“The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let dead things go” ~ Anonymous

It can be hard to let go of the loveliest time of year and let ourselves be dragged into the dreariest. But the world needs time to rest…hibernate…build up energy for spring growth. We all need that. This was A YEAR. Let’s rest up this winter and come back in the spring stronger and more beautiful than ever.

It was a little sad to be in the city this day. The rich fall foliage was all but gone and the light was cool blue-grey. Who knew I’d be walking into blue-greyness wearing blue and black? A little unfortunate, photographically speaking, but…you can’t control everything.

Ha ha – you can’t really control anything! And we have to always remember that nothing stays the same forever…things change…and life goes on.

And in a bit of a cringey segue, I can remember back in the day when Black & Navy was Just Not Done. Thank goodness that old rule has become obsolete because I think navy and black is a very chic combination. I especially love when the navy is very dark, almost black, so there’s only a very subtle variation in color.

This navy blouse is not that dark, but it works with the black items very well.

I feel the same about navy and brown. It used to be a no-no and now I think it’s a great color combo. I don’t know that I can think of any hard and fast color rules anymore, really. There are colors I may not like together, but that’s just personal taste, not a RULE.

I hate rules.

But I do follow the mask rule. Yecch. I hate it but I do it. I kept watch while shooting and anytime people were approaching where I was I’d put the mask on for the few seconds til they were well past me. Annoying, but what are you gonna do?

Stupid masks.

Stupid Covid.

And before I go any further off-topic, I will say goodbye. But I’ll leave you with a question: are there any color rules you remember from Way Back When that you break now? Are there any that you still abide by? Let us know!

WHAT I’M WEARING

Blouse: Universal Standard Kennedy Cupro Shirt | xxl | navy

Pants: Charlotte Russe Refuge Jeans | 22 short | black

Cardigan: Old Navy Super Long Open Front Sweater | 2x | black

Shoes: Aerosoles Betunia Flats | black

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