Psychedelic Friday - Purple, Orange and Yellow

Today was an exhausting day, mentally, with a huge task assigned to me by my boss, requested by corporate. I spent the day with my head down, trying to get as much of it done as I could. I'm used to quick, multiple tasks over my day, so changing to a deep-focus, large task was tough. I did a big chunk of it, though, and now, time to relax! It's the weekend!

Kicking some colour into gear - we had a glorious, sunny and warm day (15 degrees!), and my colours felt perfectly right.

• Cardigan - Gap, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in September 2016 with the Spanish ladies dress
• Dress - Etro, thrifted; first worn here (3rd outfit, past the concert pictures) in October 2016 with orange under it
• Shoes - Nine West, thrifted; purchased here for $18.95
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather

Freshly re-purpled hair as of last night. Thank goodness with my hair longer, I can hide the splatty edges!

I loved wearing this gorgeous dress again - the colours and the giant paisley patterns are so fun. There's even tiny little "Etro" signatures all over it. Yes, it's really Etro Milano, made in Italy, and is probably from the 90s. Can you believe I paid $6.00 for it in the St. Vincent de Paul?? Check out their current line of dresses here* - they certainly love pattern! Etro was founded in 1968 and is still a family business (Etro is their last name) - they are known for their use of paisley.
*linking 'cause I love! 

We visited an Etro store in Florence a few years ago, and had a wonderful experience there (bought L an awesome pair of trousers), and this is the second Etro piece I've found second-hand in Victoria, along with this blazer.

I wore a mustard cami underneath it - it's a bit boobtastic otherwise.

I covered up with this cheery citrus orange cardigan - the perfect weight. I wore it outside to grab my lunch on its own - the first non-coat outing of the year! Woo!

Outerwear. It was too chilly this morning not to have a coat on.

I do love my yellow leather.

The stuff:

First wearing of these shoes, and they were...a B+. I love the look of them, and while they didn't rub anywhere (I had nylons on), they do cause the toes to pinch on one foot. The curse of the 80s pointy-toe shoes comes back to haunt me. I now regret walking miles in stilettos after dancing for hours when I was younger! No, wait, I don't, ha! But my feet pay the price. I will probably hang onto these shoes for another wear or two, but I might have to pass them along.

Colourful bling:

I love this necklace and earring set - I really liked how they worked with the outfit.

• Earrings/necklace - Murano glass from Venice, gift from L
• Lapis lazuli/Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

I have a few fun events planned for this weekend - see you Sunday for the wrap-up!