Lace-Print Jeans and a Long Vest

I've been playing around in my closet when I get home from work, before I change into my house-clothes. Very helpful, as I don't mind trying things on.

I hadn't worn any of the clothing items yet this season. Backwards hangers, I see you! 

• Nylon vest - Sun Kim, thrifted; first seen here in October 2024 with these same boots!
• Top - COS, thrifted; last worn here in October 2024...in that same outfit
• Jeans - By Malene Birger, thrifted; first seen here in March with a different Sun Kim top
• Boots - United Nude, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) in January with a mini-dress that moved to Limbo

I wore the top, vest and shoes together the first time I styled the then-new vest. I'm so creative, ha ha! 

I enjoyed wearing these lace-printed stretchy jeans again. You can see the pattern best in the Stair Pic.

The vest was a good layer for walking, and for the office (plus it has pockets!). Such good back detail.

The black part does unzip - it comes right off! - but I am dubious as to the benefit. I guess I could wrap the bottom piece around my neck like a sculptural scarf? 

I took the vest off when I arrived at the office. 

It was warm out, I walk fast, plus I'd just hoofed it up several flights of stairs. 

The back detail of the top is the best part. 

I love a good peplum! That's practically a bustle.

Zipped up and incognito.

So futuristic! 

The stuff: 

I barely left my desk all day but these booties are super-comfy as well as amazing.

Bold bling: 

I love rattling my big black chains at my colleagues. 

• Metal/green stone bracelet - vintage 1930s, vintage mall
• Steel cuff - Lakeland Art Metal Work, vintage 70s, thrifted
• Anneke & Lars silver ring - vintage mall
• Silver/crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence
• Steel earrings - gift from Lise
• Necklace - Club Monaco, c. 2009

I had forgotten that my steel cuff is marked. It says "Lakeland Art Metal Work Hand Made" inside.

I found a 2019 blog article (here) mentioning it and Moda steel jewelry from Malta (I have a bracelet by them, this one here on the right), and noting that Lakeland is from the 1970s. I thrifted this bracelet for $6.00 in February 2013 (here, enjoy my short blonde hair!).