Angie’s challenge Wednesday and emergency red pumps

Dear Fabbers,
This outfit consists of a longer cognac leather jacket, navy velvet trousers, cognac booties, a cream patterned silk scarf, a gold structured bag and vintage clip earrings.
Why is it ”my” outfit?
Rather dramatic, structure, dressy, high contrast, a scarf, trousers - not skirt, large sunglasses.
It think it has a retro vibe, too. The gold bag is my element of fun here.

I was walking from a meeting in central Copenhagen to the train back to Sweden and got a terrible blister, really painful. Rushed into Zara for some ”emergency” shoes and bought - guess what - a pair of red pumps, LOL. Changed into them and continued walking. The outfit looked quite different... DH asked - ”Is THIS what you bought when you were in pain? Not a pair of sneakers”? Hahaha

Well at home, I played with my new pumps and did the outfit in No 3-4.
”My” outfit too. It consists of a blue blazer, blue velvet trousers, large gold earrings, red crossbody bag and my ”emergency” red Zara pumps. And of course, a large scarf. This will be my outfit tomorrow.
Earrings and bag are second hand finds. Scarf is an investment piece (Loewe). To me, this outfit is fun. Matchy matchy red shoes and bag, heart earrings and juxtaposition with the serious blazer amuse me.

What do you guys think?

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6 years ago

Cardiff girl

Veteran

Well this is a bit like the princess and the PeaWe can tell that you are a true fashionista because your idea of non painful footwear is red pumps!fab looks as usual Katerina,great earrings.

Sara L.

Those are great pumps! I love the block heel and pointy toe. As usual, I love your scarves and bags together. You always put together such great combos.

JAileen

I really like the outfit with your new shoes. The colors look perfect, and cute bag and earrings.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

HAHAHA

You crack me up.

Sorry about the blister, Katerina. Horrible. The new red pumps were destined to be in yours though - tell hubs that. How seamlessly they work into your wardrobe to create even more KILLER looks!

Both outfits as gorgeous and chic as ever. They scream your style from the rooftops.

Suz

Emergency red pumps to the rescue!!

Both these outfits are "you" and both are beautiful. I especially love the second one.

Gigi

Blisters are the worst! They can really sideline you. I'm glad you were able to use the occasion to buy an amazing pair of shoes.

I love the earrings! It can be a lot of fun to add whimsical accessories to an otherwise serious outfit.

Kathie

Great story! And, problem solved with red shoes, so even more perfect. I love the drama of your scarves, and especially the matchy-matchy with all the red in the second outfit.

Katerina

Thank you ALL very much for the kind and fun comments!

taylor

I think I’m coming for your handbag collection:)

You look gorgeous as ever!

DonnaF

Great as ever! (Both outfits.) I had to laugh along with your husband. I love the color of those pumps.

Bonnie

Great story and what fun you will have with your new shoes. Both outfits are terrific.

Anonymous

Emergency red pumps-a woman after my own heart
*races Taylor for gold bag*

Mainelady

Incredibly inspiring! The newest trend for the ultra fab: The Katerina Emergency Red Pump! So much love for these outfits and how you handle a fashion footwear crisis. Fab First Responder!

Jenn

The red pumps crack me up. I love the way they add a dose of fun to your work outfit, though! You must have been ready to be off the clock.

Jaime

I love the story about your red pumps. Yes, that is exactly what you should have bought in reaction to a blister!
The first outfit is very you - dramatic with more than one eye catching statement pieces, yet cohesive, a pleasure to look at, and business appropriate. So very you and very impressive!
The emergency shoe outfit is similarly excellent. The way you tied the scarf is fabulous. Great bag too!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Emergency red pumps to the rescue! What a fun story (except for the part, where I was cringing at the familiar blister pain--ouch! I, too, have bought shoes in those circumstances.). Yes, the juxtaposition makes me smile, too. These outfits are so similar yet so different, with the very distinctive jacket choices and accent colors.

Thank you again for all the lovely compliments and the supportive comments. You are amazing.

madeline

Katerina,you are my fashion idol!

jussie

I sense a new ylf abbreviation coming on: ERP!!
I haven’t bought emergency shoes before but I’ve bought an emergency sweater on more than one occasion

Thank you, Madeline, I am humbled.

Jussie, hahaha. What did the old sweaters do to you that you needed a rescue?

lyn67

I don't beleive yor story of the red pumps! Please be honest and rather say you wanted to snake them somehow into your wardrobe!:-)

RobinF

Haha too funny! Love both of these and your bags! I want them!

Lyn67, you should believe in people, ha, ha, ha

Thank you very much, Robin!

Bijou

I love your husband's reaction! You look beautiful in both outfits, my favourite is #2, the scarf and shoes are a perfect match and so thoroughly you. You really have the most amazing and distinctive style. Euro chic at its best.

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