Victorian Leather Patchwork

Ooh, I'm so excited that it's fall! I love breaking out the "boots & suits"!

No suit today, but I brought the boots.

• Lace top - no label, thrifted; purchased at the Vintage Expo here this past weekend for $15.50 
• Leather vest - CABi, consignment; last seen here back in March 2014
• Skirt - Strawberry Jill, thrifted; purchased here in August for $12.50
• Boots - Mini Babycakes, Fluevog; last worn here (3rd outfit) in March with yellow and browns

Colour blown out so you can see the patchwork in the skirt

It's no secret that I'm a fan of the steampunk look, but I'm kind of over it these days. But when I saw that the 80s Victorian look was having a resurgence, I had to find a lace top to get my groove on.

The lacy top was fine to wear; now it needs a wash and some repairs to some minor seams undone on the arms. I can't believe I haven't worn this vest in 15 months! I was quite happy to find that it's loose on me now (yay for the last 5 lbs gone this past month!).

Loved this new-to-me skirt. It's a great length and easy to walk in, plus it felt nice and thick from the quilted effect.

The stuff:

Let's all pause to drool over these gorgeous embossed leather boots. I know! They're divinely comfy too.

Bird bling:

My favourite bird "bib" to hide the cleavage behind the lace (ha! it worked!).

• Necklace - gift from Mom
• Cuff - Jezebel Charms, gift from L
• Crystal ring - junky store, late 90s
• Spinner ring - Twang & Pearl
• Earrings - Aldo Accessories

 Vizzini always sulks on Mondays.

"I'm going to eat your shoes while you're gone."

The Back of Displeasure, we call that. I like the silhouette of the abandoned mousie watching out the window with him.