SLEEVES, Tweed and Copper

I pulled out the big guns for today's outfit - giant SLEEVES! 

They're so puffy! 

• Cotton blouse - Recollections, vintage 80s, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Wool/cotton vest - Tai Chiu Kuei, thrifted; first seen here in October 2024 at a Mom-Day at the Gorge Waterway park
• Wool pinstriped trousers - Red Valentino, consignment; last worn here in October with a cold-shoulder sweater
• Sandals - Chie Mihara; last seen here in July with regret-me-not mustard
• Leather trenchcoat - vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here in October

It was a burry morning. 

The vest and Boss Pants help counteract the very Victorian vibe of the blouse. 

I loved wearing this vest again - I had forgotten that I'd only worn it once! It has nice big pockets too.

I didn't do up the waist buttons, as it causes the velvet ties in front to bunch up. This does make me look very wide, so mental note: I should do them up in the future. 

Incognito. It was supposed to rain all day. 

It did not rain at all, but a week of solid rain is coming. You'll see this coat and hat again! 

The stuff: 

I'm glad I wore these sandals to give me a bit more elevation - I wore them with a little lacy anklet. 

• Silk scarf - Janie Besner, thrifted
• Wool hat - Delux, Saanich Fair, c. 2008
• Leather/cashmere gloves - Club Monaco, consignment

Copper bling: 

I think of my Grandma when I wear them, and her giving them to me c. 1985.

• Copper brooch (not shown) - thrifted
• Copper "88s" bracelet - Renoir, vintage 50s, consignment, Seattle, gift from L
• Copper cuff - Renoir, vintage 50s, Grandma J's
• Copper necklace/earrings - unmarked, vintage 50s, Grandma J's
• Wooden ring - Dots
• Copper ring - consignment
• Stone ring - thrifted

Whateley's found a new spot, L's pillow. 

"I love the Man."

We heard a rustling the other night. 

"This is for sleeping AND playing."

And where's Barnabas? 

"This is for laundry AND playing!"

Such cute kittens.