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It's all about the classics 4.20.21

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I can't remember the last time I wore a blazer outside of work. This is one of my 4 remaining Smythe jackets from a collection started at least 10 years ago. Their prices have gone through the roof in the last 3-4 years, and they are now out of reach for me , so I'm treasuring the ones I have left. This is an errand running day - including a manicure as a treat for myself - and maybe more dressed up than necessary but why not? (as Angie says ) . I love a good classic,feminine, dressed-up look .

Weather is just mediocre here - not even sure it's much above 0C this morning . It's been so up and down lately - snow storm one day and sun and 15C the next . Still lots of time for loafers and blazers , which is great !

I've made a personal commitment now to let my hair "go natural" - no more colour. I know I'm in for a challenge, but the bleaching and toning is killing my hair and I just don't want to do it anymore. Photo to show incoming greys

blazer - Smythe - linen blend
cropped flared jeans - Jag - sorry - I swear I won't buy anymore
loafers - Wishbone
wrap jersey top - BR
earrings - CM hoops
Apple watch
perfume - Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

Thanks for looking !

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viva

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You look beautiful, Lisa! You have great blazer game, no surprise there.
I admire your commitment on the natural hair front. My grays are visible but I still get a bit of highlighting 3 times a year just to keep my hair interesting. The way my grays are growing in - randomly, sparsely, slowly - is just like how it worked with my dad: took forever for him to go fully gray and there is no drama. I am sure I'll keep doing what I've been doing for the next few years anyway. But I admire those who jump full in. I've always loved your look no matter what color the stylist used on you, so I am sure I'll love gray too.

Angie

(website)

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You had me with the classics! This is a KILLER Trendy Classic look. Flattering and elegant! The loafers make it for me. Refined, blingy, and grounded.

Yay for natural hair colour! It’s going to look great

Anonymous

Vivian - I worry about the interesting part too. My husband is unexpectedly (well, sort of) retiring soon (Air Canada is offering a buy out to some long-term emloyees) and I've been looking hard at my expenses. I spend a lot on my hair, and I think I'd like to direct that money elsewhere at this stage of my life. Wish me luck!

Runcarla

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This is perfection, Lisa!

JAileen

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You look really great in this outfit. Re natural: you have hardly any grey! I went grey for the same reason - why was I wasting all that money? In fact, I was kind of mad at myself for wasting that money. This past year I’ve saved a ton by cutting my own hair. However, you do get what you pay for and I’m getting a real haircut tomorrow. I hope she’s able to fix what I’ve done.

kellygirl

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So pretty and polished. I agree with everyone that you hardly have any grey. At least with your lighter hair, it should blend when a bit during the transition. You look great!

Irina

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You look fantastic! One of my favorite outfits - a black blazer with jeans! Can’t wait for the weather to warm up to wear mine.
Good luck on your commitment to go grey. I went grey in 2014 when it was not as common as now and all my girlfriends were horrified
I never regretted it and find grey hair often look edgier.

Helena

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So good Lisa ... I want those jeans. You're batting 1000 lately! Well done!! xo

Mirjana

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This is perfection, you look fantastic. You wear dark neutral, classics the best.

Tanya

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Love everything about this look! Your hair looks great, too.

Style Fan

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Perfection! You can't go wrong with a gorgeous blazer and jeans.

Aquamarine

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Ooo so fab! I love a sharp blazer and loafers make my preppy-loving heart sing.

I follow Midlife Chic and Nikki decided to go grey and she looks super. Your hair color now reminds me of hers before she stopped coloring. I suspect you could carry it off quite well!

Jonesy

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Gorgeous! Those loafers look so beautiful on your foot--the cropped flares really highlight them perfectly!

Exciting about your hair!

kkards

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Omg
Perfection!

Janet

(website)

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Polished casual blazer perfection! I'm glad you are holding onto those Smythes.

I can't see any grey in your hair, but I welcome you to the "going natural" hair club. I think your hair looks particularly great here.

My doctor friend telling me about the recently discovered link between some types of hair dye (and chemical straightening) and breast cancer really kind of sealed the deal for me -- I think I'm done with any permanent color on my scalp. Maybe when I have more growout I'll try a blue streak again? But it might be too much going on now. I'm more concerned with getting a good cut that makes my hair look like an intentional style rather than a mop, LOL.

smittie

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Fantastic!
It’s a relief to get dressed up, isn’t it?

chewyspaghetti

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This is super cute- I love it!

Minaminu

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Love the blazer, such a great fit!

I looking forward seeing your hair au naturel, i am sure you'll look fab!!!

Anonymous

You look absolutely stunning, love every detail and am looking forward to seeing your hair transition which I fully expect will be wildly flattering.

gryffin

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Not just classic, CLASSY!! Elegant, polished, you look like a million bucks! Love your hair, looks fabulous, very flattering. I love how each element is simple but has a detail that elevates it and then the whole look. You just look amazing. Love this on you!! I hope you felt great all day!

unfrumped

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Killer perfect smart casual-classic!
Good luck with hair. I did not have the time and patience for upkeep, so haven’t done hair color.
I do think I benefit from fairly frequent professional cuts ( short hair) which, after my haircut guy- barber retired last fall, ending my $20 haircuts, are going to cost a lot more, so that’s my focus for keeping, or changing, my hair to fit my face and style.
And of course, you can always do hair color again- not that you should, but just that it’s not a permanent life decision- that's the great thing about hair cuts and coloring. It’s our attached accessory !

Cardiff girl

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I can see why you are hanging onto this blazer,it’s very classy indeed.The hair is looking good.l wish l could stop colouring mine as it cost a fortune but as lm currently at the colours of a squashed badger stage underneath the foils l will have to keep going.Roll on the silver fox stage!

Anonymous

Ah - thank you all for the nice hair comments and encouragement to go natural. It's getting through the crazy highlight growout phase that will be interesting . And Janet, yes, I hear you on the link to cancer. It's been on my mind too. I wish one could colour their hair silver grey and just get on with it. Irina - I agree in that silver/grey hair can look really edgy if styled and cut well. I hope to get there.

And yes, it is nice to get dressed up again - thanks for that, Smittie - you are SO right.

After wearing my one pair of Covid cold-weather sweatpants for the 100th time yesterday , something had to change. And as I look out the window of my office - it's snowing again Wearing a blazer makes me stand up straighter, walk more confidently, and I felt a lot more authoritative (not that I needed to be, but you know what I mean?) . Note to self to get dressed up more often !

Sal

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Love this on you Lisa. Pure modern classic. Every piece suits you. Nailed it!

And I think you are doing the right thing with your hair. I think it is actually more modern.

Jenni NZ

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This looks amazing, and of course I look at the shoes the most... stunning!
The hair decision will hopefully serve you well... and your wallet well. I approve, naturally!!

Sally

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That outfit is very classy - you could go anywhere in that. And yay for not colouring your hair. I"m trying to do it less and less, and stretch out my hairdresser visits as I realise it is expensive and there are some health concerns around it.

Brooklyn

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Very elegant!

Good luck with the hair. I think it’s going to look great.

Suz

(website)

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This is a fabulous and gorgeous look on you, Lisa. The crops update it. And I think the hair is going to come in beautifully. There's a point about 6 to 8 or 10 weeks in that feels like torture, but, if. you get past that it is so much easier. And in your case, you could go for a shorter summer crop at that point and then see how it works as it grows in.

The Cat

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You look very fab. #2 is gorgeous! Welcome in the grey-haired club!

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