Primary School…

DYT Type One

 

DYT Type One

 

 

 

DYT Type One

 

 

DYT Type One

 

 

DYT Type One
{My DYT Type One Style   Dress  Teenflo, thrifted   Jacket Bossini, thrifted    
Striped Tee  Alfred Sung via Zellers   Boots  Aldo, similar here   Socks  H&M}
 
 
Yesterday, a dear friend of mine reminded me of the importance of having physical fun.  The kind of fun that makes you laugh out loud.   Today, I find myself on the playground of a primary school.  It’s all got me thinking about fun.  Life in general  was pretty fun back in the days when recess was a time block.  When art meant wearing Dad’s old shirt and finger painting.  In fact, if I remember correctly {and please don’t correct me if I’m wrong}, fun was surely my one and only motivation from sunrise to sunset.  I am certain I never asked, ‘Will this activity make me smarter, prettier, thinner, or healthier?’  {I am also pretty sure I was annoyingly whiny when things turned out not to be my idea of fun, but let’s not go there shall we.}   Now I’m not suggesting that  I haven’t had fun since primary school.    But I have realized that my self care should include enjoying more outrageously fun activities this year.    


Today’s outfit is inspired by the Marionberry Style Trend of the Month: Stripes.  Stripes are on trend for 2013 and the lovely Marion is hosting a linky party where we can all show off our stripes.  The party has been  in full swing since last Wednesday, so please pop on over and take a look.  


I am also linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday.  I always enjoy checking in with my Visible Monday friends.   I hope you do too.
And yes, it is January in Vancouver and I should have my jacket on.  The things I do for this little blog, I tell ya.

33 Comments

  • Reply Judith January 14, 2013 at 2:23 am

    Fantastic outfit, with the jacket, and without in the cold! We all should play-more…

  • Reply Emalina January 14, 2013 at 3:16 am

    You look very pretty in your breton top! Lovely writing too.

  • Reply grunge-queen January 14, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Sue, I love the primary colours – perfect antidote to greyness! – and the playground setting. You're right: I think that, as adults, we forget about fun and the concept of play – but they're so important to our well-being!!Is that your new Teenflo frock you were telling me about? (is is a summer dress worn under the tee?). I also love the start earrings; they make me smile and remind me of the 70s/80s, when star bling was popular. 🙂

  • Reply Style Sud-Est January 14, 2013 at 4:22 am

    your primary colors are wonderful
    you look fantastic Sue, i love this outfit on you
    Yeap we should all go the playground once in a while and let it out
    Tell me same question as Kelly, is this a dress under the tee?

    Ariane xxxx

  • Reply Patti January 14, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Agreed – we do better when we recognize our need for PLAY! You look great here, my curly-friend, love those boots. And thanks for sharing it all with Visible Monday!

  • Reply sabine January 14, 2013 at 10:11 am

    You look amazing in this colorful jolly outfit. I love it that the stripes of the tee echoing in the socks. Wonderful idea to add a polka-dot braclet. Stripes and dots are so cute together.
    Sometimes when we do an evening walk we come to a playground where I like to swing. I will never get too old to sit on a swing and fly into the sky.

  • Reply Shirl January 14, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Cute, fun! and love the star earrings.

    Shirl

  • Reply Val Sparkle January 14, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Yippee, what a fun outfit! I love that you took pictures in a playground. I bet you went down the slide at least once, didn't you?

    It's all cute, but I especially like the boots and socks!

  • Reply silvergirl January 14, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    i love that you wore the star earrings with this cute red/white/blue ensemble
    adorable
    brett

  • Reply Alison @ Get Your Pretty On January 15, 2013 at 4:32 am

    The playground is fitting for your youthful vibe! I love this outfit, the stripes and colors and those socks. So cute.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Yes, this is the Teenflo dress I was telling you about. It's so comfortable and I love the colour. Can't wait to wear it in the spring!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Happy you noticed my nuance with the word primary! Yes, it's a sleeveless dress under the tee.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Thank you Judith. Hope you are coping in the heat.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Thank you Emalina. I always enjoy your writing very much.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Thanks Patti. I really appreciate your Visible Monday.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:42 am

    I'm a real polka dot girl, so I had to give at least a little nod to them in this stripey outfit.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Thanks Shirl.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:43 am

    I certainly have been known to go down the slide; however, I was fearful I would literally freeze going down this time.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Hey, you know I didn't intentionally do that…but now I do indeed see a nod to your fair country.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Thank you Alison. You too, have a youthful vibe going on!

  • Reply Lynn Dylan January 15, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Love those bright colors!! xoxo Lynn

  • Reply Bi Ti January 15, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Thank you for the reminder to go out and have fun instead of bundling up with the cold outside 🙂 I love primary colors and your blue, red and white styling is very nice. Thank you also for your nice comment on Pret-a-vivre.com, the down wrap is very versatile indeed, and warm too.

  • Reply Amber January 15, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I'm a huge fan of a quick trip to a playground: in fact, I'd secretly quite like a swing in the garden, even although I know people might find it a bit odd as I don't have children. They never fail to cheer me up, though!

    As for the outfit, I really love this: the combination of stripe top and red skirt is just so classic, but you've managed to make it really playful, too!

  • Reply Jan Graham-McMillen January 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Hello, Tiny Feet! Yes, you should be able to play all the time … the trick is to get someone to pay you while you do it! You look adorable as usual, and wear this fun outfit in complete nonchalance!
    (Gotta remember to send you pics of some of my old work … it might explain why I don't paint much anymore!)
    Have a joyful week, kiddo!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Thank you Lynn. I'm loving the blue in your photo here.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting, and thanks for sharing the down wrap with us. Friends, check it out..

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Yeah! A kindred spirit. Thanks for popping by and commenting.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 15, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Yup, money makes more than the merry-go-round go round.

    No matter what you say, your artwork that you recently shared is awesome! But sure, show me some old stuff.

  • Reply Joyatri January 15, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I have a bit of a star fetish, so my eyes immediately went to those stunning earrings. Your outfit is so fun and happy.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I appreciate it!

  • Reply The Style Crone January 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Love your blog and your style. Happy to have found you!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 16, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    The earrings are fun to wear too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas January 16, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Oh thank you so much! I have been enjoying your lovely blog for awhile now.

  • Reply Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell January 16, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    You look so colorful and so happy in these pictures. I am loving stripes this year too.

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