Happy St. Patrick's Day, if you have any Irish blood. I have a great-grandmother on my dad's side who was Irish - and I have green eyes.
I liked the added nod to the history (#2 listed at the link here, 'cause I love), with some snakes in my outfit.
- Blouse - Topshop, thrifted; last worn here in October 2022 with this same skirt
- Skirt - Ralph Lauren, consignment; last seen here in November 2022 with a passed-along coat
- Shoes - Banana Republic, consignment; last worn here in February with Halston and corduroy
- Cape (below) - Welsh, Dafydd Snowden, vintage 70s; last seen here in October 2022
"You forgot handsome and regal."
He was very active on Friday morning, photo-bombing me and wanting to go out in the hall. I'm on the way out to do my stair pic here.
I basically repeated the outfit from the last time I wore this blouse, although I wore different shoes this time.
I adore this skirt and it seems to be one of the only bottoms that works well with this blouse. I'm not complaining! I love a quick formula.
I adore this skirt and it seems to be one of the only bottoms that works well with this blouse. I'm not complaining! I love a quick formula.
Isn't the blouse amazing? The hand-beaded snake on the front carries over to the back.
And it's so much easier to wear it now that adored sewist friend Linda put a side zip in for me.
And it's so much easier to wear it now that adored sewist friend Linda put a side zip in for me.
Outerwear - this lovely crisp clear weather is perfect for capes.
"No one wants to hear about your clothes, Woman."
L and I met up with friends Missie and Dave after work and played boardgames (and had beverages, grilled cheese, chips and candy) at the Interactivity Board Game Café (about them here) We've been fans of them for decades, before they had the Stay-and-Play model. It's an awesome group, date or family hangout activity!
We taught them how to play Ark Nova (the store also has game teachers, so you can learn to play a game before you buy it), and 5 hours later(!) we finished. The time just flew by.
We taught them how to play Ark Nova (the store also has game teachers, so you can learn to play a game before you buy it), and 5 hours later(!) we finished. The time just flew by.
Someone wanted his kitty treats!
Accoutrements:
I was glad of the scarf - it's lovely quality.
- Purse - Ted Lapidus, vintage 90s, vintage fair
- Scarf - Daniel LaForet, vintage mall, gift from L
- Gloves - vintage, thrifted
The stuff:
Good office shoes. I switched to walking shoes for the jaunt home.Snaky bling:
Two more snakes!
- Snake bracelet - Whiting & Davis, vintage 70s, vintage fair
- Big links bracelet - J. Crew, consignment
- Snake double ring - consignment
- Jade/brass ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Earrings - thrifted
L and I slept in a bit (Nick is away) then got ready to go to Tapas on Oak for brunch. Vizzini's vet called with the results of his bloodwork.
"I'm sleeping, do you mind?"
His kidney function is stable (good), he's mildly anemic (normal for him), his blood pressure is normal, and he has low potassium (will be going on a supplement). The vet agreed that he should go off one of his current meds (good). So all good for now - we'll have him checked out again in few months.
Life is short! Wear the clothes! And keep the requests coming - I welcome them. Saturday's brunch and grocery shop outfit is by request from the lovely Vix (link here), for my "vest/waistcoat/gilet with the fake fur and the clasp fasteners," aka my Tsarina vest.
I'm so glad you asked for this, Vix - it's a very snuggly piece.
I'm so glad you asked for this, Vix - it's a very snuggly piece.
- Sweater - Ralph Lauren, consignment; last worn here in January with wine suede at Elk Lake with Mom
- Plush Tsarina vest - Buffalo by David Bitton, consignment, Powell River; last seen here (3rd outfit) a couple of weeks ago
- Flamenco skirt - handmade, no label, consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in November 2022 for Winesday at Yvonne's
- Boots - Baroque Velasquez, Fluevog; last seen here (3rd outfit) with this same vest!
Without the vest, which I took off while sitting in the sun at the restaurant.
One last wearing of this mohair sweater.
One last wearing of this mohair sweater.
In-vested (har har).
The Flamenco skirt is immensely swooshy. I'm sure it was made for someone who actually danced in it.
The Flamenco skirt is immensely swooshy. I'm sure it was made for someone who actually danced in it.
Today was the inaugural Top Down for Vlad the Jaguar convertible today!
The Movie-Star Wrap returns! It keeps my hair from sticking to my lipstick and snarling into knots.
The Movie-Star Wrap returns! It keeps my hair from sticking to my lipstick and snarling into knots.
Accoutrements:
This silk scarf is one of the first Important Designer scarves I ever purchased. I bought it here in January 2015 for $16.50 at WIN. Wow, I've had it for 8 years!
This silk scarf is one of the first Important Designer scarves I ever purchased. I bought it here in January 2015 for $16.50 at WIN. Wow, I've had it for 8 years!
- Purse - Ted Lapidus, vintage 90s, vintage fair
- Silk scarf - Pierre Balmain, vintage 80s, thrifted
- Gloves - Parkhurst
The stuff:
This is likely the last appearance of these ruffled suede/leather boots, as the colour and style are more fall/winter. I'm pleased that I wore them 3 times this season.
Orange bling:
These warm tones just seemed to work with the ensemble. I bought this necklace and earrings together - I miss the BC-owned Plum, which closed in 2011ish.
These warm tones just seemed to work with the ensemble. I bought this necklace and earrings together - I miss the BC-owned Plum, which closed in 2011ish.
- Copper/brass cuff - Karen's
- Copper/enamel cuff - Matisse by Renoir, vintage 50s, vintage expo
- Klimt ring - consignment
- Spinner ring - Twang & Pearl
- Bronze ring (not shown) - P. Sarpaneva, vintage 70s, vintage expo
- Earrings/necklace - Plum, c. 2010
I always forget to remove my bronze ring for the picture.
L and I hung out together on Saturday night, playing "Arkham Horror" and listening to music.
"I prefer lap-time."
Vizzini is always lurking around, hinting that we should sit back so that he can sleep on us.
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