Angie's Challenge Day 2: Old Me/New Me

Today's outfit:
1) Inside version
2) Outside version of the same outfit
3) Details

I noticed that my outfit today incorporates both newer and older elements of my style, and thought that was interesting.

Aspects of the outfit that reflect long-standing elements of my style, i.e., "Old Me":
-Skinny jeans
-Tall boots
-Scarf
-Me-made jewelry (though the jewelry itself is brand-new, fruits of a craft get-together at a friend's house this weekend. The crystal is my nod to the return of the 90s!)
-Ballet neck/scoop neck top

Parts of the outfit that incorporate newer style directions, i.e., "New Me":
-Pullover sweater tunic
-Deliberately chosen, polished looking house shoes
-Tonal color scheme (not that I would never have done this before, just that I am increasingly interested in these combinations)

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7 years ago

April

Veteran

Old or new -- both look terrific. Loving that cozy scarf in our frigid winter temps!

Staysfit

SarahD8, I like both outfits, but I really like your jewelry. I love the personal touch because you made this, and the pieces coordinate but do not match identically. I find it more interesting when jewelry is personal like this, it really speaks to a person's style and personality.

kkards

i like old you and new you...both are have a minimalist, clean feel....
and i'm always in awe of the talent so many fabbers have, how wonderful that you make your own jewelry.

Anonymous

Lovely. I really like those tones on you. Pretty jewelery.

SarahD8

Thanks for the kind words and especially for the jewelry love, April, Staysfit, and kkards!

To be clear, they're both the same outfit -- just indoor and outdoor versions. I was trying to separate the elements of the outfit that are long-standing parts of my style from those that are newer. I will update the original post, haha this is what happens when I try not to be so wordy!

Eta: thank you so much, Joy!

Jaime

(website)

I like both indoor and outdoor versions and also your explanation of how you are evolving your style. I especially like the earrings too (earrings are my thing!).

Bonnie

I like both versions, too. How fun that you are making your own jewelry. I love necklaces and have a hard time finding pieces I like so it would make sense for me to try this. I really like what you've created.

Firecracker (Sharan)

This is a nice, simple look for working from home. I love your choice of jewelry, too; what Staysfit said is so true.

Cardiff girl

Your jewellery is lovely and you made it yourself?impressive!and you cant get more me than that.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

That top is the bomb on you, SarahDH. Very flattering. Fab with the boots. Practical Seattle look with the boots, of course. And I adore the addition of the refined jewels. Sparkly and pretty. Nice evolution.

Thank you, shevia! Those earrings are ones that I'd been meaning to tweak/remake for about a year (it was sort of fiddly to do so initially I kept stopping and starting, and then kind of forgot about it). Thank goodness my friend's husband took their son to visit his mother so I could finally finish this project!

bonnie, thank you! I took a basic wire-wrapping class at a bead store many years ago and while I do get a bit rusty the skill comes back -- like riding a bike. My skills are not super advanced but they're adequate to the simple stuff I like. Highly recommend as a hobby!

Firecracker, yes, sometimes simple is exactly what I need.

Cardiff girl, great point that I can't get more "me" than me-made jewelry. You've just erased any lingering guilt I had about sitting and making stuff for myself all afternoon, many thanks!

Oh, Angie, I'm so glad the top gets your seal of approval! I just purchased it this month and am happy to know it was a good choice.

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