Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Half-Day in Velvet, Mom Jeans, Pin-Up Polka Dots, Neon Camo

Ah, I'm starting to feel like myself again...Following all the overtime of last week, I took my boss' advice and left work early on Friday. 

A lovely casual Friday, indeed! I met L for a late lunch and we chilled for the evening.

• Blouse - H&M, thrifted; purchased here for $6.95
• Velvet jeans - DG2, thrifted; purchased here for $5.00
• Shoes - Hispanitas; last seen here in February with neutrals and plaid
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather, thrifted 

First wearing of this blouse and I liked it very much. I steamed it the night before, which made the wrinkled tie look much nicer.

I freaking adored these dark purple velvet jeans all day. So comfy! In fact, they felt a little too casual for work, so they may end up in my wear-around-the-house wardrobe. Not sure yet.

Outerwear:

It's spring - you need a bit of everything, including my wool beret (consignment) and my Parkhurst fingerless gloves and my thrifted fur boa.

The stuff:

I should wear these shoes more - I love them.

Silver bling:

Some of my current and past favourite pieces!

• Cage cuff - Bauxo
• Bangle - Glee
• Earrings - local
• Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shope
• Death Star ring - Soul Flower

On our way home on Friday, I stopped in at the optometrist for another copy of my prescription, as I'd been thinking about getting a new pair of glasses. These purple ones are over 5 years old now, and are starting to get some wear on them.

After brunch, we went to our local favourite spectacle shop (Goo Goo Goggles, here, linkin' 'cause I love)I'm excited to report that I've found a new pair (I will still mix in the purples ones); however, it's top secret until I get them.

• Blouse - Rumors, thrifted; first worn here in February with turquoise suede
• Jeans - Versace, vintage 80s, thrifted; last seen here (3rd outfit) in October 2016 for Randall's birthday lounge-about
• Shoes - Half Truth Vera, Fluevog; last worn here (4th outfit) in March for our family anniversary dinner
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather

I had a bit of a traumatic morning: I spilled nail polish remover all over my glasses! It made big splashes of white on the frames (inside and out). Curse you, Sally Hansen, for not labeling whether your bottles have little squirt holes or big gaping mouths! 

I gently polished the fronts and tops of the frames with a thin paste of baking soda and water with a soft cloth. A lot of elbow grease, and phew! they are still wearable! The ladies at Goo Goo Goggles were pretty impressed - I'll get my glasses professionally polished by them once I get my new ones. 

Just as I was feeling calmer, one of the arms fell off my glasses! Thank goodness L found the screw, and they reattached and tightened my frames up again for me.

Gawd, I love the rear view in these glorious Versace mom jeans. Say what you will about high-waisted pants, but dang, they make one's butt look great!

I cuffed them to show the shoes.

Outerwear: primary colours!

The yellow leather always feels so cheery to me. The weather's been all over the place - in addition to my Parkhurst gloves, both L and I carried our brollies.

The stuff:

My cost-per-wear on these shoes is getting down there - they are workhorses! I walk to town, strolled around and shopped, and walked home in them.

Green bling:

Old and new.

• Necklace - Mom's, vintage 70s
• Earrings - Stella and Dot, consignment
• Ring - local 

After my eyeglasses trauma of the morning, I needed a little retail therapy, so I went over to the Patch.

I found this lovely long grey velvet top.

It's a good shade of grey on me, and I love the wide cowl neck. It doesn't feel like all those cheap 90s velvet stretch tops. Jeez, everyone wore those!

This one's by Lands' End, and was $14.95.

Machine washable! It is a longer length too - looking forward to wearing this over a flowy skirt.

Okay, you may think I have lost my mind (maybe not Anna, we share similar tastes) over this jacket.

Yes, the arms are mesh (the back is too), and it has a crazy mix of prints and fabrics.

Check it out.

It was in the vintage section downstairs, but it is not vintage. I think this was a case of "modern does vintage" succeeded too well. I always search through the vintage for modern items, which are frequently mixed in.

This is by Adore.

It was $24.95.

I found this modal and rayon jacket on the $10.00 rack.

It is a nice light weight, and I love fit and the colour, a real chartreuse-y yellow.

It's by Jacob. Aw, I miss Jacob.

The front does up with snaps.

I'm on a full, flowy skirt kick lately. Here's another one.

This had no label, but it feels like silk, and it's beautifully made. It has ribbon loops sewn into the inside of the waistband (an actual waistband with a double fastener) for hanging it.

The skirt is three layers of sheer, bias-cut fabric.

It flows so nicely. I can't wait to wear this!

Home in time for a nap before we dashed out for dinner with friends, then walked to Justin's birthday party afterward.

I decided to go pin-up. Why not?

Eep! I nearly forgot to add that this is my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style - get yourself over there!

Edit: I also forgot the links here. Yes, that's the real brand of the dress!

• Dress - Stop Staring; last worn here (2nd outfit) in April 2016 for the theatre with Mom
• Shoes - Calvin Klein; last seen here in February with deconstructed poppies
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather

 I love wearing this dress, but it's strictly special occasion wear, not for work. Too danged sexy!

It's a very stretchy cotton, so I can easily move in it.

A window AND a butt-bow!

See what I mean? This dress is overwhelming!

Outerwear:

It was super windy out, so I just gave up and did messy hair. I needed the thrifted boa and Parkhurst gloves. Brrr! This is leather weather!

We had a great time, hanging out with the gang, dancing a bit.

In case you were wondering, I only walked from the restaurant to the party in my good shoes (two blocks). I wore my old faithful Vans, no longer appearing on the blog, as I wear them just for taking out the recycling. I've had them since 2008 - they were last seen on the blog here (3rd outfit) in May 2013.

The stuff:

Killer red shoes. That's actually a lower heel than it looks.

Red lovey bling:

Cat and Ross made tons of these buttons as a party memento. It was Justin's 45th birthday - do you know what the "45"-related item is?

• Earrings - Tania Gleave

 Today, I strolled to town for groceries. I felt like a no-makeup day was called for.

 A little urban camo and neon yellow. How very contradictory!

• Sweater - Vero Moda, thrifted; last seen here
• Pants - Gap, consignment; last worn here
• Shoes - Ash; last worn here
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather, thrifted

Sunny, windy, cold. I was layered and ready for it all.

I love this bright yellow.

It's fun to be a little crazy in public.

My outerwear made me look a bit more normal.

No gloves, just my pockets.

The stuff:

Heeled yellow runners for the win!

• Earrings - 10th anniversary gift from L

I picked up pair of trousers for L at Dots, and grabbed myself this little lacy leaf headband for $1.00.

It has a bit of silver sparkle in it.

I went to the WIN Boutique on my way home. I found this navy blue (with a slight gold sparkle) sweater. It's by Kasper and was $16.95.

I don't think it originally came with the...deer...with jellyfish tentacles?

What the heck?

Then I noticed the name "Pina" near the bottom, and remembered that this is a company from Ucluelet, BC (link here). They had a pop-up shop here in town a few years ago (I bought stuff there for my nieces for Christmas), so this is likely a product of the shop. Cool!