I've been an eager participant in many of the EveryBody, EveryWear monthly events, but this one sent me into a week long tizzy. I've had a long standing mental rule that pink and orange and/or pink and red should simply not be paired together. I think someone taught me this absurd rule in kindergarten, uh, over 50 years ago. For a week instead of counting sheep, my normal beauty insomnia routine, I've been concocting the possibilities in my head. I took 32 pictures of 11 different outfits on Monday, while I should have been grading papers, and this is the best of the bunch:
The jeans are stretch denim by Gloria Vanderbilt, the striped top by Talbots. I thrifted the Swedish Comfort clogs and the scarf. No belt, aaargh!
This look is more fun, but violates the EBEW rule of the month as it has no pink.
I just thrifted the blouse this past weekend for $2 at a store where DH bought a massage chair for $100. The accordion wool skirt is by Saks Fifth Avenue. The red tights were new last winter, We Love Colors, and the shoes are the Bandolinos I wore for the wedding in September. If I weren't busy grading papers and eating spaghetti by candlelight with DH AND my 6 year old grandson, grandma just might slip into something more comfortable.
Here's hoping your day is full of romance! And if you'd like to see the outtakes from this photo shoot, visit my
Tumblr.
Terri, you look gorgeous in ALL of it!!! The jeans are great on you and I love the sweetness of the skirt and bow blouse. And look at you getting your vixen on!! Happy Valentines Day!! Hugs! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteSerene--I'm a fairly shy vixen, but I do admire older women who are bolder than me about this. We don't stop being sensual creatures because we age...
DeleteI LOVE the dress with the red tights and your pink jeans!!!! Sooo Cute! Today I am wearing the candy heart earrings you sent to me last year...so I will think of Terri all day and the fact that I am a DRAMA QUEEN!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Pam, I must come see the earrings! I had forgotten about them. If your husband wants to nibble on your ear lobes, we'll know why.
DeleteMy goodness, you look fabulous! All 3 looks so different, but all "you" and all gorgeous. You look so fit and toned, I am a little jealous...
ReplyDeleteLove the stripey top and jeans, the skirt is really cute with the little blouse (I am wearing bright red tights today too!), and as for your slip - phooaaarr! Bet you husband couldn't take his eyes off you! xxxxx
Curtise--my readers shall NEVER see the backs of my thighs!! Not toned everywhere. Yep, the slip made me think of Desiree, one of our favorite bloggers. DH is quite attentive when I lounge in the slip...
DeleteThank you for sharing the many pictures, so many real gems in them!
ReplyDeleteOn this page, the slip is alluring!
Happy Valentine´s Day!!
Mette--a slip seems a very feminine way for a girl to 'lounge'
DeleteWonderful outfits, Terri - and wonderful use of color! I really adore the pleated wool skirt with red tights. And your slip/negligee is beyond lovely.
ReplyDeletePatti--By the time I tried on the pleated wool skirt on Monday, I had generated so much static electricity that it wanted to cling instead of fan out.
DeleteI adore these outfits! So fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day, Terri.
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Adrienne--did you take part in EBEW? If not, you should! It's been a good VD, but our definition of romance is fairly "refined" by now.
DeleteWhat a lovely slip! I like all of your outfits, Terri!
ReplyDeleteAutumn at The Beheld wrote a great post about the wearing of slips. I've taken to wearing them about the house...
DeleteAll your outfits are so lovely that I'll forgive you the lack of belt! x
ReplyDeleteVix--thank you! I have a ways to go before I hit the Vix, Helga, Desiree, Sarah vibe!
DeleteI actually really love the jeans and stripey top combo! I hope your day is more full of love and romance than of grading!
ReplyDeleteRaquelita--hm, how could I make grading romantic??? DH does sometimes offer to grade for me.
DeleteYou are a fabulously bold and boldly fabulous woman, Grandma! An inspiration to us all. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think grandma hasn't quite outgrown her "wild" streak.
DeleteI adore the outfit with the red tights! I hope that when I'm a grandma, I'm even half as cool as you!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, the grandkids think me eccentric. But, hey, if I can put up with their "fart" jokes, they can put up with me.
DeleteI think you look great in all, but my favorite is
ReplyDeletethe first outfit, you look lovely
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I Art Fashion--thank you. The first look is the only one that fits the "rules"!
DeleteI absolutely remember it being fundamental to the Kindergarten curriculum that Pink and Orange (and Green and Blue) were never to be paired. Some scientific color wheel or wave length explaination. But I love those pink jeans on you, whether you wear orange with them or not. And that slip is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeryl--Do you know the main thing I learned in kindergarten? How to fake a nap! for a few raisins!!
DeleteI've been enjoying your outtakes on Tumblr, and I've liked them all, but of course, pink and red together is one of my favourite 'rules' to break, fashion-wise. You've broken the rules well!
ReplyDeleteAna--I suspect you are my only faithful reader on Tumblr, but admittedly I'm still learning Tumblr.
DeleteOh this is why I love you. That combo of pale pinks is just gorgeous, as is that slip! Happy Valentines to you.
ReplyDeleteBibliomomia--I've been sportin' the pink jeans this winter with a flannel shirt. Hesitated before I posted the slip, but I thought of Pull Your Socks Up and closed my eyes and hit "Publish."
DeleteThere is nothing that doesn't look fabulous on you. I checked out the tumblr and loved all those outfits too. Love the red tights!
ReplyDeleteDebbi--really? Maybe I am too much of a perfectionist. Lately, I've been thinking about what Pam wrote about having a quieter style (French). That's mostly what I had before I started Rags...and I was bored with that.
DeleteI love doing anything BUT grading papers...I find myself putting everything else first, haha. Despite the fact that there's no pink, I do love that look with the red tights, it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteShea--wouldn't it be great if we could be teachers without the grading. I'll clean house before I grade. Haven't worn many of last year's colored tights this winter.
Deletei actually LOVE the first look with the pale pinks and no belt. it's seamless and you look tall and slender. a belt would break that up. i did go ahead and link up, too. thanks!
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DeleteOh my lordy, you in a satin bias-cut slip = perfection and a big smile on your DH's face I'll bet!! ***SWOONING*** xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI was excited when I found the slip and thought of you immediately. Thank you for the inspiration!
Deletethat first picture reminds me of Rizzo- the coolest gal ever! I love the other looks as well- the bright red tights with polka dot blouse is so fun!
ReplyDeleteDamngreendress--It's been a long time since I could think about being cool... Was trying to do something vintage-y, or secretarial with the skirt.
Deletevery different two looks, but I love them both! I didn't wear red OR pink today, maybe tomorrow instead :)
ReplyDeleteMeri--I actually wore black and white today, with two strands of red mardi gras beads!
DeleteI love the red tights! =)
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Hope--I was afraid the colored tights trend was over, but I have an entire dresser drawer full.
DeleteThe red tights- such a blogger trend. And i love the look!
ReplyDeleteI think it was Jessie Artigue at Style and Pepper that prompted me to try this.
DeleteTerri, pink is a really great color on you.
ReplyDeleteDanielle--thank you. Do you ever do the EBEW challenges?
DeleteThe first one is definitely my favorite. I think pink and orange are fun together, but little girls (like ages 8 and younger) have an easier time wearing the combo!
ReplyDeleteI just got an email about EveryBody, EveryWear and am looking into as we speak!
Oh, I hope you'll begin to participate. It will introduce you to many new bloggers.
DeleteI can think of no better procrastination than an outfit photo shoot! How fun! For better or worse, the days of sharpening pencils (non-electrically) and rearranging pens are numbered as far as procrastination goes, with so much done on laptops. You look great! I love that pleated skirt and how you've wowed it up with the punchy red tights and belt. The slip, it's too bad it can't be worn as a dress, it's quite a headliner.
ReplyDeleteMelanie--I hope you have discovered Desiree at Pull Your Socks Up. She makes a regular habit of wearing slips as dresses AND she knows how to rock vintage dresses cut on the bias.
Delete11 outfits! that's some dedication to the cause! I really like what you've ended up with!
ReplyDeleteI probably should have skipped the challenge! Next time I'll know.
DeleteSuch a pretty nightgown, bringing to mind the thirties with all those glam bias cuts. Have always been a fan of red and pink accessories and think your red tights nicely spark up that black.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm a fan of those bias cut gowns, whether for outer wear or inner wear!
Deleteokay, how fabulous do you look in all of these! what an amazing figure you have. i love the first outfit, very french (and swedish i guess with those clogs!). the third is very sexy. but my fave is the second. it's just so much fun with the red and blue! what fabulous tights!!!
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Claire--I so amazed that you visited with a new little one to care for. Thank for for your kind words.
DeleteHey Girl,
ReplyDeleteYou look great in all three looks. Love the versatility in your choices of color and the use of dots. I love color so that red tights really is so bursting vibrant.
JT--thank you! Did you take part? I'm grading papers this week and won't have a chance to explore all the posts until this weekend.
DeleteThe second outfit seems so much fun,kind of theatrical.Ilove it.
ReplyDeleteAngie--it is so good to hear from you! I pray that all is well and thank for the "theatrical" description. ;)
DeleteFabulous outfits, but I especially love the lingerie! Hope that you and your Valentine had an extraordinary day.
ReplyDeleteJudith--My valentine is so goofy that he has started making me sign rain checks. wink, wink.
DeleteBeautiful lingerie. Boy are you brave to wear it on the internet!
ReplyDeleteShelley--I think I'm in good company with the lingerie--Desiree at Pull Your Socks Up, for one.
DeleteI remember learning the no-pink-with-red rule from Anne of Green Gables, when Anne laments being unable to wear her favourite colour because of her red hair. I didn't understand it then, and I still don't! I love all your outfits, and now I'm going to have to pop over & have a look at everyones interpretations!
ReplyDeleteMiss Peregrin--Now I shall be wracking my brain trying to remember how old I was when I read Anne of Green Gables!
DeleteI love you in that gorgeous peticoat, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. So lovely, Terri.
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Terri I absolutely love, LOVE that pink outfit, those jeans are perfect AND you look amazing in that outfit with the thrifted top and red tights.
ReplyDeleteNow, seriously did you really take pictures of 11 outfits ? I take two or 3 pictures in the morning really fast in the parking lot right before i get in the car to go to work !