I only saw two other people all day!
- Blazer - Moda International, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
- Bodysuit - Madewell, thrifted; last worn here in January
- Skirt - Jazzino, vintage 80s, consignment; purchased here for $53.00
- Shoes - Ishshoes Zoomies, Fluevog; last seen here in April with dots and patterns
I'm wearing a lot of new-to-me items in this outfit, with the goal of squeezing in my recent purchases before I do the Great Fall Closet Swap-Over (coming soon).
This is the blazer from the striped suit that I thrifted last week, and although I love "autumn whites" it will be packed away soon until spring.
Not as exciting from the back.
I was less than thrilled that the little studs on the front of the skirt grabbed and snagged at my nylons (destroying them utterly) and my skin (ouch, a few scratches).
I'm thinking of a crafty solution, like hot-gluing some thin ribbon over the back seams of the denim skirt.
Other than the studs, this was an awesome skirt to wear. Will I keep it out for fall? Not sure yet.
Incognito.
It was overcast and mild in the morning, but by the end of the day, there was a steady downpour of rain.
Accoutrements:
I switched to Movie Star Wrap (minus the shades) for the walk home, which kept my hair dry. That dark green "shadow" on the scarf is water - it's hanging up to dry.
- Wool scarf - Pierre Cardin, vintage, thrifted; purchased here for $3.95
- Leather gloves - vintage, thrifted
The stuff:
More white in autumn! I don't keep these out, but I do have other white shoes that say in my closet all year.
White, gold and black bling:
Finding good quality gold-coloured metal is hard when you shop second-hand. Most of the "gold" out there is junk.
The bird brooch was worn high up on my blazer's lapel.
- Belt - Banana Republic, thrifted
- Necklace - J. Crew, thrifted; purchased here for $7.95
- Filigree bracelet - thrifted, Sidney
- Gold-tone bangle - thrifted
- Earrings - thrifted
- Bird brooch - consignment
The bird brooch was worn high up on my blazer's lapel.
Hello Sheila! I'm way behind, sorry! Hope to catch up properly soon but just gotta give a shout out to that 1980s skirt, what a find! xxx
ReplyDeleteGosh, no worries, Vix! I'm grateful for every comment. Isn't the skirt fab??
DeletePlease keep the skirt out for autumn...denim and flowers? Yes! I am imagining the outfits you could make. Gluing ribbon or hemtape over the back of the studs should work. I'd use fabric glue which is washable.
ReplyDeleteI did not, Kathy - it just feels like a more springy piece to me. Good call on the fabric tape, thank you!
DeleteThat skirt is such a stunner, Sheila. Just wow! Shame about the tights-eating and leg-scratching studs, but I think you'll be able to remedy that with your proposed thin ribbon and glue-gun trick. I was going to suggest layering it with a half-slip/underskirt, but I suppose the studs will then just eat that instead ... xxx
ReplyDeleteYes, that was a nasty surprise - very pokey! I might even stitch a thin lining across the whole front. I would never risk one of my (increasingly rare) vintage slips on it - I agree!
DeleteNice outfit looks you stunning and olso your glasses xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteSeeing 2 people at work? That must be peaceful! X
ReplyDeleteIt is and it isn't, Jess. I like seeing people and having them around.
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