On my recent work trip to the US, my shopping went all naval–almost everything I bought was at least partially navy blue! Ok, there was an idea behind it as well, although I did not have any particular color in my mind. My recent wardrobe overhaul left me with work clothes and sports gear. Then came summer, and my holiday started, and I realized I’ve nothing to wear.

For me it’s also symbolically important not to wear the same outfits during my holiday than I do at work. Work style puts me in work mode–vacation style puts me in a vacation mood! However, I didn’t buy all leisure clothes, as I wanted to be able to incorporate most items with my work outfits. This is one example of a leisure/ hot weather work combination.

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Gap shorts, Tommy Hilfiger top – shoes vintage. For a leisure look I’d just wear ballerinas or sandals!
Tahari jacket and a handmade leather satchel from Zatchels. (not that shiny in real life, it's the flash :) )
Tahari jacket and a handmade leather satchel from Zatchels (not that shiny in real life, it’s the flash).

 

Jacket detail and top detail - sleeves are a bit long but otherwise a very decent high street fit. I only buy jackets that button under the bust to avoid fit issues.
Jacket detail and top detail – sleeves are a bit long but otherwise a very decent high street fit. I only buy jackets that button under the bust to avoid fit issues.

There are quite a few more navy clothing items, and even a Michael Kors laptop bag in navy that I got, but it’s been great. I can just quickly put together an outfit. I used to do that a lot with black like a lot of bigger women do, but I’m now getting really excited over different shades of blue, especially bright clear blues. They seem to light up my skin in a way black just doesn’t. This is the discovery from my journeys into the world of color analysis. I used to think more about the message the color I wear sends out, but I’m now combining that with how that color makes me look. And I can’t help looking at people on the street with this idea in mind, seeing how colors work on different people. 🙂 I’m very new with this stuff still–I’m just widening my horizon currently.

Next week my vacation takes me deep into the Portuguese countryside, which I’ll be exploring on horseback, so talk about sports bras and riding wear can be expected in the coming weeks.