Monday 12 August 2013

Visible Monday - mouse?

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.
For Patti's Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.

15 comments:

  1. 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.

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    1. 'A ballerina mouse' - sounds rather storybook!

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  2. The petticoat is a wonderful addition! You look lovely in all these grays, and thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

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    1. I just love my new petticoat - what an indulgent purchase!

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  3. Oh 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!

    And a petticoat! God you are my heroine! I am desperate for a tulle skirt or a petticoat - it looks magical on you!

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    1. 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!)

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  4. i 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.

    I 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

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    1. 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.

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  5. I 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.

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    1. Yes, I agree, it's great with just a pop of bright colour.

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  6. How 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?

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    1. There'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!
      I'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.

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  7. Inspirational! I dyed a Victorian petticoat orange last year - now, that might look good with grey I think.

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    1. Ah, NIlly, I can tell you were an art school gal!

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  8. (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.
    So happy to see you here!

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