Hello dear friends,
Sometimes it feels like the world has gone mad. Take this latest attack on Ukraine. One of the cities that is suffering from the invasion is my hometown of Odessa. The last time when I visited it back in 2019 (see it here), it was a city of joy and free spirit. Today those who have not fled yet, are hiding in the basements every time they hear an explosion.
I do not know all the facts and reasons why Putin decided to start the war with a neighbouring country all I know is that the civilians are being killed, displaced, their homes being bombed and ruined and thousands of them became refugees overnight and these are the facts. Besides, knowing that Putin has put nuclear weapons on a higher alert is a terrifying fact and not just for Ukraine but for all humankind. Just hoping that this nightmare will be over soon and the peace will return.
Now, about my outfit. It is not often, never, that you can catch me wearing clothes in brown. The top that I am wearing today has been in my wardrobe for over two years without being worn until today I accidentally spotted it tucked away on one of the shelves. As the saying goes "Never say never", I decided to give it a try. I chose to go monochromatic and for that reason paired it with tan linen pants (old), brown shoes (also old) and a tan coloured handbag (you guessed it, old).
To save this outfit from looking plain and boring and to break the domination of brown and beige, I used my accessories to inject some bright accents into it. I chose orange, for a few reasons. One - I know that it suits my complexion, two - because orange is an incredibly complimentary colour to brown.
First, I selected this transparent pink with orange corners sunglasses that you have seen me wearing time and time again. They become my "go to" accessory this summer season. No matter how simple my outfit could be, these sunnies always save the day.
Then came the necklace, a combo of brown-coloured seashells strung on multiple strings of tiny orange beads - it just amplifies my choice of the colour palette of this outfit. And last but certainly not least, one of my favourite silk scarfs with thick black and white geometric lines criss-crossed all over its vibrant orange background.
The scarf here plays double role, it could be simply tied around the handbag like a playful pop of or worn around the neck. In which case I would take off the necklace and replace my colourful sunglasses with more restrained black frames. And et voila.
I like the shades of brown in this outfit and you're right orange in the accessories compliments it so well! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad seeing the war and destruction, I do hope a peaceful resolution is found soon!
Hope that your week is going well :)
Away From The Blue
How hard this madness must be with your personal connection to Ukraine. I do love the brown + beige + orange color scheme here!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sally
DeleteI love how the orange plays with the brown. The sunglasses are really fun.
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Thank you Mireille
DeleteIt is sad and disheartening to see what's happening in Ukraine. Hope all this ends soon.
ReplyDeleteYou look great in this look. Love your necklace!
xoxo
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Thank you Lovely, have a great week ahead
DeleteLove this look on you dear :-)
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Thank you Jo
DeleteI love these colours together Anna. Don't shy away from the brown. It really suits you.
ReplyDeletePutin is deranged! What I can't understand is with all our world technology and intelligence is that these men are still in power. A handful of Russian men have our whole world in their hands. They need to be stopped.
Thank you Laurie. I totally agree with you, apparently so many rich Russians bought property in London's Mayfair that it is now called Londongrad :(
DeleteYou look amazing. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI love brown a lot and think that brown and orange is a fabulous combination. The situation in the Ukraine is awful. Just can't believe its happening! Its horrible...
ReplyDeletethank you so much, Nancy. Have a great week ahead
DeleteIt's such a horrible situation Putin has put Ukraine and the entire world in. I feel and pray for the people of Ukraine and hope some resolution can be found and fast.
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DeleteThank you Laura
I love this neutral look, it's so perfect for warmer spring and summer weather!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great week so far!
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thank you Amber, hope you have a wonderful weekend
DeleteThis is such a chic natural look. I love the casual feel and the versatility is endless.
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Thank you Heather
ReplyDeleteBeautiful accessories... you look pretty dear :-)
ReplyDeleteBeauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion
It's so heartbreaking what is happening in Ukraine. It's also such an awful feeling to feel as though there is nothing we can do to help, besides donating. Praying for PEACE.
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It's a pretty outfit and very chic! I love your accessories especially your sunnies. They look amazing! Where are they from?
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