Ha! That’s what it’s all about though, right?
Your breakfast outfit is all that and more, you inspire! Thanks for linking up, xox
I think this is the funnest way to style what we already have in our closets. Add some trendy or whimsical pieces to make things shine!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thanks Jodie. Loving your comfort shoes-with-style today too, xox
I have a similar thrifted Merona print blouse in a mustard color.
It’s a great blouse, yeah? Thanks for coming over, xox
The top and necklace are a nice pairing, Patti.
Thanks Kim – and you’re looking Fierce today, xox
Well I do declare, Patti. Dare I ask which part is the kinky one? You look classy as ever.
haha! thanks Pao – the “kinky” is from within : > xox