Peplums and Purple Sequins

I always get a chuckle when something like sequins suddenly becomes a "you can wear X to work!" trend. I've always worn sequins for daytime!

 They're especially fun at this festive time of year. Say hello to my little purple beaded skirt.

• Jacket - Simon Chang, vintage 80s, thrifted; last seen here in August with graphic black and white
• Skirt - Beaded Drama, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in a fabulously tonal outfit in December 2016
• Shoes - Chani B; last worn here (2nd outfit) last week for a dinner out
• Leather trench (below) - vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in November over a cowgirl look

An all-80s silhouette calls for big hair! I'm enjoying having long hair - it's been over a decade since I had it this long.

 I actually love both the jacket and skirt because they are 80s, but don't read as "stuck in the 80s", you know?

The jacket has shoulder pads, but they're not massive. It's got a double peplum, but it doesn't look dated.

 The skirt is silk, all hand-beaded (some of which is starting to fall off), and heavy. It sits at my waist, but it's a good length overall.

Outerwear - leather weather! It was cold and threatening rain all day.

 The hat and coat puts me firmly back another decade to the 70s. I think this trench is a classic cut, no matter what decade.

• Hat - Delux
• Studded leather gloves - Danier Leather
• Scarf - Smoking Lily

The stuff:

 It was a head-down, get-stuff-done kind of day. No time for messing around with uncomfortable shoes.

Purple bling:

Shiny stuff!

• Brooch - c. 2002, Eaton's
• Earrings - c. 1999, vintage store
• Gold/amethyst ring - Dad's, c. 1965, Frances Jewellers
• Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop