Casual Snakeskin and Farewell Studs Flashback

I had to do some physical work in the office today, so casual pants and flat shoes were in order. These satin joggers/harem pants did the trick.

It's a rare showing of all neutrals from me; I added some interest with this snakeskin wrap top. 

• Top - Diane Von Furstenberg, consignment; first worn here in January with giant pants
• Trousers - Lady Dutch, thrifted; last seen here in September 2021 with florals and a vest
• Shoes - Seychelles, thrifted; last worn here in August 2021 for a Mom-Day Adventure in Sidney
• Coat (below) - River Island, consignment; last seen here in March

The top is a silk knit by Diane Von Furstenberg (classy!) and I'm wearing an olive green cami under it.

The satin trousers are so comfy, good for a lot of bending and stretching and climbing up and down ladders and hauling chairs around. 

I like that they have deep pockets and a matte stripe down the outsides of the legs, which you can see near my hand in the stair pic above.

I've waffled on them a few times over the years, but I'm at around 10 wearings of them - considering they were only $6.95 to begin with, that's very good.

I also tend to spill on them every single time I wear them.

Thank goodness they are machine wash/dry. 

Masked up. 

Another snakeskin print! 

Vizzini was lurking around while I did my pics this morning, so I grabbed him for some forced lovin'. 

"I will not look at the camera!"

He's quite happy to get a cuddle, though he kept trying to bite my long, dangly earrings. 

Outerwear. 

Another snakeskin print! I've kind of gone overboard on the snakeskin lately...

Accoutrements. 

Neutral-o-rama! 

• Scarf - fake Louis (Lewis!) Vuitton, thrifted
• Gloves - Danier Leather
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

I was sad to discover that these shoes have ripped and have a hole in them on the back of one heel.

They are not repairable, so we'll say farewell to my little studded friends in a Flashback shortly. 

Silver bling: 

I'm quite fond of all of these. 

• Lucite/silver bracelet - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Vancouver
• Etched silver cuff - vintage, thrifted, Powell River
• Silver bangle - Lazy Susan's
• Earrings - gift from Lise
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
• Smoky topaz/silver ring - Anneli Neumann, Sweden, vintage mall

Flashback: Seychelles Studded Strappy Flats

I used to go shopping nearly every weekend in the Before Times - I've cut down a bit over the last couple of years - and found  these shoes at the big WIN store here in November 2018 in new condition for $19.99.

They are leather with wee metal studs, and have some nice squishy padding inside. 

The wee buckles have always been finicky - I try not to wear these shopping! 

Not a lick of wear on them. 

Of course, I snapped them up. Brand new shoes for 20 bucks? Duh!

Although I usually wear my new-to-me things immediately, these got stashed in with my spring/summer items, so my first outfit with them was in April 2019.

That's the one and only wearing of those pants, and I believe that may have been the last sighting of that orange top - I remember disliking this look. I still have the blazer. 

I just gave away this magenta blazer recently (having paid a whopping $4.99 for it, I have no regrets).

Do I still have that dress? I think I may have let it go as well. Things are tighter on me lately (thank you, menopause/pandemic). This outfit is from May 2019.

I paired the shoes with this luscious purple velvet Betsey Johnson dress in July 2019.

I used to wear these shoes on really busy days in the office, when I was on my feet nearly all day. 

Another all-neutral outfit, also from July 2019. The top was Helmut Lang and ripped when it caught on one of the office doors, sadly ruining it. 

And I gave the skirt to my colleague Flavia. This outfit is also from July 2019. 

I went shopping with one of my former WW members in September 2019. 

You'll recognize the skirt and denim vest - the tee is long gone. 

Oh, must be the pandemic - I have pink hair! This was in May 2020.

I nearly wore that Jean Paul Gaultier cardigan again today! I'm repeating the arm-party (the bracelets) today, as well as the trousers. 

Later in May, I wore them for a pandemic park party - the pink in my hair faded out quickly, and I have yesterday's Lanvin scarf worn as a headband. 

I love that orange jumpsuit. 

I passed along this denim dress/vest in my big giveaway earlier this month - I couldn't do the snaps up in front anymore and wasn't feeling it. I also let go of the blouse (crap quality) but I still have the skirt (vintage, superb quality).

This is a work outfit from July 2020.

I last wore these shoes for a Mom-Day Adventure in Sidney in August 2021 (here, enjoy) - I remember it was such a lovely hot (26 degrees!) day.

I actually bought a replacement pair of neutral flats recently (these ones here) and was *this close* to wearing them today (I felt it was a bit too much snakeskin!), but those will be my new go-to. 

Mathy stuff: Well, farewell little studded shoes! I wore them 10 times, which is a nice round number, bringing me to $2.00 per wear. Awesome. 

Vizzini, come on, say hello to your fans. 

"Only if I get a kitty treat."

Not gonna happen, bud.