tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41158416187256380852024-03-18T18:54:31.123-07:00EphemeraFor the fashionably inclined.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger4164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-37430531509419632322024-03-18T18:53:00.000-07:002024-03-18T18:53:38.379-07:00White Bookends and Red PlaidToday's outfit was based around this white blouse that I thrifted on the weekend. I bookended with white shoes, an easy styling trick.Shirt - COS, thrifted; purchased here for $9.50Trousers - H&M, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in November 2023 for a games night outShoes - 5YMedio; last worn here in October 2024 with black and white and wingsLeather jacket (Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-60645333145163821022024-03-17T13:41:00.000-07:002024-03-17T13:41:53.060-07:00Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Funky Friday in Ruched Velour; Eyes Without a Face Dress at Brunch, and a Wee Shop; Winesday in Black and GoldWelcome back, my friends - we had our first warm-ish weekend of the year, and it was absolutely divine. I have outfits and pictures to share, so get settled and let's go!Funky Friday time! I wanted to wear this velour top again, to see if I was going to keep it. Top - Juicy Couture, consignment; first worn here with stripes in November 2023Skirt - Rag and Bone, consignment; Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-3498397138517197972024-03-14T18:27:00.000-07:002024-03-14T18:27:07.511-07:00Mom-Day Adventure at Beacon Hill Park, in Blue Fringe and Silver Fleece, and a Wee ShopHooray, welcome back to Mom-Day Adventures, Gentle Readers! It was a mostly sunny day and temps crept up into the double digits (barely, but I'll take it!). Mom and I returned to Beacon Hill Park, due to her still having some muscle issues - her Post-Polio Syndrome means she's easily prone to muscle tears and pulls, and once she has damage, it doesn't heal like it used to. So an amble along Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-44010537571796088512024-03-13T18:16:00.000-07:002024-03-13T18:16:15.152-07:00Chanel-esque, Ultra-Crinkly and Matched GreensToday was the busiest day I've had in the past 4 years, with oodles of office visitors, catering and a slew of colleagues onsite. I needed lots of stretch and give in my outfit for all the running around I did. I dashed up and down stairs, lugged massive platters of sandwiches, and put on my best smiley face. Jacket - Gibson's, vintage 60s, thrifted; purchased here for $Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-67179133402274596302024-03-12T17:57:00.000-07:002024-03-12T17:57:00.819-07:00Brocade Roses and GreyToday's outfit features my Very Expensive Modelling Skirt - I need to get that Cost Per Wear down! As 99% of my wardrobe gets worn to work, of course, I had to style this up for my coworkers. Wool/silk sweater - Iris Setlakwe, thrifted; last worn here in November 2023 when I had blue hairSkirt - Erdem, consignment; first worn here last week for our modelling sessionBoots - Baroque Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-77630507203602020602024-03-11T17:54:00.000-07:002024-03-11T17:54:51.800-07:00Jungle Blazer and Fin Skirt Regret-Me-NotsWe had Daylight Savings Time on the weekend, and as usual it resulted in a jet lag-like feeling on Monday morning. SO. EARLY.My outfit for Monday fell together when two "forget-me-not" items sat together while I was cleaning out of my giveaway pile last week. Jungle-print blazer - Zara, consignment; last worn here in April 2023 with blue and Adidas culottesShirt - Denver Hays, Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-58763582868774206742024-03-10T16:47:00.000-07:002024-03-10T16:47:01.298-07:00Weekend Wrap-Up: Ariana's Silent Auction Lot Breakfast and Shop, in Actual Beige Back in early December, I participated in a Silent Auction fundraiser to raise money to support my work's "give back to the community" committee - I donated a "Learn to Shop Second-Hand With Sheila" session, and my lovely colleague, Ariana, won the lot! We discussed, scheduled and Saturday was the day! We met up for breakfast at John's Place, had a delicious meal, and then headed for the Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-13046761650143138702024-03-08T18:14:00.000-08:002024-03-08T18:14:13.497-08:00Funky Friday: Crocheted, Tulle and Kitty-BombedWelcome back, my friends! There was no Mom-Day yesterday, as the cold weather is wreaking havoc on poor Mom's Post-Polio Syndrome. I cleaned out my giveaway pile and sorted it into bags ready for selling off to my friends, and consigning a bunch of things for more shopping money. Back to work for one day, and what a doozy it was...but now it's over and the weekend is here. I dressed forSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-73332467064868100002024-03-06T19:04:00.000-08:002024-03-06T19:04:41.579-08:00Tweed Magazine Photoshoot! Plus a Wee Shop (and a Splurge)Hello, clever friends - good job on figuring out my hint in yesterday's post! I checked with the involved parties, and I'm welcome to share with you that...L and I did a photoshoot for Tweed Magazine today! Check out their main link here (all links 'cause I love), but my most recommended is here, House of Savoy's "Press" page. Hey, my "Eclipse" coat was featured in Yam Magazine, how cool!&Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-35192880926185374822024-03-05T18:44:00.000-08:002024-03-05T18:44:43.847-08:00No More Wine, All the Snakes, and a HintHello, my friends! Another day, another outfit, another dress. And this one is leaving my closet - I'm through with it. No more wine dress! It snagged on everything and annoyed the heck out of me. Dress - H&M, consignment; first worn here (3rd outfit) in September 2023 for Book ClubBooties - Ecco, thrifted; last seen here in January for a Mom-Day Adventure at Blenkinsop LakeCoat (Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-29599691237874392042024-03-04T17:58:00.000-08:002024-03-04T17:58:51.952-08:00Monday Blues and Plaid Coat-DressWe awoke to a lovely sunny morning...which turned to rain and even a bit of snow(!) by the end of the day.You don't fool me, March - you're mostly a winter month! I'm ready for you! Turtleneck - Wanko, thrifted; last seen here in January, layered under mustardCoat-dress - Saxx, consignment; first worn here in January with black and bitey thingsShoes - Big Presence Desmond, Fluevog; last seenSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-35564879402352587572024-03-03T14:00:00.000-08:002024-03-03T14:00:56.794-08:00Weekend Wrap-Up: Funky Chunky and Orange Jammy; Brunch in Black and Tan; and Cat PicsWelcome back, my friends! It's been a lovely weekend, and I've got outfits to share with you. Of course I planned carefully to showcase these new-to-me chunky sneakers for a Funky Friday!I have to admit, I'm sold. Expect me to wear these again!Dress - Zara, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in December 2023 for brunch with L and NickLeather jacket (below) - Luna, vintage 80s, thriftedSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-51879140894121683472024-02-29T18:18:00.000-08:002024-02-29T18:18:20.410-08:00Mom-Day Adventure: Lochside Trail in a Puffa, and a Wee ShopWelcome back - it's another Mom-Day, this time revisiting a stretch along the Lochside Trail near Mattick's Farm (we last went there back here in September 2023).It was sunny with a few clouds, after a full day and night of rain, but quite cold, especially in the wind - we're still in single digits. Good to see you, Mom! Layers were the key - I always know I'm going to be cold. Nothing Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-10679392667025246842024-02-28T17:57:00.000-08:002024-02-28T17:57:11.994-08:00PANK Shirt DayWe commemorate Pink Shirt Day in Canada (link here, all links 'cause I love), a day when we all wear...pink shirts!...to show support against bullying. I was bullied in school as a child, and also as an adult, in two separate jobs. I always bring it for Pink Shirt Day.And there is none more pink than PANK, Gentle Readers. It's so pink it's PANK. Get it?Dress - Essentiel Antwerp, consignment;Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-7113824199958177932024-02-27T18:13:00.000-08:002024-02-27T18:13:03.330-08:00Studs, Purple Velvet and Over-CocoonToday I needed some textural armour - I reached for purple velvet. Does it get any better than that? Well, you could add studs. They never go out of style. Leather jacket - Michael Kors, consignment; last seen here in October 2023 with bold plaidDress - Betsey Johnson, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit, way down) in December 2022 to Powell River for ChristmasShoes - Big Presence Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-83800752111802907362024-02-26T18:54:00.000-08:002024-02-26T18:54:47.489-08:00Goodbye, Urban Camo - Flashback! Monday! I defaulted to an as-yet-unworn seasonal item, my Urban Camo dress. As you may have surmised from the post title, this is its last outfit. I layered my new-to-me black suede and leather blazer with it, and picked out the red in the pattern with my bright red booties. Blazer - Marquis, vintage 90s, thrifted; purchased here for $15.00Dress - Dept, thrifted; last seen here (2nd Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-31946854961046141102024-02-25T14:11:00.000-08:002024-02-25T14:11:05.670-08:00Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Friday Dries Leopard and Bellbottom Cords; Shopping Plaids, Roses and Brights; and Party Copper and TigerWelcome back, Gentle Readers! It's been a lovely - although far too short - weekend, and I'm eager to get back to it. I have three outfits to share with y'all - Friday's work 'fit, a shopping ensemble for an afternoon spent with a friend, and what I wore to Greg and Cat's joint birthday party. Kicking us off is my last work outfit of the week, Funky Friday! I was excited to style my Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41817222586898443502024-02-22T21:04:00.000-08:002024-02-22T21:04:38.334-08:00Mom-Day Adventure at the Westsong Walkway in Blondie, Sequins and Florals, and a Wee ShopWelcome back to Mom-Day Adventures! Mom and I were so happy to see each other and spend some time catching up in person. Love that turquoise leather jacket, Mom (I bought it for her ages ago). We visited the Westsong Walkway, along Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour (last visited here in July 2023), then had lunch at a new spot, Boom & Batten. I may have had a wee shop Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-38342614383491639422024-02-21T18:46:00.000-08:002024-02-21T18:46:04.172-08:00Two-Fer: Vintage Mermaid and Red at the Belfry; Sneaky Adidas and BlueHello, my friends! My apologies for the unexpected absence yesterday - I'd forgotten that we had dinner and a Belfry Theatre showing on Tuesday night. So...you get a "two-fer" (2 for 1, get it? it's a very Canadian phrase) with both my Tuesday and Wednesday work outfits. I wore this all day at work, then walked to the Fernwood Inn for dinner with my lovely theatre pals, then sat throughSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24703259329556116172024-02-19T11:54:00.000-08:002024-02-19T11:54:03.934-08:00Bigass Long Weekend Wrap-Up: Friday Hollywood Tiger; Blue Velvet and Ruffles Brunch (and a Week Shop x 2); Unsafe Tiger and Sequins; Grocery Shop in Welcome back Gentle Readers! What a lovely long weekend that was! And I can't wait to tell you about it! Here's Friday's work outfit - guess which new-to-me piece has me the most excited?Hmmm, whatever could it be?Sweater - Kenzo, thrifted; purchased here for $44.99 but paid for with a gift cardSkirt - Ralph Lauren, consignment; last worn here in November 2023 with olive and chainsBoots - Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-76856892555266639622024-02-15T17:29:00.000-08:002024-02-15T17:29:20.521-08:00Non-Mom-Day Shop in Daffodil InspirationWelcome back, my friends! Due to utterly crap weather, we reluctantly pulled the plug on another Mom-Day. It was sleeting out, and brrrr...ever so cold. Sending Mom warm thoughts! I missed you! Since I was already dressed and ready to be out in the cold, I decided to head to town anyway. When I cleaned out my wallet last week before our trip to Powell River, I discovered a $50 Flavour Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-13910390102077202512024-02-14T18:14:00.000-08:002024-02-14T18:14:10.560-08:00Landscape-y and DrapeyI totally whiffed on it being Valentine's Day today - I usually wear something heart-themed or pink or red. Nope, it didn't even cross my mind! Blouse - Obakki, consignment, Powell River; purchased here for $24.00Skirt - Megan Salmon Somersault Sculpted Pleat Skirt, Fountainhead collection, Winter 2020, thrifted; first worn here in January on a Snow DayBoots - Coffee Kope Tiam, Fluevog;Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-36090949104679279662024-02-13T18:42:00.000-08:002024-02-13T18:42:23.237-08:00Purple, Pinstripe Armour and a LobsterToday was a massively frazzle-ish day - I had 275 emails to get through (for only 2 actual regular days off, ugh), and I made a few errors here and there as I scrambled to catch up and deal with the hundred and one things I do every day. Um, sure, I totally know what day it is!I'm pretty sure it's Tuesday...right? Anyway, I loaded up on my pinstripe armour. Vest - Maison Scotch, Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-85407689505477726632024-02-12T16:06:00.000-08:002024-02-12T16:06:09.936-08:00New Blue Debut, and a Wee ShopAh, I am so glad that I booked an extra day off following our travel and weekend excitement (here, if you missed it). I slept in, and got ready to go have a wander through the Fort Street shops - but then Mom rang, with a funny coincidence - she used to know the artist who did the ship painting that L bought (this one). She and Marie Verwoord were both in the Victoria Society of Artists circa Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-20704781955449839942024-02-11T14:59:00.000-08:002024-02-12T15:21:23.702-08:00Bigass Road Trip: Powell River - Scenery, Family and ShoppingWelcome back, Gentle Readers - as some of you rightly suspected, L and I headed off on a vacation to distant Powell River, a 9-hour trip to the wild coast of BC's coastline, via perilous highway and car ferry. We last visited L's Mom and brother here in August 2023, if you want to compare (it's much different in summer/winter!).This is a picture-heavy post, so grab a cup of something sustaining, Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com12