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Blame it on Pinterest or on The Girls With Glasses, but sequins and shimmery things have really grown on me in the past few months. I have been looking at and craving all sorts of shimmery, sparkly, plastered-with-sequins items that I never would have considered wearing a few years ago – not outside of a Holiday party, that is.

But with the weather in Zurich being as grey and gloomy as it has been for the past few weeks, a little bit of sparkle seemed like just what the doctor ordered.

So for my book swap this week, I reached for a pale gray-and-silver sweater that I had bought a few years ago and had only worn a couple of times, and grounded it with a black skirt and my new biker boots… then added some purple, just for fun.

Over it I wore the navy military coat I got last year from Dorothy Perkins, slung my studded bucket bag over my shoulder, and out I went.

Odd as it may sounds, it did improve my mood! Not to mention how much fun it is to wear something sparkly outside of a special occasion, just because. I think I need to shop for more sparkle to add to my outfits. For starters, I’m thinking this oversized sequined clutch:

How cute would it look with dark wash skinnies, ankle boots, and a big scarf? Love how inappropriate it would look to wear this in Zurich during the day

Next up: how about a classic sequin tank, worn over a thin turtleneck, like a vest?

Ah, I think I have gone mad for sparkle! You no doubt by now think I have lost my marbles to all that is shiny and glittery.

But tell me, in truth… wouldn’t a hint of sparkle be a fun touch to help you brighten up your day?

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