Quiet Weekend Wrap-Up

Ah, a nice quiet weekend. As we are in the NFL playoffs for the next few weeks, most of our weekend time is spent watching the games (my beloved Carolina Panthers are in the hunt!).

On Saturday, L and I went out for breakfast to our favourite diner. 

It was cold, but sunny - hey, at least you can see my groovy tights' pattern!

This is my black shirtdress, last worn here (3rd outfit) for a pre-Christmas shopping day with Elaine in December.

My be-flowered Neosens get their second outing; it was last seen here with my space-y jacket and this same obi.

In addition to the tights, I have a camisole on and a half-slip (showing, because I don't care) for added warmth. I have on a pair of L's cufflinks as well, and a pair of gold starburst earrings.

"Hey, are you leaving again?" wonders my photobomber.

Since my dress has pockets, I can wear my pocket-less coat.

Dress (Talbot's, consignment), shoes (Neosens), obi (Smoking Lily), earrings (local), coat (Renuar, consignment), gloves (Parkhurst).

On Saturday night, we met up with our friends Chris and Alison for dinner, followed by a concert at the local arena. Since it's still hockey season, they just cover the ice with a flooring, so I was anticipating a cold venue.

Wrong! It was boiling. And although I'd worn layers, I ended up fanning myself with my ticket all night. We went to see Blue Rodeo, my favourite band (I've been a fan for 25 years!), for the 3rd time. The two singer/songwriters of the band, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor were just named to the Order of Canada last week! (that's a big deal). Here's the local paper's review, and you can also read L's review of their new album and the concert over here at his blog.

Blue Rodeo is a pretty mellow alt-country-blues-rock band, so it wasn't a super hoppin' affair. However, a good time was had by all.

I wore my unofficial concert sweater, last seen here when we went to see Lindi Ortega in November. Coincidentally, Devon Cuddy, who opened for Lindi, also opened for Blue Rodeo.

I also wore my extra-long brown wool skirt (last seen here, 2nd outfit, for the November Winesday), my Docs (last seen here on our trip to PR), and my crackle leather coat, along with fingerless gloves and a silk Ralph Lauren scarf.

Sweater (Wilfred, thrifted), skirt (Animale, consignment), Doc Martens (consignment), coat (Danier Leather, thrifted), scarf (Ralph Lauren, consignment), gloves (Parkhurst), earrings (local).

And now, back to the games!