Neon Dinosaur and Crinkly Skirt

Well, will you look at that? I managed to upload my photos like I've done it for 17 years and over 4,000 posts. Go, me! 

To celebrate, here's a post with pictures! 

They don't do the neon jacket justice - it's really bright. And f you squint you can see the pattern on the sleeves. 

• Bomber jacket - Maison Scotch, consignment, Vancouver; first seen here in April 2024 with the same top and Monday's pants
• Top - Le Chateau, thrifted; last worn here in May 2024 with a jungle bomber and white jeans
• Skirt - Oska, consignment; last seen here in October 2024 with more funky neutrals
• Boots - Kope Tiam, Coffee, Fluevog; last worn here (2nd outfit) in March with my lace jeans

The arms also have a row of ruffles with beaded detail going down them. For some reason this reminds me of dinosaurs, like their "sails" or ruffles. 

I wasn't very creative with my pairing - this is the same blouse/jacket mix I wore for the debut of the bomber - but hey, when you find a good combo, repeat it! 

I actually put the jacket and skirt together before settling on the dark green top. The crinkly skirt is a very dark olive green. 

I thought it was grey when I bought it, but when I'm outside it looks dark khaki green. I've slotted it in the green section of my "rainbow" of skirts to make sure I remember that. 

I wore the jacket zipped up like this for the day. 

The jacket will probably last a few years with me, but the skirt is a thing of beauty. 

I love that crinkle texture, and it billowed when I walked around the office. 

It's a piece I have been keeping out all year round, and is a really excellent basic. I first wore it for travel, as it doesn't wrinkle at all (and how would you even know?).

With just the jacket, which I took off after a brisk walk to work and many flights of stairs. 

BIRD! A little bird was in the Garry Oak tree outside the den window. 

Incognito. I was chilly in the morning.

But the walk home was lovely, with sun and a light breeze.

The stuff: 

I realized as I was editing my photos that I totally should have worn my green leather 80s boots with the neon bomber.

• Silk scarf - Smoking Lily, 1996

Matchy bling:

I did remember that I skipped most of the jewelry the last time I wore the bomber/top and regretted it - I piled it on this time.

• Gold bangle - thrifted
• Eelskin bangle - fake Gucci (Gookey!), Italy, gift from Mom & Dad, 80s
• Glass bangle - thrifted
• Orange plastic ring - Italian, vintage 60s, vintage mall
• Silver/green stone ring - thrifted
• Earrings - consignment
• Gold-plated pewter necklace - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, vintage mall, gift from L

There won't be a Mom-Day this week, as I need to deal with some household stuff, but I'll be back on Friday for a post before my VERY busy weekend. Thanks for visiting!