Mom-Day Adventure: Elk Lake in Pink Punk, and a Tiny Shop

Mom-Day Adventures return! Mom and I went back to Elk Lake (last visited here in May) for a walk, followed by lunch at Floyd's Diner afterwards. I bussed home from there, and had a teeny-tiny shop at the WIN Boutique.

There she is! 

I missed you, Mom! She says hello to you, Laurie, and thanks you for always "talking" to her in your comments. 

I like wearing either a dress or a longer skirt for our adventures in the wild. I've had this skirt for ages, but I'm still drawn to it. 

Add a few other favourites - every piece is remixed from my closet! - and I'm in one of my favourite lanes: punk.

• Sweater - Nor, consignment; last seen here (3rd outfit) in September with a leather mini
• Turtleneck - Jacob, thrifted; last worn here in April layered under teal
• Skirt - H&M, consignment; last seen here in December 2021 with yesterday's leather tee and these same shoes!
• Shoes - Zara, consignment; last worn here in March with green stripes
• Moto jacket (below) - Only, consignment; last seen here in September

I've worn this sweater/skirt combo before, here (2nd outfit) in December 2018. 

I think 4 years between wearing them together is a long enough gap! I almost wore my Ringmaster coat too, same as back then.

This skirt has dallied with the giveaway pile, but it was a Regret-Me-Not when I missed its presence.

I love the spiky-looking paisley pattern. There is a bit of steely grey-blue in it, so I often mix grey and steel-blue with the skirt. 

Outerwear - it was sunny, cloudy and foggy. 

I went from unzipped...

To fully zipped. 

"Two for lunch, please!" 

I even needed the gloves. Brr!

I had a few comments on my colours, and the server at Floyd's Diner recognized Mom and I from the last time we were in. 

Accoutrements:

Spooky skulls and black cats! 

• Scarf - Metrowear, San Francisco, 2006
• Purse - Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac, thrifted
• Gloves - vintage, thrifted
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

These were good shoes for walking - and I walked a lot! 

Alien bling: 

The necklace is looking at you! Spoooooky... 

• Leather cuff - Guess, thrifted
• Leather/brass cuff - Rimanchik, thrifted
• Spider ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1986
• Snake ring - BC Museum gift shop, c. 1986
• Earrings - Glee
• Necklace - All Saints, pass-along from Dominique

I wear my snake and spider rings pretty regularly this time of year. I've had them since I was 18-19 years old! 

Here's Mom! 

She's wearing her pink striped top (a thrifted gift from me), a reversible grey/black cardigan (gift from me) and some great new jeans. Love the dark wash, Mom! 

We drove out to the Elk Lake side of Elk-Beaver Lake Park and started our walk. 

It was a shock to see the lake's water so low - take a look at the same scene in May here. 

My favourite bench. 

The water looked a bit misty. 

Looking across to where Elk Lake joins up to Beaver Lake. 

See the island in the distance?

Here it is, lurking in the mist.

I also see some crows or ravens circling. 

As always when in trees, I look up.

Not much greenery now. 

Just touches of colour.

The light was erratic, as the sun shot through the clouds here and there. 

The sexy trees. 

Get a room, you two! 

More frisky trees.

That fern is getting downright inappropriate. 

I liked how the sun hit these ferns. 

Pretty! 

Spiderwebs.

Unlike the last visit here, we were not plagued by bugs. 

The giant stump. 

Mom for scale. 

A gorgeous cedar. 

Very dry. We had a light sprinkle of rain this morning.

Not enough to make much difference.

The maple trees are just starting to turn. 

Looking through to the lake. 

We could hear Canada geese honking away. 

A lovely tunnel ahead under the boughs. 

We saw a few people and some very large dogs. 

A glimpse of water through this maple. 

Ah, those yellows! 

Looking across at the highway. 

We could hear the traffic at times. 

Turning to catch Mom in a laugh. 

Ready to turn around and have lunch? Me too! 

This ginormous fuzzy caterpillar was crossing the path at a very rapid rate. Mom toed the leaf into the shot "to add visual interest."

According to the interwebz, this is a Wooly Bear Caterpillar (which will turn into an Isabella Tiger Moth), which supposedly forecasts how severe winter will be. The bigger the rusty-brown sections, the milder the winter. If there's more black, then prepare for a hard one. Check it out here (link 'cause I love). A mild winter would be fine by me! 

Another peek at the lake. 

There were a few paddlers and kayakers on the water. 

I liked how the red was taking over these leaves. 

Leaf drama! 

"Classic Autumn," said Mom. 

More rich yellows. 

We're nearly done. 

We were getting hungry! 

And here we are, back at the picnic area. 

Mostly deserted. 

Mom and I found it funny that we both wore pink today. 

I can see my reflection in the glass behind Mom. 

One more mom-daughter selfie before I go catch the bus. 

Thanks so much for such a wonderful day, Mom! I love you! 

As I mentioned, I popped into the Women In Need (WIN) Boutique on the way home. 

A pair of black tights for $3.95 (they retail for $18.00!). 

This t-shirt appealed to me. 

Duh, it has a skull on it. I'm a sucker for skulls. 

It says, "I'll sleep when I'm dead," which is something L always used to say. 

I believe that's the New York skyline inside Figure 4.

It's by John Galt, Los Angeles, and was a mere $6.95, new with tags ("NWT!"). 

Apparently John Galt is a tween brand (about it here), and that 23 is likely the original price of $23.00 US. 

I snorted out loud at "One Size." Who does that with t-shirts? 

I'm glad my money went back to a local business. The tee itself seems pretty good quality - I like that it's made in the US. I'll likely sleep in it. 

This purple dress caught my eye. 

"Oh, another sleeping blanket. Put it on the bed and let me test it!"

The back. It's a deep purple, which never photographs right. 

A snazzy gold zipper! 

I know this brand! It's Chloe Angus - I have these leggings by her, that I paid $31.60 for new, on for more than 50% off (regular $79.00). 

This is the same fabric, a gorgeous thick bamboo rayon/cotton blend. Made in Canada! That doesn't come cheap!

I found one picture of someone wearing this dress in black from 2015 so it's likely from around then.

At $11.95, I recognize a good deal - this would easily have retailed for $200.00. It is all thick fleece inside, so it'll be a house-dress for me this fall/winter, nice and cozy.

As I walked home from WIN, I could feel the air getting colder. It seemed like the clouds were sinking down to earth.

This was my view of the Castle at 3:30pm. We're definitely in for some real weather! 

Vizzini, are you happy to see me? 

"I'd be happier if you put food in my bowl, Woman."

That can be arranged. 

"Excellent."

Aw, what a pretty boy! 

And now, my friends, I'm off for the weekend. I'll be back on Sunday with tales of adventure! Thank you all so much for dropping by!