Well, I guess I know where I get my diva poses from!
My fiend Meerah on Substack did a post (here) about wearing oversized tops with tulle skirts, and being a lover of tulle skirts, I thought, "I'll give this a shot!"
Nothing new in this outfit, all pulled from my closet. I started with the pastel pink skirt and extra-long cardigan and went from there.
- Cardigan - Kenzo, consignment; last worn here (3rd outfit) in April 2024 with blues post-Ice Cube concert
- Sparkly sweater - Luiza Cerano, thrifted; last seen here (2nd outfit) in October 2024 with grey plaid
- T-Shirt (below) - SPRZNY Eames Chairs, thrifted; first seen here in August 2024 over a Powell River visit
- Tulle skirt - no label, Dots; last worn here (2nd outfit) in November 2024 to the Fluevog sample sale
- Sneakers - Converse; last seen here in December 2024 with Warhol to the Art Gallery
- Sweetums cape (below) - vintage 70s, consignment; last worn here in October 2024
This reminded me of layering I did in high school with a big full red wool skirt and one of my dad's old fisherman cardigans (Mom made it for him - I still have it).
After lunch at home, Mom dropped me off at the local mall and I bussed home from there. I did some photo editing, then walked back to town to meet up with my bestie Janet for dinner at Zambri's Italian restaurant (the best!).
I took a page from other Fashion People I've seen around and tied the sparkly sweater around my waist. I liked this! It wasn't as warm as the first look, but definitely more stylish.
The cardigan is shorter in the back, so the sweater peeks out.
Sweetums! It was cold but crisp, so I risked not wearing a heavy outerwear piece.
But I wanted to wear Sweetums.
Accoutrements:
I did a lot of walking and took a lot of busses! These shoes are nice and comfy - I still need to buy inserts for them, but they're fine as is.
"Mom, I'm on my way!" I texted to her. What's that I see in the background?
The purse is worn under the cape.
- Leather purse - Rebecca Minkoff, thrifted
- Scarf - thrifted
- Toque - gift from Tammy
- Brooch - Monet, vintage 80s, thrifted
- Leather gloves - thrifted
The stuff:
Black and gold bling:
I wore the brooch on the cape.
- Brooch - vintage - thrifted
- Leather/chain wrap - local
- Gold/eelskin hinged bangle - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Earrings - Biko, consignment
- Silver snake ring - BC Museum Gift Shop, 1985
- Brass leopard ring - thrifted
- Necklace - Anne Klein, vintage 80s, Grandma J's
I took a few pictures after I got off the bus - I have about a kilometer to walk to get to Mom's from there.
A sheep!
And a wee lamb!
She didn't seem to like me taking its picture.
Sorry, Mama!
The trees were full of robins snacking on these berry buds.
I took my headphones out so I could hear all the birdcall.
A brief section of sun.
It would be all we'd see for the day.
The pathway was quiet.
The few remaining puddles were frozen.
As Mom and I ate lunch, we watched the birds hopping around in her yard.
Lots of these little ones.
A rose is gamely trying to bloom.
A blurry robin in the background.
Photo time. "I haven't got any jewelry on!" said Mom. But that's a lovely sweater!
Our lunch was grilled cheese and ham on bagels, and veggies and dip.
As I stood up and looked for more birds, I noticed a visitor on Mom's front deck.
Busted! This young hooligan and his crony over there on the street are after the birds.
The neighbours' birdfeeder was empty - they must be well-known.
They skulked around while we watched, this one always leading.
It was a lovely visit - so glad to just hang out.
Well, they do know their stuff! I found this lovely cornflower blue purse on the sale rack.
I love you, Mom! We're missing next week, as I have to do my preparation for my next closet sale (aka Limbo Sale).
I had 10 minutes in Rich Rags consignment before meeting up with Janet, so I said, "Show me all the good stuff!"
I see that faded name under the gold spade.
All the hardware is gold-tone.
The inside lining is SO characteristic of bags c. 2012. It reminds me of McDonald's fries' packaging.
Lots of pockets, which I love.
I checked carefully before I bought it.
It was $30.00, an excellent price.
GOOD. It's real leather!
And it's by Kate Spade, of course.
I was brought an assortment of Adidas (it's like they know me, hee hee), and I gasped out loud at this jacket.
The stripes are magnificent! It's all a pale mint green/baby blue.
Looks like it's from September 2018.
I found pictures of it when I searched on DU9885 - it's from a line called Adidas Originals referred to as denim (it's 100% cotton), but more like a heavy canvas than denim.
I was delighted to discover that the external pockets have been sewn so that they provide inside pockets on both sides.
I was given a small discount on the regular price items I bought, which was so very sweet of the owners. Thank you! This was $70.00.
A girl can never have too many pockets.
And it's NWT! I see the original retail price of $110.00, marked down to $89.99, and an August 2019 date.
As I was moving to pay, I spotted this scarf on the back wall. Skulls!? Give it to me!
"I see you've brought me a new bed, Woman, thank you."
Vizzini settled himself down and checked it out. It's massive, for one! And it is indeed covered in skulls.
"I see dead people."
The detail and resolution on the print is excellent - and it's just as crisp on the other side.
It's by Zadig & Voltaire, and is made in Italy.
This was $55.00, which I recognized as a very good price. It doesn't have the content tag but I was able to find a bunch online - it's a very soft viscose.
I also saw them retailing (in lots of colours) for $150 and up.
Grey skulls on the outer edge, one big white skull at each corner, grey skulls mid-way down, and white in the middle.
I spotted this in the menswear section.
It's a woven brocade design, not a print, on satin. I love birds!
L joked, "I just wish it was bolder, made more of a statement."
It's by Bortenfor, which appears to be a restaurant in Oslo. When I narrowed the search to "Bortenfor clothing" I found this exact jacket on Japanese eBay! How odd.
Love you, babe! I can't believe we've been friends for over 40 years!
It was $70.00...and I promised L he could have it without my "finders' fee" of 10%. I'm so generous!
But not so generous that I'm giving you that scarf, little buddy.
"But I really like it."
Silly boy!
And finally, here' a picture of Janet and I at Zambri's.
She took this picture of me.
Thanks for letting me get my angles!
And thank you, Gentle Readers, for visiting my little corner of the internet. I'm signing off for the weekend, but will be back on Sunday with tales of adventure. Have a good one!
Beautifully clear photos, Sheila. That first photo of you and your lovely mum is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat icy blue colour looks as good on Helen as it does you.
Its great that Substack is inspiring you to experiment with different proportions. I'm sorry, I've got enough distractions without joining you over there but it sounds like a nice, happy space.
Those cats hanging around your Mum's look like some of the bad ass characters in the Milk Treading novel I've just finished.
Adidas Originals is the best of their labels (so says Adidas fan, Jon)! The pinstriped jacket is great as is the skull scarf - Vizzini agrees, obviously! That bomber jacket is going to look spectacular on L!
Janet and yourself look so happy at Zambri's and she takes a cracking photo. It's crazy to think we have friends that we've known for so long. I've been friends with Liz for 53 years!!
Have a splendid weekend. xxx
Thanks, Vix! Amazing what brighter weather does for the ol' pictures. No worries about Substack - I totally get it! It is fun to read others' thoughts about fashion.
DeleteHa, I love that - sounds like a good book with cat characters!
Oh, nice to know, thank you, Jon! The bomber fit L perfectly, and he's excited to style it.
It's been close to 45 years for Janet and I - it's so good to have friends who've known us for all that time, isn't it? <3
Happy weekend, my dear friend!
Love the photo Janet took of you -- just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cynthia! About time I got one of the two of us - besties forever!
DeleteShiela, I think the Adidas jacket will look great on you plus you've really outdone yourself finding that bold jacket for L! X
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jess! I am excited to style the Adidas! L was thrilled with the jacket - he'll be wearing it soon, I think!
DeleteThe second version of your outfit, with the sparkly sweater tied around your waist, is my favourite, and it's always a joy to see Sweetums!
ReplyDeleteYour Mom is looking fabulous in her blue sweater - that colour definitely suits her - and no jewellery required.
Loving the Kate Spade bag - what a bargain - and L.'s bomber jacket is truly spectacular. xxx
It's such a great idea to tie an extra sweater on, isn't it? I adore Sweetums too, thanks, Ann!
DeleteMom will like that you gave her a pass on the jewelry. :D
I know! $30 for a leather bag is amazing! L was thrilled with the jacket.
All of your people pictures - with your Mom, just your Mom, just you, and with Janet - are wonderful though my heart is with the last selfie of you and your Mom. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how the vibe of an outfit can change with just one minor swap of clothing, in this case tying the sweater around your waist. I absolutely like it best with this look. Who would have thought that such a small switch could have such a big impact!
What a great set of hauls from your Wee shop! I continue to chuckle at how you've slowly and steadily gotten me to appreciate the many adidas pieces you have collected. The blue Kate Spade bag would look nice with your Mom's blue sweater…just saying. And L scored big thanks to you finding that super bomber!
It IS absolutely special to have someone like Janet with whom you've been friends for 45 years! I have friends who I've known for 35 years and appreciate the naturalness of our friendships - how easy it is to pick up wherever we left off, to have so many common reference points, to have been privy to the ins and outs of one another's lives. Definitely these are all relationships to cherish!
Cheers, Laurie
I like the people pictures too, Laurie, and I'm so glad I have all these wonderful pics of me and Mom.
DeleteIt's a huge impact, isn't it? I must try the sweater-worn-as-scarf look too - it's another trick my Substack people do.
Ha ha, I'll convert you to an Adidas lover yet! Ha, shhhh, don't give Mom any ideas about that purse...although she uses and likes a backpack. L was thrilled about the satin bomber.
It really is! We've reconnected now that I have a phone and we can text each other - we used to swap notes between classes back in the day, ha ha! I definitely cherish her friendship. <3
Oh my gosh, swapping notes between classes and now swapping messages via a phone - this reminds me of a list from years ago: Remember when television was black & white; telephones were tethered; etc. Many of those early options on the list were unknown for much of my grandparent's early lives!
ReplyDeleteI know! I was talking to my mom about this - she's gone from only radio, to television, to computers, to smartphones and AI - IMAGINE how much change that is! I feel lucky to have grown up without computers (and I saved all my old notes between friends for YEARS, until I finally threw them out).
DeleteYou are a good daughter. Your mum will be happy with all the attention you are paying her.
ReplyDeleteGreetje
I'm trying...you know how it is. <3
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