Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Great White-Out


 As you know, I'm a great espouser of 
BLACK.


But, also of 
WHITE.


No one can go wrong with either
BLACK or WHITE
or
a combination of the two.


Add an accent color...and you're complete.
Especially when travelling.


Read:  SCARF SCARF SCARF


The pieces below can be in almost everyone's
wardrobe, they are budget-friendly X10,
which just goes to prove we don't have to
be "investment dressing" everywhere we go.










GAP crocheted lace-trimmed dress. Under $50
to die for, even wear shiny bike shorts underneath
for a more covered-up look.


H & M Lace Waistcoat/Vest $25.00
buy 2 of these bargain pieces so when one wears out
you have another.





ALL SAINTS White Maxi Dress $250
& how cute is this with the lace vest?




WHITE tote with brass feet,
cannot find price or source,
but something like this,
even if it only lasts ONE season.


RAG & BONE islet jacket $600


BCBG @ Lord & Taylor Enameled Chain Necklace $58
I would wear this myself.
So so cute, so young & new looking.


REPPETO Nelson Oxford @ La Garconne $203
a must-have !!






any of these or something "like" these
will give a great summer look.



Years ago, waaaaay back when, I would always travel with a
beautiful signature scarf...tied around my handbag if it was too warm
to actually drape it around myself...I also wear them twisted around 
my head on a bad-hair day.  Buy the largest ones you can find
in a natural fiber fabric, they can be wraps around a swimsuit,
hair ornaments, shawls, skirts, tops...or if you're in a romantic
mood try draping them over the lamp in your hotel room...they give
a lovely feeling to the room, like an Arabian tent in 1001 Nights.


I'm going back to this scarf routine now, 
along with the black/white rule.


Baggage costs too much $$.
Baggage is way too much trouble to handle yourself.
"Stuff" encumbers us.


xx's







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8 comments:

  1. oh boy! don't I agree with you 100%!!!! on everything... a scarf is always the most stylish life-saver and these white items have got me drooling much. Specially love the All Saints maxi dress, to DIE. leave it to Marsha to find the most glamourous stuff always!

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  2. These whites are so summery and cool! I could live in the maxi dress and tote all summer. Super CUTE!! ciao...

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  3. Marsha!!!! So beautiful! I am sensing that this is going to be the Summer of White. So, wonderful trend-spotting, you!

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  4. Gorgeous post, love the purse!
    Sandra Evertson

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  5. I love whites! They always look great with a tan! :0) I want that purse!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  6. Love your white collection, especially that little dress from the Gap. We must be on the same wave length. I wore a short white skirt with a black short sleeve T and a scarf yesterday. I thought I looked rather chic and now you've confirmed it! Merci.

    Great ideas for scarves. Speaking of scarves, they are fun to collect when going abroad. I bought several in France, you can wear them while you are there, and they don't take up much room in your luggage coming home. Scarves make great souvenirs.
    Sam

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  7. So true - white is a classic and can be paired with black.. colors... Love the Gap dress - who would know? adorable. And I am getting a white scarf now!

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  8. Oh yes that necklace makes it all!
    Mmm!!
    xx
    Greet

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