After my jewelry swap-over (here) was finished on Friday, L and I headed town to go see a show! Jenny Don't and the Spurs made their Victoria debut at Lucky Bar, with local opening bands Teenage Art Scene and the Projectors. Our pals Cat and Ross, plus Casey and Nick joined us.
My outfit was planned around walking to and from town, plus possibly standing for 3+ hours, as Lucky Bar doesn't have a lot of seating.
- Jean jacket - Ricochetjackets, consignment; last worn here in February with a quilted skirt
- L7 Tour shirt - Rifflandia, 2024, not tracked
- Sparkly purple turtleneck - Jessica, thrifted; last seen here in the same outfit as the jacket in February
- Skirt - Twik, thrifted; last worn here in December 2025 with my water buffalo sweater
- Boot - Original Samedi, Fluevog; last seen here in that same February outfit
Not reinventing the wheel - I wear the jacket and boots together often.
This is an easy formula.
A band tee, a cool skirt, funky footwear and a rockin' jacket.
I took the jacket off briefly at Lucky, then put it back on.
"Where are you going?"
The kittens got used to us being around.
Showing off the amazing back of this jacket.
I was a little chilly on the way home at nearly 11pm, but we walk fast.
The stuff:
I don't like dealing with extraneous stuff when I'm at a show.
- Leather purse - Club Monaco, thrifted
Purple bling:
Me and L, both looking goofy as heck.
I liked having this steel bracelet back in rotation.
- Carved jadeite bangle - consignment
- Steel/amethyst bracelet - Maltese, vintage mall
- Silver/gold/amethyst ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1985
- Silver/obsidian ring - consignment
- Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
- Earrings - c. 1995
- Amethyst crystal pendant - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1994
We arrived for the doors at Lucky Bar. I thought we'd been here more recently, but I was last here in 2013!! to see Devin Cuddy opening for headliner Lindi Ortega (here).
The view of lower Yates Street while we waited.
All old Gold Rush-era buildings that have mostly been converted to apartments with retail and restaurants at street level.
L was looking awesome.
The next people in line said we were "very purple-y" - we never plan to match...
We got a small booth right near the front, along the side (Lucky is long and narrow).
By the time we left, it was full of people.
Looking back from our mini-booth. L is looking at the merch, which was excellent. Every band had a solid selection.
The dude in the striped trousers was with a woman wearing fringed shoulder epaulets that lit up! Very fun. I loved that so many folks dressed up for Jenny Don't (whose music is sort of rockabilly-country with a dash of punk).
Read L's review of her album and the show here (link 'cause I love, as always).
Link to their site here. They were very polished, and I recognized one of their songs from my local radio station, The Zone 91.3.
The opening band, Teenage Art Scene, which is mostly the dude with the red guitar. Link here (all 'cause I love), and self-described as "glitchy, fuzzed-out lead guitars [with] hooky melodies to create a distinct sonic palette adorned with slacker-rock vocals." They had a small but vocal fan-base, which is nice to see with a local band.
Following them were the Projectors. I met the singer (who sold me merch) and the guitarist on the right, both very nice local guys.
There were brief intermissions between the three bands, and we'd been informed that a Dance Party was following immediately after the show.
I've got my L for Lucky Bar.
The doorperson perfectly positioned L's under his tattoo.
Do you think it might be...Jenny Don't herself??
The whole place was lit in glowing pink light.
"So flattering!" Cat and I exclaimed.
So fun to chill with our pals. Casey and Nick and Ross were there as well.
While we watched the Projectors we noticed this lady's jacket.
It was!
She was awesome! We greatly enjoyed the show, and they even managed a two-song encore before the club pushed us all out to make room for the 11pm Dance Party. "It's full of old guys!" exclaimed one of the impatient youngs waiting to go in. Ha!
Nick and Casey took off, and Cat, Ross and L and I walked partway home together.
L and I were hungry after a very early light dinner, so we stopped at the Brickyard for a slice of pizza on our way home.
I got the last one of these tour shirts from Teenage Art Scene, and also picked up their CD.
L bought a Jenny Don't shirt and a bunch of CDs from her and the Projectors.
I'm trying to only buy shirts that I like, that will go with lots in my wardrobe.
We'll be sharing these band pins.
We spent the remainder of the evening chilling out.
"I'm glad you're home."
Whateley lolled about under the coffee table.
"Tummy rubs, please."
What a cutie!
We were up early - L to blog, me to catch up on Substack - and joined Nick for brunch at John's Place.
Ah, I'm happy to be wearing less layers - no coat was needed.
- Cotton snap cardigan - Agnes B, thrifted; last seen here in July 2025
- Teenage Art Scene tour shirt - merch, above
- Skirt - Rothco, vintage 00s, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in December 2025 for my holiday shopping
- Sneakers - Converse, consignment; last seen here in July 2025 for a Mom-Day at Panama Flats
I had this cardigan out for fall/winter but I guess I didn't wear it!
Add my camo skirt, and my much-loved pink sequined sneakers.
I'd really missed the sneakers - I wished I'd kept them out for the fall/winter season, as they add a nice brightness.
The stuff:
There it is.
My little plastic purse is back in the spring-summer collection, as is my amoeba-printed chartreuse and pink silk scarf. I missed them!
- Purse - thrifted
- Scarf - Smoking Lily, thrifted
- Jenny Don't and the Spurs - merch, as above
- Frog crystal brooch - thrifted
- Heart pin - consignment
Oops, forgot my belt.
- Leather belt - Madewell, consignment
Pink and green bling:
The pink and gold bracelet is near the end of its life - two of the links are broken, and it's hanging by a small bit. I've worn it to death!
- Bakelite cuff - consignment, Sidney
- Pink/gold cuff - D'Orlans, vintage mall, gift from L
- Pink iridescent crystal necklace - Sherman (I have matching stamped earrings), vintage 50s, vintage fair
- Gold-tone earrings with pearl spirals - Martha Sturdy, 2010s, vintage fair, purchased here for $20.00
- Cocktail ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Olivine/coral ring - Hawaii, 1977, Mom's
I loved the spiral earrings - they were much lighter than I'd feared.
His tee is a tour shirt from Alien Weaponry, a band that opened for Anthrax, I believe. He goes to shows when he travels, just like we do.
Yay, Nicky's back from a month in Australia!
L was wearing his new Jenny Don't tour shirt.
Rocking his trucker hat too! Aw, I love my guys.
I had some errands to run after brunch, and got this picture by text from L.
"The Man is pretty popular right now," he texted. The deck is officially open!
I am trying to be really fussy with my purchases - these pinky-coral leather gloves caught my eye.
I LOVE the colour!
A. Giannetti is the brand (and apparently I have LARGE hands).
I couldn't find much on this brand.
The lining is 100% cashmere, though.
These were half off the $45.00 price tag at the Vend Collective, so $22.50.
I had a chill-out with the kitties on the deck when I got home.
"This is all ours?"
It sure is!
I laughed at this picture of Barnabas holding his tail straight up along L's side. What a funny boy.
Barnabas loves the sun.
"I'm so warm!"
Whateley hasn't quite figured out that there are two doors...only one is open.
"I wish I could go out there."
We all had a nap, and then L and I played board games late into the evening on Saturday night.
"I'm the king of the post!"
Barnabas just hanging one leg off the post. What a goober.
Longtime blog readers will know I wear this skirt every year at this time, so I can match all the pink blossoms. We are currently in a Blossom Lull, waiting for the really big fat pink blossoms, but they are coming.
- Jacket - 500 Cinqcent Maison, thrifted; purchased here for $24.95
- Linen sweater - no label, thrifted; not tracked
- Shirt - Denver Hayes, consignment; last worn here in February under the Thousand-Dollar Sweater
- Skirt - BCBG Max Azria, consignment; last seen here in April 2025 with the same pink shirt
- Sandals - Aerosoles, consignment; last worn here in November 2025 with sparkly and Weird Adidas
I had planned to take my jacket off, but we ended up sitting out on the patio, and I wasn't in full sun until later in the afternoon.
I liked this shirt-sweater combo and would do it again! I put a little starburst brooch on one side, to pull the hem up a bit and make a waist-dent.
But I wore it like this for the whole time.
I tied my scarf over my head in the Movie Star Wrap on the way there.
I arrived with my hair intact!
The stuff:
The gloves matched the skirt almost perfectly - not so much the other pinks! Don't care!
- Mulberry silk scarf - Fluevog
- Leather purse - Club Monaco, thrifted
- Leather gloves - A. Giannotti, consignment; purchased above for $22.50
I wore striped socks over nylons with the sandals, which are practically flat for walking, although I do hold L's arm just in case I go down.
Sparkly bling:
Me and the boys.
Soaking up the rays. Ah, the warmth feels so good.
It's good to have some of these pieces back in my jewelry mix!
- Crystal cuff - Juicy Couture, consignment
- Green stone bracelet - vintage mall
- Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
- Silver/kyanite ring - consignment
- Silver/sodalite ring - Scotland, 1995
- Silver/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Crystal clip-on earrings - Sherman, vintage 50s, thrifte
- Crystal brooch - vintage 50s, vintage fair
- Starburst brooch - Eaton's, c. 1999
- 3-way necklace - Stella & Dot, thrifted
I wore the necklace on the "middle" setting.
Watching the end of the Bruins game (sorry for the loss, L), and then we moved over to Casey's table.
The fur-boys have been enjoying the spring change-over.
"I like this new bed."
That's my sock bag, Whateley!
The deck is much loved already, with them following the sun.
They don't sleep together out here.
Barnabas was on the other bench.
And there we are, my friends! That was a wonderful long, 5-day break for me, full of good things. I feel recharged and ready to take on a short week ahead.
Thank you all so much for being here!
