Brunch Firecracker and Cat (and Mom) Pictures

As with all good vacations, I'm quickly losing track of what day it is. But I did remember that L and I were meeting Mom for L's birthday lunch at Floyd's. 

It's been swelteringly hot the past couple of days - between 29 and 32 degrees! Considering that folks here in Victoria often refer to this month as "June-uary", this is pretty rare for us. 

• Dress - JG Hook, thrifted; last worn here in May 2020 with metallic pink shoes
• Shoes - Sol Sana; last seen here (3rd outfit) in December 2019 with a blue goddess gown

I refer to this as my Firecracker dress - the abstract floral pattern reminds me of bursts of fireworks. 

The dress is 100% linen, with a built-in wrap and two big long ties for the waist - it zips up one side. 

The skirt is almost a full circle. 

The weird gap on my arm is due to the sleeves being an adjustable length. I like 'em long. 

This is for you, Ann! My full red nylon vintage slip is layered underneath. 

The heat's been aggravating my hot flashes. I need a fan! 

Masked up - we still have to wear masks in public places. 

L and I did some errands including my weekly grocery shop after brunch. 

I had to do my Movie Star Wrap to keep my hair from spinning into snarls while cruising about in Vlad the Jaguar - it's convertible weather! 

Accoutrements: 

The hand-painted fan was a present from Mom and Dad on their trip to Spain in 1997, just before Dad died. 

• Fan - Spain, gift from Mom & Dad, 1997
• Leather/cloth purse - Nine West, vintage, thrifted
• Mask - Lazy Susan's
• Scarf - thrifted

The stuff: 

I knew I wouldn't have to do much walking/standing, so I pulled these down from a high shelf in my closet, stuck some new inserts in them and I was good to go. The soles inside tend to roll up on my heel and under my toes, and the insert prevents that. 

Black bling: 

The bangle was purchased with birthday money from Mom last year. 

• Lucite/crystal bangle - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Sidney
• Earrings - thrifted
• Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
• Silver/onyx ring - Toccara, vintage fair

And now, as promised, cat pictures. 

"What? I'm sleeping here."

Vizzini is just a Puddle of Cat in this weather.

"I am just going to lie here."

He moves to the tiles to get a bit of sun and/or cool off. 

"A bit of both, I think."

He's just a lump. 

"I resemble that remark."

Yup, you do!

Our Provincial Health Officer gave the "okay" to hugging close friends and relatives. I haven't hugged Mom since February 2020, sixteen months ago. 

I really missed it, can you tell? Check it out, Mom wore a linen multi-coloured dress too! We were totally on the same wavelength. 

L took a couple of pics of us at Floyd's where we enjoyed our old favourites (mmm...leftover jalapeno mac & cheese for later!). 

So good to see you and be able to give you a big hug again, Mom. 

Vizzini, how about a hug from you?

"Busy sleeping, Woman."

Fine, it's too hot to deal with all that fur, anyway! 

I hope you're all having a good week! Thanks so much for dropping by!