Party Weekend Wrap-Up: Plaidly Brunch, Redhead in Feathers, Blonde in Rust

Ah, what a wonderful weekend! I feel happy, rested and loved. And isn't that just the best ever?

Saturday, L and I walked to town for brunch. It was rainy and windy out (storm warnings still in effect), and I had an eye appointment later in the afternoon.

Taking pictures with my glasses on - shockingly, those pictures are in focus! Will wonders never cease?

• Dress - Naughty; last seen here a full year ago in October 2015 with a shirt underneath
• Boots - 1883 Lucchesse, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in September with a painty poppy skirt
• Leather jacket (below) - corporate swag from around 2007, from my old job 

This dress is a cotton blend with a flannel feel on the outside. I love how it does a faux wrap across the bodice, and has that big gather of fabric across the front. In the wind, it was opening wide up on me - a bit of a pain, but not bad.

I bought this dress for $30.00 at Dots back in 2011 and have worn it quite a bit. I nearly always accessorize it with red/burgundy due to the red stripe in it. And it did make a liar of me, since I only wore it once all of last fall/winter. I rarely wear it to work, so it tends to default to a brunch dress.

Good boots for walking in the rain.

I wore a vintage half-slip underneath it.

The blue tights weren't visible until the wind whipped the dress open!

Outerwear:

"You need more cat in your pictures. You're welcome."

I had to take my little wool Le Chateau cap off before it was blown off in the wind. I had my red wool fingerless gloves on as well. I got this thick black leather jacket nearly 10 years ago - I bought it at my former work during a charity auction for $75.00. It has a corporate logo on one arm, stamped into the leather, but I've managed to nearly make it disappear. You wouldn't see it if you didn't know it was there. Screw that company - thank you for outsourcing my department to the US and India!

The stuff:

Must have my contacts in...I got a monovision (?) contact for my left/weaker eye, so that I can have better close-up vision, but the 12-14" in front of my face still eludes me.

Badass bling:

I can't resist a little punk edge. The earrings are bird skulls.

• Belt - Plum
• Leather cuff - Guess, thrifted
• Studded cuff - 90s

I had a little time before my eye appointment, so I wandered over to She She Shoes to see if they had anything I could spend my $200 gift certificate on. Let's just say... YES.

Crusted with green and rainbow-hued glitter, lined in leather, and with the now-trendy 70s chunky heel, I fell hard for these sweet Shellys London heels.

I mean...

I'm speechless. I showed my eye doctor and all the ladies on the desk - all were appropriately awed.

Okay, now gird your loins, friends...here are my TWO party outfits. And I'm warning you now...I wore wigs.

I am not sure why touching my shoulder was a thing.

In order to get my pictures, I "test-drove" the full outfits several hours before my birthday party to get natural light. I don't have my full party make-up/fake lashes on, but these are the outfits. I wore this black/redhead ensemble from 8pm until the last of our guests arrived at 10:30pm.

• Dress - BCBG Max Azria, thrifted; purchased here in May for $39.95
• Shoes - Channi B; last seen here in September with dots and pearls

Again with the arm!

I preferred my second outfit and wig change over this one, although I adore this lovely tiered lace/mesh/feather dress. It's a little snug on me too, but whatever.

I also wasn't loving this wig all that much. Too much forehead. You might remember this wig from my adventure in the Traveling Yellow Skirt Freak Show here in November 2013.

I shed feathers all night! Or at least, until I changed.

The stuff:

I loved these shoes - they were perfect for standing around and gabbing to our 20 or so guests.

Dragon bling:

L bought me this set of necklace and bracelet a few years ago for my birthday - it's nice to show it off.

• Bracelet/necklace - vintage 30s, vintage expo, gift from L
• Earrings - thrifted

At 10:30pm I changed outfits. As one does - or at least, as I do!

And voila, I am a movie star!

• Dress - Ralph Lauren blue label; thrifted here in May for $8.00
• Shoes - Shellys London; purchased above for $200.00

Some of you might recognize this blonde wig from our 70s party a couple of years ago here in October 2013. You might not recognize me, though!

Full confession: after I looked at these pictures, I wore a shaper piece for the party under both dresses (one of those under-boob to just above the knee spanx-y things). I felt smoother, although going to the bathroom was a huge pain and I ripped out a bunch of feathers from the hem of the black dress that got trapped in it. This is only the second time I've ever worn a shaper - I'm not ashamed, but I really prefer not to wear them.

However, isn't the dress amazing?

"I don't know who this blonde woman is, but maybe she will feed me."

And yes, it really was $8.00! It sold at regular price for $598.00.

The stuff:

I had to wear the new shoes! They were relatively comfortable, and I wore them until 2am, when the last of our guests got in their taxis to go home. What a party!

Copper bling:

More of my collection!

• Thin bracelet - Renoir, vintage 60s, thrifted
• Wide bracelet - Renoir, vintage 60s, vintage fair
• Necklace/hinged cuff - Renoir, vintage 60s, Grandma J's
• Cuff with enamel - Matisse/Renoir, vintage 60s, vintage fair
• Plain ring - vintage fair
• Ring with turquoise - vintage, Grandma J's
• Earrings with enamel - Matisse/Renoir, vintage 60s, Grandma J's

My roots are horrendous (not that I needed a reason to wear a wig!), but here's my party make-up.

I see my camera in the mirror!

False eyelashes, coppery shadow, and turquoise liner. I dyed my hair today.

L looked very fine in his party clothes. He is recovering from his latest tattoo (his right forearm), so did a slightly more casual vibe.

A brocade red shirt, a vintage vest, Etro wool trousers, and his fedora. He always drinks his rum and Cokes out of the Goblet of Rock.

Linking up to "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style!