I usually do a more red-and-white Canada Day outfit for our July 1st national holiday, but since I hid from the world mostly stayed home yesterday, I kind of did it today instead.
Canadians are known for saying, "Eh" (rhymes with "hay") - and we do! It basically means, "don't ya think?" or "wouldn't you agree?" as in "Cute top, eh?" or "That was a beauty of a sunset, eh?" However, we don't expect an answer - it's more of a rhetorical "eh." Hee hee! Now you can all speak Canadian!
- Top - Le Chateau, consignment; last seen here (3rd outfit) in September 2018 for the long weekend friends gathering
- Skirt - Smoking Lily, thrifted; purchased here for $6.95
- Star Wars "I Know" shoes - Poetic Licence, gift from Louise; last seen here (2nd outfit) in May for a shopping expedition
- Coat (below) - Avoca; last worn here in May
I have worn this top with a white skirt before (here, 2 years ago), again for Canada Day.
Since I haven't worn this skirt before, I wasn't sure how it would behave, but it was lovely to wear.
However, since I'm now off work for a whole week (!!), screw it, ha ha! I only went in for one day to a) deal with the 3 new people who started today and b) clear the decks for being off for a week.
Coated - yes, it was very chilly this morning, and rained most of the day.
The stuff:
Blue and silver bling:
- Cuff - thrifted; purchased here for $6.95 - first wearing
- Sterling silver necklace pendant/earrings - M&M, consignment, Vancouver
- Silver/stone ring - purchased here for $26.00
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
So, my friends, I am off for a whole week.
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| "What? Wait, you're LEAVING ME? I did not approve of this!" |
I have not lined up any posts while I'm gone, but I hope you'll pop in next week to see what I've been up to (tease: I'm flying somewhere, and I'll be seeing an east coast blogger I've met twice before).
Hoo-rahh for real vacation time, Sheila. (n_n)
ReplyDeleteHave yourself a stellar week of introvert joys and extrovert woundrous adventures.
(I was suposed to be on vacation too, but was pushed into canceling at the 25th hour. I'm soooo regreating it... need.my.down.time!, lol)
Thank you, poppy! Yes, I really need to not be at work. Aw, I'm sorry to hear about your cancelled vacation - I hope it gets rescheduled soon!
DeleteHope you enjoyed a happy (and relaxing) Canada Day! (I also prefer staying at home when crowds take the city) .
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous in your red top, such a magnificent color and brocade texture!, love this kind of piece!. And your shoes are absolutely Lovely!
Wish you a Fabulous Holiday!
besos
It was lovely just hanging at home with my guys - no regrets! Thank you - I've had this top for years and years. Thanks so much!
DeleteThanks for the lesson. I need to learn how to speak Canadian for when I move north and buy my igloo. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the sled-dogs only respond if you tack "eh" on the end.
DeleteSuch a lovely outfit even if it wad red and blue instead of red and white, haha!
ReplyDeleteYour upcoming trip sounds so exciting! Enjoy it!
The shoes are mostly white! That counts, ha ha! Thank you, Mica!
DeleteHappy Canada Day, belatedly. This is a perfect outfit for it. I wore some red pants, my sole concession, but felt rather dressed for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteA whole week off - have an awesome trip! There are lots of good times ahead. Can't wait to read about them when you return. The office won't know what to do without you, but absence makes the heart grow fonder. xo
Back atcha, Mel! Thank you. Red pants, I bet they were your usual magnificence.
DeleteI know, a whole week! I'm so excited. I'm sure the office will burn down.
Have a fab break, Sheila. How will Vizzini cope without you?
ReplyDeleteLoved the red and blue and those shoes are lovely. The new cuff looks great!
xxx
He will have L to snuggle with. Thanks so much, Vronni!
DeleteVery nice top and terrific shoes. Have a lovely holiday. This week is my last week of summer holiday. Back at work Monday 7. Are you seeing Suzanne?
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Thanks, Greetje! Nope, Suzanne and I never clicked, but I'll be in her neighbourhood!
DeleteWe say that eh thing too Sheila - funny thing that, eh? Hope you have a wonderful week off my dear. A whole week away from work sounds wonderful. I can't wait to see what you get up to. Have a super time sweetie xxx
ReplyDeleteHa, must be an Islander thing, eh, Anna! (har har) It's been a lovely week so far, and I still have a day to go!
DeleteHope you're having an excellent week off (I know where you are for part of the week!). I hid from the rest of the world for Canada Day too. I don't think I've ever actually said "eh" - perhaps I'm not a true Canadian?
ReplyDeleteYou do! It's been just lovely. I bet you do say "eh" and you just aren't noticing!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous top to wear for Canada Day, eh? (hehe)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week off! Can't wait to read all about your adventures next week. X
Thanks, Jess! Oh, it will be a massive adventure post, be sure of that!
DeleteThanks for the Canadian lesson, Sheila! I love the top, which I think works well with the denim skirt. Hope you have the most fabulous time off ever! Poor Vizzini, though. Phoebe's been very vocal since we came back yesterday. Apparently, she has missed us! xxx
ReplyDeleteAnn! You're back! Thank you, my dear. It's been wonderful, although, yes, Vizzini has been so needy. They "say" they don't care, but the little furballs really do miss us!
DeleteHope you have a marvellous time off, eh?! Hurrah for vacations! Are you seeing Ally?
ReplyDeleteLoving the red Oriental top- looks really pretty with that skirt- which is a great length! Your Irregular Choice (not Poetic License- these are too quirky for PL!) shoes are great! I loved the Star Wars releases they had! I loved the fact you discussed wrinkles on bottoms with us! Linen always creases shockingly!!
Hope you are well.xx
You know it, Kezzie! It was so cool to see her again! Oh, good catch, I will fix that! I have two pair of shoes from this line, too, I should know better!
DeleteHa, you know I have to keep it real! Thank you, my dear!
Very cool skirt and made of hemp... I had a pair of jeans that had bamboo and they were very easy to wear.
ReplyDeleteI recall your first posts when Smoking Lily was one of the the brands you'd come across and be super excited about :)
Hemp stuff wears like iron but it doesn't hold dye that well. All the hemp things I've owned have faded badly. Yes, I used to be huge into Smoking Lily! It has to be a really special item now for me to buy it.
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