WIW: anniversary lunch

My August challenge -- besides another travel capsule -- is to try out some Angie ensembles that I haven't yet had a chance to try, in the process de-orphaning a few orphans, and experimenting with new combinations. 

Yesterday, I got my first opportunity when Mr. Suz and I went for an anniversary lunch at a local patio. 

The first 4 components of the outfit were easy peasy: VC tube skirt, CM split back tank, Okalas, and my anniversary necklace from Israel. 

But my wardrobe is very short on cognac and I do not have a cognac bag. What to do? 

Binocular case to the rescue! It worked perfectly as a small cross body bag, just big enough for phone , keys, sunnies. 

Sadly, I came home from the lunch feeling quite sick. I've been battling stomach flu all week and now have a migraine on top of it. I guess it's just the accumulated stress. Time to lie low for a while. 

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42 Comments

  • Angie replied 8 years ago

    Killer Gorgeous. LOVE the top with the skirt, Suz. And how clever are you to add the binocular case as a bag. I'm impressed!

    Happy Anniversary - I'm sure your time celebrating with hubs was a very welcome diversion. Much love to you, beautiful lady. 

  • Word Lily replied 8 years ago

    Sorry you're not feeling well! Hope the recovery is fast.

    You looked amazing yesterday, and happy anniversary! I love the inventiveness of using the binoculars case.

  • Marilyn replied 8 years ago

    Fabulous outfit, Suz!  Using the binocular case was brilliant and it looks great.

    Time to rest and de-stress.  Hope you're feeling better soon.

  • Vildy replied 8 years ago

    So sorry you're not feeling well. You look like a million bucks.

  • donnat replied 8 years ago

    So sorry about the stomach flu. You are looking smashing. The shirt and shoes are ylf classics. I predict the same for that great top. Hope you feel better soon.

  • Diana replied 8 years ago

    Wow , I would never in a million years have guessed that was a binoculars case! It looks amazing, lovely rich cognac leather and all. And I love the rest of the outfit too, particularly the understated drama of the split back over the stripes.

    Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. :(. Hope you are back to normal soon!

  • Mochi replied 8 years ago

    Very very relaxed glam, and an ingenious "bag" solution you came up with--I quite like its structured but earthy contribution. Sorry you're not feeling well. Feel better soon!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Oh, Suz, I'm so sorry you're not well. I would never have guessed by how fabulous you look. What a wonderful idea to use the binocular case, how clever! It works a treat with your Okalas.

    Take care and hope you feel better soon.

  • JAileen replied 8 years ago

    What a fab outfit! I love the shoes and ordered a pair (in black) but couldn't handle the heel. More power to you!

  • Maneera replied 8 years ago

    You look so lovely, Suz. I love this skirt....and those shoes are amazing. I love Okalas and wish I had some!

    I'm sorry you're feeling unwell. Sounds terrible - anniversary lunch gone sour :(

    I hope you get lots of rest and feel better soon. Take care, dear Suz

  • Elle replied 8 years ago

    You look amazing.  Since you weren't feeling 100%, I recommend continuing the celebration when you feel better - even a romantic walk can be fun.  Hope you feel better.

  • celia replied 8 years ago

    Happy Anniversary. Sorry to hear about your migraine.
    You look absolutely fabulous.

  • Cerinda replied 8 years ago

    What a relaxed and gorgeous outfit!  I particularly like the way the hem of the tank talks to the stripes.   And what Elle said:  have another celebration!  Congrats and speedy recovery.

  • carter replied 8 years ago

    A binocular bag! That's insanely creative. You look stunning in this outfit. My anniversary is tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to a reason to dress up. One killer ensemble down...10 more to go! Hope you feel better very quickly.

  • Joyce B replied 8 years ago

    Happy Anniversary!
    Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well. I hope you rested and are on the mend.

  • pil replied 8 years ago

    You look smashing! And how clever to pull out the binocular case. I am waiting for a cognac D&B bag that has been on back order since May. It was supposed to be a birthday gift but we may be looking at Christmas at this rate.

    Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. Suz, I hope you are feeling as good as new very soon.

  • replied 8 years ago

    *runs to husbands closet to see if we still have that binocular case* - what a great idea!!! and so much more authentic !  

    All that aside, sorry to hear the lunch ended in misery - laying low is probably the solution.  Wonderful lunch outfit though.

  • claire replied 8 years ago

    Just popping in from being scarce to say Suz, you look absolutely gorgeous and Happy Anniversary!! Wishing you and Mr Suz many many more! And love the binocular case. Feel better!

  • Laurie replied 8 years ago

    A+ on creativity.  Smashing outfit, Suz.  Nice to see you.

  • Sal replied 8 years ago

    Hope you feel better soon, I love this look on you!

  • Sveta replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous outfit for the anniversary lunch! I like to see you posting this skirt because it gives me new ideas and because it brings back memories how we bought these skirts together :-)
    Super clever use for the bag! I think it should be in a regular rotation now.
    I am so sorry you are getting sick - the stress does it to us, doesn't it? Please take care of yourself and get well soon! Ginger tea does wonders to both stomach and regular flu.

  • Joy replied 8 years ago

    DH can not understand why I'm lamenting that our binocular bag is cheap looking and black. You take the prize for best cream, black and cognac combination. I hope that you are feeling better. Happy Anniversary! Our #45 is this week. How can it be August already?!

  • Lisa replied 8 years ago

    Yay for SYC.  Hope you feel better soon.

  • shedev replied 8 years ago

    You look beyond fab in this outfit Suz. Happy anniversary. Sorry you are feeling poorly and I hope it passes soon.

  • UmmLila (Lisa) replied 8 years ago

    I love that combination of stripes and cow print, plus the little hit of cognac.

  • Susie replied 8 years ago

    What a great outfit, Suz, the leather bag looks fab with the black and you are so very clever...leave no "shopping" stone unturned!

    Happy anniversary! I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Please take care of yourself, get some rest, and continue the celebration when you are feeling better :)

  • catgirl replied 8 years ago

    Fabulous!  Happy anniversary - feel better soon.  Stress can wear you down. :(

  • Thistle replied 8 years ago

    If I were the fainting type, I would be fainting from your fabness!!  You look AMAZING!

  • Mona replied 8 years ago

    You look lovely in this striped skirt and the shirt is very alluring due to the split back. Perfect combo for the anniversary celebration. Sorry you are not feeling well. HUGS and get well soon.

  • Meredith replied 8 years ago

    Lovely as always. Happy Anniversary and hope you feel better soon!

  • Deborah replied 8 years ago

    Killer outfit.  I adore those shoes with that skirt:)  Happy Anniversary and I am sorry you are not feeling well.  Take care of yourself, rest up.xx

  • Peri replied 8 years ago

    I'm sorry for all the stress, and that it has made you sick. Not surprising but still bad...I do hope you can get some rest.

    I wore my same skirt and black top to a birthday dinner Saturday. Believe it or not, first time to wear it since I bought it last summer. Wow, I loved it...best dressed I've felt in ages! I thought of you and blessed you for the inspiration! It's so nice to see it again!

  • Jaime replied 8 years ago

    Happy anniversary to you and Mark! This is one of your (not few) uber-outfits. Hope you are feeling better though - talk about an overtaxed system. You need to rest more than you want to I'm afraid. 

  • Brooklyn replied 8 years ago

    Great outfit! And I love the way the bag (binocular case!) picks up the brown in your shoes. Hope u feel better :)

  • unfrumped replied 8 years ago

    Plonk-dom. Such a sharp outfit. You may start a trend or avalanche amongst the Etsy's for using vintage camera and binocular cases as purses.
    Hope you feel better soon.

  • Ariadne replied 8 years ago

    Oh, you look so pretty.  I hope you feel better soon.  

  • E replied 8 years ago

    *hugs* I'm so sorry you're under the weather. :( Hope it passes soon.

    The outfit is gorgeous!

  • Cococat replied 8 years ago

    You look gorgeous in that outfit Suz. Happy Anniversary.

  • Jenn replied 8 years ago

    The stripes with the pony print. I am swooning. So very good. This is my favorite rendition of this ensemble so far!

  • abc replied 8 years ago

    I hope you are feeling better.

    GAH!  That was my honest reaction.  You have a way of combining pieces that just make for an overall elegant, effortless look.  I could copy your outfits all day long.

    Hope your anniversary was wonderful despite feeling under the weather.

  • Style Fan replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous outfit.  Love your bag.  Now I need to find mine.  Hope you are feeling better.  I had a horrible migrane yesterday.  The weather was to blame.

  • Elizabeth P replied 8 years ago

    Well you look gorgeous... love the subtle pattern mixing.  I hope you are feeling better by now, and if not, soon. 

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