Na Nana Na Na

Resisted the french hen sweater.

And passed on the factory puffin sweater.

Because I have the original puffin sweater from 2008.

It's not merino wool/nylon/cashmere.

It's not viscose/nylon/wool.

It's 100% cashmere. The good stuff.

From the good old days, baby.

 

I don't mean to gloat.

I just want to do a happy dance that I have it.



MIW: Inspired by Looks We Love

So cute! But! I don't have the coat and I don't wear minis ...

Over the weekend, I figured how a few things from my closet can come together for a resemblance. And since it was projected to dip below 60°F for our daily high and since I'm a big wimp when it comes to cold temps, today was the day for this look.

It was a little drizzly and not the best day for a white skirt but I was determined to wear it. Because it's not everyday I'm prepared with all the pieces for an outfit. Especially a skirt outfit. Especially on a Monday.


The little bit of spitting from the sky did no damage to the sturdy double-serge wool. If I had black boots of similar proportions, I'd have worn them. But maybe this makes things more interesting. At least that's what I told myself.

All I know is I loved how warm and cozy I was all day.

And isn't husby getting a lot better at being my blog photographer?!

Tart Tartan

Tabitha of Bourbon & Pearls explained that what North Americans think of as plaid is actually tartan. In Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder, or a blanket. Spirited discussion ensued about plaids and tartans, including whether the cafe capri in wool "plaid" to the left should be a must-have or must-miss. The debate continued (coincidentally) the next day on DaniBP's post. Like Dani, I too became inexplicably drawn to them. Never shying away from loud clothing, I managed to order the last pair of size 00 available online.        

Believe it or not, when I received them, I thought the pattern more muted than what I was expecting. But! They are not muted pants and you will be noticed wearing these pantaloonies. The light color background is a pale tan rather than ivory. I see how they can give the grandpa vibe some have mentioned, but I kind of like that. There are times when I want the dorkier the better. I'm weird that way. ;)

They are nicely constructed of a soft wool flannel, more substantial and heavier (but not heavy) than what I'd expect with the online description of lightweight wool. There are belt loops and front slant pockets as shown, and two back welt pockets that are buttoned. They are fully lined. I don't know if other sizes would be longer, the size 00 I received measures exactly 27" for the inseam. I'd differ with the description of a skinny leg. The pant legs are slim but not skinny.

The pattern is more runny IRL than what's captured here.
If that makes any sense to you ...

I love the look above, and would love to get the Mona oxford pumps to complete it. However, showing rare restraint, I decided to do it with things I already own and plan to wear them like this tomorrow with an important meeting on the agenda. It's a bold move. Since it will be attended by my boss, my boss's boss and my boss's boss's boss.