Working Poppies and Mom-Day Visit With Cat Pictures

Welcome back, my friends! As mentioned yesterday, my work schedule is jumbled this week - after the cleaners were finished in the morning, I went to work until the early afternoon, and Mom came over after that.

Work outfit.

I wanted to wear this silk blouse again, and it won't be staying out for fall/winter.

• Blouse - Max Mara, vintage 90s, thrifted; first worn here in June with my pirate skirt
• Pants - Long Tall Sally, consignment; last seen here in July with the Autumn Jacket
• Shoes - Estefan Entity, Fluevog; first worn here in May with a haori

I don't keep standalone blouses out, as it's too chilly to have bare arms once the weather flips to cold.

I'll keep these pants out, though. I love the colour and they are quite thick. 

L said this blouse reminded him of a dress I used to own, a black velvet one with giant poppies on it.

There's a small pic of me in it, dressed up as Mae West for a part in late 1999, here. 

The dress was donated long ago, but at least I have the picture. Having pictures of all my clothes (and shoes) is one of the reasons I started my blog.

I find it funny that I picked the same pants to wear with these shoes on their second outing. 

Masked up.

My colleague Stefanie loved my outfit.

Incognito.

There's rain in the forecast - I was slightly chilly without a jacket.

Accoutrements: 

This vintage Lanvin scarf (classy!) is getting a lot of wear lately. Fall colours! 

• Scarf - Lanvin, vintage 70s, consignment
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

I know, freaky shoes, right? The cantilevered heel is perfectly balanced - these are far more comfy than they look.

Bold bling: 

Same belt as yesterday, with a different buckle. 

• Belt - Leather World
• Buckle - Shi Studio, thrifted
• Metal mesh bracelet - Sidney
• Earrings - thrifted
• Shield ring - Nine West
• Ball ring - Sidney

I changed into a "house-fit" when I got home from work - hilariously, Mom had the same idea. 

Stripes! Thank you so much for coming over, Mom - I've been struggling a bit lately and it really helped me to just talk things out. I love you! 

Vizzini was happy to see her, but would not sit on her lap. 

"Give me kitty treats and I might consider it."

Love that chevron-striped top - it has little ties in the centre front at the hem. Mom got that necklace when we went to New York City together. 

Vizzini was confused as to why I was home mid-day and not feeding him. 

"You're also sitting incorrectly for me to sleep on you."

Note his pupils almost look normal again. 

He changed tactics into "Lurk Mode" also known as Gargoyling. 

"Who's staring? I'm not staring."

Mom was working her Cat Whisperer magic on him. 

"I feel the strange urge to rub all over your shoes."

He had no time for tummy rubs, to Mom's disappointment. 

"Gotta go cough up a hairball."

Which he did, thanks a bunch, buddy. 

Then he went after the camera strap. 

"Can't quite see it, but I know it's there and delicious."

Better feed the monster. 

And I'm now off for the weekend, my friends - I wish you all calm, joy and warm tummies. I'll be back on Sunday with tales of adventure! Thanks so much for dropping by.