The landlords of our office building hosted a Country Cookout Tenant Appreciation lunch today - I had to be "on theme"!
- Blouse - Jella Couture, thrifted; purchased here for $3.50
- Skirt - Le Chateau, thrifted; first worn here in March with a corset top
- Boots - 1883 Lucchesse, consignment; last seen here in May with a swooshy maxi
- Suede coat (below) - Pioneer Wear, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here with the boots in May
First wearing of this new-to-me top and I quite liked it - the crocheted lace at top is nicely done (not cheap-looking), I like the neckline on me and it was a fairly good cut on me.
I struggled with this skirt the first time I wore it, but not this time - these two pieces worked so well together.
L and I have been watching Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary series (it's awesome, by the way), so I felt in a very country mood in this.
Some of you may remember this jacket - it's a thick cow hide suede and it's fringed.
The arm fringes have coloured pony beads.
- Fur scarf - Danier, thrifted
- Wool gloves - Parkhurst
I didn't need the scarf and gloves by the end of the day; in fact, I forgot them at work.
The stuff:
Cowgirl bling:
- Buckle - Shi Studio
- Belt - Shi Studio
- Silver ring - vintage mall
- Silver/onyx ring - vintage fair
- White gold earrings - 10th anniversary gift from L
While I used to have a lot of Shi Studio jewelry, I now four belt buckles and a bolo tie. Their specialty is fabrics pressed between glass in metal "frames". They're all locally made.
I was a hit at the cookout! My colleagues Lada, Jenn and Camille all got thematic with me in Western gear (the hats, frame and ukelele are props from the photobooth).
And now, I'm tired and need some couch time. I'll leave you with this shot of my two guys from this morning.
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! I'll be back on Sunday with tales of adventure - thank you so much for stopping by.
This is such a nice outfit on you Sheila! while it meets the theme perfectly it doesn't feel costume-y, if that makes sense? I like it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mica! I try to avoid costume-y unless it's an event that calls for it! Totally makes sense to me!
DeleteYour employers sound like such fun.
ReplyDeleteYa-haw!! I do love the cowgirl look on you and how the detail on your top compliments the hem on your skirt. The belt buckle is divine. Both your menfolk look very handsome.
Have a fab weekend! xxx
They are! I love my colleagues.
DeleteIt's a fun look, isn't it, Vix? I love that I have all these little pieces that work to make things subtly "cowgirl".
My boys are so handsome! Happy weekend to you and your own mens!
This cowgirl look is fabulous and it suits you so well. I do like the western trend, it's very wearable and so much fun. I like how you didn't go for the obvious choice- the jeans but rather paired your cowgirl boots with a skirt. The olive top is lovely and the fringed jacket is the perfect finishing touch. You look fantastic! The last photo is adorable:)!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ivana! It's been a favourite look of mine for over 10 years. You won't see me doing jeans very often - I almost never wear them.
DeleteWhat a fun event, and of course you've got to grab every occasion to dress the part. Which you did magnificently. Your new-to-you top looks as if it was made for the skirt and your cowgirl boots and fringed jackets are the perfect companions. That Shi Studio belt buckle is amazing! Wishing you a fabulous weekend! xxx P.S. Started my swap-over today :-)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much, my dear! I try walk the (often fine) line between classy and klassy, ha ha! Happy weekend to you, and good luck with your swap-over!
DeleteWell that's a good way to start off the weekend! I love that jacket! I had such one, in brown, when I was 16! You never saw me without that jacket! Remember to send me a leather item photo!!..... Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy! It's a fun jacket - I see a lot of brown ones (although more 70s styled) in the thrift and vintage stores. Oh, yes, a leather picture. Right.
DeleteHappy weekend!
I love a good cowboy look!
ReplyDeleteI often wear a pair of tan boots to work (that are sort of western boots) and a student once told me I looked like a cowgirl! I took that as a compliment, of course! X
Awesome! It's totally a compliment - us cowgirls have to stick together!
DeleteI like the cowgirl ethos! There's a NYC restaurant named the Cowgirl cafe -- and right now I'm wearing one of their cool t-shirts!
ReplyDeleteNice! Do they serve cowboy food there?
DeleteNot really, just normal Southern food (e.g., BBQ).
DeleteI hope they serve grits - I experienced them for the first time in Portland, and was blown away!
DeleteThe skirt and top look great together - and the cookout sounds like tremendous fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was a hootenanny! Thanks, Mim!
DeleteThe skirt and top are a fab match, well done. But oh my goodness, of course I remember that awesome jacket. It really is a treasure (big sigh of admiration) xxx
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is! So much fringe, and so much shoulder pad! Thank you, my dear!
DeleteYou are a mighty fine-lookin' filly in that marvelous skirt and fringed jacket. I think it's so cool that you are able to rustle up the right outfit for pretty much every occasion.
ReplyDeleteHee hee, thank you so much! I love being prepared!
DeleteYou certainly dressed the part ! I like the detail on that skirt and how it all just worked.
ReplyDeleteYes, I aspire to continue to blog through this time.. it's been quite a ride.
Thanks, hon! I love the skirt - I can't just do a plain black skirt!
DeleteGood for you - this is probably something "normal" in your life right now.