2 wildcards: going nuts with colour.

I had to pat myself on the back yesterday: I left the store ( a favourite indie boutique that stocks great mid-priced European lines) with 2 total wild cards...without adding yet another ill-fitting striped tshirt , neither-here-nor-there-fitting silk t top, scarf, or pair of pair of jeans I didn't need to my final pile. I quit while the going was good, and left happy. Two complete wild cards - and I am in love with both. Pictures are in reverse order - I can't deal with rearranging them now.

Monday errand-running and drop-in sales call at the U of M Bookstore: The wildcard: silk floral pullover top : Cream
jeans - old , somewhat tired Gap skinnies (yes, I do now own more modern jeans, but this top needs a slim bottom)
slingbacks - Independent Blank - bought last year for $$$ and NEVER WORN. I didn't end up having the right pieces to style them with ...until now. Plus one shoe rubs annoyingly on the side of my foot. Ergh.
jacket - Soya Concepts. Tossed on for weather reasons, kind of enjoy the relaxed vibe here.
earrings - samples from a line I used to sell ; gold hoops with removable discs

bag - Coach olive green pebbled leather top handled bag - old.
Overall , a slightly rumpled , yet luxe ,and not overly styled look, which felt great!

Tuesday work (special event at work #2 which meant I could buck the all-black code)
The wildcard: floral silk shirt-tail bomber. Yaya NL. A favourite brand. Tried this on and fell in love. Didn't care if I needed it or not. (didn't). Love at first sight.
Motto skirted leggings
Shell : Eileen Fisher
"Jewelled" faux leather Sanso mules (2 years old and probably ready to send to shoe heaven )
necklace - ancient Club Monaco pile of fake pearls
earrings - Pilgrim
Bag - Moleskine faux leather backpack.

eyebrows - why are they so red?? Not so in real life. But yes, this is my own shape- enhanced only moderately with pencil and gel . The one arch serves me well when I need to side-eye someone . Which I do quite often. Happiness factor - through the roof to be wearing something a little unique-looking.

Thoughts, jokes, all comments welcome !

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Elizabeth P

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Two fab wildcards for you, Lisa. The first one (or is it second... first in description) actually seems “you” to me, so not sure how wild it really is. Those shoes are amazing, I hope you can break in the piece that rubs. And the floral bomber... such an unusual shape, love it

And as per usual, great styling.

Lynette

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Lisa, I love love love these looks on you. I have never seen a bomber with a longer back like that. So unique! I love the floral prints on both new items. The fabrics look quality. Super cute yellow shoes. Very you! And your hair is looking really pretty too! Yay!

Joy

Fabulous!

Katerina

Your new wild cards are sensational! The floral pullover is a fantastic piece for you - perfection in terms of the fit, the colours, the scale of the pattern. It looks like it was made for you. Fabulous with the skinnies and the yellow sling backs.
The Yaya bomber is a knockout. I love it. What an interesting cut - really flattering and cool. No wonder you fell in love with it. I bet it looks great with light wash blue jeans as well.

Jane

Stunning! I love the way the skirted leggings add to the drama. Amazing colours for you.

Eliza

Winning! A bit different, yet totally you. Well done. Love the shirt tailed bomber on you.

Kathie

The floral bomber is simply stunning on you. I can see how you fell in love with it. Gorgeous silk top- it pulls together the shoes and jacket beautifully. And, as always, your make-up and accessories are perfect.

Bijou

You definitely needed these wildcards - they are perfect for you and so elegant yet edgy - the cut of the bomber is so flattering and looks interesting from front and back views. I am glad you found something to wear with those gorgeous sling backs which hopefully get comfortable after a few wears.

Some of your best looks ever, that that is high praise indeed because you always look amazing. Love how these two wildcards also say Spring.

Style Fan

Gorgeous floral jacket. Interesting hemline. I really like the Soya concept jacket too.

Chris987

Those two floral tops are really gorgeous! I love prints like that, with a soft neutral background and colors that are also soft rather than bold. I see prints like this a lot in fast fashion items on poor quality fabric...but yours are clearly on good fabric which makes all the difference. You've styled them perfectly! You have inspired me to do some serious searching for boutiques. There are none right near me but I do have some ideas...

The Cat

Love the floral silk bomber and the yellow slingbacks. Both look fun, chic and springy.

nemosmom

oooh! I love it all! You wear florals beautifully - and that bomber is SO COOL! I envy the natural arch of your brows and your knack for jewelry styling - the hoop earrings are really flattering on your face shape.

kellygirl

Killer wildcards! Love the florals. The hem on that bomber is very cool. Great to see these in action. YLF!

RobinF

Love both wildcards! I think florals are my favorite prints, the colors give lots to work with and they just add a nice punch. Great shoes too!

I have to add, love the way the bomber jacket hangs. That is usually my problem with bombers, the way they bunch around the waist but this one hangs so nicely.

texstyle

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Great finds - the florals are really beautiful colors on you and the shoes are a perfect addition.

Adriana

I know what you mean with the stripe tops. Two more have just arrived ha ha. I also have a lot of black.
You look good in these flowery tops. The pale colors are just the right contrast on you. Very beautiful. And the shoes are perfect.

Sara L.

These are great! I'm glad you found a couple pieces that you love and that you can play around with this spring. The floral bomber is really a great shape and I love the colors of the blouse. I hope those slingbacks work out - maybe a piece of moleskin on the section that rubs would help?

Debora

You look amazing! Love your wild cards. Perfect for spring and so lovely on you.

cjh

Just beautiful! Perfect choices, and you’re lucky to have such lovely items available near you.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

THE YELLOW SHOES ARE KILLER GORGEOUS.

I LOVE #4 to #6. KILLER Sensational. That blouse is the bomb. Soft, pretty, elegant and chic. You look beautiful, Lisa. Colour is smashing on you! Now if only you could wear this look to work....

I like the bomber too. Yummy floral. Did you try a size down, perhaps? It looks a little big despite the oversized cut in the pics, but might be right in person.

Wildcards can be sooooo fun and satisfying. JUST the wardrobe injection you needed to break up the black. ENJOY!

Jules

Love the outfit with the yellow slides! And skinny jeans are perfect here, they are a supporting player that recede visually. I do think the same outfit could also be interesting with straight leg crops or something wider, but I totally get styling looser tops with skinny bottoms as I do it all the time and doubt I will ever give up the silhouette entirely in this age of so many options at retail.

catherine

Excellent!

Lesley

I adore those yellow shoes! (The jacket is pretty sweet too.... but those shoes!)

JAileen

Wow! You look great wearing color!

Dana

Those shoes are fab! You should wear them lots! Why not with just jeans and a t? I also like the somewhat asian feel to the floral of the bomber and the botanical feel of the blouse.

Helena

Stunning. The jacket is amazing!

Anonymous

Good morning, all, and thank you for the kind comments! It really was nice to be wearing some colour, and florals at that.

Angie - the jacket is the smallest size they make (34, I think) I think it fits properly - it hangs perfectly without having to readjust at the shoulder etc. Sleeve length and shoulder fit are bang on. I believe its intentionally oversized like this.

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