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Sunday, November 3, 2013

BLACK AND SILVER!

I've been having a little trouble getting back in the swing of things... I made this in a carmine/black knit from Marcy Tilton, but it seemed dark and murky to me and the style was kinda dumpy...so it's already gone to a new home! I have a new pair of silver jeans, and some spectacular silver boots, so it was clear I needed a top to go with them!





Pattern is V8699, OOP, and I used a black light-ish weight ponte from who-knows-where, and a gray with silver dots knit from Girl Charlee. The necklace is a silver chatelaine which I found in Uzbekistan.

The silver jeans are from Chicos and the shoes are black and gray spectator wedges from Sesto Meucci.....

 The gorgeous silver boots are "Groove" Distressed Leather Boot in Pewter...Charles by Charles David, which I got from Bluefly...

I'm making it under the wire for Style Crone's Hat Attack, wearing my very old, very beloved Patricia Underwood hat, which is  soft and worn...




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and also for Patti at Not Dead Yet Style's Visible Monday.

Cooking? Oh, yes...this
and this


both, of course, from Plenty and Jerusalem, by Ottolenghi and Tamimi.

Today, I made two soups for a party my friend Joan and I are giving tomorrow...

Cannellini and Kale soup, and

Winter Squash Soup with Curry and Coconut Milk...YUMM!



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49 comments:

  1. LPCNovember 3, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I just love your style.

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  2. DillianderNovember 3, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Looking good, a fun photo shoot too! The silver boots and jeans look great with your new top, the perfect outfit combo.

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  3. Tamera BeardsleyNovember 3, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Oh Margy ... how I adore your style and your verve for life!

    xoxo
    Tamera

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  4. meNovember 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Margy - love your style and outfits. Great looking outfit - boot, jeans - the whole "nine yards" - just great.
    Marciae from SG

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  5. SewCraftyChemistNovember 3, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Another vote for just loving it all. That top and the boots especially!

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  6. RhondaBussNovember 3, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    The top is perfect with those drop dead killer silver jeans. I'm sure cowboys are rolling over in their graves ;) If only Miss Kitty had looked like you!!!!!

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    1. MargyNovember 3, 2013 at 8:59 PM

      Haha, thanks, Rhonda...Miss Kitty and me.....

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  7. Re's Home on the RoadNovember 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Besides looking fabulous - as always - I gotta get those 2 cookbooks! Everything you make looks delicious.

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    1. MargyNovember 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks, ReAnn...just remember to eat half...

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  8. shamsNovember 3, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    What a great ensemble, Margy, from the hat to the pewter boots! That top looks like it will get a lot of wear!

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  9. JillybejoyfulNovember 3, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Fabulous! I love all of the styling options, and LOVE those boots!

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  10. Leigh in Portland (we are not burning down)November 3, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I'm going to have to get some of those jeans!! They look great! Great job on your new duds. :)

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  11. VickiNovember 3, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Pretty groovy jeans and boots! Top is a lovely compliment.

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  12. SheilaNovember 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I adore the boots and eee! silver jeans? So fabulous! You have such a great eye for clothing.

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  13. MelanieNovember 3, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Oh, this ole thing? It's just a little something I picked up in Uzbekistan!? Life is always interesting over here. You manage to make silver classy and groovy at the same time. Love your hat! Add a little dust to those boots and I'd say, shove over, Clint.

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  14. PattiNovember 4, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Another in the series of "Margy amazes with her skills!" Love your top and amazing silver boots. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!

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  15. LynnNovember 4, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I love your use of jewelry, Margy. You inspired me to dig out a bracelet and earrings that I haven't worn in a long time.

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    1. MargyNovember 5, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks, Lynn...I'd love to see the bracelet and earrings!

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  16. RonnieNovember 4, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love your style. Those jeans are the bomb. I have made every recipe that you have linked in the past 4 - 5 months. You make very good choices. The mix of food and fabric suits you (and me) well. Thank you.

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    1. MargyNovember 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      I'm so glad you like the recipes I post! I have to remember to just eat half....

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  17. carolinascallinNovember 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Super cute pieces! And your food looks delicious, too :)

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  18. DixieNovember 4, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Glad you got rid of that "dumpy" topper, as your style is decidedly undumpy! I have that pattern and I've long thought it would look dumpy, so into the trash bin it will go.
    This outfit looks terrific on you. (Do you ever not look terrific?) Love the shoes and boots, too. Sesto Meucci...yum! Wish my feet were a half size smaller so I could wear their shoes.

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    1. MargyNovember 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thanks, Dixie...nice to hear from you again!

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  19. AlessNovember 4, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Margy,you inspire me! Love love love your hat (jealous because I love hats but they don't love me....).

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  21. The Style CroneNovember 5, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Silver jeans and boots? Be still my heart! And a Patricia Underwood hat? One of my favorite hat designers. We carried her hats in the hat shop, and I have a few of her beauties which I cherish. You look marvelous, and thank you for linking up with Hat Attack.

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    1. MargyNovember 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Ah, Judith, I'm not surprised you're a PU fan...I have one which my husband swore was designed to scare small children...but I love it! And you are so gorgeous, I love to see your posts!

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  22. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    You are just the most glamorous lady ... silver suits you so! You are so one of my style icons, of any generation!

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    1. MargyNovember 5, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Thank you so much, Jan...what a nice thing to say!

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  23. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasNovember 6, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Well, this ain't dumpy at all! :) You look fantastic! From tip to toe, I see a fresh, forward style sensibility!

    I'm relieved to read that it's not just me that sews a garment, and then...meh...it just doesn't work. I find it's happening less as I get older, or maybe it's experience. I seem to be more tuned into what to look for in a pattern or fabric perhaps. But, I still get starry-eyed by unsuitable bits of cloth at times...and sometimes I don't do a good job of visualizing the pattern in the 3-dimensional finished form until, of course, the garment is sewn, and then it's often too late. Bravo to you for allowing the garment to exit your wardrobe swiftly. I can get caught up in the *I made it, so I must keep it.* attitude, although I did quickly donate a pair of shorts I made last year that were all kinds of wrong!

    My Plenty just arrived from the library. I've only had time enough for a quick perusal, but I love what I see. Thanks!

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  24. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    You look fabulous!

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    1. BunnyNovember 16, 2013 at 6:58 AM

      Sharp as a tack, Margy! Love those silver jeans.

      I do a Portuguese kale soup with red beans, linguica, and tons of kale. Kale makes THE best soup, doesn't it?

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Another outstanding outfit and that photo shoot does look like a lot of fun :)

    Heather
    www.girlcharlee.com

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Another fabulous outfit and the photo shoot looks like a ton of fun :)

    Heather
    www.girlcharlee.com

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