Pink and White Shoe-Farts, and OG Bloggers

There's nothing like a nice short work week - one more day, and then we're golden. Or pink. 

How about pink and white?

• Silk blouse - INC, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in August 2018 with pink pants
• Skirt - Angeleye, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here in May with picnic plaid and orange pops
• Shoes - Prophecy, Vancouver; purchased here for $25.00!

It's taken me a while to figure out what to wear with these pink and white shoes that I bought in Vancouver in June.

I actually had this outfit put together with a different pair of shoes and then realized how well these shoes would work with it instead.

I'm so clever!

 I do love this high-low skirt, though.

And the blouse screams quality - look how symmetrical the fabric is!

Today was still cooler temps (we're only in the very low 20s here), but I didn't need a coat with long sleeved silk. I also have a white cami layered under the shirt.

The stuff:

There they are, the stars of the outfit! My farting shoes! As they are a smidge big on me, I put silicon inserts in them, both on the soles and at the heels to make them fit tighter. It worked wonderfully, but as my feet got warm and slightly sweaty, I squeaked like sneakers in a gymnasium. I had to just laugh and own it! Next time, nylons!

Aside from the shoe-farts, they were awesome and much admired.

Pink and white bling:

I really liked the copper with this. Copper + pink = win! Who knew?

• Leather belt - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Necklace/earrings - vintage 60s, Matisse, vintage expo
• Gold/amethyst ring - Frances Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
• Pearl ring - Erth, consignment

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I am off for the weekend now, but I'm going to leave you by sharing some links to a wonderful friend, my OG* blogger buddy Wendy Brandes (all links because I love, of course). Wendy and I have known each other since around 2008 when we both started blogging - I never miss one of her posts. She wrote an article for the Huffington Post in 2010 about the "Leopard Week" I threw in her honour after she was a "don't" in the press over a wonderful leopard dress, and I've bought some of her jewelry (this ring, this ring and these rings). 

*original gangsta = we go way back

We've always reciprocated links on each others' blogs and given shout-outs, and lately I've been enjoying her videos, especially about vintage clothing - I've learned a lot from her. I'm honoured that she's featured me (blush!) in her latest video, in her post here. 

As a little thank you to Wendy for being such a cool person, here are some posts from our blogging friendship over the past decade. I hope you will check them out.

Leopard Week: 

• My original posts here (that link will show you the full week of posts)
• Wendy's HuffPo article here - I brag about this all the time!
• Wendy's original post here, and "Throwback" post here

My Wendy Brandes jewelry collection: (I purchased everything, no freebies! I support art!)

• My lapis lazuli ring post here; Wendy's here - I have worn this ring hundreds of times.
• My Fulvia Ring reveal post here - I've also worn this ring hundreds of times, no exaggeration!
• My F@#! rings post here; Wendy's post here - I've worn these 3 or 4 times, but I love them.

This is one of the best things that blogging has brought to my life: this connection with other women who are strong, funny and creative. Thanks for the memories (old and new!) and for your friendship, Wendy.

And to all my friends, have a lovely weekend - I'll be back on Sunday.