Mouse, donkey, khaki, mist? Ah, what they are talking about I call, 'grey'. I own a fair number of grey clothes and I've just added to the list with this dress from Boden, which is described as, 'khaki, bought in their sale for a fraction of the original price, (which makes it SO much better!) I bought it in a larger size than usual to get a longer skirt length. It was sold as a longer length but still only hits my knee and the waist line is huge, but, hey, a bargain is a bargain. On Saturday I was out and about and saw the most delicious grey net petticoat with a small self spot. Ever since seeing Melanie at
a bag and a beret looking magical in a net petticoat I HAVE WANTED ONE, and guess what, it is just the job under the Boden dress and gives me the length I like. The petticoat was half price, so if you add the two together and think of the original number then I have saved a whole heap of money! (Feminine logic at it's best.) No wonder I look pleased. I took the photos last night after an evening meal out with friends, apologies for blurriness.
Today friends came to lunch and I was once again in grey, in a very comfortable Crea Concept skirt with a caught under hem that I've had a few years, also a sale purchase, and a grey cotton top that is a hand-me-down from Wee One. (All the eating is beginning to tell!)
Last week also saw me in grey.
It's a good neutral base for bright splashes of colour, here worn with a pink cashmere crop cardigan and plaited suede belt, both from Boden. Old cords from Gap, linen jacket from Oska, kick-about shoes from Lands End.
And a favourite rose quartz necklace.
A ballerina mouse! Love the petticoat with the dress. I wear a fair amount of grey myself. What does that mean do you suppose? It looks lovely with the rose. Gorgeous as always.
ReplyDelete'A ballerina mouse' - sounds rather storybook!
DeleteThe petticoat is a wonderful addition! You look lovely in all these grays, and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
ReplyDeleteI just love my new petticoat - what an indulgent purchase!
DeleteOh you look fantastic in grey - I have yet to find my "true" grey - I really must, as it is not so harsh as the black that I love!
ReplyDeleteAnd a petticoat! God you are my heroine! I am desperate for a tulle skirt or a petticoat - it looks magical on you!
Like you I'm a big fan of black but grey does seem softer and a bit less demanding. The petticoat is pure dressing up box stuff and I think that every girl should have one! (Blog yours for me when you've bought it!)
Deletei love the petticoat with the dress... perfection! It was seeing Melanie... that had me searching foe one myself... and it has become my favorite souvenir from Paris.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of your stylish wardrobe choices... as well as the color progression in your presentation.
It is always so lovely to see you my dear.... and each time I do... I remember how it was you sharing your beautiful garden... that helped me find my way back to mine.
xoxo
Tamera
I always look to your blog, Tamera, for gorgeous style and sunshine, but so enjoyed the latest posting for a peep into your family life.
DeleteI also like to wear grey, but with a splash of another color, usually rose or purple. However, grey looks great woth every color and as I age, the brighter the color, the better I feel.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree, it's great with just a pop of bright colour.
DeleteHow chic is your petticoat? you look like a moulin rouge dancer off duty! But I like grey - I dont find it depressing at all unless in a sky but grey for me is the best neutral and seems to suit both gold and silver jewellry dont you think?
ReplyDeleteThere's quite a lot of petticoat - this Moulin Rouge dancer had a bit of a kerfuffle getting it into the car and not catching it in the door frame!
DeleteI'm comfortable in grey and never find it depressing, it's a good foil for other colours and for crisp white and, yes, I'm with you that it takes any jewellery well.
Inspirational! I dyed a Victorian petticoat orange last year - now, that might look good with grey I think.
ReplyDeleteAh, NIlly, I can tell you were an art school gal!
Delete(Sorry I'm running so late!) I love you in gray. I love anyone in gray ... hightly underrated color range. So right, there's a name and narrative for every shade. Very flirty response to long and semi-severe skirts ... that little underskirt! And of course ... pink and gray! Good on everyone with lots of shades to play with.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you here!