Jun 27th - Outfit #30 - Friday & A Loot Shoot

Happy Friday! Finally! I was in a great mood all day, and it was capped off with a little shop with Fiona.

I wasn't really dressed for shopping. This wrap-around sweater (last seen here, with the same shoes), is string-tastic - the black ties at the waist are about 2 feet long each, and they are a pain to undo and do up again over and over. However, I love the zigzag. So there's that.

I am having serious reservations about these pedal pushers (last worn here), although, yes, love the colour. I've washed them and they came out all wrinkly and they faded along the wrinkles. They also bag out in the butt. No one wants that!

The shoes (last worn here, last Friday) are great, but not for 3 1/2 hours of shopping. Fiona and I cruised through 4 shoe stores in and hour and a half (she bought a pair of red Tsubo mary-janes, yay!), and they were annoying to buckle and unbuckle. Plus, owie, not meant for that much walking.

But I liked the outfit!

I like how this pendant goes with other patterns.

It's nice to play with when I have it on; it's glass with steel on the back, and a layer of fabric sandwiched between.

Cardigan (Le Chateau, thrifted), cami (InWear), pants (Reitman's), shoes (Jones New York, consignment), pendant (Shi Studios).

As mentioned, I went shoe shopping with Fiona then spent another two hours on my own going through Dots. I haven't been there in a while, so I had to really go though everything. You guys, there is so much awesome stuff at Dots. If you ever come to Victoria, we'll go there.

Anyway, enough gushing, I did buy a couple of skirts.

Look, it's a big black blob!

Rectangle of doom!

Actually, it's amazing on. The hem is sewn under to the lining, so it has really interesting draping across the front and back when you wear it. The fabric is a medium-weight slightly rough jersey. It feels like wool, but it's not. It's by Isda & Co, and it's called the "Soft Structure Skirt." Regular price is $105; Dots price is $34.99. It'll look great with a chunky boot in winter!

Look, it's a blue blob!

You got a problem with blobs?

This is a sweater skirt with a thicker knit, like an actual sweater. In general, sweater skirts fill me with terror due to the dreaded "light bulb" effect on my butt and thighs. I had one in this same colour of indigo back in 1986-7 (only ankle-length) that I bought at Fairweather.

This one had everything: wide rib waistband, lining, good length (just below the knee), and a slightly flared hem (which gives it some swing). And it was $39.99, regular $100. The brand is Belamie - they make pretty funky stuff. This is probably one of the plainest items in their line. I really debated getting the matching sweater for this skirt. It had a wide drapey neck, and ruffly cuffs and hem. I didn't feel 100% in it, though, so I put it back. Maybe when I get a discount coupon.

I know these two skirts aren't my usual fun and groovy types of things, but I'm shopping new clothing at Dots and spending a bit more months, so I wanted to invest in a couple of good-quality neutral skirts for winter. See? I'm learning from my capsules and investing in good basics!

Speaking of good basics, check these out:

They're a steely-purple with grey suede flowers

I know! Again, they're a little different than my normal shoe purchases, but I've really noticed the past couple of months that I need more flat walking shoes in my wardrobe. I don't usually go for the ultra-flat ballet shoe, but the wee heel, the wrapped toe and the cluster of flowers just called to me.

These are Chie Mihara. Normally, I can't afford this brand - these were over $300 new! I got this pair for $90 because they were a return to the store. Yay for me! They are supremely comfortable and will be in August's capsule. I can't wait to wear them.