Green Cocoon, Blue Velvet and a Poncho

Still cocooning in my new-to-me green pleated dress - it did give me an excuse to wear these gorgeous velvet boots (not that I needed one). 

This is the best the colour is going to get so enjoy! Note how the dress does a knife fold where my lap is here - I played with this all day. 

• Mesh top - Mexx, vintage 90s, consignment; last seen here in May on the Day of Indolence
• Pleated dress - Adolpho Dominguez, consignment NWT; purchased here for $54.00
• Velvet boots - Chatterbox Ishshoes, Fluevog; last worn here (2nd outfit) in March for brunch and a wee shop
• Leather blazer (below) - Danier Leather, vintage 00s, thrifted; last seen here in March
• Wool poncho (below) - no label, Welsh, vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here way back in September 2024! 

The rains are coming...

I probably won't have a view like this again for a long time. 

I layered my lime/blue/turquoise mesh top under the dress - I also have a camisole under that for extra warmth. Single digits!

The dress is a very generous XS and was incredibly comfortable to wear - it stood out from my body and as noted, it made knife-pleats but didn't wrinkle at all. LOVE. 

Pockets! 

I carried my phone around in my pocket, which dragged the dress off to one side. Mental note: don't do that. 

I like the box pleat in the back, which gives the upper part  some structure, so it's not so baggy back there. 

It makes a slight rustling noise as I walk - it reminds me of the Bark Skirt. 

Incognito, and part one of my outerwear. 

A dark cobalt blue leather jacket for pockets and support for...

The poncho! 

It's an incredible piece. I carried my bag so as not to destroy "the line." 

The stuff: 

These boots are such a deep rich cobalt blue, but they don't photograph well. Under the office lights, they GLOW. 

• Silk scarf - Yves Saint Laurent, vintage 80s, thrifted
• Angora beret - Parkhurst, thrifted; purchased here for $1.00
• Wool gloves - Parkhurst

Blue bling: 

First wearing of the hinged silver and turquoise bangle. I filed down some slightly sharp edges, but otherwise it was excellent. 

• Hinged silver/turquoise bracelet - Mexican, consignment; purchased here for $68.00
• Lapis lazuli bracelet - Nepalese, consignment
• Fulvia Ring/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
• Chain necklace - consignment
• Silver/Venetian glass earrings - local

Cuddly kittens! 

There is quite the power struggle between them. Whateley is the bigger, more dominant one.

But Barnabas is smarter and sneakier, often launching himself onto his brother.

I think they sleep here all day when we're gone!