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merwoman

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Happy March everyone!
In an effort to bring a bit of spring in, I tried two of Angie's recent ensemble formulas. I love these posts for making me think about my wardrobe items in a different way.
So first up is the lemon (in my case citron), light blue and cognac.
Second pic is a bit of a variation on the grey and white ensemble.
Debuting new boot cut faded jeans and scarf from the GAP...haven't cut the tags yet, but I'm thinking they are keepers.
One outfit sends my happiness meter off the scale - can you guess which one?

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Latest reply was from amiable

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Gee, you look terrific in both!

rabbit

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both look really good to me, love the soft tones!

Style Fan

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You look amazing in both outfits. Love the bootcuts.

CocoLion

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Yes this color scheme is so refreshing. I need to get out of these dark colors!

Ruth M

Fab interpretations of Angie's ensembles - you look great in both. Wild guess: #1 for the off-the-scale happiness factor.

harmonica

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Fab all the way!

Sal

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Those jeans definitely look like keepers. It is nice to see the light colours.
I like both but I will go with outfit 1 as the happy one.

merwoman

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Thanks for your kind comments ladies! Since I'll have to bench many of you (for the very best reason I'm going to offer up some hot out of the oven blueberry almond cake. New recipe I tried today and it is irresistible! I'll keep you guessing a bit longer....before I do the 'big' reveal

I so hear you about the dark colours Denise - I'm craving the lighter side of the spectrum.

Thanks for the jeans affirmation kiwigal - I was a bit on the fence about them, but my dear SO really likes them, and I find the wash quite appealing.

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Laura

I like both outfits so much! The lemon citron splash of colour on one outfit gives it a fun look but outfit number 2 with its slim cut makes you look terrific ...... if I had to guess, I would say #2?

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Love the citron with the faded denim, as well as the 'piece-y' scarf. The fit on the jeans looks perfect.

Angie

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VERY nicely done. You were made for this palette, Susan. Wow. Your hair is amazing.

(Don't think that I've forgotten about stealing your new citron clutch though. Be on your guard - I shall not be wearing black from head to toe).

Angie

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Oooh. I'll take a double portion of the blueberry almond cake with my homemade banana frozen yoghurt.

I think outfit #2 made you happier.

Ruth M

Hee hee - Angie is being mischievous today!

Had to log back in to look at the blueberry almond cake - it looks SO delicious. I hope it's not just for those who were benched

merwoman

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There's plenty for all Ruth - altho it is disappearing at an alarming rate. I'm not sure I dare to make it again - it's that yummy! It will be divine with Angie's banana frozen yogurt.

Spoiler alert - Laura and Angie guessed correctly - it's outfit number 2 that delights me. Of course once my citron clutch arrives next week, that will just launch me and outfit #2 into the stratosphere We're beefing up security at the mer-maison

I'm really loving this hair as well Angie - I just had it freshly cut a couple of days ago, and it is so easy to manage from freshly cut to 6-7 weeks later. xx

AM

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Damn. I was too late but I was going to guess #2. You look wonderful in both -- like you are dancing with the clouds with all that sky blue... Just love it!

merwoman

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thank you AM - there's still some cake left to share with you!

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Fresh and gorgeous!

AM

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Happy to share in the cake. Yum. Thanks!!

Gigi

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Both outfits look stunning! I'm jealous of your ability to put together smashing outfits.

I was going to guess #1 for the extra-happy outfit. But I love citron, so I am biased.

merwoman

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Thanks for weighing in ladies - and please help yourself to cake and yogurt!

I love citron as well Gigi - but my heart belongs to grey and white and that lovely shade of blue.

jackiec

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You look great in both outfits. Is the cake gone yet?

Runcarla

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Gosh! Love the spring palette...and the cake. Recipe, please! Every year I freeze a Tupperware container of the smallish and wonderfully flavoured wild blueberries from 'up north' to parcel out in muffins and pancakes over the coming year. Your cake looks delish!

Suz

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Oh my heavens, I don't know what looks better, that cake or you in those outfits! They are ALL spectacular and I really do not wish to pick!!

merwoman

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You ladies are too kind - another batch of cake coming up! Carla - you're pretty close to me now. How about we meet up for a blueberry exchange?

Here's a link for the recipe:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/hom.....-cake.html

Sveta

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Light blue is so fresh and spring-like! This is exactly the shade of faded denim I have been looking for so I need to look at the Gap now.
I don't remember seeing this jacket before: is it leather?
And of course the cake looks delicious and very tempting

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Both outfits are super fab on you! I especially like #1 for the crisp, clean look of the white topper over the bright yellow blouse. And #2 has a soothing, calm chic about it. Those jeans are amazing on you.

merwoman

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Sorry for delay - working nights due to flood (frozen pipes burst) recovery at my workplace.

Sveta - the jacket is pleather. A bit of a closet orphan for the last 2 years, but I think it's going to find it's place in the sun this year - at least figuratively.

FC - thank you for your kind comments. I agree, two different vibes totally. I was ho-hum about #1, but changed my mind once I saw the pic. Amazing how helpful it is to take photos.

Anonymous

*wiping drool off the keyboard at the sight of the blueberry almond cake*

Wow, Merwoman! Both outfits are just stunning! Love, love, love the light colour palettes and they love you back. So spring-like.

amiable

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These are both so gorgeous! And your light colors are making me happy - I've made the decision to soften up my palette and am looking forward to sporting lighter colors with you sometime soon (after some shopping...)