Day 63 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

I woke to gray skies and snow flurries so wanted a little color in my day. These are my brightest leggings with my new Allbirds Wool Runner Mizzles. They arrived yesterday and I admit, are a little brighter than I expected. I sold my other "teal" Wool Runners as they were just a bit too tight on me. Turns out, they were actually Emerald Green. Who knew? I might try to find another pair and hope they are more like the fit of all my others. I really loved that color.

Oh, my topper to my Everett today is an XL shirt I got from Amazon when I needed something big and loose to wear over my sling after my shoulder surgery. It eventually became a sleep shirt. Works great for another layer on this dreary, cold day.

Day 60 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Wow, day 60 already! Seems like a couple weeks ago that I started this challenge. Today's photo shows that I do really need a large rather than an extra-large. While very comfy, not uber-flattering. When I am done, the decision will be to keep and get the black in a large for my reward, or sell and get the black in a large for my reward.

Today is basic (big surprise) with leggings from Amazon and my Allbirds burgundy Wool Runners (no socks and very comfy). Time to run errands!

Day 59 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Chilly day but might warm up later. Started out with my Allbirds (dark blue) Wool Runners, 32degrees mock turtleneck, and Woolx Stella leggings (in petite - yay) with my freshly washed burgundy Everett (which I still love).

Day 57 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

As you can see, the Everett in XL could work as a dress for me, one reason I probably won't be ordering any dresses from Wool&. {sniff} I can't afford to alter an over $100 dress, not on a fixed income. If I get the Everett in L, it will be a little shorter but that's okay, since I really don't plan to wear like a dress. I only wear dresses to weddings & funerals. LOL!

I had to reverse this photo since it was a mirror shot, but loved being able to layer this XL fun t-shirt.

And this was my final outfit. My Woolx Everett layered with my fun t-shirt over 32degree twill joggers and topped off (or bottomed off?) with my new teal Allbirds Wool Runners.

Day 56 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Mixed bag but basic day. My Everett is topped with on old (very old) Columbia fleece vest. My pants are Wool& Joggers and my shoes are me newest Allbirds Wool Runners (I love this teal sort of color almost as much as my burgundy ones).

Day 53 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Finally, a nice sunny day warm enough for an outdoor photo. The Everett seems to be a bit more purply in this light.

Took this photo in the car - part sun, part shade. Definitely more the color I normally see rather than the shade in the photo above. Oh, today I'm wearing my Everett with some generic leggings (yes, I like color) and my Allbirds Wool Runner Mizzles in a dark blue (almost black).

Day 51 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Another basic day. Hard to see the colors but my leggings are from Allbirds (love the tummy compression) in a teal that matches my Forcool teal merino socks. My two favorite colors together - burgandy Everett and teal for the rest.

Day 49 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Simple day with the Everett over my VIV Collection leggings (Amazon), Forcool merino socks (Amazon), and Allbirds Wool Runners (these have little bees embroidered on the side - I got them new on ebay at a bargain price, I suspect they were a custom order that got rejected or maybe part of a company thing).

Late yesterday, I noticed two stains in the front and had no idea where they came from. I tried a diluted Dawn mixture first. Wet the spot with cool water, poured a little Dawn mix on, rubbed a bit, rinsed, and hung to dry. Thanks to being over a heat register, it dried quickly but I could still see a little stain. So I tossed in the washer with Woolite and hung to dry when that was done. By bedtime, it was dry but the stain was still visible (at least to me).

I researched oil stains in the Facebook group, thinking this might have been butter from my veggies the night before), and saw that Ivory was recommended. Having some on hand, I figured, what the heck. So I repeated the wetting, wet the bar of Ivory and rubbed in a bit, rubbed the stain area a little, rinsed, and hung to dry over night.

This morning I held my breath as I checked - VOILA! The stain was completely gone. Phew!

Day 45 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

My official photo, with my 32Degrees Twill Joggers, merino compression socks & Allbirds Wool Runners.

This was the hotel photo I started with before taking the above one. LOL!

This was in the car, just for fun. LOL!

Day 44 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

We got off the cruise ship this morning and drove all day, spending the night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Here's my hotel shot of my Everett with my 32Degrees Twill Joggers, merino compression socks (have I said how much I love these?), Woolx tee, and Allbirds Wool Runners (I have worn these every day for over two weeks now, many days without socks. No sweating, love them.)

Day 43 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Last day of the cruise, been a bit punk with stomach issues but still wearing my Everett and still writing every day (at least a bit). Woolx merino t-shirt, Little Donkey Andy pants, merino compressions socks, and Allbirds Wool Runners. Loving having more merino things to wear, they're all so comfortable. Kind of like a hug.

Day 41 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

The days are just flying by - it feels so good to toss on my Everett every morning. The more I wear it, the softer it gets. Today we are at Grand Cayman and so is the Celebrity Apex. 

This is a tender port, I'm staying on board and writing while hubby is off scuba diving. Perfect temperature for the Everett combined with some soft capri leggings and my every day Allbirds burgundy Wool Runners. Oh, and this is a CRUISE HAIR - DON'T CARE day!

Day 40 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Today we are in Ochos Rios, Jamaica and it's a beautiful sunny day. I had to include my favorite towel animal, the hanging monkey. He always makes me smile. Holland America is ported off our balcony side so added that shot, too. Oh, I'm wearing my Everett over a Woolx short-sleeve shirt with merino compression socks and my Little Donkey Andy pants and Allbirds Wool Runners.

Day 39 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Ah, another day at sea and today I paired my Everett with some cruising-related leggings, my Allbirds Wool Runners, and underneath it is a Woolx short-sleeved tee. It's not cold, but if I get too warm, the Everett will come off and get draped over my shoulders. Remember how we wore our sweaters that way back in the 50-60s - the collegiate/preppy look.

Day 36 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

It's a sea day and cooler as we head back to New Orleans. The ship has been really cold all week, at least for hubby and I, so today I layered a t-shirt underneath my Everett (since the color blended nicely). Wearing my Little Donkey Andy black pants and burgundy wool compression socks with my burgundy Allbirds Wool Runners.

Day 27 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Today is a travel day, all day. Spending two nights outside Tuscaloosa, Alabama as we head to New Orleans for our two weeks of cruising. Photo inside car, outside McDonalds. Everett layered over old Walmart long sleeve shirt, 32degrees twill joggers, and my favorite burgundy Allbirds Wool Runners.

Walking at a rest stop, Everett over olive colored tech joggers from 32 degrees, Allbirds Wool Runner shoes, merino compression socks from Amazon with short merino socks on top for extra warmth. It was cold when we left the house this morning.

Day 26 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Headed to my appointment with my ENT doctor, currently sitting waiting for construction road stoppage. Next shot is waiting to be seen and showing off my high-top Allbirds Wool Runner Mizzles with my Minus33 Expedition wool leggings and Dickies (not wool) socks. 

Oh, the appointment went well!

Day 25 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

I'm a quarter of the way to 100 days! Hard to believe, they have flown. I decided to take a side photo which shows how much extra I have around the middle. I do think I will re-order in a Large as my reward dress and sell this in one of the resale groups. Today is simple, black wool blend leggings from Allbirds.

Day 22 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Today I'm nice and warm with my Coldwater Creek wool cape that I snagged on ebay for $22, my Allbirds wool mix leggings, and my Amazon tank top under it all. I love the color mix.

When we get back from our cruise I will be working on sorting out what will work for our European vacation and taking some photos so I remember (as well as adding to my packing list - yes, I'm a planner). I will also take time to clean out more clothes that do not mix with my best colors. I think I'm a warm autumn but have been able to wear black since going gray, so not sure how that changes things.

Day 17 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

As I said, team basic here, but I wanted to see how my lightweight scarves would play with my Everett. I often just drape them, as seen in the top photos, when cruising. Good for dressier nights and easy to do. 

But with the Everett, at least this time of year, I think I like the neck wrap best. Worn with Allbirds wool blend leggings and boots from Amazon (bought for my Scotland trip next fall).