Saturday, April 2, 2011

Personal Luxury

Luxury means something different to everyone.  For some, it's a diamond-ring.  For others, a hot cup of coffee.  For me, it's free time.

My work is hard and demanding.  Apart from stress, the worst part of it is the lack of free time.  It's rare I can carve out a few hours for myself.

Today, unexpectedly, I had that time.  So, even though I didn't plan anything, I went to my favorite activity.  Can you guess what it is?  And, if you can, can you guess my favorite color?  :)

Let me share my experience with you...







This was more about having fun than cutting-edge fashion.  I know I'm in the beginner-class and don't have delusions of competence.  It was just fun to play with clothes and colors and textures and stockings and ballet-flats and lipstick...
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21 comments:

  1. Emma at Daily Clothes FixApril 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I love that you chose to do a photoshoot in your unexpected free time. And the outcome is great. Nice mix of bright colours and the shoes are really cute. I love how happy you look in these shots.

    I hear you on the free time. It definitely is the ultimate luxury. I've just had two days of doing my own thing and it's been so much fun.

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  2. sebbieApril 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I'm not getting much free time at the moment. I only work three days a week but the other four seem to getted filled up very quickly. Enjoying what you get is definitely the way to go and as Emma said you look very happy in your pinks.

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  3. Saucy SicilianaApril 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I'm retired so everyday is a holiday:) Perhaps pink is your favorite color? My favorite one is RED. Very nice pictures and the pink color definitely suits you. I like fashion and makeup but I don't really have any sense of style. I'm more of a cook. Following you from Trapani, Sicily!

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  4. dimiApril 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Very nice combinations Shy! You sure are making a progress in remixing! My fav. is the third, very vivid! I'm glad you had some free time... it's such a basic human need that turned into a luxury lately!

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  5. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    You've got that spring fever for colour too? I've dug into my summer clothes for that hope the warmth will come sooner. I adore those shoes!

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  6. EmmaApril 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I Love these looks! You should really give yourself more credit, you look Great! I really Love your shoes.

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  7. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Let me guess- fave activity blogging and dressing up and fave colour pink- am I right? ;) I really love the outfit in the third photo- the light pinks and the dark pinks look great together! (that's one problem with being a redhead, I don't look great in pink!)

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  8. alabeeApril 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I like your shoes! Especially with the black tights.

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I'm curious what size shoes you wear. I came across a stash of brand new ones in a thrift store yesterday...and oddly, thought of you!

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  10. The Closet ShopperApril 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Pink and pink and red and pink. I love it. And I love ballet flats. You look so happy and like you're having the best time.

    I'll email you back very soon! Super exciting business!!

    xo,
    Tracy

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  11. VildesVerdenApril 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I love your pink outfit!
    Happy sunday wishes

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  12. IsabelApril 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    playing with the clothes in my closet is one of my favourite things to do when i have free time. i remember when i was studying for exams in university my mind would always wander to my closet. lol.

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  13. My Unfinished LifeApril 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    am loving ur ballerina flats!! they are cute!!!

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  14. Dear Girl WallflowerApril 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    just one of those fun things I love to do if i have free time as well.......you look cute in pink and even in different outifts!

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  15. Kristy ElenaApril 4, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    you look adorable!!!! i love your little ballet flats they are super cute. i'm gonna guess your favorite color is pink. =P

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  16. AshelleApril 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    ***GASP*** PINK!!! Oh, I love this pink overload. Those ballerina flats are to die for. You are too adorable.

    One colour I love mixing in with pink is orange. I know, it sounds silly but if you do it right (sometimes toning it down with white/cremes) it just looks amazing. Apparently it's also the "thing" to do for spring... mixing up super bright colours.

    http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/Spring-2011-Bright-Young-Thing

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  17. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysApril 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Dressing up when you're at home is one of the great-small luxuries. My sisters and I used to do it occasionally, usually combined with dancing in the living room!

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  18. lawyerdollApril 5, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    You look like candy! So bright and fun! Love it, I'm hoping it will help push spring into NYS.

    The discussion of color-mixing brought to mind the sherbert I was eating the other day. Oddly enough, my favorite is a 3-flavor one in pints... Walgreen's brand.

    It's orange, lime, and raspberry. Now I'm wondering whether I should get the stuff to combine those colors myself... or just try to live vicariously through you?

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  19. mispapelicosApril 6, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    How fantastic, you are so interesting and brave, wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  20. LorenaApril 18, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Ralph,
    I am linking this post to my own :)
    hope it's ok with you :)

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  21. ShaylaApril 18, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I must say PINK really REALLY compliments you in just about every way! Gorgeous.

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