Weekend Wrap-Up: Vintage Green and Ballet Wrap Flashback

Hello, my friends! I hope you've all had a wonderful, relaxing weekend, whether you're running free (in the US) or still semi-locked down (the rest of us, sigh). On the plus side, L got his first shot on Saturday, and rumour has it that we will only have to wait for 12 weeks (instead of 16) for our second shots. That's still a long way away, so I'm trying to stay positive. 

I dressed up for two Zoom calls on Saturday: one with my friend and ex-coworker Jen, and our usual Saturday night Happy Hour with our gang. I also accompanied L to get his shot so that I could once again honour our health care workers and volunteers. 

You know I had to wear this new-to-me swanky vintage designer skirt right away! I kept the rest of the outfit rather simple to let the skirt shine glow. It is rather bright in the sun! 

• Wrap sweater - Wolford, thrifted; last worn here in May 2020 for a hangout at the Castle with Yvonne and Randall
• Sweater - Eileen Fisher, thrifted; last seen here in March layered under a classy designer tweed jacket
• Skirt - Maskit Israel, vintage 70s, thrifted; purchased here for $29.95
• Shoes - Half Truth Tanya, Fluevog; last worn here in March as green bookends with another vintage skirt

The skirt was very fun to wear - it stands out stiffly from my body, kind of like wearing a big bell. 

I adore the classic look of a ballet-style wrap cardigan, so when I spotted this one at the thrift store years ago, I grabbed it. 

I don't have a ton of black in my wardrobe, but this is a very useful piece to have, as it accentuates my waist but allows me to show off a full skirt. 

We'll have a little Flashback on it shortly, and you can expect some big skirts in it. 

The sleeveless top underneath it is a wool sweater by Eileen Fisher which I thrifted a few years back for a mere $6.00. Such a score. I'm always on the lookout for useful layering tops like this. 

As you can see, I've tied the wrap cardigan in the back, to hide the not-quite-done-up gap on the wide waistband. I was able to do up all three of the hooks, yay! 

Masked up. I feel like I've been wearing a lot of green lately. 

Showing my shoes - it's Fluevog Day today! My outfit (and L's shoes, also Fluevogs) caused quite a stir at the vaccination station (again at the conference centre). We had a nice chat with one of the medical volunteers there, who I semi-convinced to start wearing bright colours. 

Without the cardigan, so you can see the waistband of the skirt better. 

I love a wide waistband, but it can be tricky if you're "gifted" in the boobular region. A good supportive bra is essential! 

A bit of bunching in the back on the waist of the skirt, but not too bad. I'm glad the skirt has big folds/pleats. 

In public stuff added (plus my mask, of course).

My floppy green wool felt hat (it was very sunny out), and the same wee bag I carried when I got my shot last week. I waved regally at some ladies dining outside on a terrace, near where we parked Vlad the Jag - they were delighted by my outfit and waved back.

• Hat - consignment
• Leather purse - vintage, thrifted

I didn't feel like taking all my stuff off, so here's me kneeling on the floor in front of the camera. 

Stuff! 

• Earrings - Stella & Dot, consignment, Vancouver
• Necklace - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Glass bangle - thrifted
• Gold bracelet - Butler Fifth Avenue Collection, consignment
• Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Silver/aventurine ring - consignment

I'd planned on wearing non-Fluevogs, but when I realized it was Fluevog Day, I switched over to these green kitten heels. 

I love these - awesome shoes. 

As always, I regret not buying the purple version. 

But I'm happy I have these. 

I'm also happy I have this guy. 

"What are you accusing me of now, Woman?"

Vizzini's been very tolerant of my "forced cuddles" this weekend - I've been indulging in Purr Therapy regularly. 

"Oh, is that what we're calling it?"

Petting his sun-warmed fur is the best feeling ever. 

Flashback: Wolford Silk/Cotton Ballet Wrap Cardigan

I'd been aware of Wolford for their tights, which are very expensive (in the $35 range and up), from seeing bloggers in the olden days of the late 00s wearing them. When I spotted this black wrap cardigan here in August 2018 amid the sea of black crappy synthetic sweaters at the WIN store, I knew it was a treasure. 

It has a deep V, with thinner ribbed long cuffs. I've never worn it tied at the front - I always do up the ties in the back where I can hide them. 

I knew from the feel of the fabric that it was special. 

Yup, silk and cotton. 

WIN recognized that it was fancy, noting that it was made in Italy. 

$18.95 is fairly pricey in a thrift store for a thin cardigan, but I knew I had a bargain on my hands - this likely would have been around $250.00 or more retail. 

I wore it right away (as is my wont) in August 2018, pairing it with my umbrella skirt. 

My cami is a pale pink - it matches my skin-tone. I'm not going full cleavage there! 

I like the versatility it gives me in showing off some of my more spectacular Big Skirts. 

This is in September 2018. I am really looking forward to wearing this H&M-Does-Marimekko one soon (Flashback here). 

I paired the cardi with the brolly skirt again in April 2019. 

I like the yellow cashmere top underneath it (it was sadly ravaged by moths). 

Here's my giant skirt again too, in August 2019 - this is the only time I've covered up the wrap with a belt. 

I really like the pops of turquoise with the skirt. Shoes Flashbacked here. 

And here's the last time I wore the ballet cardi, for hanging out at the Castle with Yvonne and Randall last year, in May 2020. 

Another Big Skirt - I need to wear that one again too (it's deliciously swooshy). 

Mathy stuff: I didn't get my usual two wearings per season out of it last year due to my decreased number of work outfits, but it's still going strong as a Very Useful Item in my wardrobe. At six outfits so far, we are now at $3.16 per wear. Decent!

Cardigans seem to be veering out of style right now (like I care), but this fitted wrap style is really handy in my wardrobe. Keeper!

And now, I'm going to join this guy for some time in the sun. 

"You're blocking my light, Woman."

I spent about an hour reading on the deck on Saturday, and he fully stretched out on me (aka Super-Kitty pose).

"It's all a fuzzy blur."

It sure feels like it some days, doesn't it, bud?

I hope you've all had a good weekend! Here's to sunny days, being with friends and a bright(er) light at the end of the tunnel.