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Slipping Away

Whenever the sun comes out,  I try to slip away. In Manhattan, the sun is eclipsed by so many tall buildings near me, one can hardly see it shine. Hubby and I high-tailed it to East Hampton. A shot of me wearing a slip skirt and cream leather and suede.

This was shot in the mid afternoon, when the sun is at it strongest, the worst time for photos. But real life figures in too, you know?  We went the the wharf in Sag Harbor, did some antiquing for my daughter's new place, and went to dinner at Paige, a favorite of ours.

Detail of vintage slip- that I am wearing as a skirt ( the fabric is very thick and stiff, like a taffeta). I found it as a vintage boutique, and it was on a mannequin paired with a denim jacket and beaded cami. I was cool wearing this underpinning as a skirt, as it was displayed.

The beauty of Long Island never ceases to delight me.


We were only away for two days, but we felt renewed by being away and outdoors! Even if I did need a jacket!


OUTFIT DETAILS: vintage skirt-slip, via Around Again in Sag Harbor. Similar here. My kitten heels are vintage Manolo Blahnik, unfortunately, I tied the tassels behind my ankles.  My suede blouse is eggshell suede,  from Workshop,  as is the leather jacket,  in a slightly deeper shade.

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1- FROM LORD AND TAYLOR, DECODE 1.8 MERMAID DRESS2- OMBRÈ PLEATED SKIRT HERE.     3. LANVIN HEELS WITH TASSEL TRIM VIA STANLEY KORSHAK.   4. TASSEL TRIMMED BLACK HEELS.  5. PEBBLE LEATHER JACKET HERE.


AND AREN'T THESE CUTE FROM EBAY?


Happy Tuesday! Have a great week!         XX, Elle

tags: lace trimmed slip, slip skirt, tasseled sandals, layering for spring, fashion, #fashiobblogger
categories: fashion
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Tuesday 03.29.16
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Sun Hats for Spring and my #TBT outfit.

My #TBT, has me sitting on the warm stone steps, outside of the hotel lobby, at a resort In Cancun. The photo, below right was taken about 2 years ago. Yesterday I could have worn the very same outfit, if i had made it to the beach as planned.  Alas, I did not.

Yesterday it was 74 in NYC! Instead of beach bumming in East Hampton,  I helped my daughter look for sofas, and then went to an office party. I ended up having a wonderful day and evening, even if there was no sand between my toes at the end of the the day.

  When it gets this warm I add a sun hat ( a large one for the beach or pool, or a small one like a fedora for city walks, plus sunnies of course.)   I like SKINCEUTICALS Sheer Physical UV Defense sunscreen. This is a product that does its job, as you can tell by my year round pallor!  Disclaimer -  My daughter works for this company! But this is my very own opinion.

I like the way a sun hat keeps the wind from tossing my hair, and I enjoy knowing thatI have extra protection for my skin, eyes, and even my hair.  Ilove the oversized beach hats for the pool, beach, or backyard. I did a Polyvore set to show you my favorites. Add a bikini, a fabulous one piece, some serious sunscreen, your favorite beach read, and you are set to go! Or will be, when another day like yesterday comes along!

Or maybe it is already summer- like weather where you are!

See my page for links, or check below photos of the links from my Polyvore page. To shop it, go directly to the page.

An oversized sun hat makes a fashion statement, as well as protecting your skin. Add one to a tunic, romper, or sundress, too, and put the Spring back in your step!  Add one of the above hats with a ruffly maxi dress, and have all eyes on you! It is not quite sun hat weather yet, but now is the time to make sure you have them tucked away in that closet. The temps are sure to go UP, UP, UP!

Or more likely UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, AND UP UP UP!

Happy days! Friday is right around the corner! Now tell me, what is your skin protection routine in the spring, and summer?  Do you wear hats routinely, or just for style. Let me know inf the comments section, and rock your weekend!

 xoxoxoxo    XX, Elle   xoxoxoxo

tags: Sunhat, SkinCeuticals, Modaoperandi.com, Norstrom.com, Belk.com, Soma.com, luxurydivas.com, how to style a sun hat, #TBT, #fashiobblogger
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Thursday 03.10.16
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