a parcel packed with special

I am very excited about this outfit. It is almost entirely made up of wonderful wonderful items from a very surprising and lovely birthday gift.

I recently received some parcels in the mail from a new and very generous friend. And I have to say: it was like Christmas. Even my son helped with the unwrapping! I cannot even express how delighted, surprised and lovely this made me feel. And oh, how I am enjoying wearing the clothing and accessories! I just feel so...special in them. Yes, that is the exact right word for it: special. So thank you L. You are special yourself (thus your ability to make others feel special).

Now, I adore this crochet top. It has already become a favorite. And for some reason it just begged for the superfluous belt. I generally don't feel "right" about sticking a belt on that has absolutely no purpose (actually, most of my belts have no real 'purpose' as all my clothes fit). But I mean, I don't usually wear belts except with dresses and at the tops of skirts and pants. But for some reason I just had to wear it like this.

These pics are from yesterday (I usually do not post outfit photos the day of...I have no idea how people manage to do this). And I am actually wearing more of the parcel clothes today, together, most likely in a combination the original wearers never dreamed of (you will see them tomorrow).

Which makes me think: wouldn't it be fun to switch closets with someone else for a week and see what that person came up with? I have long been wanting to do a blogger clothes swap...I even began organizing one...but I am afraid I am a lazy lazy person (at least that is a convenient excuse). Though I don't think many people would accept "lazy" as an excuse. I could blame my baby...but I think that that excuse might be getting fifteen months old. ;-) Nonetheless, I have not got around to it; but I will, eventually, probably, HOPEFULLY: in the Fall.

Note: the Chanel (!) sunnies. These were including in the bday parcel. They are officially my new obsession. I feel very "Audrey" in them. BTW: have you seen Two For the Road? You simply must see it if you haven't yet. It is my favorite Audrey film and showcases her talents beautifully.

Now I must go and continue feeling lovely and ladylike and special in my bday clothes (not to be confused with my bday suit...though I feel pretty special in that too).

outfit details:

vintage crochet top, from Amsterdam: from a friend
linen skirt: from a friend of a friend
belt, thrifted: $1
ring, from hornby island: $6
bracelet, tiffany & co.: from husband
heart pendant, tiffany & co.: from a friend
sunnies, chanel: from a friend
shoes, thrifted: $12
good friends: priceless

Heart: Kimeberellie