Spiders, Tulle and the Loomed Lady

I fussed around with this outfit before it satisfied me - it took me a while to land on the right skirt. 

I wanted to have some colour in my outfit, but my more vibrant skirts fell short.

• Vest - Religion, consignment; last worn here in February for a walk through Ross Bay Cemetery with Mom
• Sweater - Jean Paul Gaultier, consignment; last seen here in October 2023 with leather and orange
• Tulle skirt - consignment; last worn here (2nd outfit) in August with an 80s blazer
• Boots - Babycakes Minis, Fluevog; last seen here (3rd outfit) in February for a party
• Loomed Lady coat (below) - no label, vintage 60s, thrifted; last worn here in April

But when my eyes finally landed on this tulle skirt, my heart said, "YES."

The top half was easy - and I've now hung up my vest on a hanger. I had it folded to gain extra hangers, but I seem to have a plethora, so now it will hit my eye more often.

The vest has been reworked from a base garment, I think a men's blazer based on the inside pocket.

An inside pocket for women? Outrageous! 

There simply aren't enough days to wear all my favourite spooky pieces - this wonderful 100% wool thin sweater is by Jean Paul Gaultier.

It features a woman's head, a ribcase, a fuzzy black sider and a snake. Cool! 

I like these proportions.

This tulle skirt has been a good purchase. 

The Return of the Loomed Lady! 

So-named due to the "Loomed in England" label inside. 

She was just right for a chilly morning. The temps are dipping down to single digits now. 

I'm snug as a loomed bug. 

Accoutrements: 

I had to lug a flat of cat food home, so I took the bus. Did not need the toque or gloves by then. 

• Toque - gift from Tammy
• Brooch - Monet, vintage 80s, thrifted
• Silk scarf - vintage, consignment
• Gloves - Principles, vintage 90s, thrifted

The stuff: 

I've had these boots for nearly 13 years - they're as fabulous now as they were when I bought them. 

Spidery bling: 

I went with a spider theme today.

• Lace wrist cuff - local, Nashville
• Silver S bracelet - Mexican, consignment, Sidney
• Silver/onyx spider ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1986
• Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neuman, Sweden, vintage mall
• Spider earrings - don't remember
• Spider brooch - consignment, gift from L