FASHION FRIDAY: PURPLE PASSION!

TGIF Guys!

It’s Fashion Friday with a twist! Tuesday the 8th of October was an epiphany of sorts for me. I looked at my bulging wardrobes and realized I had enough ‘stuff’ — shoes, bags, bling, jackets, dresses, etc. to last a long time! I blame it on all those thrift store bargains and shops like Winners, where you find ‘Fabulous for less’. I like a good bargain, but is it really a bargain if you don’t ‘need‘ it?

SO, for the next 365 days, no shopping for anything that is ‘non-essential’. By that, I mean ornaments, seasonal decorations, knick knacks (Goodbye Flea Markets!) bling, shoes, bags, clothing. This is going to be fun as I see just how long I can do this, and what outfits I can put together in my own home closet! Kevin and the girls think it will be a miracle if I last until Christmas! I believe in miracles! They don’t know how determined I am! I promise to keep you posted. I attempted this a few years ago but it only lasted 3 months! I shall donate my savings to the Bingo program at ‘Our Place’ Homeless Shelter which I started over four years ago.

For today’s outfit-of-the-day, I chose this light purple ensemble. I love the colour! The top is Ralph Lauren and the matching cropped pants are Banana Republic. A bargain I found when I visited the Humane Society’s thrift shop! I teamed it up with matching Ralph Lauren pashmina with grey stripe. That grey stripe affords many opportunities for mixing and matching with grey pants, dress, etc. Grey and purple look surprisingly nice together!

I was beginning to get a little bored from all the browns/rusts/burgundy/sage greens and mustards of Autumn. Today is the 1st of November. Goodbye Pumpkin, Hello Poppy! I needed a jolt of warm winter colour. I love the colourful silk scarf to wear around my neck or head. I completed the outfit with my smart navy Ralph Lauren jacket and a pair of high heeled navy suede boots bought in Ireland two years ago. I felt wonderful in my warm purple ensemble. Feeling fabulous makes for a fantastic day!

Have fun putting your outfits together! And remember eye candy is calorie free!! Be sure to shop in your own home wardrobe for bargains!

Hugs,

Patricia xxx