Looking in the mirror reminded me of another post / outfit, almost a year ago, which makes me smile every time I look at it, as it was a good day. I felt happy and peaceful. I won't go into detail, people may be reading this who know me (scary thought!) and I'm not ready to bare my soul to the world.
But I was happy. Then I was sad. Then I got on with life.
And life has come full circle. Sometimes, I find I can only come to terms with emotional changes after the four seasons have passed. Then I can start again.
You can't help your feelings though, sigh. If only you could go: 'oh it's OK! I'll pretend I am happy and I then I can feel like I did before!' Pah. My brain has served me well, but sadly it has not yet learnt how to manufacture feelings. Ah well, a bit deep for a fashion blog.
I was still happy-ish today as I felt that this was my first 'autumn outfit day'. I love autumn. Although some find it a sad season, with the dying foliage and darker days approaching, I prefer to see it as a hibernation. A rest. Time out to let life mature, renew and enrich. A preparation for better things to come. Oh tripe. Let's move swiftly onto clothes....
I wore:
- White Company navy biker style jacket
- Black Zara trousers with zip detail - summer sale this year
- Zara breton t shirt
- White Company star print scarf (Winter 2012) - similar here
- Modalu black grab bag (stupendous ebay bargain. It had a broken handle, the repair of which I'd factored into my top bid. Then the lovely man in Timpson's did it for nothing!!)
- Tan Topshop 'Mighty' ankle boots - at £45 and leather these are a great buy - mine still look as good as new from last year. Really comfortable too.
Time - always the best healer. I love those Topshop boots ! XX
ReplyDeleteYou're right Claire. The boots are fab aren't they? xx
DeleteI've come to realise the truth in the adage 'in time, this too will pass'. Like you I love Autumn .. and I'm really liking those boots!
ReplyDeleteWise words. Glad you're another autumn fan.The boots were one of my best buys from last year. :-)
DeleteI try not to think of what's gone before and now focus solely on the present....seems to be working for me this time around!I like your outfit,think I have the same Zara jeans:)
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Hi Anne, thanks for commenting. Yes I think that's a wise approach. I love these Zara jeans - were really cheap too. :-) x
DeleteLoving the boots and I agree it is a very sad season, which explains why I never feel myself for a while after the kids go back x
ReplyDeleteTakes a while to adjust after summer. It is definitely a transitional time in more way than one! xx
DeleteAutumn here in the Welsh mountains is absolutely gorgeous. I love it. The trees are red and gold and the mountains are covered in heather. I bought a couple of Matalans fitted tube pencil skirts today. Only ten pounds each and some lovely styles and quite thick. Will be wearing them with my boots tomorrow as its cold enough here now.
ReplyDeleteWow - autumn in the Welsh moubains - the very words sound beautiful :-) Lucky you ! I must investigate those Matalan tube skirts - what a bargain! Thank you for sharing. xx
DeleteWhen life is heavy, a fashion blog is EXACTLY what you need to be doing. I think it is a little refuge from the reality of life for most of us. Love those boots, there was a really nice version of them in H & M yesterday with buckles only £29.99, there was one pair left, I can't believe I didn't buy them!
ReplyDelete:-) thanks. Those H&M boots sound good. You're mad - go back and get them!! x
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