......but I've just discovered a new online clothes shop of the same name and to my surprise, I love everything in their latest catalogue. I think I'm ready for a change of image. I've been adopting the same old look for quite a while now. It seems to be getting more and more difficult to find anything that suits my style - mostly jeans and t-shirts during the week while at work but maybe something smart but casual for going out and about. Then there's the 'age' thing. Well, I'm not quite ready to fit into those Marks and Spencer elasticated waistbands just yet! So while I was leafing through the pages of this new catalogue, I very definitely felt that mostly everything in it was wearable for 'ladies of a certain age', so to speak. Let's have a look and see what you think.
.....I fell for this linen coat in a big way. I love the cut of it and the colours. I'm trying to steer away from the blacks and greys that are my usual mode of attire all winter long, so I think this apricot colour would be my first choice, as a complete contrast.
They describe this pattern as 'basketweave' but I think it looks more like moss stitch. Whichever it is, it's very nice indeed, especially worn with some type of scarf. I love scarves too!
Another linen jacket. I like the dipped hemline at the back. Great for hiding less-than-perfect posteriors!
These would be perfect for my 'shepherdess' days - yes, I secretly harbour ambitions to buy a flock of sheep, shear them all by myself and sit down at my spinning wheel happily plying and whiling away the hours of my retirement (fat chance, by the way!). More classic knitwear...
They describe these tops as 'crocheted'. I'm wondering which stitch they've used. Perhaps a bit of reverse engineering could produce my own version?
A pretty cotton sweater.
I think these could be my new favourite Summer tops. I love their tunic style and the way the buttons fasten up each side. They're crocheted too.
...and to finish, pretty little vests and oh, look, what do we have here? Why, some elasticated drawstring waistbands! Still, they're not Marks and Spencer's, that's got to be a bonus!
Now, all I have to do is win the lottery this weekend to be able to afford any of the above!
What will be in your Capsule Summer Wardrobe?
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Great to 'see' you last time and to read your thoughts on my blurb and great news, The Edinburgh Yarn Festival folks have just announced that there will be another one next year, instead of bi-annually. Oh, joy! Only 50 more weeks to go.
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And look, more good news, a new follower! Welcome New Follower and Thank You. I hope you'll like it here. x
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'Speak' soon.
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All pics courtesy of 'Poetry' Summer 2015 Publication.