Check Mates, and New 'Vogs

Slightly cooler today, so I ventured out of the house in dark colours. Very brave of me. 

 I'm into navy blue right now. I don't know why. It just appeals to me.

• Silk duster - Emporio Armani, thrifted; last seen here in April with flowy silk pants
• Top - Chic by Jacob, thrifted; last worn here in May with scads of blue
• Trousers - Banana Republic, thrifted; purchased here on the weekend for $19.95
• Shoes - "I Know" Star Wars, by Irregular Choice; last seen here for Star Wars Day in May

I've brightened up all of these pictures - because navy blue is dark! - so that you can see I'm wearing matching checks! The duster and the pants totally go together!

 It's a suit! OMG, call the paper.

Allow me demonstrate my Darth Vader cape - I mean, my duster.

 It's sheer silk with velvet squares all over it.

Let me deploy it for you.

 That's a Swoosh Factor 10! The duster billowed behind me everywhere I walked - it's so fun to wear.

Without the duster. This white top has an elastic bottom - I'm also wearing a pale blue cami under it for coverage (it likes to gape open).

 The pants were great - a nice fit, very comfy.

I predict I'll get a lot of wear out of them.

 They'll stay out for my fall wardrobe, for sure.

The stuff:

 I don't wear either pair of my Star Wars shoes enough. I love these.

POLY bling:

 Confession: I built the outfit around wearing all of my Christophe Poly jewelry.

POLY collection:

• Ring - vintage fair
• Pendant - thrifted
• Necklace/chain - thrifted for $7.95, first wearing
• Both cuffs - thrifted

• White gold earrings - Frances Jewelers, 10th anniversary gift from L

Okay, so Fluevog put all their shoes on an extra 15% off. Then they advertised free shipping! I totally bit.

These are the Rivers Tambo (linking here 'cause I love) - they came to $93.49 after the discount.

"No, YOU'RE weird!"

 I like that the top is a heart. L noted that they look much like far cheaper ones, but my friends, they don't feel like cheap shoes!

These feel amazing on, comfy right away.

 Expect to see them a lot on the weekends. I won't be wearing these to work - far too casual. I anticipate these will last me several summers.

I've been on the lookout for a funky flatter red shoe for a long time.

"Embrace Peculiarity"

 These are the Truths Pilgrim (here), and were $237.99 after the discount.

The red is really bright - it's called "Lipstick".

These are the same last/heel/family as my Truths Makena (these ones). I'm excited to wear them!