When I run out of blue give me red instead

Today it was announced that Duran Duran was going to represent English musical talent at the beginning of the Summer Olympics in London. What I wouldn't give to be there! Whoot! I also learned that the band Snow Patrol is from Northern Ireland and not from British Columbia. Why did I ever think that? Probably some mountain/skiing/avalanche thinking.

Whenever I put this dress on I think "Why don't I wear this more often?"  Then after a few hours, I start to get itchy because the dress is 100% wool and it's unlined. I need to remember to wear a camisole underneath it.

Jacket: Le Chateau
Dress: Diane Von Furstenburg from NYC
Shoes: Fluevog Together Hi | Benatar

As with many dresses, the waist sits about 5 cms above my natural waist so I do find that a little annoying. But despite that and the itchiness I won't be giving it up. It has pocket and it's twirly!

I think that the next time I wear this dress I will wear less chunky shoes; maybe wear my Franco Sarto shoes or my new Desigual shoes.

























I've been thinking about some of the new fashions that are trendy this spring and there's a few that I won't be adopting. These include:

1. Boat Shoes/Topsiders - a staple in the 1980s with any good Preppy teens wardrobe along with Bass Weejun Penny Loafers and Tretorn sneakers.
2. Patterned pants - especially ones made of floral fabric (tartan and stripes are the exceptions)
3. Fancy nail polish designs - I can't stand the way nail polish feels on my finger nails. I do think the designs look pretty though.
4. Mega Platforms - because of the ugly. (this also includes about 99% of Jeffrey Campbell's designs)

One I thought I'd stay away from is the resurgence of neon but I find myself really wanting a pair of neon heels.

Any trends you will be avoiding?

TWILLY!