Colour-Blocked and Rainy Florals

I find it interesting to see how colours look when I make one of my pictures black and white. What colours do you think I'm wearing based on this picture, for instance?

 Grey? Cream?

• Denim vest - Only, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in April with a PANK jacket
• Turtleneck sweater - M&S Collection, consignment; purchased here for $16.98
• Skirt - John Laing for N. Peal, vintage, vintage fair; last worn here in March for brunch and a shop
• Shoes - Down to Earth Hadfield, Fluevog; last seen here (3rd outfit) in June to see a movie
• Coat (below) - L'Atiste, consignment, Vancouver; last worn here in November

How about bright pink and red with a blue vest? I was bright!

 I've had this skirt pulled aside to remind myself to wear it, and today was the day.

I really liked how the bright pink went with the bright orange-y red. Unexpected blocks of colour, aren't they?

Sometimes I wear this vest-y thing as a vest, sometimes as a dress. I've worn it with pants too. Pockets!

The back detail is nice - it accentuates the waist.

I only tied it like this for the picture - I left the ties hanging when I wore it open during the day.

I wore it done up sometimes too.

 The two bright colours together are less noticeably contrasted.

Outerwear - this was not sufficient for a very windy, rainy and cold afternoon. I was fine in the morning.

I went out for lunch with one of the groups at work, and it was lovely, although a bit chilly. By the end of the day, however, when I was standing at the bus stop in the cold after my haircut, dripping with water, I was a grumpy camper.

• Hat - thrifted, Vancouver
• Cashmere scarf - Portolano, thrifted
• Gloves - Parkhurst

But I looked good!

The stuff:

My hat blew off at one point, rolled down the sidewalk and landed in a puddle. It seems to have survived, and it did well at keeping my hair dry. The floral shoes are also soaked through, but they'll be fine.

Gold bling:

Including my-pin (the larger tree) from when I worked in a year-round Christmas store (check out a speech I wrote about it, here, from 2009). Aw...that was a fun job.

• Bracelet - Butler Fifth Avenue Collection, consigment
• Amethyst ring - Frances Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
• Earrings - Plum
• Small pin - Avon
• Large pin - Keyes, gift from Ev

And now, my friends, it is time for me to snuggle up with some tea and this little monster.

"Your brain is clearly addled, Woman. I am not a monster!"

Says the cat who pulled down the curtains in the bedroom!

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends, and enjoy the magic of the season! I will be back on Sunday with tales of adventure (and party outfits).