Monday Musings- Color Of The Year And Neutral Territory
Happy Monday ladies! Since most of my days meld together of late, I always like to focus on the fresh feeling of a new week. Our weekend was sort of crazy so I loved that our Sunday afternoon drive was extremely uneventful. We got out of the car exactly once, in a deserted town that was, well, deserted. 
We’ve driven through Old Georgetown before but never stopped for pictures so this seemed like a great opportunity.
Here are a few things I’m musing about this week:
Layering
Since my climate is pretty mild, I can usually get away with layering several thin layers to stay warm enough. Yesterday was just such a day.
It was too cool for just this cotton/wool cable sweater so I layered it over my trusty denim shirt (similar). I wasn’t in the mood to tuck my shirt so I wore it out and let the slightly cropped sweater define my waist which helps my legs look longer. My barely boot cut jeans are, no surprise, perfect over my boots:) I love the touch of pattern these boots add in the same tones as my sweater. I wore very simple silver hoop earrings and my favorite new lip color recipe…see below.
Lip Color Recipe
Do you combine products to create your own unique blend that’s the perfect color you like to wear? I do and this season it takes three items.
I start with Jane Iredale Lip Fixation Lip Stain in “Fascination” It’s a long-wearing lip stain I’ve used as a base for years under ALL my lipsticks. When everything else has worn off my mouth, a touch of this remains and it never dries out my lips. After that sets, I line my lips with this Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in “Supersize Me”. It goes on very smoothly and stays put! No creeping into lines. I top all this with the Kosas Weightless Lip Color In “Rosewater” which is creamy but stays where I put it. I’d love you to share your color recipe in the comments.
2021 Pantone Colors Of The Year
Pantone has chosen Ultimate Gray and Illuminating as their colors of the year for 2021. The intent is to be a color combination that gives us resilience and hope.
“Practical and rock-solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.” ~ Pantone
After the year we’ve had, color is a welcome addition to my wardrobe, but I’m unlikely to be sporting the yellow. The gray may feel too dreary on its own this time of year but I still find myself still reaching for neutrals, more times than not. I’m simply more comfortable wearing neutrals and find them a better option for investment dressing.
Content
What would you like to see more of here in 2021?
- Friendships have developed within this AWSL community so I would like to foster that and facilitate even more connections. Does a private page for more personal sharing appeal to you? Would you be willing to pay a small monthly fee for this group and have more access to me in this group?
- What would you like to learn from/about me? Are you more curious about my life? What I wear?
- Would you be interested in what I eat and how I care for my physical and mental health?
- Do you like to see me style things that may not be my style, but are your style?
I am so very grateful for your wisdom and engagement here so I want to be sure this space serves you as well as me.
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
I enjoy your blog, especially articles on how adding just a few new pieces for a specific season can make the rest of your wardrobe sparkle. As a senior citizen who works via video conferencing, I would love tips on looking good on the computer. I have wrinkles, lines, and eye bags. Even with quality skincare products and makeup, the camera adds a good 20 years to my image on the screen. I also have dark circles under my eyes, however, I found that the Mary Kay Eye Correction Stick covers the dark circles. I tried the special computer lamp to enhance one’s appearance, but I didn’t see any difference. Since many people are now working from home, perhaps there are other women who have the same concern. Thanks for asking for suggestions. Happy New Year!
I really liked your recent “Anatomy of an Outfit” post. It made me realize why I like certain things and don’t like others and how small changes can make a big difference. I’d love to see more posts like this.
I have enjoyed your well-written and timely blog for a couple years. I would appreciate seeing you restyle an item in different ways. I always appreciate your dressing room diaries because you often tell us the size you are wearing and that helps me if I order one of the items. Keep on doing what you’re doing!