Seasonal Burgundy and Houndstooth, and the Angelinas

All week, I've been trying to wear sort-of practical (as in MY sort of practical, ha ha) clothes with the anticipation of putting up the office Christmas decorations. 

They are still not up. I'm aiming for Friday. There might be a pair of high-waisted Mom jeans making an appearance!

• Jacket (part of a suit) - Hettemarks from W&J Wilson, vintage early 60s, thrifted; last worn here in January while being Agent Sheila
• Top - Plum, consignment; purchased here a few weeks ago for $14.95
• Skirt - Bianca Nygard, consignment; last seen here in March for St. Patrick's day
• Boots - Miz Mooz; last seen here (3rd outfit) in October for voting

I got a few comments about looking "seasonal" in this. Must be the houndstooth skirt.

Or all the dark red.

Pretty sure it wasn't this oily-look tee, though. I loved wearing this. I have a feeling it will be in my wardrobe for a long time. A good black top is always a keeper.

This jacket is such a nice thick wool. I wore the Unsafe Ocelot coat over it, but I probably could have gone with just this jacket (and my scarf and gloves). It's been a little warmer - not as frosty!

The stuff:

Mmmm...Miz Mooz red boots. These are getting a little beat up, but I still love them.

Zippery bling:

I like the zipper rose.

• Brooch - Victoria & Albert Museum gift shop
• Serpentine bracelet - Ellandemm, thrifted
• Chain bracelet - thrifted
• Earrings - 10th anniversary gift from L
• Death Star ring - Soul Flower

Um, I might have ordered myself some booties from Fluevog when they had free shipping on Monday...

Introducing the Sopranos Angelina! They were on sale for $199, which is cheap for Fluevog. Here's the link - linking 'cause I love - go ahead and buy them in this lovely coral-pink (they are not red, as they say on the box - lies!) or black and we can be Vog twins!

I like how some buyers have folded the top down into a wee cuff, or not laced them all the way up. I might also have to get some matchy ribbon for alternate lacing.

My shoes came with "Holiday Button"

What colour ribbons would you do with these?

I was sure L would hate these because of the wide rounded toe, but he actually liked them.

On the sole, they have soul.

It says, "Hey Minstrel. Your Love Makes Me Sing! Arise! Come! My Darling My Beautiful One, Come With Me."

Aw, that's so nice.