I have to say that I have maximum respect for those bloggers in snowy climes who put together some gorgeous wintry outfits. I have to say that when the temperatures drop I head for cosy and don't come out until the weather improves. We've had 3-4c temps these past few days. That's not considered anywhere near cold in North America, Scotland, Scandinavia ... but it is here!
Right, it's cold so I need something cosy for indoors. Before faking-faux I would never have thought of wearing furriness around my neck indoors. But I'm a convert and I've since found myself keeping warm in my cold little cottage with the two furry neck things I have to hand. So I headed for snug furry again and decided on a grey and brown OOTD. A sort of top-n-tail with the brown fur and boots. And that's as much as I could muster.
I did however manage a bit of jewellery, not quite visible in the pic, so I've taken a close up as I type.
Allow me to introduce you to my lovely Christmas pressie from Son and Daughter in Law. Pretty gorgeous, eh. It's from Wink and I love it! It's just what I need for most of my outfits, all year round.
I had bought one similar here for my Dutch friend last year and I must admit it had been difficult at the time to hand it over - I wanted it! So I was thrilled to receive my very own, and in my fave grey. I know that I'll be wearing this sooo much.
Thank you, guys.
A la perchoine.
Absolutely love the look, and the bracelet. Glad that you are enjoying the faux fur still. I've been in mine again too. We're around minus 6 when I leave home.
ReplyDeleteAm loving the cosy feel and look of fur. Mine are about 12-15 years old, so am thankful that you reunited me with them, getting so much more mileage wearing them indoors.
DeleteCounting myself lucky with the temperature, then!
oh you are looking so chic and beautiful mary. love the color combo! stay warm. xo
ReplyDeleteHi Janet, you are too kind! Thanks for your sweet message. All that furriness around my neck certainly keeps me warm. Happy Sunday x.
DeleteLoving the neck whatsit - looks a bit like a snake wearing a fur coat, if one could imagine such a thing....
ReplyDeleteOh Stephanie, an hilarious and so fitting description of my neck whatsit. And yes, I can totally see the snake wearing the fur coat!!!
DeleteI have no idea if the whatsit has a bespoke name. It was a pressie from my Double Cousin many years back, so I didn't have the benefit of a shop lady calling it something. But whatever it's name, it is so lovely, so warm, and so used!
Isn't it cold?! I don't remember having to layer up so much in a long time. At least it's getting lighter though. I hate the short days. Love the bracelet Mary.What a lovely gift.
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Hi Laurie, yes so cold though I think you've had it worse in the SE, poor you. I get so excited when the evenings get lighter. Glad you like my lovely bracelet, maybe something for your wishlist?
ReplyDeleteMary, I just did the math-and 3C is about 37 degrees Fahrenheit. In a Missouri winter, that is like the tropics. A couple of weeks ago I subbed for our school librarian and went to work when it was 6F which is -14C. Not my idea of perfect weather for get out in.
ReplyDeleteI will say Top-n-Tail is one of the coolest phrases I had heard. It that a certain kind of scarf or just the name of any type of faux fur scarf? I love the way yours is all curled around your neck. Take care...Terri
Hi Terri, thanks for popping in. Bbrrr it sounds so cold in Missouri! I don't know if the UK ever gets down that far, maybe someone could enlighten me.
DeleteTop n (and) tail has a few meanings, like cutting off both ends of a vegetable, several children sleeping in a bed head to toe like sardines, washing a baby's face and bottom, but here I'm using to round off an outfit at both ends with the same colour. Not the name of the scarf but please read Stephanie's comment for some interesting suggestions!
It's a clever design as it curls around itself which anchors it in place and makes it snug and warm around the neck. I'll have to ask my coz if she remembers where she got it?
Gorgeous. Love the bracelet too. I get desperate when it's cold, and throw on any old thing that's warm, but you have inspired me....
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Aw thank you, Heather. So pleased everyone is loving the bracelet, just like me. The furry whatsit/snake does keep the neck so toasty-warm. But I can't take the credit, the idea comes from clever Anna.
DeleteGrey is very flattering.
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So true, Margaret, maybe that's why I wear it a lot!
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