Triple Outfit Saturday: Snowy Brunch, Velvet Theatre and Sci-Fi Party Dress

We woke up to more snow on Saturday morning! It was a light dusting, but still coming down, so much warmth was needed for my "walking to town" outfit. 

L and I went for brunch at Floyd's, then shopped for Vizzini's Christmas presents.

• Sweater - J. Crew, thrifted; first worn here in September with camo pants 
• Skirt - TKStyle, thrifted; first worn here with red plaid in October
• Boots - Ash; last seen here (5th outfit) for a weekend grocery outing
• Coat (below) - Hilary Radley, thrifted

This was a good mix of comfy (lots of stretch) and warm (the sweater is wool, layered a cami under it).

This is such a funny shaped skirt.

I like the "fin" on the side.

I wore this exact same outerwear for each of the three outfits I wore on Saturday.

My Danier fur toque and scarf, and these long vintage cream wool gloves. This coat is getting my money's worth. I'm down to at least a dollar per wear now.

The stuff:

Not having a car anymore (we sold it in August) means that my flat boots and shoes get more wear on the weekends.

Nostalgic bling:

Droplets of water from the boots left in at the bottom

This scarf belonged to my Dad - in the early 60s he was in a dance band, and they all wore matching blazers and scarves. I can't imagine how bizarre that looked. I've owned this scarf since I was about 16 - it wasn't just jewelry I pilfered from Mom! I "borrowed" stuff from Dad too!

• Scarf - vintage 60s, Dad's
• Earrings - local

When I saw that we had snow in the morning, I phoned Mom to make sure she could still drive - we had a theatre matinee in the afternoon! Fortunately, it was fine out her way (she lives on a hill), and we made it.

My first wearing of this beautiful dark chocolate brown dress!

• Blouse - Ralph Lauren, consignment; last seen here in November with vintage 70s suede
• Dress - Mimi Bizjak, thrifted, vintage 90s; purchased here for $19.95
• Boots - Baroque Velazquez, Fluevog; last seen here (6th! outfit) in October 2015 with mad pearls and lace

It was so cold, and I couldn't wear the dress on its own to walk to and from the theatre, not to mention sitting there without a coat on. I also respect Mom's wish not to be confronted with all my tattoos when we go out. I'm cool with that.

I really loved the ruffled blouse layered under the dress.

I was nice and warm, except for the very underheated pub afterwards, where I shivered and huddled under my coat.

The play was "This Little Light", which was a modern update of "The Little Match Girl" with singing. Spoiler! She dies at the end. Mom and I were prepared for this (but thought they might have changed it), but the little girl sobbing her eyes out a row behind us was certainly not expecting it! I cried, but it was not a great play overall. Too emotionally manipulative and rather preachy.

The stuff:

I am really shocked that I haven't worn these boots in a year! They are amazing and very comfy to wear - I walked in the snow (less than an inch) to and from the theatre/pub in them. I'll have to make sure I wear them more over the next few months.

I had many admirers of them in the theatre lobby before the show started.

Gold bling:

Bits of water on my boots.

• Earrings - local
• Ring - Sarah Coventry, vintage shop

No time to rest after that outing - we've got a party to go to! Our dear friends Nick and Karen throw a marvelous Christmas party every year. I had another outfit in mind, but I was feeling like not wearing something restrictive so I changed my mind and went with this red dress.

Some of you have never seen this dress on me, but it's been loaned out to two coworkers since I last wore it.

• Dress - Lori Ann Montreal, thrifted; last seen here for my birthday in October 2010!
• Shoes - "I Know" by Irregular Choice, gift from Louise; last worn here in August with blue and magenta

Nearly all of my ink is on display - this was the first time that some of my friends have seen my new tattoos.

But the dress! I bought it at the WIN Warehouse store for $8.00 and first wore it here for December 2009 New Year's Eve, where we were first starting out with our current group of friends. It was crazy, reminding them about that night - we drank all the booze they had at this little Korean BBQ restaurant. Ah, good times.

I was pretty tired by this time after such a hectic day, but I redid my makeup and put more goop in my hair.

Bathroom selfie so you can see my fabric flower pinned at my shoulder and my Star Trek pin on my dress.

A terrible picture of my tummy, but I love pics of L and I together.

I wore these shoes (and my socks showing - so classy) to walk to the party. L wore similar practical shoes, but spent the party in his ninja socks. My love, thank you for being such an awesome guy and snappy dresser!

The stuff:

In a shocking turn for me, I didn't wear heels to the party! I decided to do these Star Wars flats and I was so happy that I did. I showed them off to all my friends, who were appropriately awed by them.

Space-age bling:

I mixed my sci-fi franchises! Star Wars and Star Trek - but I'm confident enough to say that I really don't care - I love them both. I need to go to see Rogue One this week!

• Flower pin - Le Chateau
• Star Trek magnetic pin - MoPop gift shop
• Bangle - Glee
• Leaf bracelet - thrifted
• Earrings - Jacob
• Fulvia Ring/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes

We staggered home around 3am - hey, why is everyone leaving so soon? - and crashed into bed. Vizzini woke me up with a paw in my mouth. Feed me!

"I let you sleep in till 7am, Woman."

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Linking up to "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style.