Three Pairs: Blue, Pink and Purple

I didn't realize until one of my coworkers mentioned it, that my hair and my jacket are the exact same colour. My hair has shifted to a more "normal" purple shade vs. the very bright royal purple it's been over the past 2+ years (I'm using a different type and brand of colour), but in my mind's eye I still think of it as that same vibrant shade. It's not.

 They say things happen in threes, and that's the third, the other two being my top/hosiery and the jacket lining/shoes.

• Jacket - Tian Art, thrifted; last seen here in February 2016 with red leather pants
• Lace top - Express, thrifted; last worn here in November 2017 with a failed skirt
• Leather dress - Danier Leather, vintage 90s, thrifted; last seen here over plaid for brunch in October 2017
• Shoes - Effortless Bebe, Fluevog; last worn here in October 2017 with pink and purple
• Coat (below) - Samuel Dong, thrifted; last seen here on Monday

I had another outfit I wanted to wear, but it features a piece where I need to try on the full outfit...and well, last night I was tired and wanted to go to bed, so I just threw all this stuff together. I wanted to wear this jacket. I was sure I'd worn it in 2017...but I guess not! Total oversight, as I'm very fond of it.

 I usually match it with pink or red, blue, white and/or black. Haven't worn it with my "Buffy dress" yet (this 90s leather dress reminds me so much of my favourite vampire slayer), so let's do that.

I always need a top under the slip dress, and I liked the lacy blue, which then called for blue textured tights. Of course!

 Bam! There's that hot pink satin lining, and when one owns hot pink metallic shoes, it's a given that at some point they must be worn together.

This is a fabulous coat, isn't it? I'm still tickled that I only paid $8.00 for it in September 2013.

I love it when pieces are finished just as nicely on the back as they are on the front. We're seen from all sides! I loathe when I find a dress or skirt or top that's embellished/patterned on the front and the back is...black. Oh, come on, don't be so chintzy. That's more of a deal-breaker for me than lack of pockets. Which this jacket does not have, but I am okay with.

Here's a close-up of the embroidery:

 There's a gold thread outlining all of that blue/red/white stitching. So much work!

Outerwear - it was still not-cold today. I didn't really need the furry pieces, but I liked the snuffly softness.

 Hot pink gloves must be worn with hot pink shoes.

• Toque/scarf - Danier Leather
• Leather gloves - consignment

The stuff:

 These are such comfy shoes - my feet were happy with the lower heel.

Simple bling:

Clean and unfussy.

• Earrings - vintage 80s, Joyce's
• Lapis lazuli ring/Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes