Weekend Wrap-Up: Chillin' in Silk, Shopping Finds, Karma Stuff, and 2008 Flashback

The last chill weekend for a while brought a casual Saturday morning - off for brunch with L, followed by a little retail therapy for me. New clothes to sustain me through the next little while. 

 I promised to winterize this 100% silk dress, and here it is! I loved this look, and wore it all day Saturday, well into the wee hours of Sunday!

This is my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style - go, run, now!

• Dress - Huanba, thrifted; purchased here for $19.99
• Sweater (underneath) - August Silk, thrifted; last seen here in September 2017 with striped Dries
• Boots - Lucky Brand, swap from Cat; last worn here for Christmas Day 2017
• Coat (below) - Vassali, consignment; last seen here in December 2017

 I wore it like this while at lunch. We had Winesday on Saturday night, so I wore a cream cashmere cardigan over it (this one, from the Edinburgh Tartan Shop, thrifted; first worn in November 2017), but didn't have time to photograph it.

 The dress is a great cut and was a pleasure to wear - I'm sure it's going to be lovely in warmer weather. Now that I've worn it, it's been moved to the spring/summer pile.

Outerwear - it was slightly rainy/heavy misting in the afternoon, and clear in the evening.

 Gloves, an easy hat, and a silk scarf - it's been much warmer this weekend, hurray!

• Hat - Delux
• Gloves - Parkhurst
• Scarf - Smoking Lily, c. 1996

All bundled up and ready for much walking and shopping.

I don't like a lot of fuss in my outfits when I'm going shopping. 

The stuff: 

I bought inserts for these boots, to make them even squishier. Mmmm...squishy boots. 

• Earrings - Aldo Accessories

 I went to the St. Vincent de Paul, and found another cream cardigan. 

 This is 100% wool, and has little pockets. It has a gathered section at the small of the back so that it's not an overwhelming shape.

Yes, I own two cream cardigans. It's like I'm anticipating spill something on one of them already (I am. I know myself).

 $6.00 for a 100% wool cardigan by Theory. Sure, that sounds like a good deal, since their sweaters start at around $159.00!

I'm always on the lookout for good quality coloured camisoles.

 This one is by Mexx - green tags were half price, so this was $1.00.

Do I really need another leather coat? No (and stop guffawing!), I don't, but I couldn't resist the white leather racing stripes on this one.

I also feel like a total badass in it, so $20.00 well spent. 

Never heard of this brand - A&S Selections. 

 But it's well-made and the leather is nice and soft.

I also really like this tag.

 It says:

This garment is manufactured with the best skins [lol - but leather is skin!] however this is a natural product and default it should only add to the charm this item should be protected from rain and snow.

Nice run-on sentence, but yes, I agree - flaws in leather only add to the charm.

From the St V de P, I walked over to the WIN Resale store. I did well in the accessories, including these pristine leather gloves.

 I love the sweet little cream leather bows, and the stitching.

They fit me perfectly.

 They have never been worn!

See? The thread is still there, holding the pair together.

 And the size is still inside (I'm apparently a size 8 in gloves). These are also lined in wool.

 Seriously, $5.95 is an amazing score!

I paw through the scarves, feeling for silk, wool and cashmere. Ding ding ding! We have a winner!

 Love that baby pink!

The brand is Portolano.

 The black tag says 70% cashmere, 30% silk, made in Nepal! Whoa, a quick glance online reveals their 100% cashmere pashminas retail for $350! This would have easily been around $200 new. I only paid $9.95, though!

I am a big fan of Peggy Carter, aka "Agent Carter" and have been on the lookout for a bright blue fedora since the show was cancelled after 2 excellent seasons (I highly recommend the show* - it's awesome). *linking 'cause Peggy is the best.

 Hurray! This one looks perfect on me (I don't suit all fedora shapes).

And the snowflake punch on the tag meant it was half price, so $7.00.

 Made in the US, totally a vintage piece, likely from the 50s/60s. I like the staff recommendations on how to wear it jauntily "for an ultra Vogue effect!"

I found a Jezebel Charms cuff in the jewelry case for only $6.95.

 Frida Kahlo!

This has a quote too (so many things I bought that have quotes!).

 "I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights I am away from you." Nice.

I spent a couple of hours going through everything really thoroughly, and only came up with one skirt for my efforts.

 I really like the uneven "paper bag" waistline (I'll be removing the ribbon belt), and that it has pockets!

It's by Talula Babaton, is 100% wool, and was $18.95.

 I'm sure it would have started out north of $100, so that works for me.

At Winesday, some of my giveaway karma came back to me. As you know, I don't consign or profit from my old clothes - I give them away.

 Yvonne gave me these fabulous Juicy Couture sunglasses that she bought on Rodeo Drive! They look great - and yes, hon, I know you want them back if they don't work out for me!

My friend Caro also passed along this vintage 60s cape from her mom's best friend, who is also named Sheila! I am friends with Sheila's kids, Mac and Sarah. I play Ulti with Mac and Sarah used to be in Book Club. Small world.

 I love this! It looks amazing on - I'll be wearing this soon!

Look at this fantastic pattern. Not quite a plaid, but close.

 The trim and buttons are navy blue, as is the lining. The colours in it are olive, bright blue, cobalt blue and deep purple. Totally me!

Love the vintage labels. This was made in Wales.

 Lots of proof!

 I look forward to giving this cape a new home! Thank you, Sheila!

Today, I did groceries, then stopped at the WIN Boutique on the way home. I did very well with some inexpensive items.

 This fitted plaid shirt caught my eye, mostly because of all the blingy bits all over it.

On the back too, gotta like that!

 And down both sides!

 That's a nice detail.

It's by Guess.

 And only $5.95? Get outta town!

I used to have a cropped mustard cardi (gave it away a few years ago), and I'm always on the lookout for good pieces in yellow.

 This is an oversize cardi, made of viscose and nylon.

 Someone removed the brand label, so it ended up in the regular thrift area, for only $6.95.

I'm feeling nostalgic for vests. I used to wear them a lot when I first started blogging, in 2008.

 This tweed wool vest with the double pockets and multiple buttons really appealed to me - I like the pinky-burgundy colour of the tweed.

Gap, for only $5.95.

Knowing that Gap (and Banana Republic and J. Crew) put the season and year in most of their clothes...

 I magically know that this vest is from Holiday 2008. Ten years, time for vests to make a comeback!

Speaking of comebacks, high-waisted jeans are making way for low-waisted styles. 

 I've always loved boot-cut pants with a bit of a flare.

Another Gap item, this one from 05/08 (aka May 2008). Hey, 2008, your trends are calling!

 I am on board revisiting a trend for only $6.95.

I need to do some alterations, though, because these are about 4" too long on me.

"I think the distressed look is still in. Shall I sharpen my claws on them?"

 I'll pass on the distressed look, but I don't mind raw edges on the hems. Above, mid-scissors.

 And post-washing machine, trimmed up a bit. These should be fun to play with.

Vizzini played "Where's the Cat?" with me on Saturday.

"Hee hee hee, the Woman will never find me!"

 Hmmm...where could Vizzini be? All I see is a blanket, all messed up.

Aha!

"Curses, she found me again!"

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!