Pebble Pants, a Red Tunic and a Sandal Scandal

It's been a while since I actually worked on a Monday - it felt odd.

Nothing new in this outfit - oh, that's not true! The little sheer socks are new - and this is the best picture to see them so take a good gander. 

• Tunic - Miting, consignment; last worn here in June 2024 with a bronze pleated skirt
• Silk trousers - Stella McCartney, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here in July with a peach graphic tee
• Sandals - Faith Low Reumah, Fluevog; last worn here in August 2023 with gone poppies and culottes
• Suede coat (below) - Danier Leather, consignment; last seen here in March

I did some playtime in my closet on the weekend, putting together a bunch of outfits from newly purchased things, plus just whatever struck my fancy. 

I am very fond of this red linen tunic - it's such a cool shape. I last wore it with a big full skirt - which looked really cool - but I like it best with flowy trousers.

 These pebble patterned pants are lovely and light and they have large pockets.

These are silk with a touch of stretch, and are *chi-chi designer alert* Stella McCartney. I did a full fix of the hems on them last year - knowing how to hand-sew is useful! 

Do you remember when socks-and-sandals was a crime worthy of a fine from the Fashion Police? I sure do, and I had been known to spout some "NEVER!" nonsense about it too.

I'm eating my words, because I enjoyed these sheer embroidered socks, and I did not mind the thin cream sock peeping out of the sandals. Better than freezing toes! 

I like the curved hem on the tunic - it's such a surprising shape.

It wrinkles but eh, it's linen. I layered a camisole underneath for warmth. 

Incognito. I thought I'd be wearing this coat open on the way home, but it ended up much colder than I expected and even rained a bit. 

I was glad of the suede. My legs were rather chilled in the silk, though - brr! 

Accoutrements and stuff: 

I was surprised that I hadn't worn these sandals at all in 2024.

• Scarf - Ralph Lauren, consignment

I think I just needed a bit of a rest to fully appreciate them again, as I loved clomping around the office. That heel doesn't feel high because it's a wedge (wedges are magic). 

Gold bling: 

I threaded the Robert Larin pendant onto a thicker chain - so much better. 

• Pendant - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, consignment
• Chain - Monet, vintage 80s, thrifted
• Mesh cuff - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Gold bangle - thrifted
• Orange bangle - thrifted
• Brash leopard ring - thrifted
• Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Jade ring - thrifted
• Earrings - consignment