Velvet, Ruffles and Laces

I felt rather discombobulated all day today. Not entirely sure why - although the weather's been muggy and sultry, so maybe my inner barometer is messing with me. 

I was a little bored with this outfit today, although I like all the parts. "More colour!" screamed my inner lunatic child.

This is my ruffly white blouse's 3rd wear (last seen here in May, all corseted up with Betsey Johnson) since I purchased it, and it's a keeper.

I felt like wearing this lovely shiny velvet skirt (it's got pocketses, Precious), last seen here in March with a mish-mash of patterns and colours (including a little Disco Dutch).

I fussed a bit with the obi today, but I always do.

The stuff:

Seriously, how did I live without these shoes before? They are getting worn to death. I last wore here them a couple of weeks ago with zigzags, while I explained about Book Club.

That necklace hasn't got long with me - the "gold tone" is wearing off and it's looking shabby. It's not a high quality piece. I'd like to replace it with a better quality red necklace of similar statementality.

Blouse (Uno Due, thrifted), skirt (Club Monaco), belt (thrifted), shoes (Darjeeling Teapots, Fluevog, Fluemarket), necklace (Plum), earrings (locally-made), ring (Oscar & Libby's).