Outfit the First!
This wonderful grey leopard skirt was the first thing I reached for from the new-to-me items that I bought off-season.
I loved how it sits low at my hips - it stayed put nicely and didn't ride up or spin around or do any of the other bothersome things that skirts do.
I picked it up for a pittance during L's birthday week in Sidney.
- Silk/wool sweater - Iris Setlakwe, thrifted; last worn here in March with the my Modeling Skirt
- Skirt - Marc Cain, thrifted, Sidney; purchased here for $4.50
- Boots - Coach, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here (3rd outfit) in April with my Personal Jesus dress
- Coat (below) - Royal Underground, consignment, Powell River; last worn here in May when L and I modeled for Tweed magazine
Yes, you read that right - four dollars and fifty cents. You can't even buy a coffee for that now.
This is the kind of skirt I look and just go, "YUP."
Winner!
I paired it with another thrift store purchase, this wool and silk sweater by a Canadian designer.
Note the sheer sleeves - they are silk.
I wasn't sure if I'd need a jacket in the office.
But I ended up just draping it on my chair for the day. Aw, such memories of our photoshoot!
Incognito. The jacket is a thick stretch denim.
I liked how the coffee-colour silk scarf went with the spots on the skirt.
Accoutrements:
Grey and...brown! Why not? The "coffee beans" also echoed the skirt.
- Silk scarf - consignment, vintage, Powell River
- Velour gloves - Principles, vintage 90s, thrifted
The stuff:
These are the most gorgeous boots, aren't they? They're very comfy.
Amber bling:
I wore the brooch on the jacket.
- Brooch - de Passile-Sylvestre, vintage 70s, consignment
- Small amber bracelet - consignment, Powell River
- Large amber bracelet - consignment
- Silver/amber necklace - vintage mall, gift from L
- Smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neuman, Sweden, vintage mall
- Amber thumb ring - consignment
- Round amber ring - Past Times, 1995, gift from L
- Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence, Italy
- Amber earrings - thrifted
Outfit the Second!
After a busy day at work, I hopped the bus home, fed Vizzini and changed into my theatre outfit. It's a new season at the Belfry Theatre, and now there are 6 of us with season tickets. So fun!
As pondered the first time I wore this dress, I did keep it out for fall/winter.
- Sweater - Sonia Rykiel, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in September with a silver mini and a maxi-bomber
- Dress - Uniqlo X Claire Waight Keller, thrifted; first seen here in August
- Shoes - Chanii B; last worn here (2nd outfit) in February with Slytherin greens
- Suede coat (below) - Danier Leather, consignment; purchased here for $250.00
I really liked this styled up with more autumnal pieces.
I also layered an extra half-slip underneath, which rode up a bit when I walked (it clung to the fishnet tights).
The blue/green dress is a perfect match for the teal shoes. I suspect we'll see them together again.
I had to wear my new-to-me suede coat!
The lovely person at the Box Office cooed over my colours.
All done up.
I walked to the Fernwood Inn and met up with the gang for dinner, and walked home afterwards.
Swoon!
I love my very shiny copper leather purse.
What a gorgeous coat.
Accoutrements:
- Purse - Arcadia, consignment
- Wool scarf - Metropolitan Museum of Art "Eagle Wing" scarf, King Tut exhibit, 1970s, thrifted, Seattle
The scarf is amazing - it never wrinkles - and it looks great with the suede coat.
The stuff:
I've had these shoes since 2016 and I've worn them 35 times! I love that!
I prefer this look over the non-jacketed outfit. This PANK wool moto goes with everything!
Copper bling:
I usually wear the cobalt blue sweater as a top.
The enameled set is a recent-ish acquisition - it's more modern than most of my copper jewelry.
- Enamel/copper necklace/earrings - DZinz, consignment
- Hinged copper bracelet - thrifted, Sidney
- Copper ball ring - consignment
- Copper/turquoise ring - vintage 50s, Grandma J's
- Bronze ring - P. Sarpaneva, vintage 70s, vintage expo
- Copper beans bracelet - Renoir, vintage 50s, consignment
Nancy wasn't feeling well, so couldn't make it - Ronnie joined us for dinner and took a picture of the Theatre Kids.
"Everyone look posh!"
From left: me, Randall, Yvonne, Cat and Caro.
What a classy bunch! The play was...okay. However, support local theatre and the arts!
Outfit the Third!
Today's outfit features this new-to-me patterned blouse, and I won't keep you in suspense...
It's off to Limbo. Nope, not good enough quality. Didn't like it.
- Sweater vest - thrifted, not tracked
- Blouse - Haver, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
- Suede skirt - Guillaume, vintage 00s, consignment, Powell River; first worn here (3rd outfit) for a birthday party in February
- Shoes - MJUS, consignment; first seen here in September this past weekend with a Kenzo tiger maxi
- Wool jacket (below) - Gap, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here (2nd outfit) with my rainbow skirt for a day in Sidney with L
I hadn't originally planned to wear the sweater vest over it, but I quickly realized it Would Not Do and improvised.
The skirt, however, is marvelously soft and swooshy.
I love the luxe suede, and that split at the front is excellent for walking.
It has a tulip shape (very popular in the early 00s) but it hangs straight.
Can't wait to wear it again!
Incognito.
Accoutrements:
It delights me when I have the perfect scarf for the outfit.
- Scarf - Roberto Cavalli, thrifted, Vancouver
- Velour gloves - Thinsulate, thrifted
- Brooch - vintage 60s, Mom's
The stuff:
These shoes again! I wanted to give them a bit more of a test to see how they worked in the office. No strap slippage, I'm happy to report.
- Necklace - J. Crew, cosignment
- Silver/onyx ring - Tocara, vintage fair
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Earrings - thrifted
Phew, I'm tired! All caught up now, though, and I hope you enjoyed the first outfits of the season!
It's always exciting to see the clothing back in the closet for a new season. I forgot about a very lovely bow sweater, so it feels like new. Love the first outfit. Grey and brown work perfect together, with black. Gorgeous boots. I think local theatre is important for the community, even if it wasn't that good. It's about meeting other people and supporting of course.
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