Sequins, Cats and Denim Mermaid

This is a short week, as L and I both launch into our annual vacation week, celebrating his birthday. 

I've got three days to go! I played around in my closet on Sunday, and put together three funky office ensembles. 

• Sequined cardigan - Zara, consignment; last seen here on Christmas Eve in December 2025 
• Sleeveless turtleneck sweater - Contemporaine, thrifted; last worn here under a sporty jacket in March
• Denim skirt - Levi Strauss, thrifted; last seen here in February for a Mom-Day at home
• Shoes - Summertime Moonbeam, Fluevog, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) for our Goth Party in November 2025

I wanted to take this sequined cardigan (it's thick knitting inside!) down a couple of notches. Denim does the trick! 

White jeans would work too! I love the flappy noise this mermaid skirt makes when I walk. 

This morning, Barnabas came barging in, doing his Stretchy Kitty thing. 

Such a funny little guy. 

Incognito. 

It rained both ways today - my scarf kept my hair under control and dry. 

The stuff: 

I never use this bag, and that has to stop! I've decided I'm going to shake up my bag/purse game, since I have a lot of them.

• Backpack - "Bug Bag" by Craig Morrison, vintage 90s
• Cat/mirror brooch - JJ, vintage 90s, Mom's
• Silk scarf - Maxine Noel, consignment

Did you see my cat/mirror pin at the top of the neck?

Feline bling: 

Four cats and a cobra! 

• Belt - Leatherworld
• Buckle - Zara, thrifted
• Leather/chain bracelet - Jenny Bird, consignment
• Small crystal bracelet - thrifted
• Silver/crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence
• Porcelain cat earrings - Winnie Tam
• Silver/gold/amethyst cobra ring - vintage fair

Barnabas gets all the love today. 

Stealing my spot on the couch. 

Playing with his ball on top of Angus. 

He chases that ball all over the house - it's one of his fetch balls.