It's a burst of color and pattern today! I am wearing polka dots (almost - it's actually a polka-starburst) for Tammy at Silverstyle's "Through the Decades" link-up. Go check it out, and add your polkas to the party.
This lively lime green blouse is thrifted. It's a very soft poly chiffon, by Liz Claiborne. It's much brighter than my usual palette but I chose it because:
- it pattern-mixes so cheerfully with my vintage 80's herringbone midi skirt,
- the neckline is low enough to keep the brightness off my face,
- it feels lovely against my skin, and
- it's Visible Monday -- no hiding out.
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| I'm wearing my boots! I laugh at the weather-person, who predicts a high of 87 today! |
The guidelines to participate in Visible Monday are so simple!
- Any Monday, whoever wants to can join in! Just compose a post that includes any outfit, accessory, piece of jewelry, hairstyle, cosmetic or other adornment that makes you feel more confident, alive and visible that day.
- Include a link to Not Dead Yet Style somewhere in your post.
- Go to the bottom of this post and click on this cute little link:
Super cute! That top is adorable!
ReplyDeleteReally like this color combo. And I like the green on you. Wow, I would have been a puddle in that outfit. I sweat like there is no tomorrow! And I think I have that black and silver twisty bracelet (I may have told you that already though ...).
ReplyDeletePatti--I like the color combination here. And that skirt looks like something I ought to be wearing in the classroom. Alas, one more week will have to go by without participating in Visible Monday, but at long last I will have the wedding post up.
ReplyDeleteHey Patti--so glad to see you pattern mixing! Love this combo of the two somewhat graphic prints. Love that greeen on you!
ReplyDeleteI really like this combination. I wouldn't have thought to do it myself, but now that I see it, I like it. I looked everywhere for polka dots to no avail. I did find a couple of tops at thrift stores, but one was way too small and the other way to big. I couldn't even find a scarf that had polkadots!
ReplyDeletePatti, I really like your skirt...love the length...very classy! We are back in over 100 degree heat and they say it might be here into October...so sad!
ReplyDeleteI really love the concept of these Mondays! I'm going to have to try it... not sure my office job will like it though : ( lol.. yet another good reason to work for myself full time! ; )
ReplyDeleteI really like the color combo. I wouldn't have thought about it but it totally works!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vanessa, and thanks for coming by!
ReplyDeleteHee! We did talk about the bracelet didn't we?
ReplyDeleteYes, let's see the wedding, soon as you can! I can definitely see you in this skirt, maybe we will do a swap at a future date . . . . : )
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula, you have definitely inspired me to try this look!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbi! I had trouble finding polka dots too. I scored this at Goodwill just a few days ago. : )
ReplyDeleteOh no, Pam! I thought it was cooling down for you. You look fantastic as usual, however, despite any heat wave. Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, thanks for coming by. Your jewelry is gorgeous. Do it, make the leap!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. I am getting more wild in my middle age. : )
ReplyDeleteyou look so adorable :)! love this.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that green top is amazing on you!! I love how you've chosen the herringbone skirt - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDid you get your inspiration from the Antropologie catalog? I was admiring an overpriced skirt there with a similar look.
ReplyDeleteI love green even though I don't seem to have enough of it in my closet. I really like the green with the black and white checks...maybe a shopping trip for green is needed! Love this look on you! Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com
ReplyDeleteYou're a brave soul to do boots on an 87-degree day ... but as a fellow boot-lover, I can hardly blame ya!
ReplyDeleteShoot! Also meant to say - marvelous pattern mix!
ReplyDeleteFabulous mix! This works! And the color of that top looks fantastic on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alycia! You have a lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And thanks for coming by. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ginger! I love Anthro skirts, but rarely have the $$$ on hand to purchase one, so this is a great compliment : >
ReplyDeleteYes, Sally - you know you have led me down this boots-in-summer path, and there's no turning back : >
ReplyDeleteThank you, Une Femme, and thanks for adding your lovely dress.
ReplyDeleteHi my dear!! Whhat a lovely stylish outfit to start Monday morning, a great look for Autumn, I love the colour of your top! Have a great week ahead xx
ReplyDeleteMy God, woman: Is there any color that doesn't look great on you? Amazing! (And as far as the boots go.... I agree that one should never let the weather interfere with some fabulous boot-wearing. Were you able to keep them on all day?)
ReplyDeleteYou are wearing one of my favorite patterns EVER: houndstooth !
ReplyDeleteI love it so much I am actually thinking about doing an entire WEEK of it.
Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne; I did wear the boots for about 6 hours, in the air-conditioning : >
ReplyDeleteOh that will be fun!
ReplyDeleteSunshine and smiles! Very happy top today. I'm always amazed when women wear boots in warm climates. Too hot for me.
ReplyDeleteHello Susan - I know what you mean about the boots! But I am in air conditioned places about 85% of the time : > And I do love my boots! Thanks for coming by.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun combination, love it! And I will wear boots year round, weather be darned! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Allie - I know you are a boot-loving woman!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this combo and boots at 80 degrees? Heck yeah. You know i sport em all year around! I must start participating in the Visible Monday! I'll try now.
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Reva
Well, you've got it going on. Thanks so much for linking up.
ReplyDeleteI would have never and I mean never put that top with that skirt and I'm here to tell you it rocks..
Hi Reva! thanks for participating with your cool outfit mile gorgeous smile!
ReplyDeleteHey Tammy, thanks! Your link up is doing really well, great job. : )
ReplyDeleteNice combination! I love that you've featured some of my favorite bloggers here. If I can get my act together I will join this party but I seem to be struggling with balance lately with kids now back in school. Oh dear.
ReplyDeletecute! I love the colors a lot. The skirt is lovely. You've got a pair of fabulous boots too.
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I love combining patterns, and although I'm no expert to my eyes your combination today is well balanced and looks great.
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ReplyDeleteLove your outfit Patti, love the color of your top, lovely as usual - Ariane
amazing mix of patterns!!!! GREAT OUTFIT ANYWAY.
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Yes, Jill, join the party! We need you! : >
ReplyDeleteThank you Mongs. You are a boot lover too, yes?
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisette, you are very kind.
ReplyDeleteYay! You are here! Thanks for coming by and being so nice. : >
ReplyDeleteI love how you combined these patterns! and it looks great with the boots!
ReplyDelete-Meaganwww.spunkychateau.com
Sucha great color on you!!! I love how you mixed teh neon with the checkers is that? That skirt is fantastic too!! You are definitely standing out and I LOVE it! Thank you so much for linking up!!! Love the boots too!!!
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