FASHION FRIDAY: OLD FRIENDS AND NEW!

TGIF Friends!

After 11 months in captivity, I escaped from my NMS (no more stuff) cage earlier this month. TBH I got kind of bored in captivity! Shopping for fashion bargains is a thrill of mine and God help us in these C-19 bleak days, we need our thrills — right? And the poor struggling retailers need all the help we can give. Right again!

So today, for your visual pleasure, I bring a tale of great fashion joy. I was delighted to discover that one of my favourite Consignment shops, the Velvet Crease here in Victoria, was still open! I absolutely love the idea being promoted in Ireland of adopting a shop. The Velvet Crease is a pleasure to adopt. Such amazing goodies there and terrific bargains. It’s called the #adoptashopmovement and it’s all part of the new conscientious shopping borne out of the C-19 epidemic. We must help independent businesses whenever and wherever we can.

What did I find? A treasure of all treasures! Yes! This fabulous reversible coat featured in today’s Outfit Of the Day, reduced to $42 — cheaper than a takeaway dinner!! What I love about this coat is that unlike most reversible coats, I actually like both sides. I cannot decide which one I prefer. One side is serious and the other side is fun — a bit like all of us in that regard. It was also so easy to clean. When I got home I threw her in the washing machine and hung her to dry. Finished her off with a tumble in the dryer. No expensive dry cleaning bill either!!

My favourite English Fashionista, Trinny Woodall, describes her clothes as friends. And that when you view a new fashion item, you have to ask yourself, would this one be compatible with the friends at home? LOL! So as you can see, she is very compatible with my old friends at home!

The lovely taupe two piece top and skirt inside the coat I bought for my daughter Victoria’s Holy Communion in Calgary at least 20 years ago!! I’m sentimentally attached to it and besides, it’s a timeless beauty and does not date, because of the colour, style, and fabric. I love when I can re-invent old sentimental pieces in my wardrobe and breathe new life into them. I accessorized the serious side with a fabulous electric blue faux collar which I found in a bargain basket before I was locked up in the NMS cage! I got it for — wait — $6.99! The lovely glittery cobalt blue necklace was a find in Ireland some time ago for around nine euros.

The fun side is a lot of fun! The colours are so vibrant and cheery. The colourful scarf and matching umbrella were a fabulous find from Gap years ago. I get so much wear from them that cost per wear is now zero!! I will probably wear my funky orange earrings with the fun side and maybe my Gap denims or winter cream pants.

So as you can see, there are bargains still to be found. Adopt your shop and Go for it!! See what old friends in your wardrobe can be re-invented. This month on Fashion Friday I’m all about breathing new life into old friends!

Remember, do what you love and love what you do!

Hugs from Coco and me,

Patricia xxx