Simply Shaunacey: From my closet: old, new, borrowed and blue

Friday, January 9, 2015

The Style Me Bloggers are at it again with our bi-weekly linkups and this week's topic is 'From my close: something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue'

Something old

Yup, my Gap jean jacket circa the late 90s. This bad boy was one of those pieces that has literally been sitting in my closet a solid 15 years but I just couldn't part with it. To be honest, I forgot it was there until this past spring. I made a point to thoroughly go through my closet and purge (if only so I could have an excuse to replenish) and lo and behold, my vest. It still fits and I've fallen in love with it all over again!!

I look a little stunned and uncomfortable in the jean jacket at first, but I learn to embrace it... I swear

SEE!! Come fall I'm rocking it, okay, well at least not looking horribly uncomfortable.

Something new

My chunky gold watch!!!! I've been dying for a chunky gold watch since it was an optional accessory in Alison's style challenges. Then I found this Michael Kors twisted and began coveting it it immediately. Now, as much as I love love love Mr. B, he's more of a practical gift giver (think: the husband that gives a vacuum) so you can imagine my surprise and excitement when I opened this bad boy Christmas morning. Well done Mr. B, well done.

Something borrowed

I looked through my closet and I legitimately can't find anything that's borrowed. Either that, or it was borrowed so long ago that I've just assumed it's always been mine :)

Things I've been known to borrow: dresses and shoes!!

Something blue

I love the color blue. Cobalt blue in particular. It's hard to pick just one thing so I'll give you a smattering of the blue in my closet for your viewing pleasure (and to remind me of what to wear in the near future!)

this pic makes me miss summer...

We've got a bunch of topics scheduled and we'd LOVE for you to join our linkups!! Next one is Jan 23 and we'd LOVE to hear what you're all coveting!

Shoes to Shiraz | Two Teens and their Mama | A Lovely Little Wardrobe | R Squared

Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy | Family Love Inspiration Education

The Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life | The Blondissima | Positively Learning | Quilty Joy Joy

also linking up with Musings of a Housewife

An InLinkz Link-up

24 comments:

Doused In PinkJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:19 AM
What a fun post theme! You look great in your jean jacket and cobalt blue is definitely your color! So many cute outfits!

Jill
Doused In Pink
Keila LeistJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:08 AM
love that watch!! And I have a few items I just can't part with either lol! I would love to link up with you ladies- perhaps next time :)

xo
ChristyJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Jean Jacket... of course. Now there is a great oldie. I got rid of my last one only a year before they were back in style. Never again!
Deena SimairJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:29 AM
I love that watch and had been eyeing up the same one but with the browny twists....great post!!
LanaJanuary 9, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Now that I think of it, my jean jacket has been around that long too. I lost my watch so I've been looking for a new one - I love yours. Good job hubby! I can see why you wear a lot of blue, because it's so pretty on you - especially the cobalt. Have a great weekend!
Jo-Lynne ShaneJanuary 9, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Love the watch. I have the two-tone one. And you can never go wrong with a Gap denim jacket. Thanks for sharing on #FashionFriday!
Sheila DelCharcoJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:31 PM
I really love blue. I'm always surprised when I read other people's posts about not having much blue. It's one of my staple colors! And I love your interpretations with it! My fave is the denim shirt, red pants and leopard flats. I've worn a similar outfit :)
Katie {The Mishaps & Mayhem of a Solitary Life}January 9, 2015 at 5:22 PM
Never get rid of that jean jacket!! And I love you in blue!! I miss summer too....8 degrees is really friggin' cold!! Have a great weekend!
Karen StrandJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:49 PM
I love that you were able to fall in love with your old jean jacket again! By the way, do you EVER take a bad picture?? I didn't think so! Have a great weekend!
Charming LucyJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:56 AM
I love your red pants with the chambray top! I am ready for spring so I can try this look! I love my denim jacket. There are so many ways to style it! Thanks for the fun today! Susan
CarrieJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:23 PM
I really love that jean jacket, it seems Gap makes a lot of timeless pieces. You MK watch is a beauty! I got one last summer from my husband and I wear it almost every day! I am missing summer too, I really like that cobalt dress and the fun hat on you!!
Carrie CarsonJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM
I never realized you wore so much blue but it definitely is one of your colors. I have always liked you in colored pants too!

Love hearing from you!