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Sorry I've been gone so long! The usual health issues are to blame. But yesterday I started feeling better, and today I needed to take care of business, so I opted for a simple outfit that felt 'effective' to me but also had fun touches (hello velvet). The business I needed to take care of was via phone, and then random errands, so I was still dressing for me rather than others. I promise I wouldn't wear my detachable peter pan collar for serious meetings with serious people. The end result reminded me a bit of what Lucy Pevensie might have worn if she'd stayed in England and not Narnia, but I'm not sure I can justify that feeling. Regardless, I was happy in it & I got everything done that I needed to! Excuse the crooked sweater hem in the photos; this is why I'm naturally team RATE. Even when I remember to straight my collar I overlook something else! lol

I've adjusted to my new climate, and today's high of 39 felt quite balmy, so my alpaca cape and a wool hat were enough to keep me warm. I did wear my mittens for my evening walk when it was cooler, but forgot to photograph them! My hands get cold first. Anyway, it was also a dry day, so I was happy to be able to wear my beloved grey ankle boots.

I'm pretty sure I need to skinnify these trousers, as they don't seem to work well w shoes at their current in-between fit. But what do you think? Also, this is the most recent hat I knit, and I accidentally made it a beanie instead of a beret. I'm not sure whether the shape works on me; should I reknit it?

And now that I've pestered you w questions I'm off to see what everyone else has been up to!

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11 years ago

MuseumGal

Veteran

Actually I like the slouchy velvet trousres with the grey boots. And I lurves the cape. I still lament outgrowing my white wool Bavarian cape (damn puberty!), so maybe it's time to think seriously about getting myself a replacement.

(p.s. I finally sent your book off on Tuesday, so it is winging its way back to you.)

Anonymous

E, no time ATM, but you are SO Lucy Pevensie! One of the Narnia movies was on TV the other night and when I saw Lucy I thought, "That's our E!" Makes me smile. Hope you are feeling better.

Caro in Oz

Glad you are feeling better. I love the trousers as they are & can see them working really well with a brogue or similar

Suz

(website)

You're absolutely Lucy! And a beauty, too. Plus, this is the sparkly sweater!

Glad you are feeling better. And I think the trousers are gorgeous. I also think the hat is working well but I have to admit that the photos are a bit dark on my nighttime screen. I will look again in the morning and expand them.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I love the trousers with those gray lace-up boots. I like their slouchy vibe with the boyish looking shoes, and then your feminine sweater, cape and hat. Such a cool look. Your use of texture is so appealing.

Diana

I love your cape! I think the trousers work here - they are nice and slouchy and look quite luxe. It helps that they're velvet.

Hat looks great too. It looks like it has some slouch at the crown which is how I like my beanies too. much as I like berets, beanies do stay put much bette so it will be good for snowy romps through the woods and the like!

Astrid

Glad to see you're posting again and feeling better.

I love the look, with cape and without! I think the trousers look fine here, but if you think they would be more useful slimmed down then alter them. I really like the beanie, I think you can wear this style just as well. I'm also really loving the close up in #1, the sparkly stripes are just so luxe with the velvet and your ring is gorgeous.

I’m so glad everyone likes the trousers the way they are! Less work to not alter them of course. I just don’t trust my eye on fit yet, because I used to compromise on it so much.

MG, you should definitely get a cape! Surprisingly warm & practical too. And I’ll keep an eye out for the book.

Thanks Claire! I haven’t watched the Narnia movies, because I want to keep ‘my’ Narnia from reading the books in my head instead of the movie images. But it’s always so tempting to watch worlds come to life!

Caro, I will try them w my oxfords. I only have 1 really usable pair, but at least they’re grey so should work well!

Aww: thanks Suz. I hadn’t caught up on Angie’s blog, so I popped over to figure out the sparkly sweater reference. It was kismet!

Thank you Firecracker; I love texture, and I love the way you style your clothes, so I really appreciate it.

Diana, I knit my berets w a tight enough brim that they usually behave themselves, but they’re not easy to stuff in a pocket (as most of them took 200 yards of worsted weight & are thus gigantic, lol), so I like that aspect of the beanie. I’m glad it works on me; maybe I just need to adjust to the different look. And I suspect being velvet helps every piece of clothing! hehe

Thank you Astrid; it was my 16th birthday present (my mom’s family had a tradition of giving rings for that birthday) & I’m so relieved it still works with my style so many years later. I will wear the beanie with confidence now, so thanks for that as well!

Meredith

I love that you can detach your collar! I know I've seen it before, but I don't think I realized it was such a versatile piece. Also, another vote in favor of the beanie!

Beth Ann

Ooh! A little subdued sparkle! And luxurious velvet trousers! And a collar! And a cape!

And you know what? It's all still relaxed and very wearable in everyday life.

Lucy would find a way to wear a tiara under her beanie -- even in London!

Well done!

The ring is even more special, then! I love jewelry with a story. Lucky you that you can still wear it after so long. It really fits your style.

catgirl

Fab! I have always wanted slouchy velvet trousers - I'd forgotten that little hunt but you've triggered it for me again.

Lovely to see you E and I'm glad you're feeling better. I do love the subtle sparkle and lovely velvet texture. Plus a great silhouette with the cape. The slouch of your trousers looks fine to me.

Meredith, the detachable-ness makes it trickier to layer under blazers, but at least it's easy to pop over any and all knitwear. There's a sad dearth of peter pan collared blouses at the secondhand level, so this was my solution until the trend trickles down.

Thnx Beth Ann! I'm glad it reads as relaxed/every day life as I always try to make sure I'm not looking costume-y. Lol to your Lucy comment! I'd love to have a classy sparkly barrette for my hair, as a sort of nod to tiaras. Not sure where I'd find one tho!

Astrid, I love jewelry w a story too.

AG, I hunted for velvet trousers for at least 2 years before finding these. It was an exciting day! Hehe

Thank you Diane.

Sparkle and velvet and a cape in one outfit? Awesome!

I always end up with crooked sweater hems too.

Alassë

Oh yes, very Lucy. It's good to see you!

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