I really need to study these outfits in terms of color mixing and accessorizing, especially footwear. You make it seem so effortless. The new velvet pants are beautiful. The cut, the color and the fit are really perfect. I’m especially fond of your plaid pants, though. I love the pattern and the drama.Such a big statement and you pull it off beautifully.

Love the ‘fits. Like Roberta, I’m studying and learning. Had an epiphany (after all these years!) that black footwear isn’t all that wonderful for me and my colouring. Or, at least, there are better options that would elevate my style.

Kyle, you are very generous and kind with your high praise! I'm blushing. Thank you very much!

Carla, you're right! I don't wear dark footwear. Last time was in 2016 - I had a pair of navy boots and dark burgundy boots. Tried to wear them again - but felt off. The darkest footwear I wear is cognac, whiskey, taupe, red and pink (see Finds). I tend to stick to whites and golds! Best with my palettes and need for high contrast in an outfit.

Oh, Angie, what about your beautiful navy tall boots? I’ve always loved the looks of those. Have they gone?

Jenni, they have! Too dark, and too high in the heels.

Oh Fair enough about the heels though. And of course if you no longer feel like wearing dark…
Was that them in Finds below, or just something similar? I have saved this Find for a long time.

It shows you really have fun with the wide legs Angie, never seen anybody wearing Marlene styles IRL so well like you here! And what a departure from it the new velvet ones-still very you and so playful! Loved to see your colorful shoe collection, it makes so much sense avoiding black/dark shoes for You/us blondes and I always loved brights better paired with some other colors or other neutrals than black(especially whites and tans).

Aha, Jenni! No, they were the tall navy boots by Peter Kaiser below. STUNNING quality. Got them in London in 2015. That heel is just a smidge too high now (and navy footwear is no longer for me). I got new tall cream boots two years ago. (They were in storage for 14 months so feel new). The heel is a little lower, which makes a BIG difference. So does the light colour

Lyn67, awwww! Such sweet words! I'm touched. You hit the nail on the head too. Black and dark shoes don't work well with a very bright, light, gold and white wardrobe - especially when you are blonde. Although I wear a fair bit of navy and toffee - the cognac, cream, and gold shoes work well with those neutrals. Red and pink too!

Fantastic outfits Angie. Love the big baggy pants so much!!!! I too have slim fit velvet pants. Styles colliding again! Mine are in dark brown, dark green and black. I wear mine as loungewear in winter. Makes me feel very decadent.

Brooklyn, thank you, and fun collision! Thought you'd appreciate the width of these trousers And how luxurious to lounge in velvet!