Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Denim Friday; Beautiful in Tulle; Kitty Pictures

Hello, my friends! It was a very busy weekend, full of theatre and sports - let's get right to it with Friday's outfit, which is pretty darned casual for me. 

In a shocking turn of events, it was rainy on Friday. I knew I would be in for a busy and physical day at work so I dressed for it.

• Sweater - Michael Kors, consignment; first worn here in November 2019 with navy tulle
• Jeans - Ray Beams, thrifted; first seen here (3rd outfit) in November 2019 for Winesday
• Shoes - Miista; last worn here (3rd outfit) in December 2019 with PANK
• Coat (below) - Topshop, consignment; last seen here in December with tangerine and McQueen

After my second wearing of this sweater, I'm done with it. It started pilling under the arms into little worms. Ugh. I hate that.

I loved these two-tone jeans, though, and had lots of comments on them at work.

Some of my coworkers have never seen me in jeans before.

Wrinkly butt! 

One thought it was a skirt when I was sitting down.

Pockets for the win! I also delighted in informing colleagues that they are a size 0 (proof here!).

Outerwear - it was rainy, so I carried an umbrella and wore my fuzzy moto jacket.

 It is so warm, I mostly wore it open like this.

The gloves were stashed in my purse on the way home.

It is really snuggly, though.

• Gloves - Danier Leather

The stuff:

My "trout" shoes are always popular - I've worn these so many times! People love the iridescent green/purple.

Silver bling:

First wearing of my new-to-me cuff, and it was lovely. Nice and light, due to it being hollow.

• Cuff - thrifted, Powell River - first wearing, purchased here for $8.00
• White gold earrings - Frances Jewelers, 10th anniversary gift from L
• Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes

On my lunch break, I indulged in some retail therapy. I have a very fancy event to go to soon and needed sparkly hair accessories. This kind of stuff is really hard to find second-hand, so I bit and ventured into the mall.

I stopped in at Icing where I found these peal/sparkly bead hair pins, and a tiara! I have always wanted a tiara, but the vintage ones you see are not easy to wear with today's more casual hairstyles, and they often are broken/damaged. Although I hate buying mass-manufactured things, I won't ever need to buy another one. Both of these together were $50.

I also stopped into Aldo where I ran into my old friend Erin, who I first met in 1980 in Grade 8, Junior High - we were in the same homeroom until we graduated from high school. It was lovely to see her, although I didn't have time to chat. Erin, drop me a line!

Back to Aldo, I love their fun accessories, and have always bought a few things here and there from them. Canadian company!

I like these faux tortoiseshell earrings (they'll go well with my bracelet), and I LOVED this necklace. The tan/black parts are raffia. Both of these together were $30. 

I was feeling rather low on Friday and so I put my tiara on and wore it all afternoon at work. 

"In this outfit? I disapprove."

It made me feel better, and my coworkers loved it - although many of them assumed it was my birthday.

I spent Friday night making my second batch of chili for our annual Super Bowl party, and on Saturday morning, Mom, Cat and her mom Marg and I went to see "Carol King's Beautiful" at the Royal Theatre, as part of their Broadway in Victoria series.

I decided to go with my alternate outfit from New Year's Eve - I had this entire look planned as my back-up in case the off-the-shoulder sweater and furry top hat (here) didn't work.

• Top - InWear; first worn here in January with pink satin pants
• Skirt - Twinset, consignment; first worn here for New Year's Eve
• Shoes - Napoleoni, thrifted; last seen here in January with this same top
• Coat (below) - Forever 21, thrifted; last worn here in November 2019

I learned my lesson from last time I wore this top: no layers with it! On its own, it's lovely.

This is my entry for "Visible Monday" over at Patti's Not Dead Yet Style. Go!

I loved wearing this tulle skirt again.

I wore black tights with it last time - my nylons meant that the sheerness was more noticeable.

I had tons of compliments from strangers all day.

We all had lunch at Zambri's, then walked to the theatre for the matinee show.

So many great songs, costumes and some really impressive wigs.

Outerwear - the return of the Grape Ape!

I wish I'd worn gloves and a scarf, though - although it was (finally!) sunny, it was freezing cold out and very windy (as you can tell from the stair picture).

The stuff:

Easy shoes for walking to and from the restaurant and the parkade and the theatre.

Bold bling:

I adore these earrings.

• Belt - Fendi, thrifted
• Earrings - vintage 1930s, gift from L
• Amber ring - c. 1995
• Amethyst/gold ring - Frances Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
• Purse (not shown) - Plum, c. 2010

Mom and I just had time to do a picture before Cat and Marg arrived to pick us up. That blur on the left is Vizzini strolling through.

Looking awesome in your red top, Mom! I bought her that for Christmas.

And today, Sunday, is the Super Bowl! My house is about to get inundated with football fans, and my homemade chili is burbling on the stove.

"My team is the Vizzini team."

I'm ready to cheer on the Chiefs - my own Panthers didn't even make the playoffs, but I'm wearing my colours (the jersey is the recently-retired Luke Kuechly's).

"Wait, did you say people are coming?"

Vizzini will hide for a while, then come out and mooch around for fallen food.

"I resent these accusations."

We haven't been home much and he's been quite tetchy with us.

"This is my grumpy face."

I hope you all had a less-grumpy weekend! Thanks so much for coming by!