Spring Ahead…
Gingham Shirt American Eagle Outfitters, thrifted
Leather Purse Derek Alexander, thrifted Illusion Necklace Moi}
Okay, now about this flirty little outfit. I have been getting me some real goodies in the thrift stores lately, and the pieces in this outfit are a few of my more recent finds. I should have snapped a before photo of the skirt. It was down around my calves, but I could envision it fun and flippy and above the knee. I promise you, I did a very good job with the hemming…it looks wonky in a few of these pictures, but it was either the camera angle, or more likely me standing funny. I love mixing patterns, and today I’ve married plaid and plaid. Whoa, I’m such a risk taker! I really love how the salmon-y sweater brightens everything up. Yup, I think all these pieces play very nicely together. The purse was in my kinda, maybe, should go to Goodwill pile, but I think I will hang on to it a while longer. And, I gotta tell ya, I’m a little in love with my new wall. It’s so vibrant and colourful, and as long as there aren’t any parked cars in my studio space, I will be snap happy here for many outfits to come. Two vehicles pulled in when we were taking pics, and I still feel awkward about these encounters. Like, “Hi, yes I’m a goofball and yes my mister is taking my photos. Um, can you move your car please?”
Thank you so much for positive comments and emails on my most recent DIY, posted here. I hope to see some photos of your own polka dot jeans! And I do promise, there will be some outfit posts of me wearing my polka dot creations too.
Also, a big thank you to my newest followers, email subscribers, and bloglovin’ readers. I am so happy to have you along for the ride.
I ‘m visiting:
The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday
Alison of Get Your Pretty On for I Feel Pretty
Wendy at Young Heart for The Weekly Thrift
Patti of Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday
Shana of ColorBlind for Thrifters Anonymous
33 Comments
That's the perfect back drop!! The orange pops against it and you look adorable in your paid skirt. The star earrings are the perfect accent.
oops, let's try PLAID skirt. 🙂
You look so cute in the picture you are jumping!
x
Nina
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Wow, you are a gold-star jumper! Love these colors and the plaid skirt, Sue. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
That is a super flirty little outfit. I love every bit of it!
Oh Sue you are so colorful. Perfect name for your blog. I love your outfit with esp those boots!! Thank you for joining me. and …inspiring me with your color.
Sue I love our spirit!!! I find your outfit so much fun, but what I love the most is that tartan skirt. I can't get enough of tartan myself, I am glad this print started becoming wearable not only for cold weather seasons, now we are seeing it in spring and summer as well.
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oh, you are springing ahead in style…..and yes, i loathe the one hour time loss as well. Lovely blue backdrop for your picture taking.
Shirl
I would also make great jumps when I found such a pretty checkered skirt in the thrift story. You mixed the patterns and the colors perfectly. It looks for me like a favorite spring dress.
We get the clock changing only end of this month, it will also take me some time to get up in time in the moring. Spring here takes a break, unfortunately.
Have a good time!
Love, love, love everything about it! More than anything I love that you're working that adorable pleated skirt!!!
I love your blog and your style because i so shinning and beautiful.
I love it your skirt your look so wonderful.
Now I´m following you sweetie I hope your follow me back.
God Bless you…
xoxo
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There you go again, being all perky and colorful and cute! I just love that outfit, and I think you did the right thing making that skirt shorter. It is so cute!! I love your action shots, and I adore those booties!
I can't see any wonky-ness in the hem. And I LOVE the pattern and color combinations in this outfit… especially, I love the skirt. Perfect for the end of winter, perfect for playful flirtiness (like you say). And Bravo for getting past the awkwardness of photo shoots with random onlookers. You have a lovely smile. I especially like your airborne shots… so fun. (= Lynaea @ EverydayBloom.com
such a pretty outfit <3 Love the shoes!!
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Very nice!!! Funny Pics!!!
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I'm so glad you stopped by so I could discover your fantastic blog! I love the DIY in your last post and am so impressed with your thrifting skills and your pattern mixing. So fun!
kim at popcosmo.com
Great ensemble, no wonder you jump in the sky with it.
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Love the skirt and the whole schoolgirl preppy vibe and the wall is not bad either! Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com
Airborne Sue! These colors, these photos … just make me HAPPY on a gray day. Thanks … you look as adorable as always. What a GREAT outfit.
Wonderful outfit, so happy and bright! Happy to make your acquaintance.
Love the wall and the outfit! Very cute! Those star earrings are adorable 🙂
Amazing outfit! So nice:)
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Love that you hemmed the skirt yourself! I love how you styled it. And the jumping photos just made me smile! 🙂
xo – Marion
What a fun outfit! That coral sweater is gorgeous and your pattern mixing is perfect. Thanks so much for linking up!
Sue! How cute is this outfit! I think I may need to steal those ankle boots. 🙂 I'm a new seamstress and my hems always get a bit wonky. ;/ Gotta keep practicing!
hi Sue! I was hoping others would like the little girl in yellow. When I do those pics from Pinterest type posts, I always need to include a child in them for some reason. I think it's the grandmother feelings coming out in me. hahahaha.
Hi Sue!
I just love your photos & your new wall! It is such a lovely background colour for you. Great finds….I have been missing my thrifting haunts!
Denise
Hello! I just came across your blog, and I love it! I’ve decided to follow you! If you get a minute, I’d love to know what you think of my latest outfit post! While you’re visiting, follow along so we can keep in touch! 🙂
xo, elle from Living in Color.
LOVE your pattern mixing Sue! That plaid skirt is too cute, and so are you 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Cute outfit!! There is nothing I like better than to get dressed to go somewhere and realize all the more my outfit cost 🙂
I LOVE this outfit! The print mixing is fabulous and those ankle boots – perfection! You look perfect 🙂
xoxo,
Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
Love your colour! Love your photos! Yay for springing.
You are so cute. I love the colors in this outfit – especially the top and sweater together. Plus you know how jealous I am of your amazing thrift finds. If only we were closer together so we could go thrift shopping together!
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