Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Floral and Blues; Cake-Making Dress; Citrus Shop; and Cat Pictures

Another weekend over far too fast. 

Friday, I knew it would be a physical day at work - putting together a rolling whiteboard, moving coat racks up and down floors - plus L and I went to see the 3-hour Avengers movie after work. I needed a comfy outfit for moving around and for sitting still for a long time. 

This worked out well - I also wore it out for dinner before the movie.

This is my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style - are you there? Go!

• Top - Express, thrifted; last worn here in March 2018 under a woolly dress
• Acid-wash denim vest - ChicQle Denim Architect, thrifted; purchased here for $18.95
• Skirt - Ranna Gill, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in August 2018 for a downtown shop
• Shoes - Camper, thrifted; last worn here in March for Yvonne's closet clean-out
• Coat (below) - Lord & Taylor, thrifted; last seen here a week ago

 One of my coworkers thought that this sheer blue embroidered top was attached to the vest. Nope, two separate pieces.

 I did wear a peach cami under the top to hide my bra and really make the embroidered design pop.

The skirt's hem is scooped at the front and back.

 It's very swooshy and good for moving around and for laying back in the movie theatre recliners.

Vest done up.

 The skirt is really pretty - I love all the delicate flowers on it.

Outerwear - a nice light layer for the sunny but breezy day.

 I was snuggly warm for the movie too.

The stuff:

 And shoes I can walk home in, as well as climbing up and down lots of stairs.

Rag-tag bling:

 Not a very cohesive group - slightly hippie in flavour. The choker is sandalwood and some sort of stone.

• Choker - Mom's, vintage 70s
• Bracelet - J. Crew, thrifted
• Earrings - thrifted
• Klimt wooden ring - consignment
• Amber/silver ring - Past Times, gift from L, c. 1996

It was delightful to have a slight sleep-in before getting up for Ulti on Saturday morning.

 One of my many easy dresses for changing outfits at the field.

• Dress - Desigual, vintage expo; last seen here in July 2018 for Pride Week
• Shoes - Born, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in August 2018 for a movie outing
• Coat (below) - Club Monaco, thrifted; last seen here in April

We had a lovely sunny day - much less wind than last week.

 It was a tough game - my team lost (again!), and my knees and back were sore. I did catch one spectacular disc, left-handed!

After the game, we went to the pub for lunch.

 Home for a nap and some reading.

I had to pop out to the gas station (our nearest store) on Saturday morning to buy eggs for my breakfast before the game.

 My dress was quite popular with the patrons and the gent manning the till. They probably don't see a lot of people dressed like me early in the morning. "Are you going to make a cake?" asked the attendant. I guess this looks like a cake-making dress?

Covered up - I'm all sunblocked as well.

 I have a stash of coats for wearing as sunblock in the sunny months.

The stuff:

 I thought that belt was red when I put it on! With that dress, everything goes.

• Belt - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Earrings - used furniture store

These shoes have been a wardrobe staple for many years. So comfy.

When I set the timer to do my first picture, someone was all ready to go.

"This is my best side."

He knows that's my spot!

On Saturday night, we chilled out and played boardgames. Vizzini also claimed this stack of pillows.

"Zzzzz...my pillows...zzzz..."

He likes to hang out with us, but it's mostly because he's hoovering around for crumbs. 

On Sunday, I was finally able to get groceries after missing it for the past two weeks. We were out of everything!

 It was a gorgeously sunny day, so I went full summery sunshine citrus colours.

• Cardigan - Joseph F, consignment; last seen here in January with plaid
• Sleeveless sweater - J. Crew, consignment; last worn here in April with the brolly skirt
• Skirt - See By Chloe, consignment; last seen here in August 2018 with green satin
• Shoes - Karl Lagerfeld; last worn here in August 2018 with purple tigers

This all felt very soft and comfortable too.

 Both the long cardigan and the skirt billowed behind me as I strolled to town after getting my groceries (they get delivered later).

I went to Flavour Upstairs for a browse, followed by a quick go-through of the big WIN Store.

 And after that, I hopped a bus to Turnabout to meet up with my colleague, A, for a shop.

It was my first time shopping with her, and introducing her to the concept of "slow fashion."

 Although she didn't find anything, I hope that she gained an appreciation for the higher quality and variety you can find second-hand.

I always feel bad when I take someone shopping and they don't find a treasure or two.

 Especially when I find things!

The stuff:

My feet were tired after all that walking/standing, but these shoes have at least one more summer in them. They are starting to show some wear, though.

• Earrings - vintage fair
• Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence, Italy
• Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's

I found this faux wrap peplum top at Flavour Upstairs.

 It's white and a dark purple check, fully-lined, with a zip up the side. It fits really well.

It's by Etcetera, and was $14.99.

 It needs a good steaming - it's very wrinkled.

These funky textured velvet/stretch denim pants leaped out at my at the WIN store.

 They are a dark burgundy colour with that flocked wallpaper look that I like.

They're by Banana Republic, from their L'Wren Scott collection. Some of you may recall that I have a real L'Wren Scott blouse (this one)

 These were only $6.95! Note the "L" on the button - there is also a giant "L" over one of the pockets.

They're from Holiday 2013, so just over 5 years old. I found a link to an Elle magazine article (here) showing the full collection.

 I used to have that green sequined cardigan (here) and I also had a green lace skirt from that collection (here). I paid $4.00 for each of those, so these jeans are right on the money, so to speak.

Nowadays, I tend to steer clear of really high heels, but these lovely red metallic leather pumps worked for me.

 For one, there's that platform - it makes that a 2.5" heel, which is doable for me.

Also, who doesn't love a peep-toe?

 So cute.

And finally, if they don't work, they were only $9.95 (and I found the $19.95 tag underneath that one~).

 For Sacha London? She She Shoes used to have this brand and they were rarely under $100.

I also found these light green and gold dangly earrings.

 For $3.95? Sure!

I found a pair of shoes at Turnabout - these are the most comfy flats ever.

 They are by Born and are suede, a nice dark blue.

I like the scalloped edges.

 They were $27.99.

I found this awesome ruffled red and white tweed jacket too.

"What's this? More clothes!"

It fits great and I'm excite to style it. I'm a fan of this distressed weave look.

"No fans here. Feed me!"

This is by Dex and was $28.99.

Vizzini got hold of it. Like he said, he wasn't a fan.

"I bite it and rake it!"

What a little monster!

"Feed me or the jacket gets it, Woman."

He's been fed now, and it's like nothing happened.

"What? I'm napping here."

How he can look so innocent, after his wanton abuse of my new jacket!

"Are you still blathering about that? Let's move on."

Good idea! Let's enjoy the rest of the weekend! Thank you for stopping by!