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LINEN LOTS of great selection,check them out instore and online! Until July 1, 20% off the regular price linens (try the search field-find a linen style that's you)

I am now in the upper section of the human age range, more specifically (I'm past the Wednesday of our human lifespan if you will...like...I'm at Wednesday evening!)! I truly applaud those of you who found your fashion vibe at 40, 30 or heck...12! You over achiever you! Because I finally found mine! It seems the fashion era and society's wider acceptance of all, has certainly helped it come together for me. I finally have an up to date hair style and enough shoes for an auditorium full of people (the parentheses of a 'look')...mind you, they'd all have to wear size 8! And I now love jeans, as apposed to back in the day when I dreamed of a great fitting pair (perhaps I should have dreamed bigger)! But what about you? Have you found your look/style/vibe...UNIFORM!? A very simple way to get a great look that says 'I got this fashion thing worked out'...one word-LINEN!

I find this so angelic looking with the fresh, light, clean tones with a bit of pattern and open work in the kimono/sweater! I couldn't look angelic if I sprouted wings and a halo! But that's ok!

M Linen pant (blue, olive or sand) for 5 days to July 1 $52

Millibon crochet and woven kimono (black, white or taupe) $75

Here's a unique marriage of a skirt and wide leg crops...complete with pockets and a comfy, stretch waist. With the flowey drape of linen, it really gives you the look of a graceful dancer....for sure you...not me!

Mio Meli Gaucho linen skirt/pant (black, denim or pink) until July 1 $88

Linen has a look of 'I'm so well to do, I'm only passing through your neighborhood on my way to the airport to fly to Lake Como to have lunch with George Clooney'...or something like that! I'm imagining that's all he and Amal wear all summer, especially during this scorching European heat wave!

Cream drapey pant (black) until July 1 $75

Millibon large floral print shell top (lavender or yellow print) $49

Perhaps you're the creative type. All they've done here is knotted them in the front for something different, or maybe a stroll on the beach.

Mio Meli rolled sleeve linen top (pink, silver or white) until July 1 $88

Mio Meli pull on linen pant (6 colours) until July 1 $76

 

And if you belong to the ONE-AND-DONE crowd, this big trend is you! Made of linen/cotton with side ties for a more cinched in silhouette and a gorgeous back design. Did you forget your top? Heaven's no, it's fine like this BUT if you'd feel more comfortable definitely layer away!

HYFVE linen/cotton jumpsuit (oatmeal or rust) until July 1 $71.20

While finding your look will not change the course of evolution, it can be as easy as tapping into your emotional and fashion comfort zone...as in... 'I only wear jeans and t shirts' to 'I need a new look and hair colour monthly' to my personal morning... 'old bathrobe, disheveled hair, on the sidewalk yelling at the kids, on their way to school' look....and YES THAT'S A LOOK (unfortunately)!

Yours in Fashion passion...

Suzanne M.

Remember: Every time you get dressed...If you die, that's your ghost outfit forever!! ~ unknown

 

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The blog title is taken from a book loaned to me. One that is not unlike the old children's 'board books' but for adults, consisting of only two pages per chapter, including some inspiring quotes, yet hardly requiring a large time investment to complete. The premise?...relax! Chill out, find YOU in the chaos of life. Find ways to relax yourself, mind body and soul. That might mean breaking out of your regular patterns from time to time if you feel stuck or bored. Maybe you're not into yoga though, heck maybe you don't even like yoga pants. Plum presents fashions that help dial down the crazy that is your life by providing many relaxed styles that don't mimic pajamas.

With this look, yet another way to look cool, be cool...feel cool! Hardly anything complex about her look. Hair up, one simple necklace and a comfortable, embroidered lace sleeves, cotton knit top with an easy, 100% linen skirt. Linen being the very definition of cool! Footwear? Try some cut out, open toe wedges or espadrilles. (more linen coordinates can be found online and instore).

French Connection lace and knit top (white) $68

Plum skirt with curved hem (concrete, natural or olive) $72

 

So pretty and light like a kiss into the air! If you're not really a red person, that's ok. It's more of a natural, clay like shade! If you're into muted colours or basics, this just gives your outfit a bit of punch without a lot of effort.

Cream Vicky print kimono (Marsala red) $59

This little cutie is a great, simple stripe tank dress that can be worn back to front or front to back. V-neck or scoop neck. Very easy to pair with leggings or on it's own, to just chill or, throw on a kimono or jean jacket when there is a chill!

Orb reversible tie waist dress (black stripe) $77

So, 'I want to try something different...new' you say....The above sweater might be far enough out of your comfort zone with some key features, making it stand out from the ordinary. Beautiful sweeping variegated hem, fringe, crochet and fresh white interspersed with a touch of natural beige. Quite an interesting design. Nice with your favourite distressed jeans.

Cream Albertina cardigan (84% cotton) (off white) $99

According to this book, relaxing, being happier and getting closer to the you, that is you does not mean you must drive like 'Starsky and Hutch' across town to get to your yoga class...what it does mean is...stop, look around you, take a breath, buy yourself some flowers or pick some, excavate an old artistic talent or try a new one...or simply park the devices for a few hours...after all, there's no GPS that's going help you find you!

Yours in fashion passion....

Suzanne M.

Listen to the wind...it talks

      Listen to the silence...it speaks

              Listen to your heart...it knows ~Native American proverb

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