*my first Friday of the week is Wednesday, because I don't work on Thursdays. Second Friday is regular Friday. Welcome to my world.
I left the sleeves unrolled and long, but scrunched them up and pulled my green sweater's sleeves out. Gotta show off my bracelets.
My tights also got love - I'm pretty sure I thrifted these since I haven't bought them retail for eons.
I love basic mock or full turtleneck sweaters like this - they are good "cake" to all my icing. This green one never photographs as bright as it is in real life.
Done up - as I noted when I bought it, I snipped off the threads from the missing button. I like the high stance of these lapels - I felt very much "locked and loaded."
The stuff:
Colleague Kristina loved my shoes - isn't the colour wonderful? Such a deep electric blue. My feet will still do this heel, hooray!
I built this outfit around this classic black blazer that I thrifted recently. I've had many, MANY of these over my life, from teen years on.
- Wool blazer - Elite "Patrol", vintage 80s, thrifted; purchased here for $9.00
- Cotton sweater - Tabi, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in March with my picador skirt
- Frankenskirt - handmade, thrifted; first seen here (2nd outfit) in February for shopping with a colleague
- Shoes - Big Presence Desmond, Fluevog; last worn here in July as cobalt bookends
- Sleeveless wool coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last seen here in October
This one is superb quality - it feels like a high-end designer, even thought it's a small long-gone Canadian manufacturer. I do suspect it was a custom-tailored or custom-made blazer.
Nice gold button details on the back.
My coworkers admired the pattern of plaid and roses in my skirt, and I showed off the satin green (matching the sweater) lining of the ruffle thing.
This is very much a Frankenskirt - it's been remade from...a dress? a longer skirt? A pair of curtains? The stitching is all over the place, the lining is ripped and she's had a bit of wear. I won't have her forever, but I love the style and colour right now.
Without the jacket, which I took off here and there.
Done up - as I noted when I bought it, I snipped off the threads from the missing button. I like the high stance of these lapels - I felt very much "locked and loaded."
Showing off all the gold buttons here. I was so happy when I found the missing gold button in one of the pockets!
Incognito. Although it rained all day, I missed most of it.
This sleeveless coat is perfect over a blazer - it's warm without being too bulky.
Accoutrements:
More plaid! This is a nice long scarf, but not too heavy.
- Scarf - thrifted
- Wool beret - consignment
- Wool gloves - Parkhurst
Matchy bling:
This necklace is reversible - the other side is silver and gold with crystals.
- Leopard brooch - Park Lane, thrifted
- Necklace - Stella & Dot, thrifted
- Fang bangle/earrings - Alexis Bittar, consignment, gift from L
- Eelskin bangle - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Silver/green stone ring - consignment, Sidney
- Silver/red stone ring - consignment
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
I wore the limp leopard brooch on the blazer lapel.
Electric blue, Cerulean blue, whatever the name the vibe is the same - strong, powerful and smile-inducing! This is the second chunky necklace I've appreciated of yours over the past few outfits. You truly have an abundant, versatile and interesting collection of jewelry! As for the Frankenskirt, what a wonderful story behind it and, no matter its past, it sure looks perfect with the tights and shoes (I'm continuing to swoon over the blues!)
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I love rich blues like this (but not navy!). I'm a fan of chunky necklaces - never really liked little delicate ones - and am always looking for versatile ones, Laurie. The Frankenskirt is so fun, despite all of her flaws. Thank you!
Deleteour latest black blazer absolutely screams quality in every way. What a gorgeous piece! I wonder if it's Peak Black Blazer for you? Loving the Frankenstein skirt and all the pops of electric blue. I often have problems photographing certain shades of green, which is quite annoying ... I'm swooning over your tights and how quirky is that reversible necklace! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty all right - too bad about the moth hold smack in the middle of the back! I have "fixed" it by colouring the exposed lining so it's not noticeable. For now, yes, it's Peak Black Blazer - I don't think I could find a comparable 100% wool one for less than $200!
DeleteThank you so much - I really loved all the blues too.
*Your* not our :-) xxx
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DeleteThat's a beautiful blazer. Things were made so much better in the 80s. Nice combination of colours and textures.
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It's utterly lovely, but as noted to Ann above, it does have a big moth hole right in the back. However, unless I point it out (as I seem to keep doing!), no one can tell. It's gorgeous quality!
DeleteI know you're not a fashion slave, but that's an on point outfit; tartan/plaid is in! Great back story too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Claire! That means the trend has caught up with me!
DeleteThey've not done a bad job of matching up the print on that skirt despite the other issues! I love handmade stuff, I find the wonky stitching quite endearing and it makes me feel good about my strange creations! xxx
ReplyDeleteYes, the skirt looks good from a distance, Vix! I find it charming, and imagine the previous owner making that skirt/dress fit her needs. It is endearing, good word.
DeleteGosh, you took so many classic items, mixed them all together, threw in some very blue patterned tights and blue patent leather shoes and made the outfit your own. Very modern, very on trend (the skirt) and very flattering. You've got the gift of styling.
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Thanks so much, Greetje, that's so sweet of you!
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