Tie One On…

 

DYT Type One, Dressing Your Truth, DYT Type 1

DYT Type One, Dressing Your Truth, DYT Type 1
DYT Type One, Dressing Your Truth, DYT Type 1
{My DYT Type One Style   Navy Pants  Nine West, thrifted and last seen here   
Gingham Shirt   thrifted, also seen here   
Sweater   Olsen Petites, thrifted   Tie  thrifted    Shoes   Hush Puppies, thrifted    Purse  Aldo}

Hello, hello my friends.  Tell me, what’s the first word that comes to mind when I say ukulele?  How many said Hawaii?  Better yet, who didn’t say Hawaii, and what the heck did you say?  A few weeks ago, I got an invite to the 2013 Vancouver Ukulele Festival.  What? This past weekend Vancouver hosted it’s second annual ukulele festival. Apparently, ukulele playing is a popular past time here in Vancouver.  So much so that there is a ukulele school, Ruby’s Ukes {see it here}, and an annual music  festival.  Of course I had to attend. I cleared my heavy February schedule, and off I sashayed.  But first, a little history on the ukelele, or uke courtesy of Wikipedia.  Yes, the ukulele originated in Hawaii, and it’s a spin-off of an instrument akin to a guitar.  You can read more at Wiki, here. It was an entertaining evening with sets performed by Black Gardenia, here, as well as many fine Canadian and American performers that traveled from as far south as Portland, Oregon, and as far east as Newfoundland.  Oh, and about that heavy February schedule…I confess, it was just the usual puddle jumping.

My big fashion news today is that I am wearing shoes.  I always get lighthearted these first few times I wear shoes as winter slips into spring.  That being said, boot season is not over. {Sigh, is it ever?}   But, we have scored a few good days, and I’m lovin’ my green suede shoes.  These shoes and my coral-red sweater partnering with fresh green gingham is definitely putting me on the happy train.   And I can’t not comment on my menswear tie.  I had a real thing for men’s ties in the late seventies.  I did the whole Annie Hall menswear look.  My Mom was quite  possibly horrified observing me coming home from the Salvation Army with an armload of old man clothes; the vest, the pants, and of course, the ties.  Here, I’m keeping it light and bright.  I love the vibrant colours in this tie, and I think that with the addition of a little arm candy, the tie looks fresh and fun as opposed to overly masculine.

Linking up with:

Jenny at Plane Pretty for Sunday Style
Two Thirty-Five Designs for Casual Friday
Alison from Get Your Pretty On
Young Heart for The Weekly Thrift
Amber at Real Girl Glam for Real Girl Style
Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday
Shana at ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous
Kayla of My Greatest Hits for My Style Monday

41 Comments

  • Reply Joni February 25, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Soooo cute! I love the shoes and the colors you've got going on today. Great way to invite spring, which I wish would hurry up.
    Great tie too, even better in the feminine fabric.

  • Reply Val Sparkle February 25, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Joni is always just ahead of me! But she's right, it's soooo cute! I love the gingham, the colors, the tie, the action shot of you in the air! Those colors are so vibrant together – they make such a great tomboy outfit!

    By the way, I'm getting my new RED glasses this week!

  • Reply Suzanne Carillo Style Files February 25, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Those hush puppies are gorgeous! And I always love me a good menswear look.

    Wow…a ukulele Festival? Crazy but kind of cool. What those weed smokin' Vancouverites don't get into! ha ha

    bisous
    Suzanne

  • Reply The Braided Bandit February 25, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I love your bright shoes, what an amazing thrift find! Hush puppies are always so comfy 🙂
    Hope you're having a great start to your week!
    xo Hannah

    thebraidedbandit.blogspot.com
    thebraidedbandit.etsy.com

  • Reply sabine February 25, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Hello Sue,
    not only by wearing shoes but also with your wonderful spring colored outfit you are ushering spring. I love this color combination. And you so active on the pics look fabulous!
    Whenever I hear ukulele I think of that great Hawaian singer singing “somewhere over the rainbow”. I love that song remembering me to warm summer nights.

  • Reply grunge-queen February 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Shoes! So jealous. And they're fab shoes at that. I love your colour combo, Sue, and the jaunty tie. And a ukulele fest – strange yet cool! Xo

  • Reply Ana from Sweet Serendipity February 25, 2013 at 9:42 am

    What a fun colorful outfit! And that action shot, AWESOME!! 🙂

  • Reply Silhouette de Femme February 25, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Hi Sue!
    Don't you look fabulous in that tie! I also noticed your beautiful aquamarine ring? One of my fave stones!
    Denise

  • Reply Patti February 25, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Sue, I love those green suede shoes – and of course, your signature leaping photo : > Great colorful combination too – thanks for linking up!

  • Reply Shirl February 25, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Oh, you make me want to go thrifting! Love those colours on you, Sue.

    Shirl

  • Reply Style Sud-Est February 25, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Allo Sue!

    You know jumping will become your signature, we will expect you to jump in every post, ha,ha,ha!
    I love your color combination, love the tie, this is something i would like to do more often but don't!
    I'm happy to see it on others and you did a splendid job!
    Not yet shoe season here, slushy and slushy disgusting i tell you but it means Spring is coming!
    Izzy my daughter workd at Lululemon she does atlerations….Got some Lulu for my birthday!

    Ariane xxxx

  • Reply trinagrandinetti February 25, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I love your energy as well as those great shoes. Perfect spring color and so practical. You did an amazing job of putting together a fun pre-Spring outfit.

  • Reply Kristina February 25, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Just found my way over here via My Greatest Hits, and I have to say, you are the cutest! I love the bright colors, the tie is killer, and your action shot? Get outta town!

    A uke festival sounds pretty awesome to me! 🙂

    Kristina
    kristina in retroworter

  • Reply Anonymous February 25, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Hush puppies have survived forever for a reason. Not horrified, probably more like “what now?!!”

  • Reply Jan Graham-McMillen February 25, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Sooooo spring-time adorable. Northwest style, for sure. A little heavier fabric, suede, but optimistic with color! And you do it with pretty Sue Style. Love your tie, Puppies, and smile.
    You're airborne a lot these days … just in the mood to jump, I guess!
    (And by all the gods that still take me seriously, I swear I will get to your Liebster soon!)

  • Reply Wendy February 26, 2013 at 4:14 am

    I love it all (big fan of ties)! Those green suede shoes are -awesome-!

  • Reply Real Girl Glam February 26, 2013 at 6:39 am

    Such a bright colorful look! LOVE that you wore a tie! Thanks for linking up for Real Girl Style.

  • Reply Debbie Baker Burns February 26, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Love the tie and green shoes! Cute and VISIBLE look!! Debbie ( I want spring, too!)

  • Reply Cathy Burrell February 26, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Dear Sue,

    Well it appears you are blogging, and THRIVING!! It's great to FINALLY get around to reading your blog…and let me tell you I LOVE those shoes. That shade of green is one of my all time favourites.
    I just clicked the subscription button…and as I am teaching blogging and Dressing for your body at any age in White Rock this Spring…I will use your blog an an example for both…
    Congratulations, Sue! Keep up the good work!
    Sincerely, Cathy Burrell-Cavern Retail Consulting

  • Reply Sarah Evans February 26, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Hey Sue – thanks for your lovely comments on my blog and for pointing out the issue with Karen's blog. I have emailed her to see what's up just now.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

  • Reply Kathleen Lisson February 26, 2013 at 10:28 am

    First thought that came to mind were those classic war movies.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Woot Woot! So excited about the glasses Val.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Ha Ha… funny but true.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I think you would have enjoyed yourself at the festival Kelly.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Ahem…I bought that gem for under $5.00 at the thrift store. I think it's from H & M. But it's fun, isn't it!

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Hush puppies are timeless, aren't they.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Hi Cathy!!! Thanks so much for popping by and taking the time to comment. What a delight for me to be featured in your classes. Thank you bunches.

    Readers…Cathy teaches blogging for beginners in my community. It was an awesome way to learn how to create my own blog. I'm sure I would still be 'thinking' about it, had I not taken her class.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Oh yeah, I get that now too Kathleen. Funny, even the colours are translating that way.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas February 26, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Well, let's go shall we…

  • Reply Alison @ Get Your Pretty On February 26, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    That coral-y orange sweater is SO pretty and how fun are those green shoes! This outfit has loads of personality.

  • Reply chrissy February 26, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    i looooove those pants and that sweater! i have been looking for ages for a proper pair of “slacks” in a classic navy or grey. they are so difficult to find. great scores.

  • Reply Susan February 27, 2013 at 4:56 am

    How FUN are you????
    And are you in Vancouver? Yay to a fellow canadian!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog. xo

  • Reply Jane@flightplatformliving February 27, 2013 at 6:20 am

    loving the tie, great style x

  • Reply Alison @ Get Your Pretty On February 27, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Thanks SO much for linking up your adorable fun outfit this week with I Feel Pretty!

    Alison

  • Reply Reva February 27, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    LOVE those shoes!!!!!!
    Nope, not through Vancouver-deep in the cornfields of western KY. and no, didn't smoke it, it might have some kind of deadly mold or something….;)
    hugs
    Reva

  • Reply Annie February 28, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I love the green and orange together – so fun!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  • Reply Ann, Heather and Sheila March 1, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Loving those green shoes! Spring is just around the corner for you. It's definitely here in AZ this weekend — temps in the low 80s. Yay!
    Heather from Friendship, Life and Style

  • Reply List Addict March 3, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Great photos and I am loving that tie!!! Fabulous job. A friend of mine from work plays the Uke. Before I met her I did not realise what a huge phenomenon it was!!

  • Reply Crystal March 16, 2013 at 8:26 am

    Perfect! Love the splash of color! I'm going to come raid your closet someday!

  • Reply Bella Q April 10, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Sue, those shoes are so great! I love the mix of the chartreuse and coral.

  • Reply Sue @ A Colourful Canvas April 10, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks Bella! Your shoe link up is a fantastic idea!

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