Cranes and Goldenrod

Another day of being slammed by work. At least the days go by fast. Zoom, there they go.

A favourite top from last year makes its first appearance, with a new-to-me skirt today.

• Top - H&M, consignment; last seen here in July 2016 with black and yellow
• Skirt - no label, handmade, thrifted; purchased here for $14.99
• Shoes - Gentle Souls; last worn here in March with a strapless dress
• Coat (below) - Lord & Taylor, thrifted 

I was quite happy with this outfit - I have done this top (the pattern is flying cranes, by the way) with a yellow skirt before (here), but this skirt is shorter and a smaller size. I still have the other yellow skirt - it's such nice quality, and because vintage wool skirts don't have any stretch, it's handy to have them in a few sizes.

One of my coworkers called this "goldenrod" today. Sure, that will do - I need a name for this skirt so that I can search for it (to do those "last worn here" links). Henceforth, it shall be the goldenrod skirt.

The top has a slight trapeze shape, normally a shape I steer clear of (doesn't work well with boobs), but I love the wrinkly fabric and the pattern so much.

Outerwear. Getting close to not needing a jacket, but I'll always need a layer for physical sunblock.

 I sweated through my top on the brisk walk home, though, so in the wash it goes.

The stuff:

Hurray for comfy shoes! I was pleased with how nicely this grey suede went with the top.

Bold bling:

Favourite cuffs, and classic earrings (all the way from Nashville!).

• Cuffs - both thrifted
• Earrings - gift from Megan Mae
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

 You might have noticed that I didn't have my nails done yesterday, but don't fret - I did them last night. I am gradually weeding through what I've come to realize is a 20-year-old collection of nail polish. That teal one I wore back here in January? I strongly suspect that's the polish I wore for my wedding 20 years ago!

This one's another Rimmel, called "Climax" (oh, I don't get it, whatever do they mean?? har har). Another 60 Second one. I believe this is from the late 90s, based on the colour, which reminds me very strongly of grad/prom gowns from that era. I love this nice rich purple, though - it's slightly matte texture with a pearl finish. Pretty!

Who is super not impressed?

"Guess."

We had a cuddle here this morning, and he curled right up. Wish I could have stayed home too, bud!