Weekend Wrap-Up: Dots and Shoulders, Visible Yeti and Kitty Spaghetti

Happy V-Day, my friends, readers and fellow humans! L and I had an early V-Day dinner out (Thai food) on Saturday night, so I amped up my Casual Friday outfit accordingly. 

1996 called; it wants its blouse back! This is a micro-polka dot pattern - it's a bit hard to see.

• Blouse - Le Chateau, vintage 1996, thrifted; purchased here for $12.95 
• Skirt - Tulle, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Shoes - Half Truth Veda, Fluevog; last worn here in January with an origami shirt

This blouse was really tricky to wear - I don't recommend it for the non-adventurous dresser, although I love how good my shoulders look in it. 

"Speaking of adventure, that litter box needs exploring."

I had to wear a strapless bra, which always somewhat of a challenge (the urge to yank it up, even when it's staying put). Thank goodness for this very high-waisted skirt, but I still exposed my bare stomach every time I raised my arms, so I was pulling the top down constantly. I needed a strapless camisole (?) under it!

Loved the skirt, however - it does good things for my butt, heh. I really liked these black polka dot nylons as well - they're by Hue, and I'd forgotten that I bought them a few months ago.

The stuff

Comfy shoes for walking home after work with my sweetie, stuffed full of cashew chicken and prawn curry.

• Earrings - Tania Gleave
• Ring - Oscar & Libby's, gift from Cindy

It's been a really quiet couple of days, full of naps, long games of Arkham and wine - much needed after last weekend! We slept in on Saturday, then went down to Floyd's for brunch.

Why, yes, I am a rock star.

• Jacket - Kimchi Blue; last seen here in January for a truly wacky Friday 
• Sweater - Ellen Tracy, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in November 2015 for some Christmas shopping
• Leather pants - Gap, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in January for brunch again
• Boots - Kope Tiam Coffee, Fluevog; last seen here in November with Gaga shoulders

This is my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style.What are you waiting for? Go!

The ladies at Floyd's loved this outfit and I have to admit, I felt awfully badass in it. This yeti jacket just makes me giggle. It floats like feathers when I move - it's truly Muppety.

L needed to buy a new task lamp after brunch, so I treated the Staples employees to the sight of me stalking up and down the aisles like I owned the place. As one does.

As you can see, I don't always do head-to-toe colour! I know how to deploy neutrals and texture to make just as much of an impact as oodles of bright colours. And yes, Lorena, I agree about the disco pants - I hope you approve of these leather ones.

The stuff:

Such a classic boot, and comfy too!

Rock star bling:

Possibly the coolest belt I own. I also like the simple impact of the gold earrings.

• Belt - Pringle of Scotland, vintage fair
• Earrings - local

While I was doing my pictures, L was putting on his Fluevog boots. Vizzini helped.

"You appear to have something tasty there."

We call shoelaces "kitty spaghetti" because Vizzini wants to eat them, and has eaten many pairs in his 5 years. It's always a challenge doing up shoes, as he's always literally underfoot.

"I think I see a loose piece."

L also dresses like a rock star, right from his socks up.

"Unhand that shoelace! Give it to me!"

Vizzini's so fast, it's hard to photograph him.

"Om, nom, yes, this is delicious, nom."

Look at that little white foot! He's so cute when he's evil.

I am going to be embarking on a wardrobe challenge starting this week - it's been a long time since I did my year-long "30 for 30 for 12" Challenge back in 2012/2013(click here if you want to go down the rabbit-hole), but I'm feeling a little itchy for some sort of restriction to help me cull down my wardrobe (yet again) and just have some fun with my wardrobe. I'm going to go play around in my closet now and see what I come up with, and I'll start sharing it with you over the next few days.