What a difference a few days makes - this is my light at 7:30am.
- Blouse - Lord & Taylor, consignment; last worn here in March with gold leather pants
- Skirt - J. Crew, thrifted; last seen here in February (with the same shoes!)
- Shoes - Room 502 Entrance, Fluevog; last worn here in February, same time as the skirt!
- Cape (below) - Coracle Clothes, vintage 60s, pass-along from Sheila A; last seen here in March
This was my view from those stairs this morning. Something's missing in the fog!
On to the outfit! I was excited to have this lovely blouse back. It's a blouse! It's a cape! It's a cape-blouse!
The bottom half of my outfit is one of my favourite specific formulas: these purple shoes, these purple tights and a funky mini-skirt or short dress. Check it out here, here, here, and here (great with the coat in that outfit) previously!
And since the cape-blouse doesn't work tucked into anything, so this was a match made in matchy heaven.
So of course, I had to go even more matchy with my outerwear. Double cape time!
- Fedora - vintage, thrifted
- Gloves - Danier Leather
I lost these gloves and was distraught - I love the wonderful purple leather. Imagine my delight at finding them neatly folded up in the cape pockets! Hurray!
I love this cape, and it was nicely warm, although I regretted my mostly bare arms. Brrr!
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| I'm talking to Vizzini - he's watching me. |
The stuff:
Shiny bling:
- Cuff - Swarovski, gift from L
- Earrings - vintage store, c. 1997
- Lapis lazuli ring/Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
Lovely to see a Welsh Wool cape in Canada and a fab blue one at that! The handbag situation can be a bit tricky with them as can what to do with your arms when you're posing for a photo - I always end up looking like a Tyrannosaurus Rex!
ReplyDeleteLove that cape blouse with the silk skirt, a math made in heaven. x
It's a beauty, isn't it, Vix? The colours are blue, green and purple in it. Yes, arg, so impractical, really! Ha, little T-Rex arms - just what we wanted. Thank you!
DeleteFor the last two weeks, I noticed a difference in the light on Monday, wondering how this could be in only a couple of days. That fog looks properly thick, if the castle has become invisible! Now, to your outfit: you look like a proper super heroine with your two cape outfit. And while I love the top, I'm totally smitten with your Welsh wool cape! Love the Prince shoes and your purple tights, and what a relief you found those gloves tucked away in the cape pockets. I can be quite heartbroken if I loose any of my favourite things! xxx
ReplyDeleteWe are nearly on the same latitude, Ann - I just checked! It's such a shock when it starts to get darker. I love the cape too -it's such a scene-stealer. I was so relieved to find the gloves again!
Deletelove the double cape situation you got goin on here!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie!
DeleteDouble cape ! that's a new one for me. I love capes and that top is so very cool.
ReplyDeleteI tried on a blazer cape and did not know what to do with my hands. It as odd. I could not put a a bag on my shoulder and found myself constrained so i did not buy it.
I know, I'm such a trend-setter - ha! The blouse was fine to work in, but yeah, the cape is severely restricting and not very practical to wear with a purse. You can't wear purses over them, only underneath.
DeleteThe double cape is a new syndrome to me. In fact I don't own one cape, never mind two. Great styling all the way with this though, right the way to the Fedora - cute! Perhaps you could enlist a boy scout to carry your bag next time, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteAnna x
Hee, I have a syndrome. I love the idea of them, though. I totally need a boy scout minion! Thanks, Anna!
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