Periwinkle with the Ageless Style Link UP
I enjoyed putting this outfit together as there were so many shades of periwinkle to choose from. The color is derived from violet and blue and while the new Pantone color of the year Very Peri might be a little more infused with color the shade of purple in my outfit fits quite well in the tones of periwinkle as can be found by googling the color.
This is the Veri Peri color: I do have one purple top that I guess would be very close in shade but is a summer top and I did not want to buy anything new for our theme. I am curious to see who shows tones close to Very Peri or more of a periwinkle color.
The first thing I realized when I put together this outfit was how budget friendly it was: from head to toe, it only cost about less than $40!
My Target black boots cost me the most at $22 when I picked them up on a 50% sale in December. They are perfect as a dressier pair of boots as well as giving me some height when needed as with these bootcut jeans. These jeans were an awesome find at my favorite consigment store: $10 for a WHBH jeans is a deal in my book.
Since I wore my sweater in a similar color a couple posts ago, I chose this Talbot top that I also found at a consigment shop for around $5. I love the sleeves that are a little above the wrists so I can still take care of things around the house without them being in the way as well as the weight of it: lighter than a sweater but heavier than a tshirt. I always try things in different sizes while thrifting: this is a size L and while it fits a little oversized, it is perfect with a little front tuck.
The scarf was a gift and scarves have been my favorite accessories this winter with our weird weather: just enough warmth for most days. Like the blanket scarves, the infinity scarves have lost some of their popularity but I still like them and wear them. There is no need to be on trend all of the time. Have fun with your clothes: the fit and cut are much more important than trends!
My little earrings were a giveaway gift on Kathrine’s blog that I won about a year ago. I love them with scarves, while running and as a smaller pretty detail when I do not want to wear statement earrings. Elegant! But there is nothing like taking pictures to realize it is about time for a haircut again: it has been since before Thanksgiving break since I had it trimmed I think!
The Indian Mounds was once again a great spot for pictures on our way home. Less than 10 minutes to take care of these and a reminder to come and just enjoy the scenery here when I do not need to take blog pictures. I need to come and sit on one of the benches or walk to the river and just breathe and take it all in.
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28 Comments
Joanne
I LOVE your outfit! Looks just like something I’d pull together; only you seem to do it much more economically than I ever could. I am so happy that boot cut jeans are making a comeback as they are my favorite and the sleeves on your top are so darn cute.
mimifce
I am so happy I decided to try out some different jeans cut because I am really enjoying the variety.
Penny
That’s a very coool outfit and so frugal! Well done you!
Tbh it’s not my kind of colour because as you know I’m more on the warm spectrum but it looks lovely on you. Also I do like the photos – they’re always interesting to me to see the States outside the tourist trail.
mimifce
This is 5 min from my house and there are really a lot of good spots to take pictures. I got a Historic Site parking pass so I can go anytime! I am sure there is something in that color family that would work for you. I have been surprised how certain pinks and mustards don’t do me any favors but others do
Jennifer
Such a pretty colour!!!
Jennifer
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mimifce
Yes! I now have two pieces in that color family and love them both.
Nancy
Isn’t that such a lovely color! I am totally in ove wit all the purple shades at the moment!
mimifce
So many pretty shade so something for everyone!
Amy
That top is so cute! I love the sleeves.
mimifce
My favorite type of statement sleeve.
Michelle
This is a fantastic outfit, Mireille! I love your Talbot top. Such a pretty color, great statement sleeves, and you look fabulous in it.
Michelle
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mimifce
Thanks, Michelle! It makes me want to really make sure I thrift more: some good stuff out there!
Laura Bambrick
Periwinkle is such a beautiful color! This top is gorgeous on you! Love the fun sleeves!
mimifce
Thanks, Laura! It was a good occasion to showcase it!
jodie filogomo
That top is absolutely perfect Mireille and the scarf was a great addition!! And the best part is how budget oriented the entire thing was. That’s my kind of look.
XOOX
Jodie
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mimifce
I sure makes me feel good when I look good on a budget!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
That staircase photo is really cool! I don’t think I have this color in my closet, isn’t that crazy? It really makes me think of Spring, which I am SO ready for! The sleeves are so playful/fun on your top!
Carrie
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mimifce
Definitely is a great spring color too. I am still enjoying the cold weather because I need to wear all the sweaters and jackets!
Marsha Banks
Oh, I think we all had different shades, didn’t we? But, we all met the brief as they say in the fashion biz! I love this sweater on you. I remember when it was in the Talbots store! And, as always, your scenery is just gorgeous! How I wish we lived out in the country!
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mimifce
Funny you remember this in stores. I don’t think I have ever been in a Talbot store but I have picked up several pieces while thrifting.
Lovely
Such a beautiufl color and that’s a cool outfit on you. Your scarf is lovely!
xoxo
Lovely
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mimifce
Thanks, Lovely. It was nice that the outfit I had in mind worked out in reality.
Leslie Susan Clingan
What a terrific find that Talbot’s sweater was!! Love the bell sleeves. So feminine. And that color is really flattering on you. Not sure who snapped these photos but they did a great job. My favorites are the one of you are on the steps – such an interesting perspective. And the one of you sitting on the grass with the lacy bare branches of the trees in the background.
Hope you will return to the Indian mounds to spend some time. We had some very close to us. They – whoever they are – surveyed them and took whatever they might have found on them then built a Walmart Superstore over them. Sad.
mimifce
My oldest took the pictures! Most of the time we come here we try one picture on the stairs. It is fun!
Kathrine Eldridge
This color is so pretty on you Mireille! I love those sleeves and that scarf is such a nice contrast to the top.
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mimifce
Thank you, the color is what drew me to the sweater when I found it.
Shelbee on the Edge
Oh wow, Mireille, this periwinkle color is magnificent on you! And what a cute sweater. I also really like the light purple paired with the darker denim. And that scarf is gorgeous. I love this whole look from head to toe! And I love even more that so many pieces were preloved! Yay!
Shelbee
mimifce
My goal this year is more preloved stuff than retail!