Maxi Skirt Solidarity (History Bonus!) and an Angry Cat

My engine is slowing revving up - as an introvert who needs to be extroverted for her job, it takes me a while to get into the social groove, especially following a quiet weekend and semi-holiday Monday. 

 I'm good once I get going, but sometimes that going is tough! Coffee just won't do!

• Sweater - Tatyana, thrifted; last seen here in December 2018 with a whole lot of sparkles
• Skirt - Alex Colman, vintage 70s, consignment; last seen here in July 2018 with a long black tunic and this same necklace
• Shoes - Half Truth Veda, Fluevog; last worn here (2nd outfit) a couple of weeks ago for some shopping
• Coat (below) - Lord & Taylor, thrifted; last seen here on the weekend

My much-younger coworker Leah was telling me yesterday about a maxi skirt she was feeling a little nervous about wearing in the office. "If you wear yours, I will wear a maxi too!" I said.

I did laugh when I saw her dress today - it was really only a  midi sleeveless shirtdress, but I guess for some people that feels like a maxi! Anyway, she was really happy that I was wearing mine. I was in skirt solidarity with her!

I adore this skirt, but the colours in it are challenging - it's more of a teal green, plus the bright pink is nearly neon, so I almost always wear black with it and let it shine.

The style is gorgeous, perfectly cut over the hips, with two slits up either side for walking.

I've been learning about vintage prints from reading Vix's blog (here, and if you aren't already reading her, you should be!), so I took a really good look at this fabric this time 'round.

It's lined in black (I'm guessing acetate or nylon), and white is the original fabric colour; it feels like cotton to me.

This is the backside of the fabric. There is no content tag.

 Hand-printed? Probably.

This is the "tile" of repeated pattern, although as you might notice, the bottom hem has an extra layer of the border pattern.

 The bronzy colour is actually metallic and you can feel the slight paint-like texture of it, but the fabric is not stiff at all - it's very soft. The deeper pink swirled parts have black accents in them, so it's a very detailed pattern.

Here's the label (it's been a while since I took a picture of it):

 As you can see, I am a size G (for Great, obviously). It says "professional dry clean only."

I never noticed that it has hanging loops on either side. I bought it in 2015 (here) for $40.00

 The waistband is a silk velvet, and the zipper is a Talon (plastic zip).

Oh, cool, check it out, here is an interview with Robert Colman of the Alex Colman label - all of their prints were designed by Blanche Lefton, Robert's aunt and their main designer, and they were one of the first companies to work directly with Japanese mills to custom-make their fabrics. By the mid-60s, most of their clothing was manufactured in Mexicali, Mexico.

Well, that was fun. On to outerwear!

 Looking at this, I wish I had worn a jacket that went better with the outfit, but I was still in cocoon mode this morning when I got dressed. Pfft. Next time.

The stuff:

I didn't make a lot of effort with my shoes, other than picking ones that are very, very comfy. These are starting to wear out (I touched up the tips with felt pen at work, for the umpteenth time), but I love them dearly.

Gold bling:

 A mix of vintage pieces with some good stuff.

• Necklace - vintage, thrifted
• Cuff - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Bracelet - Lia Sophia, thrifted
• Gold hoops - 5th anniversary gift from L
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

While I was uploading my photos, Vizzini was yowling at me (his food bowl was soaking in the sink).

"I am so furious, I must lick my toes!"

I love his funny white paws with their black spots.

Look at that face, though. That is one angry cat, his tail lashing.

"Feed me or I will bite you, Woman!"

That red tip in the bottom of the picture is my foot, keeping Mr. Bitey away from me. Yes, he's now been fed!