Last Office Outfit Two-Fer: Snowy Leopard and Snakes, Ocelot vs. Mink; and Gold, Green and Yeti

Hello, my friends! I hope you didn't miss my usual Thursday post too much. Unfortunately, the snow has not melted, and the streets are slick with ice, so Mom and I were not able to get together. "Mom, do not drive in this!"

I still got dressed, as L and I had Stuff To Do (he's on vacation now). 

We walked down to Christie's Pub for lunch, then picked up a few groceries on the way home.

• Cashmere cardigan - Charter Club, thrifted; last seen here in February for a Mom-Day adventure at Willows Beach
• Turtleneck sweater - Wanko, thrifted; last worn here a week ago at Beacon Hill Park with Mom
• Skirt - Kelco Leather, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in November the first time it snowed!
• Boots - Doc Martens, consignment; last worn yesterday, but last seen on the blog here in March
• Coat (below) - Hilary Radley, thrifted; last seen here in November

I'd spent the morning doing a bunch of organizing for over the holidays (I'll be off work between Christmas and New Year's), so the thought of going outside was appealing - plus, I got to do a Stair Picture! Yay! 

This is my view when I go out into the external stair-well. My little camera rests on that ledge to the left of the iron scrollwork (I planted it in the snow for the above pic). Yes, I've been caught by the neighbours in the apartment next door, when they are out on their deck or near their windows. 

I zoom in on the Castle (I'm not as close as it appears!). 

I caught a seagull mid-flight! 

Mom and I had a nice chat and catch-up in the morning - we'll get together next week to exchange gifts.

I'm layered up! I have a New Zealand wool thermal top on under my wool turtleneck, and multiple layers under the thick 70s suede skirt.

I'd forgotten about this 100% cashmere leopard cardigan until it tumbled out when I pulled another sweater down. 

I matched my tights to it. 

It's so lovely and snuggly! 

I'll be wearing it again soon, I'm sure! 

Masked up. 

I didn't wear "real" shoes at all on Thursday - my floral canvas Doc Martens are amazing in the snow (my old white leather floral ones "gave up the ghost"/died on me a few months ago). 

Bundled up in my outerwear - the Unsafe Ocelot! Surely it will be warm in this frigid cold! 

L had just come in from shoveling out our front sidewalk again. Well done, love! 

Accoutrements: 

Some warm and snuggly favourites. 

• Gloves - thrifted
• Fox scarf - thrifted
• Hat - gift from Tammy
• Brooch - Monet, vintage, vintage fair
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

I've become such a fan of Docs that when these wear out, I might actually buy a new pair to replace them. I was lucky to find these many years ago - brand new - on consignment for only $60.00. They are my daily walk-to-and-from-work shoes in fall/winter/spring, so get worn at least 4-5 times a week. I was worried that the canvas would mean soaked feet, but aside from snow slipping down from the top, my feet remained dry. 

Snaky bling: 

Two snakes! 

• Necklace - vintage expo
• Belt - Notes du Nord, consignment
• Feather ring - Fossil, thrifted
• Brutalist ring - vintage mall
• Earrings - Kenneth Cole, thrifted
• Big tree brooch - Keyes, gift from Evelyn
• Small tree pin - Avon

We canceled a vet appointment for Vizzini as it was too cold outside to walk him to the office, and our car is not snow-friendly. But I went out again in the evening to our annual Book Club Holiday Dinner, and after freezing in the Unsafe Ocelot...I went back to the mink coat.

I switched over to this wool vintage Pierre Cardin scarf.

• Scarf - vintage, Pierre Cardin, thrifted

The look of a woman who has learned her lesson: in Battle Ocelot faux fur vs Mink real fur...

Mink wins! 

Bundled up, I trudged through the snow and ice to town. 

Only four of the seven of us were able to make it: Mindy, Yvonne, Cat and I. 

Thanks to Yvonne for the pics! 

Her and Cat. 

Mindy and me.

Mindy had the most fabulous boiled wool cape, bought at the original Banana Republic store in San Francisco back in the 80s (I found one on Etsy here for $350+). 

Yvonne, Cat and Mindy. 

I'm so glad that four of us were able to make it. 

Caro, Janaki and Ciara, we missed you! 

You were there in spirit(s)! 

We enjoyed a lovely dinner and drinks at Vista 18 regardless, and Cat and I walked home together.

On Friday, I slogged back through the snow to the office. Last office outfit of the year! 

I busted out the Yeti Coat for this special occasion. Must try to look a little festive.

• Yeti jacket - Kimchi Blue; last seen here in April for the Fluevog sample sale
• Sweater - Tabi, thrifted; last worn here in November 2021! with my pink Boss Lady Pants
• Skirt - Pink Martini, consignment; last seen here in December 2021 for a Mom-Day at Beaver Lake to visit Dad
• Booties - Truths Luisa, Fluevog, consignment; last worn here in October with leopard and lace
• Mink coat (below) - vintage, thrifted; last seen above!

It has started to verge into more normal-for-Victoria temps, with a high of 5 degrees and icy rain in the forecast. 

I still layered up for warmth in the even-deader office. I saw two people! 

The Yeti coat is very warm. 

I also had a vintage camisole under my thin cotton sweater. 

It's much greener - more of an emerald - in person. 

I had to de-coat a couple of times as I was too warm! 

Masked up. 

Matchy! 

Outerwear - if these warmer temps keep up, it'll be too warm to wear my mink. 

As I slipped and slid on the unshoveled sidewalks (noting that the freaking bike lanes had been plowed!) and cursed the ginormous puddles of water at every corner, I slowly divested myself of my hat and gloves. Too warm! 

Accoutrements: 

So bright and springy! 

• Cashmere toque - Club Monaco, thrifted
• Tree pin - Kesey, gift from Evelyn
• Scarf - Yves Saint Laurent YSL, vintage 80s, thrifted
• Gloves - consignment
• Mask - by Mom

The stuff: 

Don't worry, I didn't wear these out in the wild. My Docs are currently drying.

Gold bling: 

Isn't that a gorgeous necklace? I bought it here in 2013 for $20.00. 

• Necklace - D'Orlan, vintage 60s, thrifted
• Earrings - thrifted
• Brutalist ring - vintage mall
• Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence, Italy

Hey, Vizzini, how's it going, little buddy?

"I could have told you fur coats are best."

He's just waiting for me to sit down so he can lie on me to warm up.

"Or I could go snuggle with George on the bed."

We keep our bedroom warm just for him.

And now, my friends, I'm officially off - and while I will be popping in with posts here and there, I won't be posting daily until the New Year. 

Wishing you Happy Holidays, and all the good vibes for the New Year! Thank you to every one of my dear blog-friends, readers, commenters, and lurkers (I see you) for visiting Ephemera. It means so much to me to share my love of clothes, thrifting and my weird and wonderful life with y'all. 

Peace out...