Mixed Metals, Sparkly Knits and Woven Eclipse

Colour? What's that? I went with a mix of metals in this outfit instead.

I built this outfit in a recent bout of Closet Playtime, pulling out this honeycomb-knitted skirt. It's a favourite.

• Top - Levi's, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in October 2023(!) with ORANGE LEATHER SHORTS
• Skirt - GP & J Baker X H&M, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in April with an Adidas jacket and these same boots
• Boots - United Nude, consignment; last worn here in October with a bunch of neutrals
• Eclipse Coat (below) - no label, Welsh, consignment; last seen here in February

It helps that I had a huge compliment on my outfit the last time I wore it (also with these boots). That kind of pleasure becomes baked into a garment's history. 

As the skirt is bronze, black and silver sparkle I default to matching up more neutrals to it. 

I always enjoy extra glitz and glam at this time of year - Sparkle in the Darkness! - so reached for this black/silver sparkly knit top.

Why wear a black sweater when you can wear a SPARKLY black sweater? 

The skirt is very comfy, and I like the white/black waistband.

I tucked the front of the top in to show that, and to match the white for the boots - I also wore a white t-shirt underneath, for a pop at the neck...which you can't see because of my hair, ha! 

Outerwear! The Eclipse Coat is back - she is THICK Welsh wool, woven in orange and brown. It is snuggly and warm and eye-catching (all my favourite qualities in a coat).

Good sized pockets! Do you see the giant brooch on the lapel? I forgot it was there, so missed taking its picture. 

• Brooch - vintage, thrifted

We're expecting a "bomb cyclone" in the weather very soon. Link here, 'cause I love.

I've never heard that term before, but doesn't sound good, does it? I worry about our Garry Oaks crashing down - we lost two in a big storm several years ago. 

Accoutrements: 

More warm bits.

• Silk/cashmere pashmina - Italy, gift from Mom
• Velour gloves - Thinsulate, thrifted
• Fuzzy toque - thrifted

The stuff: 

My boots had many admirers in the office. Jessica liked the mirrored inner heel, and Flavia liked the reflective stripes. 

Mixed bling: 

I started with the necklace, and expanded from there. 

• Necklace - All Saints, gift from Dominique
• Earrings - Glee
• Silver hinged cuff - Mexican, consignment, Sidney
• Brass cuff - Midzo, vintage expo
• Silver crystal ring - Soul Flower
• Brass ring - vintage 70s, vintage mall
• Bronze ring - P. Sarpaneva, Finland, vintage expo

Do you mix metals? Or are you a "one metal at a time" person?