Technically, both the jacket and skirt are old Anthro pieces (circa 2010, I think) but the former has been in my closet for years and the latter is new-to-me thanks to VV. They go quite well together, no? If it hasn’t become painfully obvious already, I’m having something of a renewed love affair with Anthropologie, especially its older styles. I’ve been increasingly drawn to the more unique details (like the hidden sequins in this skirt, or the architectural ruffles of the jacket) and the whimsy of pieces like these. I’m not sure what that says about my current frame of mind (midlife crisis, part deux?) or what it means for the direction of my style, but I’ve decided to go with the flow — the heart wanting what it wants, etc. — and not over-analyze it. Say quoi?? I know, that doesn’t sound like me at all. It must be love. Anyone else experimenting with some new (or old) styles?

Sometimes, I find the most random things at the thrift store … like this Liberty of London peacock print scarf. I’m not really a “fancy scarf” person, but I couldn’t leave this beauty behind. Having bought it, I decided that I might as well try to make use of it. It really is too pretty not to show off.

Since I’m still figuring out this whole scarf thing, I decided to keep the rest of my outfit simple. Well, it doesn’t get much simpler than this. Sweater and jeans, done. A couple of things worth mentioning, though. One, the entire outfit (minus the sweater) is thrifted — bag and boots included. I’m pretty happy with that, especially since all the pieces together cost less than $50.

Two, I haven’t worn flared jeans in close to a decade, so it’s taking me a bit of time to adjust to the silhouette again but … I don’t hate it. These Paige flares were a whopping $5, so I figured it was worth trying out a new-old thing again with practically no downside.

Have you guys tried flares (again)? Or are you die-hard skinny/bootcut jeans fans?

I wore this on what was technical the first work day of spring, and it was about as spring-y as our Edmonton weather. Which is to say, it snowed. I was cooped up at my hearing most of the day, but I did get to enjoy our “glorious” spring on the 5-block walk to and from my office. Brr. The snow also forced me to resort to some babushka-approved scarf-head-wrap maneuvers to keep my hairdo intact during said walk. My assistant laughed for a good minute as she saw me off, but my waves got to limp along for another few hours, so it was worth it. Right?

Ahh, spring.