Weekend Wrap-Up: Grape Ape and ORANGE LEATHER SHORTS, and Mermaid for Book Club

We're still trying not to have much face-to-face interaction with people over the next few weeks, but we couldn't miss out on our usual Saturday brunch with Nick - he's family! I went a little over to the top for it, wearing a look that I put together the other night in a fit of mental health exercise. 

Fortunately, Nick is used to my whackadoo stylings, and did not blink an eye at my ORANGE LEATHER SHORTS (my apologies, they insist on all-caps). 

• Blouse - Halston III for JC Penney, vintage 80s, thrifted; first worn here in May 2021 with Big Boss Pants
• Sweater top - INC, thrifted; last seen here in September 2021 with PANK
• ORANGE LEATHER SHORTS - Danier Leather, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in July 2021 with a long denim vest
• Shoes - Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last seen here in November 2021 with pink Boss Pants
• Grape Ape coat (below) - Forever 21, thrifted; last seen here in November 2021

It was super foggy out! 

If you stare in the centre of the picture, a Castle spire may appear. 

I really wanted to try layering this vintage Halston (yes, that Halston) blouse - it's so oversized that it needs reining in.

This little black sweater top is usually worn like a camisole, under jackets and things, but it worked really well with the blouse. Hooray! 

I almost always wear a pair of thick tights with these shorts (note the pockets above, yay!). 

I showed off the 7" zipper to the servers at the Ruby - they were very impressed. "OMG, those are leather??"

I was happy at how well they worked with my orange Fluevogs. 

Masked up: 

I only had my coat and accoutrements off while we were having our food. 

Afterwards, L and I ran some errands and did our weekly grocery shop. 

I decided - since I'm already full-on sartorial madness - to wear the Grape Ape coat. 

So this is how most people saw me. 

There were a few double-takes. 

Accoutrements: 

The weather's been mild and there has been no line-up at the Ruby since before Christmas. Everyone's in hiding until this whole pandemic thing blows over. 

• Purse - Ted Lapidus, vintage 90s, vintage fair
• Gloves - consignment
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

Comfy shoes for walking a few blocks. 

Badass bling:

Just a few bold pieces. 

• Leather studded wrap - Kipling, thrifted
• Chain/leather wrap - local
• Bug pendant (don't remember)
• Wood ring - Dots
• Silver/onyx ring - Toccara, vintage fair
• Gold hoop earrings - 5th anniversary gift from L

L and I watched football and dozed all afternoon, then enjoyed a late night of board games. On Sunday, I made us breakfast, then got ready for Book Club. Due to Covid exposures/keeping safe, half of us met in person and Zoomed in the other half. 

No one saw this outfit, as I was swathed in layers for us to sit outdoors. 

• Turtleneck - Yest Basics; last worn here (2nd outfit) in December 2021 under brocade
• Mermaid skirt - no label, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in February 2021 for two Zoom calls
• Boots - Arnold Churgin, vintage, thrifted; last worn here (3rd outfit) in September 2020 for an outside Winesday
• Coat (below) - Danier, consignment; last worn here a week ago under my plaid cape for the periodontist
• Cape - Bodybag by Jude, consignment, gift from L; last worn here over this jacket 

Isn't the skirt cool? I love this mermaid shape - this is its 5th wearing and I'm under $2/outfit. 

I normally would not wear this sweater on its own - it's very thin and shows every little bump. 

But that's okay. No one saw it! 

I masked up, but didn't need it - I thought I might have to bus home, but L drove me both ways. 

I'm wearing the same coat/cape combo that I did for the dentist a couple of weeks ago. 

This is how I looked for Book Club, plus I had a blanket on top of me while we Zoomed outside. 

Accoutrements: 

I like a mix of red tones. 

• Scarf - gift from Milind
• Beret - Parkhurst, consignment
• Gloves - Parkhurst
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

I can't believe it's been 14 months since I've worn these boots. They were one of my tried-and-true shopping pairs, and I just don't shop with the same frequency I used to. 

Brass bling: 

Only my earrings were visible, but I was still armoured up! 

• Brass/leather cuff - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Poe cuff - Jezebel Charms, gift from L
• Mexican horoscope necklace - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Earrings - Mom's, Fiji
• Klimt ring - consignment
• Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neuman, Finland, vintage mall

We discussed Ciara's pick, "The Mercies" (my last book read of 2021), and Carolyn presented her pick, "French Exit" by Patrick DeWitt. We read "The Sisters Brothers" by him many years ago in Book Club and enjoyed it (the movie is not good). 

I'm excited to read this (and am giggling at the cat on the cover). Caro included a bookmark for each of us from her mom, Hazel, who is an artist. Mine's called "Valentino."

And how was YOUR weekend? Any adventures?