a new capsule

A week or so ago, when I did laundry, I found that the tops hanging in the bathroom to air dry looked really good together...almost like they would make a good capsule...so when I took them down, I rifled through the dresser for some finishing pieces and voîla! a nifty mild summer capsule!

Thee are eleven pieces, two of which are sweaters so I'm not how much I would wear them, but everything is is super nifty...I think...

Top to Bottom:
chambray top from LOFT
navy linen top from LOFT
blush colored top from LOFT (I'm suspecting a theme here)
sleeveless blush top Vera Wang for Kohl's
sleeveless black & white top from Penneys
floral cardigan J Crew
bergundy 3/4 sleeve sweater from Marshall's
blush tulle skirt from Target
black & white plaid skirt Old Navy
denim capris Dana Buchman at Kohl's
chambray trousers The Gap

What do you think?

scrumdilly style 3: the whole shebang

 

scrumdilly style 3: day 24 {that's a wrap!}

scrumdilly style 3: day 23

Another fave. I'm thinking taupe is a good color for me...also purple. Who knew? I have never really been a fan of purple...plum though, I like! One more day!

scrumdilly style 3: day 22

scrumdilly style 3: day 21

We're almost finished, I promise (though there is another capsule in the works). Dress with polka-dot shirt and black flats. Another simple but nifty pair.

scrumdilly style 3: day 20

Same as Day 1 but with the black pants underneath. Simple but different.

scrumdilly style 3: day 19

I like this one a lot! Makes me wanna rethinking donating the skirt...maybe I should just take out the lining completely and always wear a slip with it?

scrumdilly style 3: day 18

Last year's photo with last year's purple shirt. same old skirt, sweater, and boots though. Ta-da!

scrumdilly style 3: day 17

Plain and simple. Purple t-shirt with olive linen trousers. Not too shabby. I think flats would work as well as the purple shoes. Also, the polka dot sweater or any cardigan would be good. A fitted jacket would be better but my best olive jacket is now too small. Sniff.

scrumdilly style 3: day 16

Wearing it old (jek) school with the black pants and my flimsy motorcycle boots. I kinda like it . The sweater is not a keeper but the rest is.

scrumdilly style 3: day 15

scrumdilly style 3: day 14

scrumdilly style 3: day 13

scrumdilly style 3: day 12

It's funny how this shirt photographs so purple. It's more of a plum really. That is all. Day 12! We're halfway there...

scrumdilly style 3: day 11

scrumdilly style 3: day 10

Yeah, the blouse is too poufy and there is a bit of a bag at my knees and I said the black pants didn't sag but I think they still work well save for all the cat hair they collect. I do like the brown, black, and plum combo here. Phew!

scrumdilly style 3: day 9

Shirt over dress, yay or nay? I felt comfortable in it and the shirt did not ride up but looking at the photo my vanity wants to hide under the bed. Yeesh! The shoes are Alegria (lookie, the black is on sale!), not as wide as their mary-janes or oxfords but still wide enough for my feet. These have a very slight cloggish heel and there is sparkle in the shoe. Probably not the best footwear for a 44 year old but they will be great for my punk-rock red hat days, don't ya think?

scrumdilly style 3: day 8

scrumdilly style 3: day 7

Here's another combo I liked even if I feel the photo makes me look uber frumpy. It may be the shoes. Let's talk about shoes. I'm not sure why it is I love a clompy clown shoe but I do. I think it may be because I have a fairly small foot and a larger frame so that I look like I'm going to tip over unless my shoes have enough balance in front. See? Balance! It's important.  I think I have always liked this style of shoe, I feel like it is European (not necessarily stylish) and somewhere in my growing up someone wore these and I wanted them. I've tried many brands to finally find the pair that works for me. If you are searching for a hard to find foot and you find a brand or style you like, try ebay first. These oxfords here are Alegria that are usually priced over $150. I found this pair on ebay at auction for $35 with shipping. They are too big and they squeak when I walk but I still love them and know that the next pair I order (they come in pink!) will be one size smaller. Experiment, search, and shop without breaking the bank, your feet, or back!