I dressed for a few things. On the plus side, I had dinner after work with my dear friend and former Fairweather manager Tammy at The Wind Cries Mary (great name for a restaurant, right?).
I also needed the utmost comfort psychologically, so a Jammy Dress was definitely going to be needed. I chose this striped concoction so that I could wear my new yellow Fluevogs.
If there is no sunshine, I can at least wear it on my feet, right?
Despite a tint of blue in the morning sky, there's no sunshine on the Castle.
Razzle Dazzled camouflage is what I'm deploying, described here (Wiki link 'cause I love) as:
But the warm light in the tower window reminds me that there is always hope. Keep the lights on!
I wanted and needed to not be seen - which seems contradictory when I'm wearing a dress this boldly striped.
complex patterns of geometric shapes in contrasting colours interrupting and intersecting each other.
It was used on battleships in WWI and a bit in WWII - the intent is not to conceal, but to confuse the eye and make the target harder to fire upon.
Yeah, I'd rather just not face things right now.
I'll hide in my razzle dazzle, thank you.
Incognito.
Despite the grey outside, I'm defiantly sporting yellow. You can't steal my sunshine.
Voila!
I walked to work in my boots - again! - but caught a cab home after our lovely long dinner. The boots softened up nicely over the day, and are very comfy.
How I'm really feeling.
My boots were hugely popular with the folks in my office. Everyone loves yellow.
Here's an interesting fact - did you know that during WWII, Allied and Resistance women wore red lipstick to stand up against fascism and as a symbol of strength? Link here to Snopes, which rates this as true. I'm on board for that, and I'll wear my rebellion and protest on my face, thank you very much.
Accoutrements:
My "Charlie Brown" scarf makes me happy. Zig-zag goes well with razzle dazzle.
- Scarf - Pierre Cardin, vintage 70s, thrifted
- Wool gloves - Parkhurst
The stuff:
Amber bling:
Oops, missed the earrings - they're my small square ones.
- Amber/gold spider brooch - Russian, consignment
- Nu-wite/glass bangle - R&G Co., vintage 1920s, vintage mall
- Amber bracelet - consignment
- Crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop
- Amber/silver thumb ring - consignment
- Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neuman, Sweden, vintage mall
- Silver/amber ring - Past Times, 1996, gift from L
- Silver/amber earrings - thrifted
Some of my amber "set" - it's as close to yellow as I have in my fall/winter jewelry.
And finally, here's a sweet picture of Vizzini, King of the Laundry Pile, to offer you comfort.
"All the purrs to you, my awesome fans."
The world moves on, life continues, and the only thing we can really control is ourselves. Hang in there, my friends. Sending all the good vibes.
Oh my gosh, we are both wearing our black and white striped jammy dresses! Well, you wore yours Wednesday and l am wearing mine today, Thursday, but it feels like we chose in synch! Now that made me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteI’ve long been a fan of your dress and the boots are perfect! I love the bright yellow and they look like they’d suffice for rain boots, as well. Am also smitten by your scarf and, as you know, your jewelry. From my perspective, jewelry provides pizzazz along with armor. Your amber jewelry (and copper, turquoise and silver) always wows.
Am off to do something proactive (helping to cure ballots) with the hope that we may yet win the House! Thank you, Sheila, for all your energy in maintaining your blog and substack. We all have places to which we turn for comfort and inspiration; your spaces provide that for me.
Hugs, Laurie
That's so awesome, Laurie - and I hope you razzle dazzle everyone you see! I loved the boots but I don't think I would wear them in anything more than a sprinkle of rain (that's patent leather, not plastic).
DeleteThe jewelry is always the finishing touch to me - I love those sets.
Good for you, Laurie! Sending you good vibes! Aw, thank you - it's good to have distractions from the ugly things in life. <3
Thank you, this means a lot. And the boots are "booting" as the young people say!😂
ReplyDelete"Booting" is a thing? Ha! Thanks, Pam!
DeleteI spent all of yesterday in mourning. I just don’t understand how this could have happened. That monster told everyone who he was and what he was going to do, and they still elected him. I’m worried for my granddaughters and my LGBTQIA+ friends and family. We have begun a very sure decline in this country in so many ways, chief among them women’s rights and kindness. But, on to your look…I love the bold stripes going this way and that. But, those boots!! We all need something cheerful on our feet, don’t we? Believe it or not, my day begins with your blog! I’ve only just realized how to comment with all my info! Duh!
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It's not so much that they voted for him as AGAINST Kamala, Marsha. I worry for all the vulnerable people and the erosion of their rights as human beings. Aw, that's so sweet! I'm glad to see you back here regularly!
DeleteYesterday I grieved. Today I'm choosing to find the safe places here on the internets. Thank you for your warmth, kindness and making me feel safe. The boots!!! Love them!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Elle, that means so much to me. I don't talk politics often, so I'm glad you find this a safe space. You are always welcome. Thanks so much!
DeleteI've calmed down slightly from yesterday but I'm still seething with rage over the results,
ReplyDeleteThose new boots are such fun! xxx
Pretty fucking horrendous, isn't it, Vix? What the hell is going on with the world??
DeleteThank you, my friend!
I don't like yellow to much, but in combination with black and white i think it's amazing! There is something very special about it. Going out for dinner is the best!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun as a pop of colour, Nancy, for sure. I agree! It was so awesome to see my friend.
DeleteI couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the results yesterday morning ... but you're outfit definitely cheered me up. I absolutely love the pop of yellow from those delightful boots with that black and white concoction of a jammy dress! Loving the bling too! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, US, what have they done? At least I felt good in this striped and yellow ensemble. Thank you, Ann!
DeleteI love those boots. Can't get over them! Literally looking at yellow boots on Amazon right now haha probably not the most practical thing to wear as a carpet cleaner, but I don't care!
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DeleteThank you for the condolences and for brightening the world with your sunshine. We need your energy! I'm grateful for this space to enjoy something for even a few brief moments a day. I'll be here in America, leading the revolution. For me it starts with love. Sending love to everyone who needs it <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, K! Just like in the pandemic, I aim to be a little bit of colour hiding out in my corner of the blogosphere.
DeleteThank you Sheila for your kind words and sympathy. I am proud that half of our county is accepting this with class and moving forward. Had the shoe been on the other foot, we would have seen a very different behavior. Incognito is a good way to be right now.
ReplyDeleteSigh, sadly, you're right, Carol. Incognito for life!
DeleteI COULD NOT believe the results!!!
ReplyDeleteIt beggars belief that he gained votes!
Your camo look is great and looks super! I'm a fan of that- also makes the boots POP!!
Sorry to hear you don't want to be looked at. Whatever is going on, I send hugs and happy thoughts! I'm a bit behind with blog reading. Kezzie xx
It was a shocking disappointment, Kezzie. Thank you so much - not being looked at...more like not wanting to deal with people at the time. Nothing bad going on otherwise.
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