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Colette

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I used to wear just about every color of the rainbow in my younger days. If I liked something and it 'fit' I would just buy it and I don't ever remember thinking too much about the color, ever. I am reminded of this every time I go digging through my boxes of old clothing.

So, while it may be spring, Saturday was freezing cold (45 degrees) and I was freezing cold even in the house. I decided I needed to wear a sweater, a wool sweater (and maybe a puffy coat). But I was just not feeling like any of my dark or light neutral sweaters could cut it. Lately I'm craving color in my life even more than I crave chocolate so enter the greenish cashmere sweater I spied in one of my old clothing boxes. I don't even know what to call this color but it's bright, cashmere, super soft and warm. And if your interested in the history, it's an Isaac Mizrahi for Target I picked up on clearance for $7. (You never forget when you get a cashmere sweater for that price.) I think it was the first collection he ever did for Target way back. It is just as nice quality cashmere, if not better than some that I purchased for a much-much-much higher price.

Sunday started out at 31 degrees! But it was supposed to go up to 52. While I still had to wear a sweater and booties to stay warm at least it was bright and sunny outside. I was going to return this fuchsia-pink merino sweater but I decided to keep it and wear it because obviously I need brightly colored spring wool sweaters.

All in all nothing really special, just my uniform in color. Bonus picture of Ginger and I, we both love animal print and pinks.

Saturday Outfit (Pics 1-2)
Jeans-Anthro
Booties-SE
Belt-SO's old-old cognac belt that doesn't fit him anymore
Leather Sleeved Trench-Sak's Label from a couple years ago
Sweater-super old Isaac Mizrahi
Purse-Brahmin

Sunday Outfit (Pics 3-5)
Jeans-Gap Always Skinny (bought on super clearance to see if I could feel comfortable in distressed jeans, still not sure.)
Booties-Marc Fisher
Belt-RL
Trench-super old Loft
Sweater-BR
Ginger’s Bow & Collar-Susan Lanci/GW Little
Ginger’s Coat-Kriser’s (I forgot the brand)
Purse-Brahmin

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UmmLila (Lisa)

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I love that shade of green on you, especially with the leopard boots. It's kind of a bummer to be dragging out the cashmere in May (as I am today) due to chilly temperatures. Ginger is such a cutie. My boy Reed has strong objections to coats.

Chris987

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Love these colors on you, and great idea about cashmere for spring. My cashmere sweaters are all cardigans relegated to the "these feel frumpy" holding zone right now but yours are really nice. And very cool that you got one for $7! Also like the idea of cuffing the jeans to show off the boots...feels more springy than wearing them down which is what I'm doing right now. Ginger is very cute!

Angie

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I LOVE apple green. One of my favourite colours.

You look absolutely gorgeous, and are naturally elegant, Colette. Your hair is killer incredible, and your pup is precious.

Anonymous

Oh, wow! You look so good in that shade of green and the fuchsia. Love the animal print boots (going to steal those!) And your coat is gorgeous! YLF!!

Sheila

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Oh my goodness! I am in love with both of your apple green items and quickly looked at where they came from...but I see they are 'old'. So not for me. I love them on you and I would totally wear these right now. Keep them, please, as they seem to be very nice quality items.

Anonymous

I totally understand want to break out the colour. I'm right in the same boat as you, and still waiting for actual warm weather while my puffer gets a workout.
The colours you're wearing are GREAT! The green trench is fabulous.
Oh and I love both your booties!
Ginger is sweet.

Anonymous

I want everything here - seriously. And i know what you mean about cashmere in May - it's been chilly enough here the past few days to warrant it, but I just CAN'T! That green is fantastic on you - great find in that magic basement storeroom of yours:)

Meredith

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I am also a fan of having a few colorful sweaters on hand for cool spring days. Loving the color and the pup!

Suz

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You look amazing!! And this, after surgery, too! Wow.

Absolutely love you in that bright apple green and it was genius to pair it with the leopard accessories. Just fantastic on you.

I hear you completely about the weather; it's crazy. I was wearing sweaters, also. My feet haven't warmed up yet because I refused to haul out the booties I had put away for the season!

RobinF

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Those colors are great! Perfect for these cold spring days.

Maneera

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You look movie star gorgeous in #1&2! Not only is that apple green delicious on you, your hair is all kinds of fabulous! I think you look lovely in bright colored sweaters as you have a natural elegance about you that makes even a simple outfit look street-style chic.

You have a seriously enviable figure and a super adorable pup! Your Ginger is as cute as my Ginger! <3

Anonymous

Two fashionable beauties! I'm sorry it's still cold, but you are dealing with it in a most fabulous way. I hope you have more pieces in that bright apple green, it suits you so well.

BrieN

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you look wonderful in those colors and the cut of each of those sweaters is great on you. I think you are rocking the distressed jeans, btw. I think because the rest of your outfit is so polished, the jeans add interest.

Helena

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Colette, you look amazing in color ... I especially love the raspberry.

ALeigh

I am moving those colors and combos, the green is wonderful in you !

Here it's supposed to be Autumn but the temperature is about 23/25c (73.4f) and it's terribly warm for this time, my friends turtles won't hibernate because of it.

Anonymous

These are gorgeous colours on you! I think bright, light cashmere is essential for chilly spring days. Both you and Ginger look exceedingly stylish.

Anonymous

Beautiful. You had me looking for how to purchase - must mean it all looks extra great on you!!

JAileen

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You look good in all of these. I love the greens especially. For awhile I was bingeing on that color.

cobaltblue

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Wow, you have 10s hidden away in boxes! All these colors are gorgeous, and it makes so much sense to want Springtime colors, even if it has to be cashmere.

Brooklyn

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These are great colours in you! I especially like the green with the leopard. Ginger is a cutie patootie!

lyn67

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Love me grass green for Spring, and looks beautiful on you, too! And wow, for finding/owning a trench in that color! Doggiegie is so cute:-)!!!

Sally

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Love the colours.. That trench is my favourite.

marianna

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You are gorgeous! Everything looks good on you. Pup is adorable too.

Sara L.

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Great outfits with the colored sweaters. I like the bit of animal print that you added to each one. Cute puppy!

Colette

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You are all very kind. Ginger and I thank you.

Ummlila, I'm still in need of warm sweaters today. Since I have no control over the weather, just trying to make the best of it. Ginger loves to get dressed up, just like me. My Bailey didn't love coats as much as Ginger but he played along to make me happy.

Chris987, I have a few cardigans that I've not worn in ages and I'm trying to figure out how to wear them without feeling frumpy. Pinterest is giving me some ideas. One is to wear the cardigan as a shirt by buttoning it all the way up.

Angie, you are making me blush. I wish I saw what you see, but I will take the compliments none the less. My hair is still a work in progress.

Diane G, the animal print booties are my favorite and I receive compliments every time I wear them.

Sheila, both green items are very nice quality. But they are still in great shape because honestly I did not wear them frequently.

smittie, usually by this time of the year my fall/winter boots and coats are all put away but I have been wearing them so they didn't go away yet. I don't mind too much other than I'm dying to wear sandals.

LisaP, my basement is FULL of hidden treasures. I'm re-discovering some things I've not worn in years, and was considering giving away. YLF is helping me figure out how to incorporate them into my current lifestyle.

Meredith, I need sweaters and toppers all year but I went on an all neutral kick and removed most of the color from my closet. Thankfully I saved my favorite colorful sweaters in my holding boxes.

Suz, I figured out I cannot wear open toed shoes or sandals unless it's 65 degrees outside or I am an icicle all day and very unhappy.

RobinF, the color is just what I need to perk up these dreary and cold spring days.

Maneera, you are also making me blush. I greatly appreciate your generous compliments as I'm still trying to figure it all out.

Xtabay, I think that's it for apple green but I do have more pinks because the pinks, reds, oranges are my favorites.

BrieN, you made a great point about the distressed jeans.

torontogirl, for whatever reason I went through a phase where I felt horrible in color and lately I've been enjoying it.

Aleigh, the weather is creating all kinds of confusion for nature. Usually by this time my annuals are all planted but I'm holding off even longer. And because of the frost we had some fruit trees might not produce this year.

Aliona, I think I originally put the bright green sweater in the holding box because it just didn't feel right in winter but it feels so refreshing at this time of year.

delurked, I also find myself looking for 'finds' of some old items others post in their outfits. But I actually like it because it makes me realize I can incorporate some of my favorite old stuff into my current style and not look dated.

Jaileen, the green is a wildcard color for me, even when I wore color regularly. It just feels so happy and springy.

cobaltblue, spring cashmere is turning into a necessity around here.

Brooklyn & Sara L., I decided that since I love animal print I am going to treat it as a neutral and just pair it with everything.

Lyn67, looking at the color offerings in coats lately, I'm so happy I picked this one up years ago and held on to it.

Sally, the trench is my favorite too, but then again I love trench coats.

marianna, you are also making me blush. Ginger too!