Friday, July 5, 2024

Funky Friday: Black Cocoon and Copper Bits

Happy weekend, my friends! And I realized that I whiffed on wishing my US pals a Happy 4th of July! Hooray! Fireworks! 

I was feeling about 75% today after two full days of basically sleeping, so I got my sh*t together and went to work. 
A no-effort Jammy Dress was called for! I had other plans, but did not have enough brain/body energy to follow through on them. 

  • Dress - Ayrtight, thrifted; purchased here for $9.95
  • Sneakers - Steve Madden, thrifted; last worn here (but not shown) in May

Instead, I looked at this black cocoon dress, and it said, "You know you want to wear me today." 
Angled hem, luxuriously large pockets. 

Nice big armholes without gaping and showing my bra! 
Colleague Lesley wryly commented, "It's a like a woman designer knows what women want." 

Shocking. 
I adored wearing this dress - it's super-stretchy and comfy. Winner! 

Incognito and doing that scarf thing to cover my bare arms and tattoos. 
In a blurry "I should probably sleep for one more day..." way. The last of my milk curdled in my coffee this morning, making me even more grumpy. Good thing the office was relatively empty. 

Accoutrements:
I realized as I was listing all my goods, that everything in my outfit - aside from the jewelry - is thrifted! I love that. 

  • Scarf - fake Louis (Lewis!) Vuitton, thrifted
  • Hat - thrifted

The stuff: 
I started out with the cute little cream socks you see in these pics, but had to switch to black ankle socks (with the cuffs rolled down low) after the little cream sockies started scooting down into my sneakers as I walked around the house. ARG. These runners are getting a bit thrashed, but they are still comfy as heck.

Copper bling: 
My copper had admirers at work (Jessica) and the grocery store (clerk). I do love my copper bits. 

  • Copper ball necklace/cuff - vintage 60s, vintage expo
  • Copper bracelet - vintage 60s, thrifted, Sidney
  • Copper ball ring - vintage 60s, consignment
  • Copper ring/earrings - Glee

And now, off for the weekend, and leaving you with a couple of pics I took of Vizzini, who was hiding from the cleaners yesterday. 

Who's that under my bathrobe?
"Oh, I don't know - is it me?"


I love his little "super-kitty" arms. 
"I exist to be cute. What can I say?"


Enjoy the weekend, my friends! Please stop in on Sunday for tales of adventure! 

8 comments:

  1. So sorry to hear you are unwell Sheila, do rest up and not push yourself to get back to the world too quickly. Thanks for your posts this week, I see more red and orange combination and appreciate the review of the Duesy’s. Ask and I shall receive, thankyou! I’m highly surprised - but shouldn’t be - that a sick person can still look so elegant in that lovely outfit. You are so unique and so inspiring. Take gentle care xx

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  2. Stunning dress. Such a good find. Love your styling of it. Lise

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  3. Count me as an admirer of your copper jewelry. :) The black dress is perfect, so cozy and comfortable, and you look dressed for a warm day. I like the entire outfit and wish I had an appropriate sized and shaped scarf to try your arm covering technique; it’s ingenious and I’ve appreciated the approach in previous posts.

    Rest up Sheila so you can reset your health and energy! In other words, have a lovely weekend including taking a few cues from Vizzini, who definitely knows how to take it easy. :)
    Here’s, Laurie

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    1. Cheers (how did spell check make that Here’s??)

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  4. Love those photos of Vizzini, the little scamp! Liking the understated but cool dress, elevated with that fabulous jewellery! xxx

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  5. I now those days. I just put on my boyfriend jeans.
    Greetje

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  6. I hope you went through the day well. I always love a black dress, skirt or whatever! Enjoy your Sunday!

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  7. I'm glad to hear you were feeling 75% better, Sheila. I do hope you continued to feel well throughout the day, as I usually deteriorate as the day goes on, which makes me regret I went to the effort ...
    Wearing a no-effort jammy dress is the best you can do, and your black cocoon dress looks just perfect for the occasion. Loving the copper bling. And the photos of Vizzini, obviously! xxx

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