St. Patrick's Day Lime and a Wine Cardigan Flashback

Happy St. Patrick's Day, my friends, whether you're Irish or not. I had an Irish great-grandmother on my dad's side, I think. Anyway, I like to wear green. 

Like I was going to pass up the opportunity to style up this new-to-me lime green skirt! 

• Cardigan - Jacob, thrifted; last seen here in March 2020 with pink and florals
• Blouse - Sylvia Lee for Barcelino per Donna, vintage, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in January with a sky-blue Karl blazer
• Skirt - DKNY, consignment; purchased here for $40.00
• Shoes - Sumatra Coffee, Fluevog; last seen here in January with many matchy patterns
• Coat (below) - Jeno de Paris, vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here in February

I have very little lime in my fall/winter closet - it's very much a spring/summer colour for me. 

However, I thought this swirly silk blouse was close enough - it's got a soft green in it that is tonally pretty close to lime. 

It's too chilly to wear just a silk blouse, though (I do have a camisole on under it). 

I added this burgundy-wine cardigan because that colour is in the blouse. 

I love these colours together - burgundy is a surprisingly versatile neutral. We'll be having a little Flashback on this cardigan shortly. 

I loved wearing this skirt today - my coworker Ngoc admired it. I might need to do something to the lining, as it bunched and wrinkled during the day. I could cut it out entirely and I'd still be able to wear the skirt, but I do like the lime lining. 

Masked up. 

More green! 

Outerwear - shout out to Diane from the 7th floor. We connected in the elevator at the end of the day and I gave her one of my blog cards. 

Of course I had to wear this vintage coat! It's the greenest of greens! 

Outerwear stuff: 

I'm falling in love with all of my silk scarves, which are keeping my neck warm and looking chic as heck. 

• Silk scarf - Pierre Balmain, vintage 80s, thrifted
• Wool gloves - Parkhurst
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

These shoes also seem to go with a plethora of colours. They're comfy too. 

Matchy bling: 

The leather obi covered the tan faux leather waistband. 

• Obi - local, gift from L
• Austrian crystal necklace - vintage 60s, gift from L
• Leather cuff - Kipling Leather, thrifted
• Hinged bangle - thrifted
• Earrings - thrifted
• Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes

Flashback: Jacob Cardigan

Cardigans are one of those "things" in my closet: they are very useful, but usually not very exciting. I tend to go in phases with them, where I love them for a few years, get tired of them, donate them all, miss having a selection of cardigans, thrift more...rinse, repeat. 

I found this cotton thin-knit cardigan in the WIN (Women In Need) Boutique here in February 2015 for $13.50. It's by Jacob, a former Canadian mall store that carried really good work basics (pretty dresses too!). It used to have little loops on the side for the matching knit cotton/grosgrain ribbon belt (both seen above - the belt is lying over the shoulder), but I cut them off. I have never worn the belt, but still have it. 

I knew I'd had my wine cardi a while, but I'm curious to see how many times I've worn it! Let's take a look!

I first wore it in February 2015 with shades of rust and wine. 

The dotty top was a swap piece from Caro, and the vintage suede skirt was Elaine's (I no longer have either of them). Boots Flashback here. 

The colour of the cardi is an awesome neutral - seen here in March 2015 with my cognac leather pants. 

Boots Flashback here. 

The same equestrian-themed top was employed with my new-to-me 70s disco pants in October 2015. 

That's the only wearing of the pants. Shoes Flashback here. 

Having some fun with pink tights in January 2016. 

This cardigan (and the pink tights!) is the only thing left in this whole outfit. 

A casual outfit in February 2016. 

Vizzini can't be bothered to pose, I see. Cowboy boots Flashbacked here. 

This is also February 2016, and I believe this was a brunch outfit. 

I liked that skirt, but it didn't photograph well. Boots Flashback here. 

Another casual outfit, with the cardi over my black leather "Buffy" dress (Flashback here). 

I should wear those shoes again soon - Flashback here. 

I'm off to get some tattoo work here in October 2016 - my dad's signature - with my brother Dave. 

This is a SUPER casual look for me. I sleep in that tee, and I wear those camo pants around the house (actually, I'm on my second pair!). My floral Doc Martens are so sweet. 

When I feel like wearing a "topper" piece but don't have a suitable jacket - I wear a cardigan. 

This was in November 2016. Skirt Flashback here. 

I loved how cool it looked with shades of purple, seen here in December 2016. 

Isn't that pretty? Who knew wine and purple went so well together??

This is my Christmas Day outfit that I wore to my mom's place in December 2016. 

I turfed those Sperry Topsiders (so not me), and I had that half-sequined dress for many years before it let it go. You know I still have those tights! 

This is another purple/wine outfit that I adore, this one from March 2017.

Boots Flashback here. 

I've had multiple jumpsuits over the life of my blog - I buy them when I find a good one. This was in October 2017.

Much as I liked this jumpsuit, I didn't love it. I did keep that belt, though! (Flashback here). 

Another casual weekend outfit, from November 2017.

Both the boots and skirt went to the Great Giveaway Pile. 

I look flustered here - this was in the middle of my work's office move, and I wore clothes I didn't mind getting wrecked. 

I do still have those skinny Levi's, and those are my white floral Docs that I wear every day to walk to and from work. 

Here we are in November 2019 - short cardigans are falling back out of my favour around this time, as I embrace extra-long ones. 

Still a handy piece, though! I wear those pants around the house now. Shoe Flashback here. 

And here's the last time I wore this cardi, in March 2020, to work and to the last Vintage Fair. That seems so long ago! 

I am looking forward to having my Big Pink Boss Lady Pants back in my closet soon! Shoe Flashback here. 

Mathy stuff: Today marks the 18th outing of this cardigan, bringing us to 75 cents per wear. Not bad for a basic cardigan! 

And now, I am REALLY on vacation! I will be popping in here and there - I might do a weekend post - just to check in, but otherwise, I'm going to step away for a bit. 

"Woman! Hurry up, I need to sleep on you!"

Have a wonderful rest of your week, weekend, etc. Thanks so much for dropping by!