Peak Mustard and New Brutalist

I usually go through new-to-me purchases right away and pair them up with items from my closet, putting them in the To Be Worn area of my closet. I like to have about 4-6 outfits there, and then I pick which outfit I want to wear the night before. 

I had a different pair of shoes planned with this, but I'm being good to my feet until Toe is better. 

• Blouse - J. Crew, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
• Skirt - Massimo Dutti, thrifted; last seen here in April 2022 with tall boots
• Shoes - Homers; last worn here (2rd outfit) in April for Easter at Mom's
• Leather jacket (below) - Elizabeth and James, consignment; last seen here earlier this month

The new-to-me piece in this outfit is this lovely mustard blouse. I wore a mustard cami underneath. The sleeves are very conducive to bracelets, a really nice length.

The blouse is quite long and full under that skirt, so it should be very versatile with different bottoms. And it's washable, and not sheer! Could it be?...I've achieved Peak Upgrading on the Perfect Mustard Blouse?? Only time will tell, but for now, things look promising. 

I was waiting for the right outfit to debut my new ginormous 70s Brutalist brass/glass pendant and ring set. 

I matched it up to the V neckline, but it kept slipping inside, so I loosened the chain to its full length. 

I accentuated the skirt's paper-bag waist with a skinny blue leather belt. 

There is a goldy-yellowy-chartreusey shade woven into the skirt's stripey pattern - this mustard is a perfect match. 

Hey, it's a coat! In late June.

Another good match! 

Incognito. 

I wore the jacket done up both ways, and could have used gloves. 

The stuff: 

If you were wondering, these shoes here were the ones I'd originally pulled to wear. I washed the toe of my shoe after seeing this pic - the smudge is from how I sit in my chair at work. 

Brutalist bling: 

Very thankful to L for this generous gift - both the necklace and ring were heavy and warm, but easy to wear. Love them! 

• Scarf - Vera, vintage, thrifted
• Brutalist necklace/ring - Rafael, vintage 70s, consignment, gifts from L; purchased here for $149.95 for the necklace and $95 for the ring
• Eelskin bracelet - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Gold bangle - thrifted
• Brutalist ring - vintage 70s, vintage mall
• Earrings - vintage mall

Mr. Purry was lurking around, so I grabbed him for a quick pic.

"So undignified."

I can never resist a quick cuddle.