Velvet Faux and a Pencil Skirt Flashback

Today's ensemble is the result of a surge of outfit planning, to ensure I get wearings in of some of my favourite items, like this gorgeous Ted Baker skirt. I love it so much, we're going to have a Flashback on it! 

I paired it with my new-to-me "FAUX" velvet t-shirt.

• Jacket - Dolce & Gabbana menswear, consignment; last worn here in February with my periodontal armour
• Velvet "Faux" tee - Forever 21, thrifted; purchased here for $6.95
• Skirt - Ted Baker, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here in June 2022 with pinks and blues
• Velvet boots - Ishshoes Chatterbox, Fluevog; last worn here in November 2022 with Monday sunshine
• Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last seen here in February

Hilariously, the lettering on this tee does not show AT ALL in pictures. Proof here that it says, "FAUX" across the front. 

I say "fox" when I talk about it, because I am silly like that. 

I wore my D&G menswear jacket over it (minor Velvet Creep) for a sporty vibe. 

I liked how it contrasted with the floral painty design on the skirt. Hard and soft.

Stripes! 

My temperature varied throughout the day, so I took the jacket off a few times. 

You can kind of see the FAUX there. 

I think I'll keep the top out for spring/summer - it was fun to wear and I like the shiny velvet, but it can't be layered with anything or I'll get Velvet Rage. 

Zipped up.

I only zipped it to put my sleeveless coat on. 

It was sunny in the morning. 

But grey by the early evening, so no sunglasses needed. 

Accoutrements: 

This scarf was soft and warm - love the bright colour. Thank you, Mom! 

• Scarf - Vera, vintage, Mom's, acquired here
• Gloves - Parkhurst

The stuff: 

These boots are still comfy for me to wear - I even gave a tour of the office and building in them. 

Blue and silver bling: 

I used the starburst pin to cover up the D&G logo on the jacket. 

• Brooch - Eaton's, c. 2001
• Kyanite/silver ring - consignment
• Sodalite/silver ring - Scotland, 1996
• Fulvia Ring/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
• Earrings - thrifted
• Hinged cuff - Swarovski, consignment, gift from L
• Crystal bangle - Juicy Couture, consignment

And now...*drumroll*...a Flashback! It's been a while - life is busy.

Flashback: Ted Baker Abstract Floral Pencil Skirt

This pencil skirt was purchased on one of our pre-pandemic massive Anniversary Weekends back here in March 2019. L and I always splurge on shopping when we go to Vancouver and that trip was no exception. 

I was agog at the gorgeous pattern. This is called the Sinda skirt.

The fabric is a thick synthetic, almost a neoprene - it's very comfortable to wear. 

There's a meagre slit at the back - it always rides up with when I'm walking. 

I bought it at Turnabout on Main St in Vancouver, new with tags, so I could see that it retailed for $219.00. 

Turnabout does constant markdowns to keep their stock from getting stale - I paid $47.99 for this. 

I first wore it in April 2019, accompanied by Vizzini. That wonderful vintage wool sweater finally disintegrated a couple of years ago. 

The salamander brooch broke - it's now permanently sewn to the Fuzzy Flamingo pink coat. 

Trying out the skirt with pops of orange in September 2019.

I let go of that sweater (so sheer) but I still have everything else. 

Having a snuggle with the Vizz-meister in November 2019, and wearing the same earrings and boots as today's outfit. If you're wondering, that's my hair all grown out to its natural colour.

I have a candy-pink blouse on (gone to the Great Giveaway Pile), and I've also let go of that Emporio Armani jacket. 

Ah, one of my blue-hair phases - this is in the middle of the pandemic, May 2021. 

There was a wearing pause while I cut back on the chocolate. My favourite clothes motivate me to behave myself and not eat all the chips and chocolate. 

I love all the matchy in this June 2022 ensemble. 

I'm definitely going to wear that jacket and skirt together again! 

Mathy stuff: I've worn this skirt 6 times so far in 4 years, which brings my cost-per-wear to $8.00. That's solid, but I know I'll bring that down even further eventually. I keep it out all year.