Red Dress and Sporty Boots

Hello, my friends! A huge THANK YOU for the outpouring of love for Vizzini - I'm immensely comforted by how many of you are relating stories of how felines you knew/loved had similar ailments and beat the vets' estimates. We can only hope, and live in the moment, enjoying the time we have, right? It applies to humans and cats.

And now - clothes! It's totally fine (and welcome!) to go back to commenting on my clothes. 

I appreciate those comments too, and although it's still feeling a bit overwhelming to deal with responding to them, I read and reread them and smile and send those good vibes right back to you! 

• Dress - Diane Von Furstenberg, consignment; first worn here in July with lots of copper
• Boots - United Nude, consignment; purchased here for $129.99
• Coat (below) - Club Monaco, thrifted; last seen here in August

I told you I'd be wearing these boots soon - and I wanted to wear this dress again too. 

It's likely that I'll pack this dress away for next spring - as it's silk, it's too thin to wear into the fall. 

I decided to wear it loose/unbelted this time. 

It made a good canvas for my new-to-me feather necklace and for all my black and white accessories. 

Such a lovely red. 

One of my colleagues was entranced with my sporty boots (I did waggle my feet at everyone I saw). 

Masked up. 

I picked up some replacement make-up at the MAC counter at the Bay today, and the lovely person who helped me was very complimentary over my ensemble. It's so nice to meet people who appreciate sartorial effort. 

Incognito outerwear. 

It was a little chilly in the morning, but quite warm as the day went on. We usually have a warm September (since it's still technically summer for most of it). 

Accoutrements: 

I really have gotten my $1.95's worth out of this silk scarf! 

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

The stuff: 

These boots were the perfect height and very comfy to wear. I walked a few blocks in them downtown as well as around my office and they were fab. 

Black and white bling: 

I keep all my not-yet-worn accessory purchases together, so when I'm outfit-planning I have my collection nearby to inspire me to wear the new-to-me items right away. 

• Necklace - Harriet Grey, Sidney; purchased here for $1.00
• Zigzag cuff - Sziska
• Striped bangles - consignment; purchased here for $12.00 and $15.00
• Bubble ring - Sidney
• Tower/crystal ring - Sidney
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
• Earrings - gift from Petra

I loved the bangles, and am a bit "meh" on the necklace. 

Here's a selfie with Vizzini and me after work. 

"Unhand me, Woman!"

On the plus side, he's a lot less blurry in pictures now that he's blind. He's getting more and more comfortable every day, including jumping up on his scratching post to point himself (formerly glare) meaningfully at me. I still understand his "Feed me!" body language - and his loud meows were welcome (for once).