To continue the theme of Monday's post, I have been trying out old items that I haven't been able to wear for some years through having been a bit too keen on pizza and not keen enough on the gym. To coin a cliché.
After my evening foray in a daisy motif black cotton dress (with pockets!), I tried a 20-year-old denim skirt and it fit perfectly. Now it's definitely been a while since that button and zip could be done up properly so that's really pleasing as denim skirts are such easy items to combine with things. I went for a pink tee that I bought years ago but have never worn before, and two types of pink shoes, flats and heels. The colour of the heels matched the top a bit better than the coral pink flats.
I chose some pale nude fishnet tights, very cheap ones from Primark these, but they do the job of adding a bit of cuteness and fun to the outfit. And open knit tights are way better in hot weather.
I still need a bit off the tummy as it shows when I sit down but I think this is a nice casual summer look.
A correspondent said I should post more photos so I hope they're satisfied now!
I hope to manage more try-ons this week.
Forest fires
I'm sorry to say, we've had our first forest fire of the season. It started last night not far from Triora, the village of witches I wrote about at Hallowe'en a few years ago (link: Cackle Cackle).
Normally the forest rangers and fire brigade can handle these but this morning they called in a helicopter to drop water and later we had a couple of Canadair tankers circle home a few times as they scooped up water from the sea to dump it. I'm pleased to hear that the fire's now under control.
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| Wave at the pilot as he flies past! |
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| Scoop the juice. Let's just hope there are no dinghies and surfboarders ahead! |
A dip in the archives
It's worrying to have a fire this early in the season. Not as spectacular as the one that burnt for almost a week on the mountainside nearby that filled the air with woodsmoke and red flames by night.
That one was in August 2023 and, as I haven't had a dip in the archives for a while, see my post from that time, Superheroine costume ready to don. It also has photos of my trip to the Cutty Sark in London ten years earlier in my favourite summer dress and leggings. These are some of my favourite pictures.
Sue x
It's lovely seeing you dressing fully and having fun. Life without frocks would be so hum drum, wouldn't it?
ReplyDeleteStay safe with the fires, and if the worst happens save the frocks. I'm sure you will be fine.
Dee xxx
Thanks, Dee. Frocks are the whole point of living! Believe me, if the mountain rescue rangers have to turn up here, my frocks and shoes will first in the helicopter!
DeleteSue xx
Lovely post, Sue. It must be such a good feeling to rediscover clothes that have been waiting patiently in the wardrobe and find that they fit again. The denim skirt and pink top combination looks fantastic, I really like the colours in these photos, they work so well together. The fishnet tights add a lovely bit of fun to the outfit too.
ReplyDeleteIt’s also great to hear that the forest fire has been brought under control. It must be quite worrying seeing fires starting this early in the season, especially when you’ve experienced how quickly they can take hold.
Here’s hoping for a safer summer ahead, and I look forward to seeing more of your outfit try-ons.
Hugs,
Lotte x
Thanks very much for your nice, encouraging comments, Lotte. Glad you thought the combination worked.
DeleteI have indeed had time to try more outfits this week so watch this space ...
Sue xx
Good to see you've found some old favourites and they fit you so well too. Sorry to hear about the forest fires.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynn. The fire is out but it's a regular hazard in summer in the Med. It's troubling that it came so early in the season. Sue xx
DeleteLookin' good! I find the most fun of outfit posts like this are the poses. Yours are excellent. Both feminine and attractive. Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for your encouraging comments. I appreciate your visit to my blog.
DeleteYou and I have been blogging for much the same time as me and I agree with some of your recent comments about the trans blogosphere quietening down recently. I find it does that periodically; or rather, the people we have been following move on in whatever way. Then it's time to find new material, preferably in more substantial form than tiktok videos.
I look forward to corresponding with you more.
Sue xx
That's a cool looking outfit. In trans aligned pink and blue, too.
ReplyDeleteLol I hadn't thought of it that way but I guess you're right. Subliminal messages, eh?
DeleteSue xx