Weekend Wrap-Up: Spaced Out; Winesday Clothing Giveaway and Regret-Me-Nots; Cat Pictures

Welcome back, my friends! I hope all is well in your world, and the sun is shining. I had a quiet weekend, but hosted my annual clothing giveaway for Winesday, so that took up a lot of my energy. We also had a very hot weekend - highs of 22 degrees! - which resulted in much cat-flopping. 

First up, my Friday work outfit. 

I had to finish up my physical tasks, so dressed accordingly - with a theme! 

• Jacket - Prosperity, consignment; last worn here in October 2022 with emojis and Boss Pants
• Sparkly tee - Ted Baker, consignment; last seen here in January with purple and grey
• Pants - Versace, vintage 80s, heavily altered, thrifted; purchased here for $19.95
• Shoes - Converse, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) in December 2022 with a big red ballgown for my company holiday party

I can't resist a theme - I had loads of sparkle going on. I'm spaced out! 

This jacket is not Adidas, although it has three white stripes on the back (the sleeves have only 2). 

I love all the constellations and planets! My coworkers appreciated exploring it. 

I wanted to test out these new-to-me trousers and realized a couple of things as I wore them. 

One: They've been altered to remove a high waistband! That's why nothing's in the right place, and there are no belt-loops or a proper closure in front. 

I can imagine the previous owner taking them to her tailor to remove that Oh-So-80s high waist and drop it down to a more comfy hip-waist for the 90s. 

"Don't forget to move that big Medusa patch to where I can see it!" said she. 

Two: The other thing I realized is that these aren't super-flattering on me. I might switch them to around-the-house pants. 

Ready for the public! 

I walked to and from work in this - I wore the jacket unzipped on the way home as it was so warm out. 

The stuff: 

I didn't wear tall enough socks with these sparkly leopard Converse, so they bit into the sides of my ankles at the top. Grrr...these are not terribly comfortable shoes for walking, either. I have my eye on you, Converse! 

Starman bling: 

My David Bowie pin was on the jacket in a field of stars. I had Bowie tunes running through my head all day. 

• Silicone bracelet - Materia Design, thrifted
• Orange bangle - consignment, Sidney
• Bowie pin - vintage pop-up
• Wooden earrings - consignment, Sidney
• Silver/malachite ring - consignment
• Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
• Steel/Lucite ring - Calvin Klein, thrifted

People loved the lightning bolt earrings - they're made of balsa wood! So light! 

In the morning while I was getting ready, someone was getting some cuddle time. 

"Looks like you'll have to stay home, Man."

L had to travel for work on Friday, so we got a few minutes of extra time together.

Of course, I spent it grabbing at the cat. 

"You have your priorities straight, Woman."

After work on Friday I had a browse through Star Vintage, a collective of curated vintage. It's very hit-and-miss and full of ugly 90s clothes.  

I spotted this on a rack out front - it's a semi-sheer top with striped, ruched cuffs and neck. 

The brand is...

Ren...

...oma Sports. I've never heard of this brand, but they started in France and had some fame with iconic jackets (a good history here from their site, all links 'cause I love). 

There's no other tags aside from that. Does 95 refer to the year? No clue.

It does have a very 90s vibe, and I intend to wear it as a layering piece in my "Sporty" looks.

For $10, it was too good to pass up. 

After taking pics of my find, I looked around the house for my missing furry fam. I discovered Vizzini in one of his favourite warm-weather snoozing spots on the deck, enjoying the hot evening.

"Oh, you were gone?"

This chair gets sun for 2-4 hours. 

"I'm trying to sleep here."

Once I started making dinner, he came to investigate.

"Do I smell tuna?"

You sure don't, bud. I had a veggie stir-fry.

Vizzini and I chilled out together on Friday evening, binge-watching "1899" on Netflix (it's intriguing, but I'm not finished yet, so reserving judgment) and eating chocolate.

"Oh, good, you found me."

I slept in on Saturday morning, made coffee and wandered around the house, looking for Vizz and getting ready for my Winesday hosting that evening. 

"You mean there will be people here?"

Correct! I had 11 or 12 of the Winesday Women over, and the last left at 3am! 

"That means crumbs on the carpet for me!"

I set the mood and cleared off all the surfaces. 

I opened the bookcase (yes, I have a secret door!) to get at the Giveaway Pile in the library. 

This is the library, and it's also where my dress/gown collection lives, where I store my mink, and where I keep my clothing archives (things I don't want to give up). 

I spy a lot of big bags! 

I hauled them all out. 

Woo, that's a lot! 

I get asked frequently, "NOOOOO...X,Y and Z are so awesome! Why are you getting rid of those??"

• I can do what I want with my clothes, thanks. 
• I don't love it.
• It doesn't fit.
• The colour/style/vibe doesn't suit me.
• If I want to keep shopping (and I do!), I have to always be clearing clothes out of my closet. I don't have infinite space. 
• It feels good to match up these good quality clothes with owners who love them and feel amazing in them. 

I went through all of the bags, and started sorting - I removed the cat tunnel and scratching post once people arrived. 

I numbered all of the piles from left to right: 

1. Hats, scarves, gloves, socks, tights
2. Dresses
3. Tops/blouses
4. Sweaters/cardigans
5. Trousers/pants
6. Weird stuff (workout wear, shorts, onesies)
7. Blazers and jackets
8. More jackets
9. Coats
10. Odds and ends (make-up, headphones, L's old ties)
11. Jewelry
12. Skirts

I also had a shoe pile over near the deck/TV - only a few people wear my size (between 9 and 10 US/CAN or 40 Euro sizing), but that didn't stop my friends from snagging a snug pair here or an "I can wear thick socks/insoles with these!" impulse grab. Cat always does best, as she wears a half size smaller than me - she took 4 pairs home. 

As I sorted, I took a good look at everything - a few things that were moth-riddled were binned (sigh). I have to make sure that I'm okay with letting go of all this stuff. No regret-me-nots! 

I took these One by Simonsen trousers back (last worn here in May 2022). They fit great, perfect length. They don't go with a ton (they are pink and burgundy) but I have recently gotten a burgundy sweater/duster/cardi that would go well with them. 

I also took this Kersh lavender wrap cotton cardigan back. 

It goes with a mix of things in my closet and is a great cover-up from the sun. I last wore it here in July 2022.

And then, I got ready for Winesday. I decided to make a bit of an effort and put a dress on. I even put on a lick of make-up.

This cotton (lined in polyester satin) dress was perfect for the warm evening.  

• Dress - Jones New York, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Socks - thrifted; purchased here for $1.95

I threw on a belt and some jewelry, and my new sparkly socks and I was good to go. 

I love the big full skirt. 

This dress hits my sweet spot of feminine but not too girly.

It really needs a belt to look right. Wouldn't a yellow one be fun with this? 

Much swooshiness! 

I flipped the socks' cuffs down to show my "Flower Power."

The stuff: 

No shoes! 

• Aluminum belt - vintage fair
• Steel cuff - thrifted
• Silver earrings - Israel, consignment
• Silver/amber ring - vintage mall
• Shield ring - Nine West
• Mesh cuff - Stella & Dot, consignment

My lovely Winesday Women also brought clothes for giveaway. Every so often when I let go of something, I attach strings to it - "If you ever decide you don't want this anymore, give it back to me."

And so the Kim Cattrall Suit has come back to me from Yvonne - I last wore it here in October 2015 for my birthday! It's tight on me, so is in the fall/winter stash, until it optimistically fits/is archived.

As people went through things, I also found myself grabbing and trying on a piece here and there. 

I took this picnic plaid navy/white skirt by Banana Republic back - it was last worn here (2nd outfit) in June 2020, a few days before Karen died, in the early days of the pandemic. I think this was returned by one of the Women (Jean?), as I'd definitely passed it along in a previous swap.

I also grabbed this blouse back from Vero, who returned it after picking it up at my previous Winesday Giveaway last year.

It's a cropped wrap-around top by Urban Outfitters and looks really good in my winter wardrobe, although I'll likely style it up for spring/summer to make sure I really want to keep it. I last wore it here in February 2022 and noted then that the fabric wasn't great quality. 

The only item that I took that was brought by someone else were these good quality "Cozies" tights.

You can't go wrong with black tights. 

We did so much trying on, in between eating 3 different salads, 2 batches of devilled eggs (my favourite!), turkey wonton packets with dip, pizza, and enjoying veggies/dip, homemade cake AND rhubarb flan, chocolate, nuts, chips...we were stuffed! L and I will be enjoying the leftovers.

And as always, laughter, tears, hilarity, support, hugs and smooches. I'm always restored after a Winesday. On Sunday morning, I faced the much-depleted Giveaway Pile. 

I'll be packing it up and taking it to the office to give away to my coworkers - whatever's left will be donated back to charity. 

And now, off to create outfits for the coming week. Thank you so much for stopping by!