Marigold sounds better than mustard, doesn’t it? And, in all fairness, this boiled wool jacket is more golden than yellow. We’ll get to the bouquet part in a moment. First, let’s talk about my new favourite outfit formula: the column of black + statement piece. It’s so easy, and when you have as many cool blazers as I do, it’s almost too easy. My next step is to try it with a different neutral in place of black. I’m thinking forest green or plum, thanks to my new Club Monaco turtlenecks.
So, the bouquet. It’s brooches, of course! I recently thrifted this simple gold bow, and it’s a perfect complement to my big sparkly pieces like this old favourite (made in Australia!) hyacinth bunch. I love doing brooch bouquets because they feel a bit more modern and funky than just single brooches, and they allow me more opportunities to showcase my ever-growing collection. Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve starting looking at vintage brooches on eBay again and … ho, boy, I smell trouble. Someone needs to stop me from looking up any more Trifari pieces before I do something I’ll regret. Hashtag: crazy brooch lady.
Glad to see you’re still rocking the column of black! I may try this…after I get through all the dresses I’ve promised myself I will wear in 2017.
I love the “column of black” — it’s the perfect solution for making use of all my statement pieces.
Hmmm, I may have to try this out – particularly given the cold temperatures we’re having to start off January. 🙁 I particularly like the shorter sleeves on the blazer with the longer sleeves of the turtleneck. I thought my 3/4 sleeve blazers were off-limits until spring – this now expands my wardrobe options!
Try it! I seriously love these turtlenecks for layering … to the point that I had to stop myself from wearing with every.single.outfit this past holiday.
@girlfriday No-one said the column of black had to be pants… or even a top/bottom combo…
Brilliant formula for fast, statement-making and WARM dressing in these frigid winter months!!