My Clothes Hate Me, But Vizzini Loves Me

Today's outfit was very popular at work - everyone loves blue! 

Many people noted that "everything matches!" but clearly (at least to me) all of these are different blues.

• Blouse - Bird by Juicy Couture, thrifted; purchased here for $22.99
• Culottes - Michal Negrin, thrifted; last worn here in July 2018 with Victoria ruffles
• Shoes - Zara, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here in June with a denim top

They all work together in harmony - they "go" rather than match. I have nothing against matchy - bring it on!

This silk ruffled blouse was lovely and soft to wear, although I sweated in it on the way home - it's in the wash, fingers crossed!

These culottes are so fun - they are embellished with Swarovski crystals (really!) all along the bottom of the legs.

I only wear them once a year - they are pain to deal with the buttons (which are not round) when going to the bathroom, and they are a snug fit.

But they have pockets!

 Despite all my blues, I'm not feeling blue. Things are pretty good in my world.

The stuff:

 Now there's some matchy - the shoe match the jewelry perfectly.

Blue bling:

My beautiful Sherman set and a bigass ring.

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

While I was cleaning up the office at the end of the day, one of my earrings popped off and made a run for it. Phew, I was glad I noticed! I have lost many clip-ons over the years - they just pop off. 

Here are some detail pictures of the culottes. Michal Negrin's clothes (link here 'cause I love - enjoy if you like elaborate clothes) are beautiful and WAY out of my price range (she has a store here in Victoria). 

 The buttons are custom and have Swarovski crystals. Look at that gorgeous fabric design along the waistband.

This is the bottom of one of the legs. The design is lined up along the legs, matching perfectly.

 You can kind of see how many crystals there are on them, both black ones and deep iridescent blue. I can count about 50 here, and the crystals are on the backs of the legs too! They glitter in the light.

As I was taking pictures of the culottes, I noticed that...I'd lost a button. Aw! Dang! I'll check around the office tomorrow - maybe it will turn up. Gee, after Monday's clothing ruination, I'm feeling like my clothes hate me! 

However, I don't stay upset or disappointed for long. They are just clothes! Things that are meant to be used, loved and worn, and sometimes that means wearing them out.

Besides, I had this random crystal clip-on earring - its mate was lost at this event (here, in November 2013). It's one of those earrings that got away.

And it fit perfectly in the buttonhole. There's always a bright side.

So, L and I are getting new countertops and sink/faucet in our little galley kitchen this weekend, so for once, I am including a full shot of what I see when I leave most mornings:  

"Look how forlorn I am!"

Those malachite green counters are so 2005, and the sink is probably original to the 1970s. Can't wait to see them gone!

This morning, I couldn't resist little Vizzini's woebegone face.

"I'll just sit here, no cuddles for me."

So I joined him, and he flopped right down, happily pawing at me and purring away.

"You just stay home with me, okay?"

A good tummy rub was had...until he noticed the camera.

"My reputation is ruined!"

Proof that my cat does love me!