Casual Friday: Velvet, Rhinestones and Jeans

I put up the office Christmas trees (we have 3, one large and 2 small) and decorations today, so I had to dress to do bending, lifting and snagging at my clothes. 

 Enter: silk velvet, jeans and floral shoes. I had several "You're wearing jeans!" comments.

• Crushed velvet top - no label, thrifted; purchased here for $17.99
• Jeans - Levi Strauss, thrifted; last seen here in October with velvet and loafers
• Shoes - Down to Earth Hadfield, Fluevog; last worn here in September with the evil orange dress
• Coat (below) - Danier Leather; last worn here in November with autumn reds

Pretty dark out now when I do my stair pictures. It's light by the time I leave the house 20 minutes later, but at 7:40am, this is what I'm looking at when that timer goes off.

 A dark spooky castle!

But to the outfit - this is the first wearing of this new-to-me silk crushed velvet top - I wore a pale blue cami under it. I like how it wraps across at the bottom of the stretchy hemline.

 It also has elasticated cuffs - the fabric itself is woven silk, and it's a soft, plush velvet. I steamed it inside out, then a quick touch on the outside to lift the pile - it has wonderful drape and softness to it. The velvet retained its "crush". It's really nice quality.

 My bizarre commuter jeans were perfect for tree decorating. I'm wearing little pale pink nylon socks with bows at the back of the ankle.

Outerwear - it rained solid all day. Rain rain rain.

 This hat keeps my head dry, and the coat dries out quickly and stays soft. I had a haircut (just a trim) after work, so much walking in the wetness. I'm still damp!

The stuff:

 Happy floral shoes. These are one of my favourite pairs of Fluevogs - they're men's!

Sparkle bling!

See, the blue in the shoes, and the pale blue cami, then that means the red and iridescent blue necklace will work perfectly. Add the lone blue rhinestone earring, a plain blue stud, my blue topaz ring, and a very old family ring with a red stone, and we're good to go.

• Necklace - vintage 50s, gift from L
• Rhinestone earring - vintage 60s, vintage fair
• Stud - don't remember
• Red stone ring - family, 1930s?
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

 I have no idea whose ring that is, but it's old and very worn - I'm seeing Mom tomorrow night, so I'll ask her if she knows.

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends. See you on Sunday!