Top, skirt & shoes, J. Crew (via consignment); cardigan, J. Crew Factory; bag, MbMJ
Top, skirt & shoes, J. Crew (via consignment); cardigan, J. Crew Factory; bag, MbMJ

Another week, another wool pencil skirt from my extensive collection. These things really are like Garanimals for adults — add a print blouse and solid topper, and you’ve got yourself an outfit. This particular blouse is one of my faves because it mixes a bunch of cool colours (which I love), like blue and green. An excuse to wear my blue suede pumps? I’m there!

moody greens and blues
moody greens and blues

I tried to add a bit of interest to this admittedly basic ensemble with my new Lulu Frost necklace. I also tried to take a close-up shot to show it to you, as promised, but … well, it took a few tries … and I still don’t have a good, all-in-one picture. I love long necklaces like this one, but they’re a pain in the butt to photograph so you’ll have to trust me that it’s cute.

um, let's try that again
um, let’s try that again
that's ... slightly better
that’s … slightly better

And the “gardenshade” blouse made a very apropos background for it, no? For the record, I hate bugs, but this little scarab is definitely adorable. Lord help me if I see a real life beetle, however. Eek. (Unless it’s the vehicular kind of Beetle, especially the vintage ones like the specimen in our garage — those are also adorable, although don’t tell my husband I said that about our “Bert”. I don’t think “adorable” is the vibe he’s going for.)

(semi) action shot!
(semi) action shot!
happy Monday!
happy Monday!

3 Comments on Monday Blues (and Greens)

    • This particular skirt sits below my waist (maybe an inch or so lower?) because it’s slightly big/loose. I prefer how it sits on my hips this way, although tucking in my top is a bit more of a bother.