Neutral Textures - Leather Peplum and Woolly Skirt

It's cooled down to our normal temperatures (around 10-15 degrees this time of year), which I'm actually happy about. I still have a few wintery things that I want to wear before I swap over my closet at the end of the month. 

A good example? This new-to-me very warm and woolly skirt that will be packed away for six months after today.

• Leather peplum top - H&M, consignment; last worn here in April 2018 with a red suede suit
• Skirt - Zara, thrifted; purchased here, new with tags, for ZERO dollars, on a Buy One Get One Free deal
• Shoes - Amante, thrifted; last seen here earlier this month with pink suede and pleats
• Jacket (below) - Simon Chang, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in October 2018 with a pheasant skirt

I always get strong reactions when I wear this leather peplum top. It's bold, shows all my tattoos, and I look great in it (if I do say so myself!).

 The skirt is a mohair blend and was slightly prickly, but not too bad with nylons on. It was warm, but since I was bare-armed, that actually balanced me out temperature-wise.

Noting the bold black zipper down the back of the top.

 The skirt has no walking slit (why??), so I had to take pretty small steps all day. None of my usual striding about.

Ready for the weekend face! I'm off tomorrow!

 I had a lot of my coworkers and WW people being wowed over all the stuff going on in this outfit. I felt pretty badass all day.

This morning, I went looking for Vizzini to say goodbye.  He was sulking on the bench.

"If you loved me, you'd stay home."

No can do, buddy, but how about a picture instead? Say hi to your fans.

"Hi to your fans."

I've been out a lot lately. Not enough cuddle time.

Outerwear - I much prefer being able to wear my jackets and blazers as outerwear again.

 Double peplum! It's peplum over peplum!

The stuff:

I wore a lot of stuff with this outfit - and the top and skirt are also textured! - but the key is it's all neutrals. Would I do the same with colour? Heh, do you have to ask?

Big fan of those shoes - they always feel great on.

Bronzy bling:

One of my coworkers asked me how I got a belt and skirt that matched - um, I shop a lot? I've had this belt for years, purchased way back here in November 2012.

• Belt - Pringle of Scotland, vintage fair
• Brass cuff - Midzo, vintage fair
• Leather wrist-wrap - Kipling, thrifted
• Necklace - Lucky Brand, thrifted- first wearing, purchased here for $4.95
• Earrings - Glee
• Feather ring - Fossil, thrifted
• Bronze ring - P. Sarpaneva, 1970s, vintage expo

The necklace was too long, so I clipped the closure further down the chain to make it hang where I wanted. Boo-yah!


I'll be off for a few days, so have a great weekend, everyone! Thank you so much for visiting!

"Are my fans out there?"

See you on Monday for tales of adventure!