Ballerina and the Alien Necklace

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you'll know I resist categorization. I'm more than one thing when I get dressed, and I do like to dabble in looks here and there. Today's outfit was inspired by the lovely Dominique who gifted me this necklace. She is tiny, and reminds me of a prima ballerina. 

 Homage? Dom-age!

• Sweater - Sonia Rykiel, consignment; last seen here in April under a silk slip dress
• Skirt - H&M, consignment; last worn here also with a black sweater in June 2017
• Shoes - Michael Kors, thrifted; first worn here in April with a fabulous sweater dress

Every time I wear this skirt to work, Emily compliments me on it - I'll probably give it to her when I'm tired of it.

 I love the full ballet length of it. The pattern is pretty limiting - that pinky brown colour is tricky, and the black demands...black. There is also a subtle grey "crackle" design on the black that looks blue in certain lights.

The sweater is my thin Sonia Rykiel, worn with a camisole under it because it's rather sheer.

 The skirt is very full, front and back.

Thank goodness it has pockets.

 I have some holiday time coming up, can you tell?

Ready in my ginormous hat to face another day!

 It was super-windy on the way home, and I had to keep one hand firmly clamped on the hat to keep it from wheeling off down the street.

• Hat - thrifted

The stuff:

 My toenails are painted blue (you can kind of see it in the stair picture), and just peeped out of these very comfy leather flats. They kind of look like ballet flats, right?

Alien bling:

"I'm looking at you..."

I liked how the pale blue sparkly stones in the necklace went with the ring and the little stud earrings - and my toes!

• Belt - vintage fair
• Necklace - All Saints, gift from Dominique
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
• Earrings - don't remember

There were many admirers of this necklace all day. It was such a fun piece to wear!