Bigass Long Weekend Wrap-Up: Picador Friday, Wet Copper, Marimekko Afternoon, Canada Day and Cat Pictures

A very Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canucks! We are looking good for 151 years old, eh?

Pic by Yvonne

For those of you in other countries, we're enjoying a day off today/Monday for Canada's July 1st birthday. That's my gang up there on Saturday afternoon, enjoying some beverages on the patio of the Fernwood Inn.

But let's cast our minds back to Friday, shall we? It was a quiet day at work, so I spent the day swooshing about in this vintage skirt.

In contrast to the rest of the world, "June-uary" continued to give us cloudy, windy and rainy days (pick your combination of any or all). Yes, I'm wearing a sweater and boots!

• Sweater - Contemporaine, thrifted; first worn here in June during my last vacation
• Skirt - no label, vintage 50s, thrifted; last seen here (3rd outfit) on my birthday weekend in October 2017
• Boots - 1883 Lucchesse, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) for brunch with Ally when she was here in April
• Jacket (below) - Comrags, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in May with my glam afternoon tea look

I also wore a full vintage slip under this. Crazy weather!

 I love any opportunity to show off this 1950s hand-painted cotton circle skirt. Pretty colours, very weighty and a spectacular twirl.

I always pick out one of the colours in the skirt to go with it.

 Most people saw the cowboy boots and the horse in the pattern and assumed it was a cowboy scene on the skirt.

But no, it is much gorier than that!

 It's a picador, stabbing a bull to get it ready for the matador in the bullfighting ring! It's actually showing a bleeding bull. It's very Hemingway, very "of its time". Can you imagine the outrage if this image was on a modern piece? It would be a scandal!

It was so chilly out that I wore a jacket too.

 Sending out cool breezes to the places that need it! I understand it's summer in the rest of the Northern Hemisphere.

The stuff:

 I bought these boots years ago already broken in perfectly. I can wear these barefoot with not a single blister.

Copper bling:

Era-appropriate jewelry, mostly from the early 60s.

• Cuff - Renoir by Matisse, vintage 60s, vintage fair
• Necklace/earrings - Matisse, vintage 60s, vintage fair
• Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes

We had enough people for a game of Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday morning - but the weather did not cooperate at all, and it POURED rain for the entire game.

 Anticipating a wet game, I wore minimal make-up and just scraped my hair back. Easy clothes for getting changed into my gear at the field. I protected everything with my open umbrella.

• Leather top - Topshop, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in September 2017 with pattern
• Skirt - Tribal, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in April with olive and metallic leather
• Shoes - Half Truth Veda, Fluevog; last worn here in May with a bird dress

We went for lunch at Floyd's after our long, 2+ hours game - my hair was dripping wet and I was soaked to the skin.

 It was still warm even though it rained all day. I felt like a drowned rat! Not a fun feeling.

I love this leather copper top.

 And this faux-leather skirt is super-comfy. Both zipped off and on easily - it was hard getting dressed in these again once I was wet!

The stuff:

 These are my go-to "good" shoes in the rain. They are awesome.

• Earrings - thrifted

L and I had hoped for a nap afterwards, but with no time to spare, we quickly showered and then met our awesome best friends for beverages and food at the Fernwood Inn (aka "The Winchester") to celebrate the long weekend!

This my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style. Get your kit and kaboodle over there!

 Of course, by the late afternoon, it had cleared up and was somewhat sunny. Still windy, though, as you can tell by my hair swooshing back.

• Sweater - Tatyana, thrifted; last seen here in May with a cartoon skirt
• Skirt - H&M Tribute to Marimekko, thrifted; purchased here for $19.99
• Sandals - Dr. Scholls, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) in May with a vintage floral gown

Speaking of swoosh, wow, I am so in love with this skirt. We walked to the pub and it billowed and swooshed in a very wonderful way.

"I'm more interested in who this jacket belongs to."

 Isn't that a beautiful pattern? Although I know that bold stuff like this can be a "love it or hate it" thing for people. I'm in the love it camp, in case you were wondering!

The waistband on it is REALLY small (it's a size 4), and I didn't want the buttons to fly off and put someone's eye out, so I left them undone and also undid the zip a smidge, and then tucked all that business underneath at the back.

"This certainly doesn't belong in my house."

 Pockets, extra flounce on the bottom - and with a quick steam, the silk-cotton fabric became airy as a feather.

Vizzini spent the whole time I was taking pictures investigating the jacket that fellow Ulti player Brad left at the field. We were all in a rush to get out of the rain and get home.

"I'm merely ensuring the security of the home, Woman."

 Beware, I took a lot of pictures of Vizzini over the weekend! He loves us being home.

He did his usual inspection of under the skirt, then wandered off.

"I'm done with you for now."

 The stuff:

 My feet were pretty tired after walking to the Ulti field, playing the game, walking to Floyd's, and then walking home, but more walking was still in order. These are a lot more comfy than they look, but I did take it slow both ways!

Colourful bling:

I like getting a wear out of my vintage copper. 

• Copper set - vintage 70s, vintage fair
• Amethyst/gold ring - Dad's, c. 1965, Frances Jewelers
• Earrings - gift from Sherri

Continuing my effort to use my purses. 

I love this piece - it holds a lot, and I like the funky design. It's a handmade (in Vancouver) limited edition. 

• Purse - FiveLeft

L and I played a lot of boardgames, listened to music and generally just laid low this weekend and avoided the Canada Day crowds. On Sunday (the actual Canada Day), we strolled to town and saw "Solo: A Star Wars Story".  

 I wore my patriotic red and white!

• Cardigan - Kenzo, consignment; first worn here (2nd outfit) when Ally was in town in April
• Sleeveless sweater - Gap, thrifted; last seen here in April under a big blue blazer
• Silk pants - J. Crew, thrifted; first worn here in May with another pair of funky sneakers
• Shoes - BCBGeneration, consignment; first worn here (3rd outfit) in May with gingham

It was windy (shocker) but warm for our walk to town, both of us feeling creaky after all of the previous day's activity.

 I love that the movie theatres downtown now have reservable recliner lounge seating. So soft and the perfect way to enjoy the movie (which we did, but it was nothing special).

We saw lots of other people in their red and white.

 I was all about staying warm and being comfy in the theatre.

Ready to chill out!

 We strolled home afterwards, against the tide of people heading downtown for the celebrations and fireworks. No thanks!

The stuff:

I need to wear these soft leather sneakers more!

• Earrings - vintage 80s, Mom's

We found Vizzini chilling in the sun on the deck, soaking up the heat from the tiles.

"Oh, were you gone? I didn't notice."

 It's so nice to be greeted with enthusiasm.

"...kitty treats...zzzz...nom..."

 Fine, I'll leave you to it, buddy.

"You're still here?"

 I like how only his paws are getting the direct sun.

He makes his presence known when he wants attention.

"The bros are cuddling, Woman, leave us alone."

 Aw, my two favourite guys.

"Is that a spider?"

 He's never in one place for long, though.

Later, he climbed onto L's lap while we played Arkham Horror.

"Right, I am not allowed to whack at the game tokens."

 We have to watch him carefully - many of the tokens bear tooth-marks. He also steals elastic bands.

L's in his Team Canada jersey.

"I'm in my Team Vizzini tuxedo."

 He startled me later on, when I noticed him watching me from a distance (I'm the one who feeds him).

"You should feed me now."

 And yes, that is proof of my bad stewardship of my last houseplant in the background. I should probably get rid of it.

Meanwhile, Vizzini levels the "Stare of Death" at me.

"FEED ME. Also, Happy Canada Day to all my fans."

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!