Snakeprint, Amber and the Boucle Coat

Today was just a regular ol' office day, not very exciting. 

I'm working through my closet, making sure I get everything worn. 

• Shirt - Essentiel Antwerp, thrifted; last worn here in June 2025 with a crinkle skirt
• Vest - Indochino, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in December 2025 for a holiday shop
• Wool-blend skirt - Diane Von Furstenberg, thrifted; last worn here in September 2025 with a bad wallpaper blazer
• Shoes - Big Presence Desmond, Fluevog, consignment; last seen here in October 2025 with a spooky blouse
• Boucle wool and mink coat (below) - vintage 60s, thrifted; purchased here for $26.21

It results in interesting combinations, like by two pieces of snakeskin print with purple. 

I have always liked how vests fill in the middle without being as strong as a blazer.

Sometimes you want to show off your printed sleeves! 

"Who are you talking to?"

The kittens were tearing around while I was getting ready. 

Finally, the new-to-me vintage swing coat! 

It had to be cold enough to wear it, and I had to get the proportions right. 

I loved wearing it - it was very warm and the pockets were magnificently deep. 

I wore a scarf up around my neck as there isn't great coverage there.

It's a totally different shape when I put my hands in my pockets.  

It's a much more vivid teal in person.

The stuff: 

I thought the scarf was the perfect match.

• Silk scarf - Banana Republic, consignment
• Ocelot fur hat - Eaton's Import Salon, vintage, thrifted
• Leather/cashmere gloves - Club Monaco, consignment

Amber bling: 

The unexpected colour of amber made me really happy - my colleagues loved it, especially the ant. 

• Amber/gold ant brooch - Russian, consignment
• Silver/amber necklace - vintage, consignment
• Thin amber/silver bracelet - consignment, Powell River
• Large amber/silver bracelet - consignment
• Giant amber/silver ring - consignment
• Silver/amber thumb ring - consignment
• Silver/amber square ring - consignment
• Silver/amber round ring - Past Times, 2005, gift from L 
• Silver/amber earrings - thrifted

And I have to apologize! I missed cat pictures! Here are some to make you smile. 

"I'm sleeping!"

Barnabas sleeps upside down. Such a little weirdo. 

"I'm sitting!"

He hung out with me while I wrote.

Such a sweet boy. He's started meowing - a very sharp single "MRAH!"

Whateley snoozed on the stool in my closet. 

"It makes me look even more handsome."

It really does!