Prim, Pretty, Pastel, Pleats, Please!

     …wow, try saying that 10 times fast!

      On occasion I’ll find myself in a particularly prim, ladylike mood, which will inevitably lead me to don a pleated skirt. The outfit I’m wearing today is similar in color scheme to this one. I just wanted to go with pastels and neutrals, no pops of color (unless the rose counts), no blaring accents; just muted and simple.  How fortunate for me that pleats are "in" this season, but really, did they ever go "out"? I've been wearing them since I was a child. I'm sure I'll be wearing them in 2032 when they're fashionable again (for the umpteenth time).

     This will most likely be my work gear for tomorrow but depending on the weather, I may have to change the bottom. Speaking of weather, I really wanted to take these pics outside, but the sun just wouldn't cooperate! It was playing peek-a-boo in and out the clouds every few minute, so I finally gave up and resorted to "studio" pics. 

     So tell me, what item(s) have you been sporting all these years, that now all of a sudden is the "it" item to wear?

pssst...I finally set up my facebook page. Look for and like 'Style Agent 909'. See you there!

Chambray shirt: thrifted
New York and Co. vest: on clearance $7.00 !
skirt: thrifted
Candies platform pumps: thrifted
Rose pin: I've had it forever!

Thrift factor = 83%

 Remnants of winter are still hanging on.
It's really pretty back here once it's all lush and green.

Mint Green Jeans

....well, mint green corduroys to be exact. Let me tell you about these pants. I purchased these at one of my favorite little thrift stores months ago, with the intention of wearing them this spring. I felt the color would be appropriate for the season and the fabric type would be suitable for spring weather, which can still be cool. Well, little did I know back then that mint green was going to be the "It" color for spring 2012. (Who thinks this stuff up anyway???) What I failed to do was get something to pair them with. What does one wear with mint green? Sure, I guess I could always resort to a white blouse or perhaps pink. I do have one other item of this color which is a mint green cardigan, but then I'd look like a shamrock shake. I settled on this peachy top that I discovered on a separate trip. It's perfect; it even has a hint of mint green. Yep, that's my matchy-matchiness at work. I think this faux leather jacket should toughen it up a bit though. Because I haven't actually worn this outfit yet, this post will serve as a "note to self" on how to wear to these pants. Anybody else out there plan on sporting mint green this spring? Let me know how you plan to wear it. I could use a few more ideas.
I'll be linking up at Monday Mingle and Visible Monday checking out all the cool posts. See you there.

Inked and Faded faux leather jacket: on clearance at Sears (possibly still available in store.)

Bandolino blouse: thrifted

Land's End corduroy jeans: thrifted

Candies sling back pumps: thrifted

Bracelet: H&M

Thrift factor = 60% . Not too bad heh?


Until next post, Happy Dressing,

Style Agent 909

To Match or Not to Match? Opinions please.

     Hey Happy Mingle Monday...Well, Tuesday actually for me. And a big thanks to the ladies who host it. I love seeing all the posts. They're better than a magazine!

      I love scarves. And lately I'm really adoring the big vintage square ones (34"x34"). They can be found everywhere and at every price. All mine  have come from the thrift store and they were all less than $2.00 each.
     The original topic of the post was to demonstrate how I used one of theses scarves three ways. There's other ways of course, but I thought three would be plenty...for now. However, when editing the photos, I got to thinking how "matchy-matchy" it all looked. I know, I know that's a no-no these days, but hey, old habits die hard. I can get with the program on mixing and matching prints. No problem, as long as the colors coordinated. I was doing that back in high school, but purposely clashing colors? Well, let's just say I'm working on it. So, what do you say? Matchy-matchy, a do or a don't.


     

Scarf: thrifted
Le Suit skirt: thrifted
Candies platform slingback pumps: thrifted

Yellow crew neck shirt via Walmart
Cabi Jeans: thrifted

Liz Claiborne blouse: thrifted
Live a Little jacket: thrifted
Merona belt: thrifted
Nine West leopard print pumps via Dillards
Vintage green clutch: Hand me down from mother-in-law (thanks Mom!)











Until the next post, wishing you happy dressing,
Sheila, Style Agent 909