Sparkles Started, and the Unsafe Ocelot

I have a lot of sparkly clothes - which shocks absolutely no one who knows me - and I like to wear them at this time of year! 

 I decorate myself! Why limit yourself to trees?

• Sweater - Tatyana, thrifted; last worn here (3rd outfit) in July with a Marimekko skirt
• Skirt - Club Monaco, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in December 2017 for a social day on the town
• Shoes - Seychelles; last worn here in October with a blue blazer
• Unsafe Ocelot (below) - Hilary Radley, thrifted; last seen here in February

When I have an uber-sparkly piece like this skirt, I tend to ground it with a solid top. Black may be predictable, but this sweater has a vintage-inspired cut that looks great on me.

 And it allows the jewelry and the shiny, SHINY skirt to...shine. The skirt is a rust-colour, woven with ginormous paisley shapes. It's box-pleated all the way around - that gives it lovely movement.

It's stitched down to the upper thigh, so it stays nice and flat. It's a poofy skirt that doesn't look poofy!

I wore a full-length vintage black slip under this for extra warmth - you can just see the hem in this picture.

Outerwear - the Unsafe Ocelot makes an appearance! Welcome, welcome, Unsafe Ocelot. Good to see you.

 I like it best worn open like this, but when I have it on, I'm fully bundled up.

Like so.

 This is the softest, snuggliest coat ever! L bought it for me, new with tag, for $34.99 at Flavour Upstairs here in October 2015. How did I manage winter without it?

• Fur toque - Danier Leather
• Fur scarf - thrifted
• Gloves - Parkhurst

Since I already had the Unsafe Polar Bear, this had to be the Unsafe Ocelot.

 The coat is quilted inside, and there is a big split at the back for walking.

The stuff:

 Oh, yes, there will be sparkles. Let the sparkling begin!

Gold bling:

Finally wearing these new-to-me gold-dipped floral earrings, which I've decided are bits of carnations.

• Bracelet - Lia Sophia, thrifted
• Metal flower pin - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Floral ring - Sarah Coventry, vintage shop in Powell River
• Amber ring - c. 1996
• Earrings - vintage fair, purchased here for $8.00 - first wearing