tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post1918232039397346963..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Fall (but not yet...)WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-20247570369141459022014-08-27T07:00:28.798-03:002014-08-27T07:00:28.798-03:00Jen - I hear you! We are hosting a dinner party t...Jen - I hear you! We are hosting a dinner party tonight and we will definitely not be eating en plein air - we will need the air conditioning!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-64109044927839402952014-08-27T06:59:44.869-03:002014-08-27T06:59:44.869-03:00Julie - you and I are the same age and are having ...Julie - you and I are the same age and are having the same struggles!! I am getting pickier and pickier which is a good thing! I have still never tried DVF, only because I've never been where it was to try on for size. I am like you on materials and style. I also find that if you want to go less tailored, you do absolutely have to go good quality.WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-32876221017052230052014-08-27T06:57:22.489-03:002014-08-27T06:57:22.489-03:00That is a gorgeous sweater, isn't it? I like ...That is a gorgeous sweater, isn't it? I like that ribstitch cardigan a lot and loved that it was 100% natural fibres, but I actually (!) have too many cardigans, so I am focusing on tees and pants and even coats. I don't think I have to worry about fall here for the next while - it has been 80 all week!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-9187604652243038532014-08-27T06:55:27.427-03:002014-08-27T06:55:27.427-03:00well I am at sixes or sevens as to whether to orde...well I am at sixes or sevens as to whether to order the ivory crewneck or the pencil pants or both. The pencil pants would go right to the ankle on me, which would be fine. if you can't find me on pinterest let me know!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-41005954873382402232014-08-27T06:53:45.331-03:002014-08-27T06:53:45.331-03:00GSL - I am not surprised that you are not in the c...GSL - I am not surprised that you are not in the cropped pants camp! As for colour you are right - I am sometimes TOO good at dashing it in! ;-)WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-14313209746492731212014-08-27T01:47:11.608-03:002014-08-27T01:47:11.608-03:00Let us know how the new pieces work. We are meltin...Let us know how the new pieces work. We are melting out here too. Now that it is fall, summer has decided to visit! Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-61457391946290840042014-08-27T00:55:38.500-03:002014-08-27T00:55:38.500-03:00Comfort is king, Wendy. I love your new pieces an...Comfort is king, Wendy. I love your new pieces and thank you for the shout out. I always struggle with what I like to look at and what actually works on me :-) I'm all about soft knits, denim, linen and silk jersey (DVF) but tailoring and structure should really be what I wear. At 51 - I have just decided to make soft knits work for me-consequently buying less, but buying better so I can be happy.JulieStyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250867698565961431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-23230603752708497642014-08-26T21:54:59.064-03:002014-08-26T21:54:59.064-03:00I want that Big Cable sweater from EF! It looks s...I want that Big Cable sweater from EF! It looks so warm and cozy! Too bad it doesn't come in Camel or it would be mine now! <br /><br />Fall is my favorite time of year because I love wearing layers and sweaters. I purchased the Rib Stitch cardigan from J Crew and it is thick and made with 100% natural fibers. I can't wait to wear it soon, but the crisp fall weather doesn't hit California until late October, if I'm lucky. Fall and Winter missed us last year, so hopefully this year makes up for it. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376120465309164843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-60555734567998199082014-08-26T20:28:08.083-03:002014-08-26T20:28:08.083-03:00We may be twins with the EF picks. I am hoping it...We may be twins with the EF picks. I am hoping it works for me...did not have success with previous purchase but will give it the college try. I love the JC sweater just not the two color choices...they missed some sales not offering it in more colors. Love your picks...need to find you on pinterest. Going to search now. Love ya.Blue Boobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504819843930360278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47376673958854807892014-08-26T18:52:28.166-03:002014-08-26T18:52:28.166-03:00This is a very good collection here Wendy although...This is a very good collection here Wendy although I've never been keen on cropped pants or anything else that shortens gams. Everything else very good base pieces and you know how to bring the colour.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-4589187357068203782014-08-26T18:34:49.948-03:002014-08-26T18:34:49.948-03:00Thanks Ina - it feels more like a re-discovery, bu...Thanks Ina - it feels more like a re-discovery, but given the time span, it probably is a discovery. I never had much in the way of casual clothes when I worked; it was simply too expensive!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-84866974042350367362014-08-26T18:33:55.313-03:002014-08-26T18:33:55.313-03:00I love their styling except for the crazy massive ...I love their styling except for the crazy massive scarves around the neck which remind me of some crazy old person! Of course I may be saying that because I have a short neck! Just let the scarf hang down a little Marie and you will be smashing!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-81703025037106512252014-08-26T13:36:23.795-03:002014-08-26T13:36:23.795-03:00I like the neutrals on you and it is so nice to se...I like the neutrals on you and it is so nice to see you discovering your true self!Ina Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921238487710374164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-90205039973028111212014-08-26T12:41:46.085-03:002014-08-26T12:41:46.085-03:00I do not have a ton to spend, so almost everything...I do not have a ton to spend, so almost everything in my closet will be already existing pieces! Lucky me - I already have a fawn cinzia roca coat, so am actually good for coats! I like trying to recreate anyway or recreate more cheaply!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-39601346681734215322014-08-26T12:39:21.259-03:002014-08-26T12:39:21.259-03:00I've never ordered from Emerson Fry either and...I've never ordered from Emerson Fry either and they charge higher shipping to canada as well, so I am nervous!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-13997814233460624812014-08-26T12:38:12.733-03:002014-08-26T12:38:12.733-03:00Rebecca, I still have lots of colour in my winter ...Rebecca, I still have lots of colour in my winter wear from last year, so no worries, but I am really loving neutrals these days!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-71018478441971682312014-08-26T12:29:40.372-03:002014-08-26T12:29:40.372-03:00I am into your fall vision as well, loving the cle...I am into your fall vision as well, loving the clean lines and neutral tones. Yesterday's EF preview brought me out of my fashion ennui this season. Liking their styling which thankfully I can recreate with things I already have except for that fawn wool tailored coat which I need badly. I want to be that girl in your third to the last picture in oversized scarf, skinny jeans and loafers. I look forward to pictures of you in your fall finery soon. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708265736473324024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-48598711082159189332014-08-26T12:10:30.046-03:002014-08-26T12:10:30.046-03:00Nice look and so wearable I do want to make an eff...Nice look and so wearable I do want to make an effort this fall but will try to avoid buying new and making do with my clothes I have now. Love e fry but it means online shopping and sizing myself is a chore...Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-16325317215977198792014-08-26T11:53:51.847-03:002014-08-26T11:53:51.847-03:00Love all your choices, Wendy, but so surprised to ...Love all your choices, Wendy, but so surprised to see the lack of colour! The look is so easy going and relaxed....perfect for working from home! Looking forward to your thoughts on the J Crew pics....love them both.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201356587262227204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-6005627215668463592014-08-26T11:14:25.055-03:002014-08-26T11:14:25.055-03:00Dani - I think I am becoming the ying to your yang...Dani - I think I am becoming the ying to your yang, though you know I do love my yang!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-73232089746296319182014-08-26T11:13:53.761-03:002014-08-26T11:13:53.761-03:00Hi Patricia! We have a lovely little shop here in...Hi Patricia! We have a lovely little shop here in the city which carries it, and a lot of it is too avant garde for my style, but some of it is just lovely and comfy! When I was 20 I only wore punky jeans, old men's sweaters from the 50s and had a bright red corduroy smoking jacket, which I wish I still had! It is EXACTLY the same style, only I have gotten rid of any young pieces that I could have gotten away with then - no one besides Barry is ever seeing my belly again!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-35526518636447758772014-08-26T10:47:24.077-03:002014-08-26T10:47:24.077-03:00Yes I'm definitely loving the look you have go...Yes I'm definitely loving the look you have going on Wendy! It might be more casual but I think it is very sophisticated and urban looking. That JCrew sweater looks very pretty with the lace detail, let us know how you like it!<br />DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-66549994764327311552014-08-26T10:05:09.506-03:002014-08-26T10:05:09.506-03:00Hi Wendy, this is one of the things I love about t...Hi Wendy, this is one of the things I love about the blogs I read - learning about new-to-me brands, like Brynn Walker. I love the other photos you picked too - I'm not one for a lot of embellishment, so these simple, casual looks hit the mark for me. <br /><br />I like what you say about buying clothes in your old style, but more expensive versions - definitely the way to go. <br /><br />Enjoy your heatwave, we having similar this week too. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.com