Sick Day, "I Know" and a Gold Flashback

So, yes, I did not go to work yesterday. I couldn't breathe, and I had barely slept. I got up, fired off an email to HR and my boss, and went back to bed. I needed that. I'm still sick today, and I probably should have stayed home another day. 

But I didn't, and this is what I wore. This would have been Wednesday's outfit.

• Jacket - Le Chateau, consignment; last seen here in December 2016 with gold dots
• Blouse - no label, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in December 2016 underneath stained glass
• Skirt - Club Monaco, consignment; last worn here in November 2016 with turquoise velvet
• Shoes - "I Know" Poetic Licence, gift from mother-in-law; last seen here in May 2016 with stripes and dots
• Unsafe Polar Bear Coat (below) - Apparence, thrifte 

This outfit is actually a lighter variation of this outfit, which was one of my favourites of 2016. Same blouse/skirt combo, but this time with a cream blazer and shoes that read lighter. Through my groggy sickie stupor, I perceived that people at work liked this too.

It helps that this outfit is made up of many favourite items, right from the jacket to the shoes.

I somehow neglected to crop my outerwear picture, so here's a wide shot for ya. Note that my white floral Doc Martens are ready for me to change into for my walk to work. They are being worn daily - my cost-per-wear is down to about $4.00 a day already! They've been a dream to wear, and I get comments on them every day, not to mention that they are highly visible when I'm walking in early morning or early evening light.

It's cold and clear this week, so I grabbed the Unsafe Polar Bear, and my Danier fur/leather accoutrements. One of my coworkers was flabbergasted when she saw me in this (with my Docs on). "You're like...like...a movie star!" she said. Aw! I am - I star in my own movie every day.

Okay, that may be the cold medication talking. *ahem*

The stuff:

My first wearing of my "I Know" shoes since Carrie Fisher's death. Princess Leia forever!

Blue bling:

Makes it more fun when you know they got it on in real life, hee hee!

I went hunting specifically for that pin this morning - I've had it since 1986, when I purchased it at...can't remember. The mall. Probably either Fairweather or Eaton's, both now sadly gone.

• Earrings - local
• Pin - homegrown vintage 1986
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

On Tuesday night, I had Cat over to "test-drive" our outfits for the Big Dramatic Event happening tomorrow night. We had many giggles, much styling, and playing with Vizzini in and around my closet. Cat gave me a pair of her old boots!

They've Lucky Brand, all leather, and I love how the zip curves around the calf. Hurray for badass boots! I gave her a big bag of clothes from the giveaway pile - so fun!

I also redid my nails that night. That yellow was crap, and it's been turfed. This is my favourite nail polish. It's so GOLD.

I know this is at least 16-17 years old because I bought it for a Wine Fest where L and I dressed Super-Crazy. Oh, sure, I'll dig up the pictures, why not? Keep in mind, these are pictures of photos - no hi-def.

I see gold polish!

I should have kept that orange wig, but I do still have that long vest and Mom's gold chain belt. Woot, that is a short skirt! This is around 1999-2000, I think.

It's hard to see here, but L is rocking a 10" afro of his REAL HAIR there. It was a phenomenon. People were in awe.

We are pretty pimpin', I must say. The top picture was taken at Swan's, our old hangout, and I am quite plastered there; the other pictures were taken in our library. Check out L's fur-trimmed vintage leather coat and snazzy two-toned loafers. He's also wearing a gold lion pendant and vintage 70s pants and Art Deco printed shirt.

Anyways, this nail polish and I go way back. I'll have to see if Rimmel still makes this colour - it's nearly empty!

It lasted till today with no chips, but I'm going to have to re-touch it for the Special Gala Event.

And with that, lovelies, I am off! Off on one grand adventure after another - it is a very busy weekend for me! I guarantee whackitude. See you on Sunday! Happy weekend!