Two "new" items & pretty snow

I've had a lovely and restful couple of days and now I'm back in action!

Everything I took to my consignment shop two weeks ago has sold so I went this morning to pick up my cheque and ended up trading some of that cash for two colourful items to add to my wardrobe. I took the remaining amount and ordered a pair of Frye charcoal grey boots I've been stalking on eBay (my first eBay purchase!). Here's hoping they work out...

Anyway, back to the two items I traded for:

1. A lovely asymmetrical, cropped plaid purple Nygard jacket with big collar. Looking forward to wearing this with my black ponte knit sheath dress, grey wide legged trousers, black slouchy trousers, grey pencil skirt, dark jeans, etc.

2. Floral skinnies (brand: Hot Kiss). I kind of fell in love with the floral skinnies look when they first appeared (especially loved the ones that Natalie got) but didn't want to spend a lot on something that I see as pretty trendy. I saw these in the consignment shop still with the new tags on, tried them on and they fit beautifully, right down to having just the right amount of scrunch and they look great with my cobalt suede booties, my red booties and hopefully the Frye booties. I plan on pairing them with oversized sweaters for casual Fridays at work.

What do you think of these two free items? I think they will add some colour and fun to my winter wardrobe.

Speaking of winter, it arrived in full force this past weekend. Here are a few pics from my backyard. We'll have this snow (and more added to it) now until some time in March/April.

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13 years ago

annagybe

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Great finds. Eeep on the snow.

Louise

Fab finds. I'm coming to live with you for the winter I love snow x

Caro in Oz

Great finds - I can see them playing well with your other wardrobe pieces. The snow looks so beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Good thinking on the skinnies. I'm kind of tempted myself, but I share your dislike of spending real money on something that could be a very brief fad. And looking forward to seeing that jacket on you too.

Suz

Shannon's back! Hurrah!!

I hope you got some needed rest.

Those look like FAB consignment finds. I can see you in that jacket so easily! Love its slightly retro flair. And the pants look like so much fun.

As for the snow...so pretty.....but.....shudder. We had bizarre warmth here today but tomorrow the cold temps blow in from your part of the country.

catgirl

Lovely finds! Where's a link to the boots, woman?! I wish I felt sorry for you with the snow. But I don't. It looks very pretty!

So glad you're back and hopefully rested!

Transcona Shannon

No need to feel sorry for me with the snow Una - I happen to love winter and the snow, which is a good thing given where I live!

Here'a a picture of the Frye boots http://www.amazon.com/FRYE-Dou.....cr_pr_pb_i. They were $297 on Revolve Clothing's website and are sold out (also sold out on Amazon's website). I paid $85 and they are shipping from only one province over so no international shipping headaches. I asked the seller a ton of questions since it was my first eBay purchase and she does not accept returns, but she answered everything very honestly and I'm hopeful it will work out. If they don't fit (they are in excellent condition via the photos she provided me so not worried bout that), my consignment shop said they would have no problem selling them for me so at least I wouldn't be out any money.

Suz - sorry for sending you the winter winter

Thanks Anna, Louise, Caro, and JR.

Jenava

Can't wait to see you style these items!

krishnidoux

Congratulations on your sales and on your new acquisitions! Can't wait to see them on you.
Snow. Wow. What is awaiting us here...

Jjsloane

I'm sure you will do wonders with these new acquisitions. I can't wait to see them. I am in love with the snow on the blue chairs. (not that I want snow anytime soon... but it's lovely to look at elsewhere)

Jaime

Want to see you model these right away please! The ebay purchase sounds great. The snow is beautiful to look at anyway.

Janet

I love snow but am not quite ready for it yet!

Great finds. Can't wait to see you put them into action.

Anonymous

I can't wait to see you in these fun new pieces! I love plaids and the style of your jacket. The floral pants might make for some advanced pattern mixing fun.

rae

Looking forward to the debut! I am in the same boat with you on floral and printed skinnies, though I haven't had your luck. I tried a beautiful pair at H&M the other day, but the fit was all wrong.

Thanks ladies - glad you like my new finds! Will be wearing/styling these items soon, I promise!

Sara L.

I like both your new items and look forward to seeing how you style them. I've been looking for a printed pair of pants but so far haven't found anything I like enough to justify the expense. I'll just have to keep looking.

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