Apr 7th to 9th - Outfits #5-7 - Long Weekend (and Cat Pictures)

I love having both Friday and Monday off for the Easter weekend; at my old job, I had to work on the Monday and that always sucked. 

On Saturday, I went to my WW meeting. 

We went for lunch with Nick, Karen and Elaine, then the lot of us went shopping for steampunk accoutrements for the Steampunk Expo in a couple of weeks. I worked on my outfits this weekend, and I have 3 different ones that I'll be doing. Fun!

This is the first wear of my favourite easy-wash fuscia blouse for the April capsule (last worn here), and this is the third wearing of this cotton Noa Noa skirt (last worn here, and first worn here in one of my favourite outfits).

I did my "tattoo" belt with it to help tie all the colours together.

Wore my jean jacket for a bit of warmth, plus added my Smoking Lily chartreuse and pink spore scarf.

This is the debut of my new-to-me Fluevogs that I bought off Elaine. I had seen these (and tried them on) at a local store some months ago. They were the last pair and were on sale for $99.00 (a bargain for Fluevogs). However, I passed on them because I felt they were too close in colours and shape to these boots.

I was out shopping with Elaine a couple of months ago and she tried them on and ended up buying them, with my encouragement. She had buyer's regret later and was going to take them back, but by then I was kicking myself for not buying them myself, so I offered to pay her for them. Hence, new-to-me.

Assorted "stuff":

I love wearing my silver chain with mixed charms on it. That's my amethyst that I've had since the 80s, my "S" that Mom and Dad bought me sometime in the 80s or early 90s, and one of the keys from L's jewelry box. For the rest of the outfits this weekend, I swapped out the key for a silver feather.

The tattoo belt:

I can't get enough of the flaming skulls on it, hee.

A better look at the shoes:

These are the Pearl Hart Bellevues (same family as both of these boots, here and here). They were excellent for shopping: after 4 hours, my feet were only a little sore, with a bit of rubbing on one heel. They will break in nicely.

Nice colour, eh?

Such a lovely deep purple. I like the criss-cross straps too.

Blouse (Esprit, consignment), skirt (Noa Noa), belt (consignment), jean jacket (Ann Taylor Loft), shoes (Pearl Hart, Bellevues, Fluevog).

On Sunday, we went over to Mom's for Easter lunch. It's always cool to see all my nieces together, and my brother, his ex and his girlfriend.

I went pretty casual:

This is one of the tops I got from Smoking Lily back in January. It like that it has a bit of lavender in the flowers on it. It was $12.50 and is the same soft cotton/bamboo fabric as my Hama Hama top.

This is the first appearance of this awesome denim maxi skirt in this month's capsule.

I really love this and will be wearing it a lot. I last wore it here. Considering I only paid $9.50 for it (on sale, on consignment), and I've worn it over 6 times, I'm sure getting my money's worth out of it.

I'm wearing my lavender Campers that I bought in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago. They are supremely comfortable, and I'm thinking, "Lavender is the new neutral!"

My lovely bub Inigo came in for a photo-bomb:

Hello, my panda bear!

I'm leery of picking him up due to the fluid in his chest, but I can't resist how he pushes his head against mine.

 Aw, he looks a little freaked out.

Top (Smoking Lily), skirt (InWear, consignment), shoes (Camper).

Today, L and I walked to town in the sun (it felt so good), got groceries and went for brunch.

Another very casual look, but hey, it's the weekend. And it's Visible Monday - get on over to Patti's!

This is the top I wore under the cardigan here, but it couldn't be seen.

I love the mustard colour and the asymmetrical border of fabric twists along the neckline.

I last wore the denim skirt Saturday, and same with the shoes (and they were awesome for walking to and from town). I wore my white leather jacket.

My purple bag is back in rotation.

Jacket (Le Chateau, consignment), t-shirt (INC, consignment), skirt (InWear, consignment), shoes (Campers).


[beware, sad stuff ahead]

We didn't really do much this weekend, as we wanted to spend time with Inigo. He went for his 4th chest-tap on Saturday afternoon and we talked to our vet...it's not good. He's developed edema in his chest cavity, and he's not getting much time between the taps where he's normal and active. He's not responding to the medication, even after an increase, and his breathing is getting worse. With heavy hearts, we have made the appointment for his last trip to the vet.

L and I are trying to give him as much love and care as we can for his last few days.

The boys hanging out on the couch.

He is such an amazing, loving, affectionate cat. It is completely devastating to us to even have to contemplate losing him, much less take that step to ensure that he isn't suffering.

Officer Vizzini oversees the neighbourhood.

I wonder how Vizzini will be without his big brother? I love that they are such pals. Othello and Inigo weren't  close at all, and we've been happy that these two have gotten along so well. I'm sad that they won't be able to grow old together.

Inigo enjoys the sun while Vizzini patrols. It was warm enough today to have the deck open.

Inigo has slowed down considerably. He breathes very quickly and any exertion brings on coughing fits. It's heartbreaking.

There is not much better than to be a cat in the sun.

But he's such a trooper. He is still alert and bright-eyed, and purrs whenever you're near him. He chirps when he wants our attention (he's been chirping at me for the last half hour because he wants his dinner). He sits on our laps or snoozes on the bed. He rests his head on us, and puts his paws on our arms, as if to assure us that it will all be fine.

Vizzini checks out the back area. The maple trees are full of birds.

Unless something bad happens between now and then (and an emergency trip is required), we will be taking Inigo in the next couple of days.

Boys about to have a licking session on the warm tiles.

My dear, sweet bub...all of our lives will be less without you.