Hugs and Heavy Metal

This week is all discombobulated. What day is it, anyway? 

"Oh, here she goes again.."

 L took a few picturs while I was working on the Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up yesterday (I see I'm editing my pictures). Vizzini was starting to bug me to feed him, which mostly involves him flopping on the keyboard, across my wrists.

But yes! Today is I think Tuesday? I went with tried and true: Clothing As Armour.

 After being off for two whole days, of course everything falls apart. I needed to be tough! Get some heavy metal on that chick!

• Blazer - Le Chateau, consignment; last worn here in January with green and orange
• Skirt - Pink Martini, consignment; first seen here in April in a winning combination
• Booties - London; last worn here in February with my PANK dress (ooh, can't wait to wear that again!)

I also went with clothing items that I knew would work and be easy to wear. Lots of pattern and texture for visual interest.

 I've had this blazer for about six or seven years. It makes the cut every year because of the fit, the brocade weave and the pretty neckline. I have a black tank top/camisole under it (which I don't track).

The skirt was a fun and unexpected piece to go with the jacket.

 It's a weird texture; a mix of sheer lines and thick woven stripes. It's black with gold brushed on it - a very unusual fabric. I also appreciate that it has the front and back stripes going vertically.

I have a humongous collection of tights that I've gathered over about 10 years (yes, I have tights that old, don't judge me!). I've decided it would be a good goal to wear them all this season.

Blazers are awesome transitional pieces when it's not quite cold enough for an extra jacket over top.

"Blah, blah...any cookies in your purse, Woman?"

My outerwear consisted of this lovely silk/cashmere scarf, a gift from Mom's last trip, and wool gloves with a little puff of rabbit fur on the back of each wrist.

• Scarf - gift from Mom - first wearing
• Gloves - thrifted

Did not need them on the walk home - it was lovely out!

The stuff:

 Funky booties return! This heel is as high as I can do now, but these were fine for a day in the office. I always change into my walking shoes (right now, my white floral Doc Martens) for my hour-log end-of-day routine because I go up and down ladders and do a zillion stairs. Not doing that in heels!

Bronze bling:

 I pack my bronzy-coloured pieces away for summer, and it's always a pleasure to go, "Oh, yeah!" when I see them again. Must wear right away!

• Belt - BCBG, consignment
• Cuff - Midzo, vintage expo
• Necklace - Nygard, consignment
• Feather ring - Fossil, thrifted
• Pearl ring - Erth, consignment - first wearing

Hugs for kitty!

"Very well, I agree to these cuddles."

Happy week, everyone, whatever day it is!