Simple Pleasures......

Today certainly this AM is very much a lazy day morning – ever so often everyone needs a day just to lounge. I am in desperate need of just that.

Spending the time to catching up on “blogsphere” blogger, googlereader and bloglovin; Of course I am putting my own thoughts together for my current post as well. First I though just cozy but I am doing a bit more than that. With the aroma of French vanilla, and Pandora blasting in the background surfing though a few posts and flicking through the March issue of Instyle it is simply delightful. Personally, I am a Glamour girl I do enjoy the publication. However, I wanted to know the ins and outs of Spring 2012  although there has been splashes of this and that in the blogshere and online; I do to feel a few pages between my fingers every now and then.  Needless to say giving the mood I am as “Plain Jane” as I possibly could be.

Hmmm, at least for a moment I do need to run out for a lunch with my best mate – it appears purple is the theme. Rummaging through my twisted colour wheel closet I was able to smash this combo together. 

I purchased this shrug towards the end of summer last year (the love of a clearance rack – priceless). Unfortunately, I was unable to wear as it got cold so quickly – while it is nice it just needed a little ….... spark an elongated pearl necklace did the trick. It certainly, made a difference to an ordinary Plain Jane look. 

Oh Snap*

It’s been exciting and trying the last couple of days, being pulled in far too many directions. Thankfully, there is always fashion for inspiration, creativity, motivation and of course expression. Then again, there is also the simply joy of an early delivery :].  Although the latter is great the former is better - there is always the best of both too.

New toy: arrived early - Thanks to SDR (Saturday Delivery)

Jumper: Goodwill | Trousers: Village Goodwill

I loved this outfit so much I  did it twice within a 7 day time span due to a laundry over lap :).

This ensemble was put together with the jumper being the statement piece. Snatched at the Goodwill a few weeks ago; I absolutely adore the palette of a basic base and statement diamond pattern. Very much my style….inspired by way to much late night telly watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As quirky as Carlton was I did love his dance *snap/snap* I was supper happy on the day I got my new toy, I very well could have done it myself. Nevertheless, my unique jumper tailored with New York and Company navy blue trousers, ballet flats, and the right accessories offers the right *snap* appeal. 

Hand candy: Gifted | Watch and Earrings: St Vincent de Paul | Belt: Village Discount

At the base

It is just about 2 in the morning instead of catching a few zee's I am up putting pen to paper (not literally); with a full day in front of me and my brain ticking over time. I can only but wonder what will the course of the day be like and what to wear.

With a networking event in the early afternoon it is always a tad bit tricky to relay confidence but not over sell ones self, a balancing act of a sort. First time networking events (depending on the audience) is always a bit like an interview or initiation of a sort. Fearing all unpredictability there is no reason not to look remotely fabulous for a very wintry day.

Cuff: Gifted | Top and Trousers: Primarni |

Cardigan: Goodwill | Barrette: Block party

With it being so cold I immediately gravitated to a turtle neck with thick trousers. I love that you can use two base colours and intertwine them without looking daunting. Grey and black tend to be those colours that offers endless versatility. To add a flare as well as complement the outfit bold and coloured accessories can were added.

Spotted

For a while I toyed with the idea of titling this post spotted D*ck. Before you hit the roof in anger or bend down in laughter, often it goes either way. There is an actually British treat with the said name, read about it here. On the day I took these pics I did feel like a bit of a fruit cake and with poke-a-dots on my back certainly adds to my creative, literal thinking. Surely, there are other reasonings behind my thinking and I opted to go in another direction, phew.

Most recently, I have been having a feel for black on black, with black and a spot of colour? Don’t ask me why suddenly happened, seems like overnight almost. Embracing my new found craving I embraced this little number.

Cardigan - Thrifted;Black shirt - Old Navy; Pants - Nicked; Watch - Thrifted

Draped in my craze with a boost of girlie blah (pink and white poke-a-dots); White accents (earrings / watch) makes the best little combo.  

Basically Creative

Creativity seems to be endless with staple pieces. Having to attend a theater production with my mate, I thought it best to be defined but not over or understated. If this approach is at all possible nevertheless visually here is what I came up with. 

Polo: Unknown | Lace Top: Primark | Jeans: Primark | Boots: Hounslow High Street | Bag: Goodwill

Adding a slight fringe to a long-sleeved polo can make a huge difference on the eye. It seems to add a slight girly effect with a touch, just a touch of elegance. I got this top ages ago….. I want to say 4 years, its just been sitting in the closet. On a recent haulage – of a sort our love was rekindled :). Along with my first pair of skinny jean, my infamous bargain boots and bag (purchased from the Goodwill for $6.00, original $17.00.), the white (along side shades of blue) right accessories. Forms a stunning master piece.  

The Show