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Tricky, tricky beige. Is there a simpler, yet more confounding colour to build an outfit around? I was attracted to this skirt for the turquoise and coral details, but I rarely wear it as I lack tops in *the right shades* of turquoise and coral. I'm sure you've experienced similar wardrobe issues. Enter, a beige sleeveless tunic. Oooh, exciting.  Quite possibly the ugliest top I own, this nylon zip-back vintage number is an indispensable layering piece when I need a neutral.  Ta-da! Suddenly, we have an outfit. Is the match perfect? No, of course not, but the top bridges the beige and coral in the skirt just enough to pull everything together. I'm happy I finally found a way to wear this silk skirt as it has been hanging on the back of my bedroom door seeking inspiration since early spring. Sometimes I need to live with a piece of clothing before wearing it. I have things I purchased years ago still seeking a proper outfit, but I've learned it is better to wait than wea...

Yes, I own a Guerlain umbrella. I've had it since the early 90's, and it is showing wear but I'll never part with it. I found this Paris print novelty skirt recently for a dollar. It is early 2000's and made of a very thin cotton. As it was cold and windy today, I decided to employ a pair of, "Pervert-Proof-Panties".  I've stopped caring what the neighbours might think of my antics.  What's a little side-eye, anyway?  Outfit Particulars: Bandolino skirt-Thrift World Vintage Jantzen wool sweater-Thrift World Belt-Goodwill Vintage handbag-can't remember (had it at least 25 years) Shoes-Goodwill Bakelite bangles-all over Bakelite brooch-Goodwill Earrings-New Life Thrift Fragrance-Guerlain Parure The skirt was fun to wear, once. I'm not in love with the pleats, and it really is a bit big, so it has already migrated to the "Donate" bag in the front hall. When it is full, we'll drop the items at Hand-Me-Ups and with any luck, Thrift-Sho...