Working It Out
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| Meanwhile, back in Catwoman’s lair… |
Sorry about the angle, but this was the only snap that turned out to be even remotely in focus.
My bottines were in the shop getting new heel tips, so I thought I’d try these riding boots I’ve had for a few years and have worn only a handful of times. They’re good looking boots, and very comfortable, but I have a hard time working them into ensembles without feeling like I’m wearing a riding costume. I think the non-equestrian look of the rest of this ensemble helps to mitigate the horsey factor.
Jacket, skirt, tunic: Eileen Fisher
Scarf: Hermès, “Fantasie Pittoresque“in the blue-green coloway (I was drawn to this scarf for the design vaguely reminiscent of a Jon Anderson album cover).
Brooch: Chanel
Boots: Etienne Aigner, probably 4 years old now
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| Closeup of brooch. |
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What does the tunic look like? Do you take off your jacket at work?
The boots look great!
I love everything about this outfit! Even the angle of the photo is interesting and intriguing. The pin and scarf create a work of art on the sleek background!
Your look is far more original than the ubiquitous tall boots/jeggings/muffler that I’m bored with- yet still classic. And I agree, your hairstyle is terrific!
Here, the temps have risen above 0C (32F) and young women are out in force in ballerinas and no stockings. I can see on their faces that they are freezing but they are determined to do it.
Yes!!!
Love the hair!
Looks great deja..a nice balanced ensemble.
I love the look! Well done!
C.
I love that entire look on you. The proportions are perfect.
The thing is, although the clothes themselves differ from my style, from choices I’d make, you look absolutely wonderful. I think when you find a style that even someone who differs finds wonderful, you’ve risen above and beyond. You’re “stylish,” in that ineffable way.
Brava, brava! Love the scarf, pin, and boots. And the way you have put them together.
Love the outfit including the boots, but I love your hair even more! Did you get a cut?
I really, really like this look and want to mimic it next year when the weather is cool again. I think I will set up a folder for fall & winter inspirations for 2011 and you will be my first entry!!
Chic simplicity – I ADORE this, my dear! The riding boots are fantastic with this ensemble.
Divoon from head to toe. I have been shamelessly copy-catting, I mean adopting and modifying, your style from afar.
I think I recognize that skirt. Love the hair cut, and the brooch? My oh my! Stunning.
Susan – the tunic is a dark grey version of this one:
http://tinyurl.com/4vprjnb
If the jacket is lightweight I usually leave on at work, though I might take off while working in my office if it gets really warm.
Couture Allure – thank you! Yes, I’ve gone the Full Monty short again. I got tired of fighting with the hair over my ears every time I put my glasses on!
Style Crone – thank you so much!
Pam – wow, thank you. I’m blushing.
Duchesse – thanks so much! I can’t tolerate being cold, especially my feet. I’m still wearing boots and socks when most everyone else has broken out the sandals.
Rita – thanks!
Tyra – thank you!
Sal – merci beaucoup!
Jane W – thanks so very much! You are very kind.
hostess – thank you very much!
C – thank you!
Belle de Ville – thanks so much. I love this cool weather because I can wear the boots!
Susan Tiner – yes, this is the same one that you have, except in Graphite (dark grey). It’s a fabulous, comfortable skirt. Thank you!
LPC – thank you so very much. I’m grinning ear to ear.
SewingLibrarian – merci beaucoup!
Tiffany – thank you. I’m really enjoying my skirts. I don’t know what i’ll do when it’s too warm for tights, though…
Terri – thanks! I’ve had other Etienne Aigner shoes in the past and have always found them to be comfortable and well made.
Gorgeous, as always.
I also have doubts about riding boots, in fact any kind of flat, because in my minds eye I can only see someone like Charlotte Rampling looking sexy in them.
I also like the way a slight heel tilts the body’s centre of gravity…my chiropractor would probably ground me for this. That said, YOU look fine in them because you are on the leggy side—still I like your short black Peter Pan Getaway Boots (as my little sister used to call them) even better. Also your short Jean Seberg style haircut is so you its crazy— I look back at the blonde midlength bob of a year ago–it looked very pretty, but now, you look like your own younger, hipper, hotter, sister!
Great boots. I’m guilty of the ubiquitous look that Duchesse describes, but with jeans/skinny pants rather than jeggings, so I’ll be trying to get away from it a bit this coming winter. Need more skirts …
Lovely brooch. I like the boots with this look. In fact, I own several pairs of Etienne Aigner shoes–comfortable.
you look fab! nice ‘do
How’s the garden by the way?
Aunt Snow – thanks so much!
Katriona – yeah, I tend to favor just a bit of a heel with skirts myself. And thanks so much for your nice comment about the haircut, am passing along to Brian!
Faux Fuchsia – thanks! The garden’s having its ups and downs, some challenges with the irrigation, but hopefully as spring arrives everything will perk back up.
Kady – thank you! I’m still working primarily from a core wardrobe of darker neutrals, which is intentional. I know a lot of people need more color in their wardrobes, but I’m fine with an accent of color here and there, and love how easy it is to combine and re-combine my core wardrobe pieces.
Your haircut is very flattering – it’s a nice length for your face. Your working it out outfits so far have tended on the dark side (something that I do as well). Is this pretty typical for you, or just a random quirk. One of the things I’m trying to do is work more color into my work outfits, being a recovering new yorker.