A PANK-ish Kind of Vibe

My goodness, Gentle Reader, today was A DAY. I was non-stop busy at work, preparing to take a mini-break for US Thanksgiving. Yes, I'm Canadian, and for my Chosen Family it's all about football. I'm about to go make a ginormous batch of chili, to be enjoyed by our best game-loving friends all day tomorrow. 

I needed some Major Armour - PANK! 

The star here is my PANK suit or co-ords, or whatever the cool kids say, featuring this newly-thrifted wool/cashmere blazer. 

• Wool/cashmere blazer - Proportion Petite by Conrad C, vintage 00s, thrifted; purchased here for $24.95
• Top - M by Missoni, thrifted; last worn here in May with DVF and Dame Viv
• Trousers - Joie, consignment; last seen here in August with snakeskin bookends
• Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last worn here a couple of weeks ago

The trousers are so close to being a match for the blazer (not quite, but REALLY close), and that's good enough for me. 

I'm probably the only person of all the folks I saw today who even noticed. I always remind people, "95% of people don't give a fork about what you're wearing." 

I loved the blazer - it was very cozy and I liked the slightly short sleeves. The better to show off my bracelets and highlight my rings! 

The pockets were excellent for carrying my work phone (now something I have to consider). 

Just a slight "extra" in the shoulder.

The trousers are awesome on their own. 

I took the jacket off once. 

This sparkly top is one of my favourite pieces - the bands of colour go with anything. I usually wear it with pink, purple, grey, black or orange to match.

Done up.

So profesh! I'm practically the Prime Minister of Canada in this classy 'fit! 

I picked up some bread and buns at the bakery on the way home. 

"I love your whole kind of vibe!" said the baker who helped me. Why thank you, lovely person.

I love telling people it's all secondhand. 

It feels like maybe folks are finally getting on board with that. Black Friday, bah.

Accoutrements: 

Brr! It was 3 degrees this morning - I had to dig out my fur scarf. 

• Hat - M&S, consignment, Powell River
• Fur scarf - thrifted
• Leather gloves - thrifted

The stuff: 

I love these shoes - they're such a fun shape. 

Crystal bling:

The oldest thing here is the starry brooch - I bought it at Eaton's Department Store c. 2002. 

• Belt - B-Low the Belt, thrifted
• Crystal necklace - thrifted, Vancouver
• Brass/crystal cuff - Loren Hope, consignment
• Fang bangle - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Sidney
• Brooch - Eaton's, c. 2002
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
• Pinky ring - Dots
• Silver/onyx ring - Tocara, vintage fair
• Earrings - thrifted

A very Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends! There is no Mom-Day tomorrow - sorry, Mom, football wins this one! - and I've got a busy weekend ahead, so please do drop in on Sunday for tales of adventure! As always, thank you so much for dropping by. 

Cheers,

Sheila