Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Safety Pins and Leather Friday; Elmo Brunch and Winesday

Hello, my friends and welcome back! I hope you had a stellar weekend, full of good times with your favourite people (furry friends included). I know I did. 

Let's get to it, shall we? We have Friday's work outfit, my brunch ensemble, and then we had Winesday in there too. And the kittens have been up to many shenanigans, can't wait to show you! 

Kicking it off is Friday's look, assembled because I wanted to wear this amazing designer jacket. 

Barnabas was in on the action, as usual. Stretchy kitty! 

• Buffalo leather jacket - Gianfranco Ferre, Spring 2003, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in February 2025 for brunch, with these same boots
• Mesh top - Dolce & Gabbana, consignment, Powell River; last seen here (4th outfit) in November 2025 under a copper bustier
• Leather skirt - Bagatelle, vintage 80s, consignment; last worn here in February 2025 on a snow day in brocade
• Leather boots - Matisse, consignment; last seen here in November 2025 for a Mom-Day at her place
• Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last worn here a couple of weeks ago

I paired it with this other not-yet-worn item, the red embossed leather skirt. 

I'd forgotten how lovely it is - it's thick but very soft. 

I layered a camisole under this mesh top.  

I wore my jacket in the office except for the first half hour, when I was still glowing from my walk to work.

A gander at the safety pins on the back. 

Barnabas hasn't figured out when to hold still. 

I was overly warm in this hat and sleeveless coat. 

I absolutely loved how this purse worked with the outfit - it matches my hair! It was amazingly expandable too - it holds a lot. 

The stuff: 

I'm smitten with this hat, but it's for colder days. 

• Hat - Flag Accessories, consignment
• Silk scarf - fake Louis (Lewis!) Vuitton, thrifted
• Purse - Soruka, thrifted, Powell River; purchased here for $5.00
• Leather gloves - Echo, consignment
• Brooch - Monet, vintage, thrifted, Sidney

Brassy bling: 

I doubled up the necklace to make it hang higher. 

• Belt - Sand Castle USA, thrifted
• Leather/stud wrist-wrap - Kipling Leather, thrifted
• Leather/chain wrap - local
• Bronze ring - P. Sarpaneva, vintage 70s, vintage expo
• Brass ring - vintage mall
• Stone ring - thrifted
• Brass earrings - LA Express, c. 1994
• Brass/glass necklace/ring - Raphael of Canada, vintage 70s, consignment

Mischievous kittens. The clip-on Godzilla holds a Fluevog shoe-horn. 

"I love this toy!"

So now we know who's been leaving it on the floor. 

Deceptively cute! 

"What? I didn't do anything." 

They goad each other on.

"I'm smarter than I look!"

He's a Parkour Ninja Psycho Monkey! 

Aw, but look how cute!!

"I'm sleepy!"          "Me too."

But they are just plotting more mischief! 

"Cuddles!"          "...and stretch..."

After a busy work day, L and I chilled out in the evening, watching telly and then playing board games into the evening. On Saturday morning, we joined Nick at John's Place for brunch.

As it wasn't raining, I dared to wear two cold-dry weather only pieces, plus I busted out Elmo for its first wearing.

I looked like this all day, until 2 in the morning! I wore this for brunch, to run some errands, for hanging out in the afternoon, and then wore it to Winesday that evening!

• Elmo coat - Maeve, consignment NWT, Powell River; purchased here for $95.00 minus a $50 gift card 
• 100% cashmere dress - Claudia Nichole Cashmere, consignment; last worn here in November 2024 for Mom-Day at Ross Bay Cemetery
• Boots - L'Artiste; last seen here in November 2025 with aqua and gold (and big shoulders)

I took the coat off while eating at John's and while hanging out at Winesday in the evening. 

Dear Cat hosted, and we had a massive clothing swap! This dress was great for trying things on. Don't you love the double ruffled sleeves? 

But Elmo is the star! I wore my cross-body purse under the coat so as not to crush the faux fur. 

I gave away a big bag of goodies, and took back an old pair of Fluevog boots of mine to resell, but nothing came back to go into my closet. That felt good - I'm thinking about reducing my wardrobe a bit as I start to see the retirement light at the end of the tunnel. 

All snuggled up. 

Did you notice my black/gold sparkly tights? 

The stuff: 

These boots are lined/padded with a thick plush - I can only wear them on cold, dry days. 

• Purse - Aimee Kestenberg, thrifted, Powell River

Orange bling: 

I love these earrings - they look heavy but are not. 

• Hinged eelskin bracelet - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Gold-tone bangle - thrifted
• Big amber/silver ring - consignment, Sidney
• Sliver/amber thumb ring - consignment
• Silver/amber ring - consignment
• Glass tile necklace - Karen's
• Earrings - Justine Clenquet, consignment, gift from L

One last show - Barnabas has been working hard on his poses. 

"I don't know where to look!"

Hee hee! 

I did a 5 Minute Shop but didn't find anything good. Well, at least I have this guy. 

Aw, I love this guy. 

And this guy too! 

Good to see you, Nick! 

And now, my friends, it's a quiet Sunday in the forecast (actually, a big storm is coming), so I'm going to go hang with these furry boys (and L). 

Whateley crashing on L while we watch TV. Note L's matching cat socks. 

I had to go in for a better shot. 

"You woke me for this?"

The boys looking out the window at the world.

"I'm glad I'm inside."          "These windows are dirty!"

I hope you had a weekend full of good times, and I'm so grateful to have you here.