Monday's outfit was picked out on Sunday - I was hopeful that this brown faux suede dress would join the legions of Jammy Dresses in my closet, but...
...I felt good about it until I saw the photos. Do I look like a potato? Do I care? I did love wearing it...
- Dress - Kaffe; purchased here from Dots for $22.50
- Top - For Love & Nancy, thrifted; first seen here (2nd outfit) in July over my Laurie Dress
- Boots - Donald J. Pliner, vintage 90s, consignment, Sidney; last worn here in March with turquoise and brown leather
- Poncho (below) - Welsh, thrifted; last seen here in April
For a change of pace, I layered my cropped cream top under the dress.
It felt a little puffy in the top area - must do a thinner layer next time.It was soft, stretchy and easy to wear. Big pockets are a definite plus.
It's a good canvas for my vintage jewelry too - I always appreciate that. What do you think?
Incognito in a cape.
I used a little purse, and carried a tote bag with my boots and lunch supplies. Accoutrements and stuff:
Such sweet boots - I only keep them out in warmer weather, due to the canvas body.
Such sweet boots - I only keep them out in warmer weather, due to the canvas body.
- Purse - Day + Mood, thrifted
Copper and turquoise bling:
This is another fabulous old J. Crew piece, picked up for cheap at Turnabout.
This is all of my turquoise and copper. Vix and I have the same necklace - thinking of you, honey!
- Necklace - Bell Trading Post, vintage 60s, consignment
- Squash blossom cuff - Bell Trading Post, vintage 50s, consignment, Powell River
- Enameled cuff - Matisse by Renoir, vintage 60s, vintage expo
- Rings - consignment
- Brooch - thrifted
- Earrings - Matisse by Renoir, vintage 60s, Grandma J's
I remember my grandma wearing these earrings when I was a child.
When I left for work in the morning, this fellow was chomping down on the bush at the end of our driveway.
Be my guest.
The next morning, a doe blocked the drive. I gently shooed her onto the grass by clapping lightly.
And then I spotted two young deer nibbling at a different bush. I think our condo must be a top-rated Deer Restaurant! For Wednesday, I had a different top and shoes in mind, but when I awoke to a gloomy, rain-promised day, I switched to a cotton sweater and tall boots.
We had a noon potluck in the lunchroom at the office - so many of my lovely colleagues were there! - Sweater - J. Crew, thrifted; last worn here in February with a Limbo'd mini (Ali bought it!)
- Skirt - H&M, thrifted; last seen here (3rd outfit) in July 2023 for a planning meeting for our Winesday trip last summer
- Boots - Matisse, consignment; last worn here in May with my Just Cavalli "critter" dress
- Cape - Dafydd Snowdon, Wales, vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here in March
My orange and blue colours and the skirt were the hits amongst my colleagues. I always feel good in orange!
My entire outfit is second-hand today, including all of my jewelry. Gotta love that! This is a 2012 J. Crew sweater, purchased four years ago for a whopping $9.99.
It's an excellent piece of "cake" in my closet - it's such a bright, vibrant colour, the cabling is perfect, and it's not too bulky. It goes with many of the crazy "icing" skirts I have.
It's an excellent piece of "cake" in my closet - it's such a bright, vibrant colour, the cabling is perfect, and it's not too bulky. It goes with many of the crazy "icing" skirts I have.
The skirt is probably from a few years earlier than the sweater, around 2010-ish - I had a few mini-skirts cut in this full, extra-pleated "bubble" front (they all had pockets too). I recall a silvery-grey velvet one (this one here, in Feb 2012), and a wine brocade one (this one here, from Jan 2011).
This lovely blue skirt is by H&M and it's fully-lined, with ginormous pockets, and even a tab at the top of the zipper! The pattern is birds and flowers.
This lovely blue skirt is by H&M and it's fully-lined, with ginormous pockets, and even a tab at the top of the zipper! The pattern is birds and flowers.
Incognito and caped.
The inner part is connected to the cape at the neck, which means I have a full fitted layer around my core with a cape over that.
The inner part is connected to the cape at the neck, which means I have a full fitted layer around my core with a cape over that.
- Scarf - Metropolitan Museum of Art "Eagle Wing" scarf, King Tut exhibit, 1970s, thrifted, Seattle
- Purse - no label, consignment
The scarf was not needed on the way home. It's not fully autumn yet!
The stuff:
I walked to and from work in my boots. I don't like carrying these - they're heavy, so hard on my back/shoulders to schlep an extra bag. Thus, most of my boots must be walkable. - Necklace - J. Crew, consignment
- Orange stone bracelet - Loren Hope, thrifted, Sidney
- Purple stone bracelet - Moda, Malta, vintage mall
- Steel/Lucite ring - Calvin Klein, thrifted
- Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
- Earrings - thrifted
I happened to have the camera in my hand when Vizzini and I shared our usual after-work closet moment. We sit on the stool just inside the door, facing the mirror, and he looks around and I give him many pats and scritches.
"What is this chicanery, Woman?"
Love his fuzzy head! Mwah! I want to kiss it!
He's the only cat we've ever had who sees us in mirrors - he understands that he's looking at me.
"Yeah, I'm smart like that."
I treasure these times with him, and give him as many cuddles as he wants. Aw!
I'll be back on Thursday - I warned you, this week is very full! - so enjoy my recent adventures and please do pop in again soon. Thanks so much for stopping by!