Sunday, September 27, 2026

Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Friday Fishy Blues and Greens; Kenzo Tiger for Brunch and Winesday

Hello, my friends, and welcome back! I have two outfits to share with you, plus some pictures from our weekend (lots of cat pics, don't you worry).

This was my Friday work/haircut outfit...which I had to reshoot, as I was in such a rush after work on Friday, my brain said, "NAH, you got this! You already uploaded these!"
As I was deleting the photos from the camera, I realized...No, I had NOT already uploaded them. I got dressed again on Saturday afternoon and redid my photos. Such dedication! 

  • Mesh top - Mexx, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here in July when I met Maria
  • Cropped nylon top - Sun Kim, thrifted; last seen here in August with the most maximalist trousers ever
  • Nylon skirt - Love Tree, consignment; last worn here in August with my Lalabobo top
  • Boots - Soul Speed Fury, Fluevog; last seen here in February for a Mom-Day
  • Leather coat (below) - Jeno de Paris, vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here in March

So these are with my fresh trim and short bangs/fringe, and taken on sunny Saturday, and not on grey and rainy Friday. 
I started with the boots, due to the pouring rain, then matched the tights and mesh tee, added blue (so BLUE!) and the olive top over it. 

Incognito, but really, in the grey rain, you could not miss me! 
Some folks are shocked that I wear my leather in the rain. 

But it's fine! It dries! And was I ever soaked. This is me arriving at the office.
I hadn't realized it was pouring so hard until I left the house - I quickly threw my scarf from neck-warmer to Movie Star Wrap, keeping my hair dry. You can see that my (pre-cut) bangs were soaked, but the rest of my hair is dry under the silk scarf. Magic! 

The stuff:
All the blues and greens. I felt very oceanic.

  • Leather purse - Roots, consignment, Powell River
  • Silk scarf - Yves Saint Laurent, vintage, thrifted
  • Leather gloves - Martin Ria's, vintage 80s, thrifted
  • Belt - consignment

The boots got a lot of side-eye, ha ha! They are shockingly bright and massive! 

Fishy bling: 
You can't have too many blues and greens. 

  • Turquoise stone bracelet - thrifted, Sidney
  • Silver/kyanite ring - consignment
  • Silver/green stone ring - thrifted
  • Silver/turquoise ring - consignment
  • Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
  • Sparkly crystal bracelet - vintage 60s, Mom's 
  • Gold/pearl earrings - Martha Sturdy, vintage fair
  • Articulated fish necklace - thrifted

After my haircut, L picked us up Thai food for dinner and we chilled out with board games and kittens till we fell asleep on the couch.
Barnabas back to Leaf Duty. 

Whateley went on patrol. 
It had stopped raining by the evening.

Whateley settled down beside L, then sprawled out. 
Thank you for (once) not showing off your ass, cat. 

I was up early on Saturday, and drank coffee and read a book until L left for his Ultimate Frisbee game, and then I played around with this Kenzo x H&M silk dress till it was time to meet him at the field. 
It was sunny but chilly out, so I have many layers. 

  • Sparkly turtleneck - Jacob, thrifted; last worn here in February for Mom-Day (just after her fall)
  • Silk dress - Kenzo X H&M 2016, consignment; last seen here in March for shopping with Kim and Rosanna
  • Boots - Original Sabado, Fluevog; last worn here in June with a pea dress
  • Pleather jacket (below) - Only, consignment; last seen here in June when I met Terra

I've worn this dress nine times in the 4 years since I bought it for $87.00 at Turnabout - it gets an airing every 6 months.
It layers really well, and looks good with a blouse, tee or sweater under it, as well as plain on its own. 

The skirt has amazing movement, very flowy. 
There are two big pockets in the skirt. 

Incognito. 
The pink pleather jacket came out to play - I needed another layer for the wind, even though it was sunny out. 

A shot in the hall mirror while I waited for Yvonne to pick me up in the cab to go to Linda's for Winesday. 
I added the silk scarf and gloves and was very glad of them late in the evening as we sat out under the full moon in Linda's backyard pergola.

The stuff: 
I stripped everything off in the afternoon for photos, which is when I accidentally deleted most of Friday's pictures. After my retakes, I left it all off, and had a nap! 

Bold bling: 
Roses, spiders and a snake. 

  • Rohesia Belt - Fluevog, gift from L; last worn here in February
  • Silver S bracelet - Mexican, consignment, Sidney
  • Carved faux cinnabar bangle - consignment
  • Silver/onyx sun/moon necklace - Mexican, consignment, Powell River
  • Metal roses earrings - Betsey Johnson, swap from Cat
  • Silver/onyx spider ring - c. 1986, gift from Mom & Dad
  • Silver/obsidian ring - consignment
  • Silver snake ring - c. 1985, BC Museum Gift Shop
  • Hammered silver ring - consignment, Sidney
  • Silver loopy ring - consignment, Sidney
  • Spider brooch, vintage mall, gift from L

Me and L outside John's Place Diner. 
He's in his post-Ulti gear (workout wear and a Dolphins jersey), but is always styling.

Early in the evening, waiting outside for the cab. 
SQUIRREL!

Cab buddies! 
Yvonne and I picked up Cat and off we went. Love you both! 

I meandered around Linda's garden in the dark. 
That's a fake mushroom, but those are real dahlias!

Some very spooky-looking tomatoes. 
Two neighbourhood black cats (very friendly) visited us while we sat outside. 

Near the end of the night, I noticed that we all looked cool in this credenza mirror. 
From left: Linda, me, Vero (in the hat), Tracy's eyeball (just under my pinkie!), Yvonne and Cat.

I found Whateley hiding in the box. 
It's still very popular, so it's sticking around for now. 

Looking through the "window" in the top. 
Who are you looking at, bud? 

Oh, I see. 
Barnabas lurking around, always. 

Despite the cold, and restricted deck access, they both want to be out there. 
A snoozy boy. 

But Whateley prefers the bed.
You sleep there all you want, little one. 

Thanks so much for being here, my friends! 

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Mom-Day in Red and Blue

Welcome back to Mom-Day! Fall has...fallen!...bringing chillier days and rain. Yes, it's rainy season, how exciting. 

Mom and I started a new puzzle, had a yummy lunch, then worked on the puzzle some more. The hours flew by! 

I planned my outfit for the weather - the rain started in the mid-afternoon, and was solidly coming down by the time I got home in the early evening. 
This bold red jacket is a great rain repeller - and it has four pockets, hooray! 

  • Thermoplastic jacket - Adidas X Fiorucci, consignment; last seen here in July over a silk pajama top
  • Lace top - Lalabobo, consignment; first worn here in August with pink, blue and red
  • Mesh leopard top - Dolce & Gabbana, vintage 90s, consignment, Powell River; last seen here (3rd outfit) in May for the Burrito Birthday Bash
  • Satin trousers - Calvin Klein 205W39NYC by Raf Simmons, c. 2019, consignment; last worn here in June with ruffles and lavender
  • Sneakers - Soul Speed Duesy, Fluevog; last seen here (2nd outfit) in March in a casual Friday vibe (same trousers and belt!)

I took my shoes off at Mom's, as well as the jacket. 
I really liked the leopard print mesh with this pineapple lace top. 

Incognito. 
I was buttoned up while outside/on the bus. I was glad of the gloves - it was chilly! 

The shoes.
You love them or you hate them. It's okay, I understand. 

The stuff: 
I took this in the morning, before I left. 

  • Suede purse - Soruka, thrifted, Powell River
  • Silk scarf - Halston, vintage 70s, thrifted
  • Leather gloves - Ralph Lauren, thrifed

Mixed bling: 
I wore the droopy leopard on my lace top - did you spot it? 

  • Plastic grommet belt - vintage 90s, consignment
  • Lace cuff - Nashville, locally made
  • Spiky cuff - Jenny Bird, consignment
  • Droopy leopard brooch - Parklane, vintage 80s, vintage fair
  • Silver/crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence
  • Silver/carnelian ring - thrifted
  • Silver/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
  • Gold hoop earrings - 5th anniversary gift from L

Squirrels are in the trees, knocking down acorns. 
Whateley and Barnabas are ever-alert. 

I can still get them to look at me - L and I make a variety of noises to get their attention. 
They're adult when they stop paying attention entirely, ha ha! 

Gloomy skies as I made my way to Mom's. 
I like seeing this little maple's leaves change colour. 

I realized that you can see through that dead tree in the middle. 
The blackberry vines are also getting rusty. 

The stick tree. 
Bits of yellow appearing in the foliage. 

I like those misty orange and yellows. 
I see so many colours! 

As does Mom, who showed off her ongoing picture for her neighbours. 
She goes through several "practice" versions, experimenting with shading, lines and colour. Still a ways to go, but it's looking great. 

"Oh no," I said when I saw our new puzzle.
All that purple and white! 

We got most of the border done before lunch. 
I was doing it upside down! 

After our egg sandwiches and veggies, we went back to our tea and worked on it for another hour-plus! I tried to take this selfie with the puzzle, but missed it - we finished much more! 

A good shot of Mom's Maori pendant from New Zealand. Love that teal leopard too! 
So good to see you, Mom, thanks for having me over! I love you! 

I headed out in light rain and made it home before it started really coming down. 
I spotted a squirrel in the Garry Oak. 

Barnabas, do you see it too? 
Nope, just leaves. 

They're in full hunting mode, quite funny to watch. 
Signing off now for the weekend! Wishing you all peace and good times - please do pop back on Sunday for tales of adventure! Thanks for being here. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Two-Fer: Pouffy and a Peplum at the Belfry; Cargos Again and Gone

Welcome back, my friends! What a busy few days I've had. Wanna see? Of course you do! 

This is Tuesday's work outfit, and what I wore to the season opener at the Belfry Theatre. 
I hadn't yet worn this skirt this season, nor the boots! 

  • Denim peplum jacket - Plu++ Pluslavie, consignment; last seen here in June for a bronzy brunch
  • Cotton turtleneck - Zara, consignment; last worn here in May layered under a multi-colour Marni top
  • Cotton pouffy skirt - All Saints, gift from Dominique; last seen here (2nd outfit) in October 2025 with pink boots and a cropped pink blazer
  • Leather-front boots - Stuart Weizmann, consignment; last worn here to Mom's on a rainy March day

It was a lovely morning.
Sun coming up over the Castle. 

I took the jacket off at work after getting sweaty from going up the stairs to the office (many floors! good cardio!). 
I also had the jacket off at dinner later that night. 

Whateley came to visit. 
He's a distraction, that one. 

Always up for a cuddle in the morning. 
And you can see the uneven hem of the pouffy skirt, AND the big weird peplum of the heavy denim jacket. 

Incognito. 
I love the pops of acid yellow. 

The stuff: 
Not including the boots - they're better seen on my legs. 

  • Leather purse - Club Monaco, thrifted
  • Silk scarf - Krizia, thrifted
  • Studded leather gloves - Danier Leather
  • Lemon-lime crystal brooch - vintage 50s, Gram S's
  • Star pin - consignment
  • Leather/metal belt - Mudd, vintage 90s, thrifted

I meant to wear the matching sparkly earring to match Gram's brooch - slipping them through the buttonholes in my flipped-back cuffs. Next time! 

Bold bling: 
I don't usually undo the mesh bracelet - it slips off without using the clasp. 

  • Green stone bracelet - vintage mall
  • Silver mesh bracelet - Mexican, consignment, Sidney
  • Silver poison ring - Karen's
  • Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neumann, Sweden, vintage mall
  • Crystal earrings - thrifted, Seattle
  • 3-length necklace - Stella & Dot, thrifted

A shaky selfie of all eight of us at the Fernwood Inn for dinner. 
From left: Nancy, Cat, Yvonne, Rosanna, Greg, Randall, me, and Caro. We had a great time at dinner then tromped over to the Belfry to see "Women of the Fur Trade," which was excellent, a great start to the season. Read about it here, link 'cause I love. 

Cat and I walked home together, and then parted ways.
The waxing moon looked so spooky over the trees and old Victorian houses. 

I got home late and crashed on the couch with L, and it was hard getting up on Wednesday for work. 
I'd had this outfit ready to go from my weekend planning session. I really wanted to style up these new cargo pants again to see if I could make them work. 

  • Leather studded jacket - Michael Kors, consignment; last seen here in May with dark leopard and olive
  • Top - Garcia, consignment; last worn here in April with orange leopard and the same shoes
  • Pants - Apricot; first seen here a week ago with pumpkin bugs
  • Shoes - Go Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last worn here in June with my butterfly-zebra blazer

I embraced the high waist, wore a belt, tucked my shirt in and wore a cropped jacket. 
And the proportions are better...but they are not me. Off they go! 

I'm also done with this orange tee. It's been fun, but I don't really LOVE this image. And the back is clingy t-shirt material. 
I wore it six times and paid $15 for it back in 2022. I'm good with that! 

I'm also done with this leather jacket. Yes, it has studs, and they go all the way around. 
But I have many black jackets, and this just doesn't feel like me anymore. I wore it 11 times, which is more than I thought, and while those were all fabulous outfits, they also feel very office-y. I can always change my mind! 

The stuff: 
I've also moved the scarf into the Limbo pile. I rarely reach for it. 

  • Silk scarf - Metropolitan Museum of Art, thrifted
  • Eelskin belt - Yves Saint Laurent, vintage 80s, thrifted
  • Leather gloves - consignment

The shoes are still good! They're very comfortable. 

Warm bling: 
I like all these colours. 

  • Carved faux cinnabar bangle - consignment
  • Agate bangle - consignment
  • Leather choker - vintage 70s, Mom's
  • Silver earrings - Israeli, consignment
  • Silver Anneke and Lars ring - vintage mall
  • Silver/stone square ring - thrifted
  • Silver loopy ring - consignment, Sidney

The bangles have nice weight. Everything here stays! 

Sleepy boys.
Barnabas is a die-hard deck fan. 

It's getting to be too chilly for Whateley in the mornings. 
Sorry, buddy, autumn is here! 

I'll be back tomorrow with Mom-Day, stay tuned!