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WIW 12.18 my new favourite coat - and very blonde hair ?!

Anonymous

I've had this lilac cashmere pullover for a couple of months but was not wearing it - driving me crazy because I have a soft spot for lilac and the sweater is so soft and cozy. I didn't have the right outerwear for it - which only drove home how critical my coat/outwear is to the whole outfit. I happened upon this inexpensive little lined wool-blend collarless "car coat" (as my mother would have called it) and it is so incredibly weightless and easy to wear, I just had to snap it up. It was on one of those crazy 50% off the last price etc - so I paid so little for it! I've worn it almost every day since.

I love the black and white soft fuzzy print over the lilac sweater and was pretty happy in this ensemble today. Coat from Cleo , faux leather trim leggings from CM, wedge sneaker booties from Geox, heavy silver link neckpiece from Jenny Bird and I did have a scarf on for outdoors. I find cashmere hot to wear if I'm doing anything more than sitting at my desk, but what can you do?

Btw - I'm fighting with the colour of my hair at the moment - the close up makes it look a little yellower than it is ( I hope) but I am quite undecided as to whether I should stay with it. I welcome any and all thoughts - negative or positive. It's just hair and can easily be changed

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Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I love the ombred-over-houndstooth effect on the coat; it's very sharp. And the lilac really suits you well. Looking good!

Alassë

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It's nice to see you!

PalmFronds

Oh FAB coat !!!! What a great find! Looks great on you and against the lilac, lovely.

Deborah

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Lisa you look amazing! That coat is incredibly fab and how I wish that was available here...I would snap it right up. You have some of the best jackets! My mum would call that a car coat too lol. Lovely silhouette on you and the lilac with the black and white is a beautiful combo. Loving your hair. The cut is great and the colour looks lovely on you. Depending on the lighting in my pics mine can also look a touch yellow. I am assuming you want a white tone as opposed to gold? Did your stylist tone your colour and are you using products to maintain the whiter tone? I have a great conditioning toner that I use maybe once a week (in the shower just like a regular conditioner) that keeps it nice and white and cool toned.

Anonymous

Thanks Deb! Yes, I'm going for a neutral /almost ashy tone. I've already had a toner put through it , but it doesn't seem to last terribly long. Also using purple shampoo ...but I should look for a conditioning toner. What brand do you use?

Suz

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That coat is spectacular on you. I love it with the soft lilac. What an unexpected and sophisticated pairing. Works brilliantly on you.

Your hair looks fab in the photos, but I know that it can be tough to get just the colour you want. And even tougher to keep it looking that way.

Deborah

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Lisa I use a product by an Australian company called Eleven.

http://elevenaustralia.com/onl.....duct?id=31

It's the best at home toning product I have ever used. You have to be weary if any products that will take you too silvery or grey looking.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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The coat looks lovely and the b&w is perfect with lilac. I have the same necklace but bought mine at zara. At least it looks the same. Twins!!

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Angie

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Your lilac pullover is gorgeous, and so is your coat. The ombre effect of the houndstooth is fabulous and quite unique. LOVING the necklace with the pullover. Those colours are lovely with your complexion.

Your haircut looks great, and suits the shape of your face. I like the length of the fringe and longer sides. Modern short hair is about movement, and yours has plenty.

Unless blonde hair is completely white, I tend to prefer blonde hair that is not all one colour. FWIW, I think your short hair would look fabulous - and richer - with your natural hair colour running through it - if that makes sense. Prettier against your complexion too. That way your hair also picks up the colour of your mischievous, sultry and enchanting eyes. xo

Anonymous

Angie - thank you. I was hoping you'd comment about the hair. I do prefer it myself with some of my natural colour running through it, and I think I'll have some lowlights put in for that effect. I went all blonde because it was getting ALL dark as more of the blonde got trimmed off - if you know what I mean - and you have to start all over sometimes.

thanks for the coat compliment too ! sometimes the easiest and inexpensive pieces are the best surprises!

Dimity

Your hair is lovely. It really suits you and you look elegant yet modern at the same time. I think this is an example of how a good haircut can take a simple sweater and coat (or anything, for that matter!) and make them chic and fabulous. Food for thought for me...

Angie

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Yes, Lisa. I totally get it. I have always had two toned hair. Every so often my stylist Teresa wants to go all one colour blonde - and once I even gave in and did not like it at all. My brows are too strong - I felt. So I get that you have to start over again, every so often.

I do have my hair coloured with the cut every 6 weeks, so the right amount of light is always there. It costs a fortune - but c'est la vie. My hair is a very important part of my style. It adds a good dose of Modern to the Classics that I enjoy wearing. It is what it is. xo

Gigi

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Fabness all around here! That coat is really a find; I love it on you! I have a soft spot for lilac too...I'm glad you found a way to wear your sweater.

I think your hair looks great too! I wish mine looked so good.

Helena

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You look great - awesome coat, but the sweater takes the cake for me - it's so, so pretty on you. Love it!

thimblelina

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It all looks great!

Aida

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FUN coat, I totally wish I had one too! Are you wearing the outfit sans coat, too? That lilac shade is gorgeous with your coloring. Super with the big chain necklace too. I have one of those somewhere, I should dig that out....

(Love Angie's idea to let some of the natural color come through for a more tonal rich look. I think that would be a great additional "texture" interest for you too, and be particularly good with your textural style leanings.)

Marley

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Wow - LOVE that coat! Even though it is high-contrast in colors - because it is fuzzy and has the ombre effect, it is soft - and perfect with the lilac!
I think that your hair style is great for your face, eyes, etc. It appears that the roots are darker than the rest of it - have you considered running your root color through to the ends in some places? I have multi-colored high- and low- lights put into my hair every 4 weeks - and love the richness and depth that it adds to my hair and how it brings out the color in my eyes. Unless you are wanting to go platinum? That would be completely different - if you want to go platinum then I'd work on getting the blonde out of your hair (I'm no hair-dresser, so I have no clue what that involves!)

rachylou

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Uh... yeah! That is one fabulous coat!

Anonymous

Thanks ladies! appreciate the forum support

Dimity, Angie - my hair has always been the focal point of my look. Always. You gotta start somewhere:) And I have a great stylist who indulges my whims, yet reigns me back in when necessary.

Marley - my hair is usually a mix of darker and blonde, but this is a recent experiment. The roots are what is finally showing after 3 weeks of the bleaching and toning - thank god. I prefer it with root showing to add some depth. But - I've decided to add in some lowlights - as soon as my stylist can fit me in! Bad time of year to try to get a quick appointment ! I'm not a huge fan of this colour at all, but have been going with the flow seeing how it will work out. Done. Moving on

Aida: I kind of wear a coat all day in the winter - when I'm out calling on stores and doing my sales rep thing. That's why my outerwear is almost more important than what is going on underneath But yes, I worked in my office a bit today wearing this . I don't like to wear a light coloured sweater working in my office though as the cuffs get dirty quickly from my desk, chair arms, books , etc. Gah, the maintenance never ends, does it?

unfrumped

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That is just a wonderful combination. The whole package is fab--the colors in the coat and how there is just an echo or imagining of lilac in the gray tones--and the pattern with the solid backdrop. Love the silver necklace.
I did the orchid-tan challenge but more of my clothing is gray (and black) , so you've inspired me to come up with some new combinations!

Ginkgo

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Incredible coat, and this is why you can't be too strict about shopping from a list. Sometimes you just have to grab it and run.

Aida

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That makes sense! This looks like the type of thing I'd wear running around outside all day, too, but you've got much cooler shoes. I usually have my sleeves pushed up while working. Partially because I don't like having fabric on my wrists flapping all around my computer while I work, but it also doubles benefit by negating the dirty cuff issue you mention.

karymk

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Lisa the coat is amazing, I LOVE the light blonde. I just went super blond too and was having the same fears as you, only I was thinking mine was too ashy.Now I am used to it, it's a neutral, not too yellow, and the grays are so not noticeable when they grow in at the part. I will try and find you a pic.

Anonymous

kary - yes is also a grey grow-in experiment too. But it's still freaking me out

UmmLila (Lisa)

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You look wonderful!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Your coat find is terrific. I have a soft spot for ombre effects, and this one is especially cool, over the houndstooth. I'm glad you now have a way to wear that sweater, because it's lovely on you, too. I like the heavy chain necklace with it, too. What Angie says about your hair makes good sense to me--I can picture letting a little of the darker shades back in; it will be even more stunning with your eyes.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I wasn't going to comment on the hair color issue because it is a subject that seems to get an emotional response. I understand the logic of choosing a hair color that masks grey but the shade of light blond that achieves this can be aging because it is the logical choice for women in the 50s age range. There is an association between the hair color and aging which in itself is aging. I have referred to that shade as 50s blonde. A good friend of mine had her hair that color for years and then switched to a warm light brown and I swear she looked at least 5 years younger.

Lisa, I am not implying that your hair is that color but add food for thought in the color choice.

Anonymous

dianthus - I agree - don't worry. At least I don't have the 50's bob to go along with it:) The one thing it does is help warm up my skin - when I have darker hair I look pretty blah - but yes, a bunch of darker pieces are needed and on their way!

Jaime

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I love the coat and am staying away from the hair advice - one thing I have never been is blonde!

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