Blue Sky, Blue Skirt, New Chapter

Blue sky is not a very frequent guest here in Seattle during our rainy season, and blue color is not a very frequent guest in my closet. It might sound strange, but I have never been a big fan of blue. Though lately, in the last couple of years, I find myself much more drawn to blue, and especially to the sky blue hue like this thrifted skirt from Goodwill.

I love when black plays generously - I love how it highlights any color, and here it gives the blue the right of way. But of course I couldn't resist mixing in a few other colors too. 

The boots are old, I bought them at least 8 or maybe 9 years ago. They are by Pikolinos, are incredibly soft and comfy, with lovely hand stitched details. And their rich rusty brown really compliments both black and sky blue, don't you think?

It's sometimes considered not the best to combine strong rich colors with pastels, but I disagree. I love the combination of saturated and pale hues in this 1960s vinyl carpet bag which is another antique mall find. And again, well played, color black! I love how the bag picks up the blue from my skirt.

The flirty wind brought us colder temperatures and the very desirable blue sky just in time for our mini-break - a trip which I am really looking forward to. We are leaving tomorrow, and I won't have Internet access for a few days, but I wanted to share this dreamy outfit with you and wish you all, my friends and readers, a very happy New Year! It's the biggest holiday in my home country, Russia. I don't remember anyone ever writing resolutions when I lived there, but always remember hopes and dreams this holiday brings about... My only resolution for 2014 was to become a happier self. And I can honestly say that I did. The journey is not completed yet, but I am in no hurry. The soul will take as much time as it needs to recover and blossom fully. Wounds heal when we really want them to heal. Joy is found inside of us when we really want to find it. It was a good year - very challenging in the beginning, a bit confusing in the middle, but rewarding in the end. My dearest people are by my side, we all are relatively healthy and sharing life together, traveling together, discovering together. And what's the most important, we love and care deeply for one another. I continue learning and writing more freely. I am full of ideas. And I met so many wonderful, vibrant, warm, creative and genuine people thanks to blogging. Yes, it was a good year! 

Here is to another year of blogging, finding inspirations all around, meeting fine people and becoming true friends. Happy New Year! See you in 2015!

The blue sky turned this deep fiery color in the evening as we were coming back home from running errands (there are some home improvement projects going on) - I took a few shots as we were driving on the highway.

Blue skirt - thrifted via Goodwill

Ruana (wrap) - Chico's 2 or 3 years ago

Hat - Lane Bryant - sale this year

1960s purse - antique mall find

Boots - Pikolinos (old)

Earrings - Chico's

Ring - boutique find

Golden necklace - family heirloom 

I am taking my blue skirt to the last Visible Monday in 2014. Come as you are and celebrate with us!

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Happy New Year to everybody, and please join Sheila's Shoe Shine and show us your shoes,
and Judith's Hat Attack and show us your hat or any headpiece (this is my very first time joining Hat Attack - I am only starting getting into hats again now, after a looooong break).