Showing posts with label Simon Chang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simon Chang. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

OOTD X 2

OOTD...

I snapped this before running out the door to go to French Class but more on that later in the post...
a selfie with some serious attitude!


Oak Bay is the area of Victoria in which I grew up and attended school.
When I was young people used to joke that we lived behind the "Tweed Curtain."
Old money, heritage homes and people wearing tweed, tweed and you guessed it, more tweed!

Those days are long gone and now you'll more likely see Barbour jackets and Hunter boots on the well heeled walking under the canopy of Garry Oak Trees.

Mother has been getting more confused over little details lately so we all met with the bank manager for clarification of her accounts and investments. She could ask questions and we could help interpret the answers.
She is feeling much more at ease after the meeting and we are better equipped to help her when she need us.

We did have some trouble parking and getting into the bank as the film crew using Oak Bay as the town of Grace Point had cordoned off several surrounding streets and the cameras, lights, trucks and cast were actively working.
The company had taken over various shops and the actors and extras were in the midst of a scene.
The shops were open for business despite masquerading as Grace Point merchants and there was a fresh outdoor market stand set up on the sidewalk. It was all very exciting to watch...I will be watching Grace Point when it airs.

After our meeting, which was about an hour, they had wrapped up their filming and were putting everything back to normal.


When I picked up my monthly copy of Country Living UK at Ivy's book shop the gals were chatting about the filming on The Avenue and meeting Nick Nolte when he came in to buy some books. 
I've seen the film crew in various parts of Fairfield on my walks as well but have not had the chance to sneak a peek at any of the leading actors. I'll be sure to let you know if our paths cross anytime soon!



Mink brooch on the Spenser Jeremy jacket that I found it in thrift shop a few weeks ago.


Still loving the details.


Simon Chang black ponte knit trousers
Coldwater Creek white tank
Mee Too black ballet flats



I spied these lovely sweet scented dianthus at the garden shop.


A little bit of cheer for a wee price.


I wore this vintage coin necklace again this week.
I usually don't wear faux jewelry but I like this one quite a bit.


I wore this sterling cuff to French class.


OOTD
Pure Knit black cotton sweater
over the same pants, top and belt.

Since rebuilding my wardrobe I have fewer items so I get more wear out of each piece.
It is so much easier getting dressed these days.
I wish I knew about a minimum basic workable wardrobe years ago.
I could have saved time, money and I think I would have been happier about my personal style.


I wore some old pants and a Tee shirt when I re grouted the bathroom floor.
It was a dirty job!
I didn't wear make up or do my hair until after I had finished.
You would not have recognized me...


The tiles look good from here but it is far from a professional job.
Hope it will stand up for a few years...
next time I'll hire a tiler.


One of the neighbourhood raccoons.
We have a family of them that regularly walk through our yard.
Generations of raccoons have been wandering through our garden for 30 years...
(that's how long we've been here)
I am sure that they have been coming here for many more years.
They play with the decorative silver globes that I have in the garden...
in the morning when I see them in various different locations,
 I know that the raccoons have been bowling at midnight.


A friend loaned me the third Louise Penny novel...
I am excited to read it.
I love it when you discover an author whose book you enjoy and has a series of books ahead just waiting... 


I found this beautiful magazine when I was at the pharmacy...
it's chock full of charming homes decorated in an easy breezy carefree cottage style.
 Which inspires me to look at The Humble Bungalow decor with fresh eyes.
Maybe I'll rearrange a few things or put some away until fall and invite some lighter pieces to take stage.
One thing's for sure...I'll be actioning a bit of Spring Cleaning!

I'll be back in a few days...
 after I tackle my French homework, 
then 
I plan to read some magazines and my novel.
Until next time...

Be Well and Be Kind.
Hostess


Monday, January 25, 2010

Simon Chang meets Marcel Boucher


Saturday: matinee, live local Theatre production, with Mother.
Outfit: Ca va de Soi taupe tank, Black trousers, Simon Chang jacket,
Brown Nine West shoes.




Accessories: Diamond studs, diamond solitaire pendant, diamond engagement and anniversary rings.
and introducing Marcel Boucher...the brooch.

Boucher designed jewelry and apprenticed for Cartier in Paris in the late 1910's and early 20's. He was transferred to the New York branch in 1922 and continued making jewelry until the 1929 Wall Street crash. He worked in the costume jewelry business with the Mazer Brothers and then opened his own small company Boucher et Cie in 1937. He had a reputation for innovation and exceptional metalwork, his rhinestones were exquisitely cut and enameling so colorful that the pieces were often mistaken for precious jewels. Saks Fifth Avenue carried his designs, and when he died in 1965 his wife, also a French jewelry designer, Sandra Semensohn kept the company going until she sold it in 1972.


Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Simon Chang and Chanel, may I introduce you to the Hostess!

Oh don't you love going shopping when you find something wonderful?
I HAD to buy this Chanel-esque jacket by Simon Chang. I mean, it gave me a thrill when I put it on, it felt elegant and could stand on it's own. The loose threads at the collar soften and flatter, the fabric is soft and does not cling to my ample bosum and it skims my curves without looking baggy. It does all this and yet does not look too "Mumsy" (translate DOWDY, for those who may not be familiar with that terminology!) It  will go with everything from jeans, black pencil skirt, black trousers, and some of my black LBD's.

I like the neutral golds and creams, I can dress this up or down. I am thinking pearls, of course!
Maybe my newer mocha tank by ca va de soi, or my standard white T and black denim jeans.


My Furla Carmen leather bag will be a great partner with this jacket.

I am planning on wearing this to the theatre with my Mother. We have seasons tickets and I find dressing up essential when accompanying Mom. (command peformance, if you get my drift!) She dresses up even to stay home, and at 82, has an amazing fashion sense. I fear that this gene was not passed down to me, but rather skipped a generation and my lovely daughter was the recipient of said gene. My fashion genetics lean more to casual, simple, white and lots of black, Hermes scarves (color!)  and my fave JEANS!
I wear diamonds and pearls with jeans and white T's; they are not jeans for gardening or painting nor are they $$$ Jeans. DKNY, GAP, LIZ and a few other generic jeans.

Looking at this image don't you think Simon deserves a better hanger?