Feminine Differential - Outfit Planning

Last week while shopping in Vancouver's Hudson's Bay department store I found the above grey sleeveless sweater. It was not inexpensive but on sale. I had hopes it would look good with white jeans/slacks and the faux-snake print shoes I already have.  I did purchase it and all of the above items came together well.  Especially with the silver Brighton Necklace and other silver accessories I also already have. 

Rhonda's Wind Swept Look 

The sweater is Ralph Lauren and is available in the US from Lord and Taylor (on sale).  Sorry the scan is not better but trust me it is gorgeous. It has a slight turtle neck look with slim fit going below the hips. I know, not likely your current season for sleeveless but think spring, or a cool summer night. It is winter Florida perfect. I purchased it without trying it on, hoping it would look good - And it does. Grey along with black seems to be my best color choices. Guess it is the hair.   

While shopping keep a mental picture of what you already have. Look for items that will work together and add to an existing outfit/look.  This allows you to get more use out of the items that are already in your closet.  A form of investment shopping - Good outfit planning.   

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Susan Street has a great video on planning a casual outfit of a evening party.   Style suggestions, healthy eating tips, wardrobe ideas and accessories tips for women. Brought to you by Fifty, not Frumpy blogger Susan Street who now publishes SusanAfter60.com.  Susan is a wonderful friend.  Enjoy.

Trust Yourself - Miss Piggy

Miss Piggy is now a fashion designer

From the site: Style Has No Size

I love the new "Miss Adventure" campaign from Kate Spade New York with Miss Piggy. The news comes on the heels of her highly publicized breakup with Kermit the Frog back in August. As Piggy herself said in a release, “I’m experiencing a new freedom these days, taking chances, making decisions and, of course, inspiring all women to be like moi!”

Now Kate Spade New York has dedicated a holiday collection to none other than Miss Piggy,  sweaters, wallets, clutches and the like with her image, as well as that of her catchphrase, “Who, Moi?!”

And this very important message from Miss Piggy to other women: “Trust yourself, and know who you are".

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My Comment: Is it lost on everyone that the Muppet "Miss Piggy"'s principal performer was Frank Oz from 1976 to 2000? Since 2001 she is played by Eric Jacobson. See Wikipedia Miss Piggy for more info on this sometimes, lovable character.