What I wore - in and around and on leave

I'm finding this WIW thing an interesting little process. I've decide that I'm going to photograph myself each morning before I leave the house because all these chats about people's styles has left be befuddled as to what my style is! I honestly have no idea if I even have a style! I'm attracted to the boho/arty stuff as well as the urban/rock thing but I have for a long time just been buying stuff if it catches my eye, fits and looks ok. I really do want to try and define and refine myself this year.

This weeks been an odd one with being at home on leave. I've been doing odd things around the house and shops etc. And it's been very hot. Today is the first cool day in ages and I was thrilled to wear jeans! I'm a little hesitant to accessorize on days like where I'm just in and around the house. So inevitably I just wear my watch, wedding ring, silver chain and sunglasses.

So - Wednesday - long crinkle tunic and leggings. Black slip on sandals.

Thursday - cotton floral sun dress and grey thong sandals. I went out for coffee with a friend and paired a light blue denim jacket with the dress and sandals. I unfortunately didn't get a pic but it looked cute. This dress was made to be paired with denim.

And then Friday, I'm running around town doing chores and its a bit cooler so it's skinnies, sneakers and a hi-lo t shirt.

All feedback is appreciated

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13 years ago

anne

Veteran

I really like your crinkle tunic in No 1

Krista

I like #3! The striped shirt with the skinnies and sneakers is really cute. Taking WIW photos is a great process, isn't it? You can really learn a lot from it.

Anonymous

I really like your look in 3 - it's interesting and playful with the cons! I like the hi-lo on you too, and the stripes!

Beth Ann

I like your plan!

Love the color of the first top. Love the idea of the floral with denim.

And #3 is reallly amazing. This outfit is casual, but has a lot of punch!

ManidipaM

You can certainly take the heat very stylishly! I especially admire #1 --- easy, arty and hence interesting, yet obviously also cool and comfy. I'm enjoying the sturdiness of the slip-ons with the float and scrunch of the tunic.

The day dress looks extremely fresh and refreshing, before you go back to a more contemporary edge in #3

Hil

(website)

Thanks for the feedback and lovely compliments! I was most comfortable and cool in #1. #2 is not my favourite because I don't think it's very figure flattering. #3 is my favourite! I love my converse sneakers and that stripy top.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You look fab in all of these outfits! The best I have seen you sport so far. Well done

Loving you in that floral frock. So pretty! Perfect for a hot day in the Southern hemisphere. It snowed a little here yesterday and it's very icy this morning. So different to your Highveld weather.

Wow! Thanks Angie! That makes me feel fantastic!

How long did you live in South Africa for? And did you live up on the Highveld? I'm loving summer but definitely looking forward to some cooler weather come March and April!

Lyn D.

These are lovely pics, and you seem to have a nice variety of styles that suit you!
My only suggestion would be a lighter shoe with the leggings to draw the eye up to the tunic and your face.

Thistle

My favorite of them in #1. I really like the crinkle tunic on you! Flowing and flattering, with the elongating v-neck. Such a pretty dress! I am trying to find more dresses that fit me. It almost feels like cheating to be able to put one item on and look good!

Many years :). Greg is Capetonian. We both went to UCT and Cape Town will always have a special place in our hearts.

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