Sunday, March 8, 2020

Playin' Around

I had some unexpected free time today so I pursued my favorite hobby -- playing with clothes. I had an outfit planned with a vintage orange jumpsuit but, sadly, that didn't work out. Buying clothes at thrift-stores without trying them on yields hit-and-miss. This morning it was a wild miss.

I salvaged the jumpsuit (which doesn't fit me above the waist) by using it as wide-legged pants. I pulled a top out of my closet that kinda sorta goes with it and added white heels and a scarf-belt. Surprisingly even though the outfit isn't impressive, creating it on the fly gave me real joy. I enjoy improvising.

It's obvious to all that I'm no influencer, just a simple gal trying to find happiness where I can. This is where I aim my efforts.












19 comments:

  1. That's absolutely gorgeous, Ally! Your outfit reminds me of one of my vintage Barbie outfits from the early 1970s, and believe me, that is high praise coming from me! xxx

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  2. Sensational look! This is such a fab take on seventies style and a welcome jolt of sartorial cheer to boot. The abundance of orange is the perfect antidote to the lingering days of dark, icy winter weather.

    Wishing you a fabulous first weekend of March!

    Autumn Zenith 🎃 Witchcrafted Life

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  3. Looking good and happy.
    A classic example that when you have lemons you find a way to make lemonade

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  4. I love this! It's delightfully ABBA-esque! I can see you swanning about at a cocktail party in the 70s, sloshing your martini around.

    Playing in closet is one of my greatest pleasures! I'm so glad you experience that joy too, Ally.

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    1. Smart cultural references. They help me place this outfit in its proper setting. Thanks for the support (and education), chica.

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  5. love the color! And I can't say it's odd. It makes me mix feelings of hippies and disco and I love both. Also your makeup is so good! You definitely outshine my makeup progress

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    1. Thanks, pal. I agree about that mix. It wasn't intended but ended up as the result. With the makeup, I was playing like a child and enjoy the outcome.

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  6. What a lovely bright colour. I like it a lot. It makes a statement. You look fab!

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  7. I love this orange so much! It's so cheery! I love that you still found a way to make something work that didn't fit as you had hoped.

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  8. Aw, I love this! So joyful, so vibrant! It looks like you a Spring in person :D

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  9. That was a clever idea! It is a struggle to shop and not try on, but hey, many capsule wardrobe goddesses would be singing your praises.

    To quote my fav tv chef - "no unitaskers!" And a jumpsuit as pants is a great alternative when the first attempt didn't work out. I dig how your mind works.

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  10. Everything about this makes you an influencer ❤️ And I say that as someone who works in influencer marketing 😊 love this look, Ally!

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