Friday, December 27, 2013

Holiday Outfit










     This week I thought I'd tell you a bit about where we take many of the pictures for Blue Hue Wonderland. We take pictures at the Minnesota State Fair grounds because it has an abundance of vivid structures, many with a sense of humor I find appealing. I'm drawn to bright colors and crackling paint to accent my clothing. The best part is the grounds are quiet except during a couple weeks in the summer. For a mildly shy person, this helps me not feel self conscious about taking pictures for my blog.

     Probably like many of you, I'm going easy on the clothing spending this month. I'm wearing a old short faux fur coat and ruffle scarf with a favorite silk and cotton knit dress. I wear this dress often to art events and holiday gatherings. BCBG has expanded their offerings of these timeless patterned knit pieces.  

dress--bcbg  (similar)  (here)  (here)  (here)
shoes--calvin klein
bag--calvin klein (same bag, silver trim)
scarf--unknown
coat--bloomingdales & tahari
tights--dkny

location--state fair grounds with pictures by dean, bag photo by ann

links
fashion item friday
not dead yet style
mingle monday
style sessions
the pleated poppy

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Riana Handbag by Maxwell Scott







     Finding the right handbag to accent my outfits has always been one of my favorite fashion  challenges. When Maxwell Scott sent me The Rianna Handbag it was easy to look through my coats and style a crisp and classic look to compliment this timeless bag.  Maxwell Scott not only creates a wide variety of handbags but also briefcases and travel bags for both men and women.   

     Another cold and snowy week. Dean and I are jumping in and out of the car to warm up while taking these pictures. In the middle of winter seeing pure color helps brighten the short days!


handbag--the rianna handbag by maxwell scott (gifted)
coat--jessica simpson (ebay)
shoes--calvin klein
blouse--trina truk
skirt--jcrew (consignment purchase)
earrings--handmade (anniversary gift from dean)

location--minnesota state fair grounds, with pictures by dean and handbag picture by ann

links
the pleated poppy
the mommy chronicles
style elixer
because shanna said so
what I wore wednesday
working girl with style
three-fer thursday link up
wardrobe wednesday
lulu's love list
the mrs. and the mommy
mingle monday
not dead yet style

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Frosty Below Zero Day







     How the outdoors has changed in one week with the bitter cold and sparkling snow just in time for the holidays. I'm coming up on blogging for one year the first of January. It's days like today that remind me why I called my blog "Blue Hue Wonderland".  I do like winter, especially the clothes. This coat was my first post. It's one of my favorite items of clothing so I decided to give it another spin. 

coat--nanette lapore
purse--isabella fiore
boots--anne kleine
scarf--from bloomingdale's long ago

location--como park conservatory, photos by dean


links
the pleated poppy
three-fer thursday
working girl with style
lulu's love list
share-in-style
favorite fashion friday
passion for fashion
not dead yet style
mingle monday

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Black with Fire Red








     I try to stay away from wearing black coats these days but the vintage design of this Guess coat grabbed me as soon as I tried it on. I do like wearing black but I seem to be involved in activities at the studio that make dust and we had shared our lives with a special cat for many years.  A lint roller was positioned near the door for at least two decades!

     Today I'm wearing an outfit I'd wear to a casual holiday evening dinner with friends. I wear a variety of bright jeans often, especially in this fire red. When worn with a silk blouse and booties, I can wear this outfit just about anywhere.

     What are you wearing to casual holiday gatherings?


coat--guess (here)
blouse--the limited (thrifted)
boots--bandolino (here)
jeans--jones new york (here)
purse--calvin klein (same bag, silver trim)

location--mural at a community center and pictures by dean

links
the pleated poppy
working girl with style
three-fer thursday
the mrs. and the momma
lulu's love list
mingle monday
love it, link it
style elixer
not dead yet style