Not So Rainy March

March is behaving quite nicely concerning the weather (in my neck of the woods), so we've had only a few rainy and stormy days (which we hear being called 'cold days' but actually they were not, not even freezing!). But even if we've skipped wintery weather, I'm still feeling that I need to improve my mood which has been a little bit blah. Totally recommend some colour therapy to keep ourselves as joyful as possible, even rebelliously joyful.

Marzo se está portando bien respecto al clima por aquí, y sólo hemos tenido unos días de lluvia y mal tiempo (que he oído llamar 'invernales' pero tampoco para tanto, ni siquiera ha helado!). Pero aunque nos hemos librado del tiempo invernal, todavía se necesita un poquito de empuje, los ánimos van flojos. Muy recomendable un poco de colorterapia para animarse lo más posible, ya que últimamente mantener la alegría es revolucionario!

I wore a comfy ensemble to go to the market on Saturday morning, as we usually walk a lot when running errands. Comfy boots by NorthFace outlet (old) and rainproof trench by Seasalt (old). But comfy doesn't mean boring, so I wore a colourful dress (from Vinted, a year ago) and my crochet cardi-vest made of yarn scraps. Scarf by AlpagaLeMonde (old). Cork bag by FineCorkPortugal.
Me puse algo cómodo para ir al mercado el sábado por la mañana, porque siempre acabo caminando bastante cuando hacemos recados y compras. Botitas cómodas de Northface outlet (antiguas) y abrigo impermeable de Seasalt. Pero que sea cómodo no significa aburrido, así que me puse también un vestido colorido (de Vinted, del año pasado) y esta chaqueta-chaleco de ganchillo que hice de sobras. Bufanda de AlpagaLeMonde, antigua. Bolso de FineCorkPortugal.

I've recently acquired those trousers (by Ulla Popken) at Vinted and payed a (small) fraction of the original price, because of a minor flaw that I repaired in a moment (just a unstitched seam which was pointed by seller). Obviously, I had to wear them immediately and Monday looked like a perfect occasion, as it was even sunny and temperatures were really warm!. I picked the blue colour in the print to match. Turtleneck by LaRedoute (old), sneakers by Elementerre (old) and my blue coat by Ulla Popken, and added a crochet cardi for colour!. Pink beret was retail shopped last year. Scarf by AlpagaLeMonde (old).
Estos pantalones (marca Ulla Popken) los compré hace poco en Vinted, pagando un precio muchísimo más bajo, por culpa de un pequeño desperfecto que arreglé enseguida (un descosido de nada que la vendedora indicó en el anuncio). Claro está que tenía que estrenarlo inmediatamente y el lunes me pareció la ocasión perfecta, hacía sol y muy buen tiempo. Elegí el color azul del estampado para combinar. El cuello vuelto es de LaRedoute, zapatillas Elementerre y mi abrigo azul de Ulla Popken (del año pasado), con una chaquetita de ganchillo para más color. Boina rosa de una tienda local, del año pasado. Bufanda AlpagaLeMonde.

As a positive thought, we're entering my favourite side of Winter, when not-so-warm coats and clothes go out to play. So you're probably getting bored of that orange puff jacket (and that blue coat too) but it's so comfy!. And obviously, Orange Is The New Orange. I wore that massive flower skirt which was acquired second hand at Sunday street market years ago. The orange top was also second hand, but I shortened and fitted it. Black turtleneck by LaRedoute (old). Striped tights by Snag. Shoes by Camper. Retail shopped bag (label Lolina).

Como pensamiento positivo, está empezando el lado bueno del invierno en mi opinión, cuando ya empezamos a no llevar ropa de tanto abrigo. Así que creo que váis a hartaros de ver esta chaqueta naranja (y el abriguito azul también), pero es que es comodísima. Y además, el Naranja es el Nuevo Naranja. Me puse esta falda de la flor enorme que compré de segunda mano en el mercadillo del domingo. El top naranja es también de segunda mano, aunque le hice arreglos, lo acorté y ajusté. Cuello vuelto negro de LaRedoute (antiguo). Medias de rayas de Snag. Zapatos Camper. Bolso de una tienda local (marca Lolina).

Orange Again! and Red too!. That polyester dress was found at Sunday street market. Red tights by Snag and shoes by Camper. Red turtleneck by LaRedoute (old). Scarf by AlpagaLeMonde (old). Pendant by Ciclón was a present ages ago.
Otra vez naranja! y rojo también!. Este vestido de poliéster lo encontré en el mercadillo del domingo. Medias rojas de Snag y zapatos de Camper. Cuello vuelto rojo de LaRedoute (antiguo). Bufanda de AlpagaLeMonde. Colgante de Ciclón, un regalo de hace años.

Whatever the reason, I've been told recently (by three different people) that I look younger than my age, they could not believe I'm fiftyfive. Actually, I don't think about that, as it's something that depends mostly on genetics (totally a lottery, even if you can buy some extra tickets by protecting your skin from the sun and other 'healthy' habits). But there's something all we can do and it's to express ourselves through fashion, build a personal style and enjoy it. Probably it's better to focus on having fun and being creative, instead of focus on looking young. Because all we are going to get old (if lucky!). Not giving advice myself, just commenting.