Queen of Aqua Leopard

Today I was feeling tired and worn out, and the best cure for that is a bright bold outfit.

These leopard trousers never fail to cheer me up and make me strut around like the Queen of Aqua Leopard.

• Wool blazer - Elite "Patrol", vintage 80s, thrifted; first worn here in November 2024 with my Frankenskirt
• Cotton sweater - Zara, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in December 2024 for brunch in pinks and greys
• Trousers - Gorman, consignment; last worn here in May 2024 with chartreuse and a black bustier
• Suede shoes - Chanii B; last seen here in December 2024 with layered sweaters
• Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last worn here on the weekend

I have worn these trousers five times since I got them in 2023. They are so awesome they stay out year-round in my closet.

I have been wanting to wear them for a while, so picked a day when I needed a little colourful armour. 

I had a different black jacket ready to go with this, but it was a little longer and more attention-pulling. 

Let's let the pants be the star. 

Without the jacket, which I took off briefly after huffing up the stairs in the morning. 

This neon sweater is short - it stops at the belt, it's not tucked in. 

It's getting chillier and it was gorgeously sunny today - we had a spectacular sunset.

It was warm enough to do a sleeveless coat. 

Accoutrements:

I did wish for a scarf on the way home. 

• Beret - Fair Set, vintage 90s, consignment
• Leather studded gloves - Danier Leather

The stuff: 

My shoes always get admirers - they're such a cool colour, and comfy too! 

Black bling: 

I liked how my new-ish enameled bracelet went with the trousers - I'll be wearing them together again. 

• Belt - gift from Ruth
• Enamel/crystal cuff - Lauren G. Adams, consignment
• Metal/glass flower brooch - vintage 60s, Mom's
• Fly brooch - consignment
• Lucite/gold hinged bangle/earrings - Alexis Bittar, consignment, gift from L
• Brass ball necklace - consignment
• Brass leopard ring - thrifted
• Turquoise/gold ring - consignment

I wore the flower brooch on my coat's lapel, and the fly on my blazer.