Wee Kilties and Brooch Clusters

I'm back - as I suspected, I caught the plague from L (he's such a giving sort of person, har har). 

So after two days of sleeping and more sleeping, I dragged myself back to work today. I was definitely missed, as the office was a bit of a disaster.

• Sweater - Rodier, vintage 50s, vintage fair; first seen here in November 2019 with my genie skirt
• Skirt - Gianfranco Ferre via Giorgio Beverly Hills, vintage 80s, vintage store, Vancouver; last worn here in February 2019 for Karl Lagerfeld's death
• Shoes - Enneagram Individualist, Fluevog; purchased here with gift cards (they're on sale for $129.99)
• Coat (below) - Sfizio, consignment; last worn here in December 2019

I have all these new shoes, so I've been building outfits to wear with them. Today, it's some matchy magenta and black with a few touches of blue.

L is off to work! Have fun storming the castle!

I adore this wool pencil skirt - the slits are in the centre of the front and back of it. It's been a long time since that was in style - it's about due for a comeback. The quality of the skirt is exquisite - this is high-end.

I don't have a ton of black in my wardrobe, but I do have a thing for black skirts. I am always on the lookout for "upgrades" to replace lesser quality items - I doubt I could find an upgrade for this.

 The sweater was nice and snuggly warm. It's pretty good for being older than I am!

 Outerwear - I hadn't been outside since Monday, and brrr, it's gotten cold.

 More pinks to make me feel happy.

• Cashmere beret - Club Monaco, thrifted
• Fur boa - thrifted
• Wool gloves - Parkhurst

I originally put the "wee kilties" that came with them on my shoes, but after I looked at the pictures and walked around with them on, I took them off again.

I have the lower blue strap done up to its tightest hole (I have narrow feet), and the kiltie still doesn't sit evenly.

Nah, I don't like this look. It's a great idea, but it is just too busy for me.

I shall keep the kilties, but they won't be worn with these shoes very often, if ever.

The stuff:

My coworkers loved these shoes - I got a lot of comments on my outfit overall today - especially the fun colours. They were delighted that the top ankle strap could come off. These would be fabulous shoes for traveling, as they are hugely comfortable (zero rubbing or pain), and the removable strap would allow me to shake up my looks.

Classy bling:

I love wearing my Grandma J's necklace. I know it would please her that I wear it.

• Necklace - vintage 60s, Grandma J
• Earrings - thrifted
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower

What you don't see above in the "stuff" picture are my cluster of brooches. I have Book Club in half an hour and I didn't feel like unpinning them. I'm running late tonight, so I'm wearing this outfit.

I bought the top two new, now 20 years ago! Where does the time go?

• Circle brooch - the Bay, c. 2000
• Square brooch - the Bay, c. 2000
• Bottom brooch - vintage 60s, vintage fair

Notice how nice and flat those heavy brooches are sitting? I did my fabric bag trick - all three brooches are pinned through it on the backside of my sweater. I recommend doing that while NOT wearing the sweater - tip from me.

I hauled up my sweater a couple of times to show interested (female) colleagues. I do have a vintage navy blue cami on, not showing off my bra! The thicker fabric backing keeps the brooches from sagging and pulling on the sweater fabric.

While I was lolling about being sick, Vizzini took good care of me.

"I'm just waiting for you to lie down so I can sit on you." 

We had a lot of naps together. He is a cuddle-meister.

"It's nice to have company when napping."

And now...off to Book Club! I will be back on Sunday with tales of adventure...or at least a brunch outfit. Wishing you all a fine weekend! Thank you for stopping by.