WIW backlog :: Elevator Diaries (part 2)

Hello again Fab Ladies,

Thanks again to all the lovely comments on my previous thread posted after a long absence. I’m bumping all the remaining photos I planned to share in this thread. In no particular order, not even chronological, and although they span two warm seasons, don’t be confused by their seasonal inconsistency - we have had the weirdest summer with temperatures varying greatly from one day to the next, so wearing linen one day and leather jacket the next has actually happened.

You know I am an avid follower of both 1st YLF rule (Have fun with fashion) as well as the 2nd one (Wear the heck out of my clothes) and some of you have recognised certain pieces in the previous thread. In this one, I’d like to draw your attention to some new additions which play beautifully alongside the old favourites, but also the items I brought out from the holding zone and I enjoy them again.

1. New piece - black skirt. I wanted structured black skirt for some time and this one, with its stiff fabric, full shape, textured fabric and pockets was a score. Workhorse from day 1.

2. Old favourite - white linen skirt. In its 4th or 5th year or maybe even longer. I love this skirt more each year.

3. New piece - cropped boxy eyelet top. I actually bought it to wear it with the skirt from photo 2, for all white summer look, but it works with the jeans too. Plus, last year’s favourites - my red Birkenstock Gizeh, this particular style I will never be without again.

4. New piece - you already saw the navy tunic in previous thread. This was column-of-colour inspired look and my son chose the scarf. He took the photo too.

5. New piece - striped pants. I actually bought them last year against all my rules - they were a bit too small. But they were inexpensive and I thought the chances of running into such perfect stripe again was minuscule, so I decided they could clutter my wardrobe for a season or two in case I shift some weight. As it happened I did, more than enough actually, and they are a much loved weekend clothing item. Worn with the long white linen tunic, you might remember I had doubts about buying it last year as it was quite pricey in a second hand shop. I’m happy to report it’s worth its weight in gold.

6. Out of the holding zone - striped tee shirt. Yup, I am eating my own words - I have started wearing tees again! Don't I just love it when I figure out how unnecessarily dramatic I can be?)

7. New item - b&w top. The white colour is new snow sort of white, clear and just beautiful. And I loooove the wide black stripe on the sides. (Wishing I wore my black espadrilles, but they started being uncomfortable for wearing two days in a row. I need replacement for them.)

8. Out of the holding zone - I have always found the concept of short-sleeved turtleneck confusing at best, although I have also always loved the look if it. I got rid of the striped top of the same style, but hung on to this one. And I have finally found the perfect place to wear it - my office. Since I have full control of the A/C and the office roommate and I have have the same temperature preferences, I can occasionally enjoy odd pieces such as this one.

9. New meets old - new scarf and much loved hubby’s old white shirt (worn here 3 years ago and here last spring for my favourite musician's concert.).

10. New meets old - new striped short sleeved knitted top and my all time favourite waterfall black cardigan.

11. New item - blurry photo, but I’m posting it because of the new button down shirt. I wanted and needed new one for quite some time (BB one I have is too stiff for my current office, plus I really want to save it for very special occasions). Ever since I realised what type of collar I prefer for my giraffe neck, I have been amazed how difficult it is to find ladies button down which buttons all the way up and whose collar is not limp and small. However, I finally had a lightbulb moment and started searching men’s department. It did not take long to score this beauty. Workhorse and I feel so fab in it.

12. New item - new white jeans. Same short sleeved turtleneck as before worn with the black cardigan. (I love wearing black top and white jeans, it reminds me of a sort of chain challenge with torontogirl and Runcarla from last year.) And look - I actually took my camera with me to the elevator. I figured since that is likely to be my WIW stage for some time, I could at least make an effort and try and get clearer photos than those made by phone

Thanks for your time. Feel free to comment, analyse and suggest the improvements and variations. And - enjoy your weekend!

8 years ago

donnat

Veteran

I love these posts. I think all the outfits are really nice. I am interested, that you wear one of your hubby' s shirts. I would never think to do that, yet it looks terrific, very chic. The striped pants are really cute too.

celia

I love all the outfits. You have such a consistent style that you incorporate old and new in the perfect way.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Suer fab, Ornella. You are a true Modern Classic. I like your longer hair too. #1, 4, 9, 10 and 12 are my faves.

You seem very happy and content all round. That's brilliant, and enjoy your state of Style Zen.

Meow

Oooooo......I love 3,4,7,8,9,10,11! Very classic and polished. I'm personally not a fan of the white linen skirt. It's a little too rumply for your polished looks.

rachylou

You are so cute. Personally love #1 and find #5 inspiring.

CocoLion

You're looking good Ornella and it's wonderful to see you post and to read your threads. 1, 4, 6, 7 and 9 are my favorites. And I like your footwear choices. You look so chic in the espadrilles and Gizehs. I hear you on the black espadrilles for #7 but I think the warm beige ones are unexpected and I think I prefer them for this reason.

Suz

Ornella, you are looking wonderful. And life sounds full, happy, and complete for you. Brava! And brava also for style zen, as Angie says. You know what you love and what works for you best. My favourites are 1, 4,7, 8, 9, 12. The new sweater is fantastic, by the way. Love all the new items, in fact.

Lisa

Lovely to see your outfits again. And the first thing that caught my eye, was proportions here. You really have nailed lengths and cuts on you, each outfit is lovely!

Windchime

Hello, lovely Ornella! Such a nice surprise to see your posts! You are looking terrific and happy. I love your ankle strap footwear and touches of your signature red. And you are rocking your jeans outfits.

#1 fab stockings and oxfords!
#7 what a great top! I, too, really like the wide stripe.

SarahTheWhite

How wonderful to see you again! I haven missed you. I am so happy for your new job. I can completely identify with the transition from SAHM to full time working. Wow is it an adjustment! You look so amazing. I love all of the outfits. My very favorite is #4, but all of the rest come in a close second.

MuseumGal

Ornella, these are fab, ladylike outfits and you look wonderful in them. But what really stands out to me is how happy you look. So lovely to see. And I love the longer hair, too.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Another fun and enlightening post! You really rock those men's shirts, Ornella; they are fabulous on you. In fact, #11 may be my favorite of this whole group of amazing outfits. Your style inspires me so much. Not that I could duplicate it, but I love that you look perfectly current without being particularly trendy. You have a relaxed polish about your looks that is so appealing to me.

Sal

Thanks for sharing these. I like the variation in silhouette.

My picks are 1 3 4 6 9!!

Ornella

Thanks ladies. I only have time for a quick response, the day has been long and eventful, the school year has finished on Friday and we we packed a lot in this first weekend like there's no 6 more weeks of holidays

I'm glad to read everyone who made picks chose for #4 - I love it too. Today's outfit was a tweak of it, no photo but I wore tunic from 4, pants from 5, Birks and fedora hat.

Style Zen indeed, I love the phrase. I am at the happiest place with my wardrobe yet.

abc

I love your photos. It's a study in proportion and color. Love them all I can't pick a favorite.

Jaime

Can't pick favorites as they are all truly lovely, but your way with scarves and espadrilles really caught my eye!

Maneera

Looking gorgeous! I love all outfits you create with your white linen skirt.....it really flatters your figure. I'm in awe of your Style Zen, but it truly shows. It's great to love your wardrobe and have it work hard for you....and you look beautiful and happy.

Deborah

Ornella, while our styles are different in some ways, I relate strongly to where you are at stylewise. Neutrals, simple items but with interest. It's a very grown up, effortless and elegant style. I love everything here and am not even going to try to choose a fave! It's lovely to have you back on the forum, you have been missed.

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