Perfect Pairing - Green Dots and Blue Crystals

It has been a long day, so forgive my brevity, my friends. Let us look at the outfit. 

 I knew as soon as I found this top, it would have to be worn with these shoes.

• Blouse - EShakti, thrifted; purchased here for $7.50
• Skirt (from a suit) - Miss V by Valentino, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in September 2018 with the olive blouse
• Shoes - Poetic Licence; last worn here in November 2018 with swirls of colour
• Leather trenchcoat (below) - vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here yesterday

I liked the blouse when I purchased it, and I'm even more of a fan now that I've discovered it has a side hidden zip. Seriously, it was very well-hidden.

 I had quite a wrestle getting it on this morning. Even with the stretchy section at the back, it was a snug go.

I could not have picked a more perfect pairing then this blouse and these shoes - I had a ton of comments on them at both jobs.

 In case you are glazing over at my brown-paper-bag boring skirt, please note that it is VALENTINO. Yes, THAT Valentino (here, Wiki). And it has pockets. This is the full suit here (pic), thrifted for $12.00 here in June 2016.

I quite like the cut of this blouse overall. I did not wear a camisole under it, and had to mind the cleavage a bit, but I love the high waistband, and the asymmetrical swatch of fabric in front.

 That's a brooch I pinned on the waistband - it made the outfit cohesive, linking the jewelry and the shoes. "The eye has to travel," said Ms. Diana Vreeland (here, Wiki)

Outerwear - it has progressed from raining cats and dogs to raining lions and wolves. Ginormous puddles lakes everywhere.

 I never get wet in this hat or coat. Vintage rain-gear is the best!

• Hat - Edward Mann, vintage, thrifted
• Scarf - thrifted
• Gloves - Parkhurst

One of my colleagues was shocked that I'd worn this hat in the rain. That's what it's for!

The stuff:

My beloved Kermit shoes! I have had these shoes since January 2012 (here)- they're one of the older pairs in my collection. It only took me seven years to find them a match in the blouse!

Crystal bling:

The aqua crystals on the shoes prompted me to go with a complimentary blue palate for my bling. They don't match exactly, but they do "go".

• Necklace/earrings - Sherman, vintage 60s, thrifted
• Brooch - vintage fair
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

I could get used to a three-day week - Friday tomorrow, woo hoo! I will be back on the weekend with tales of adventure!