Pink Perhaps, Leopard and Best Black Velvet

We had a big "Happy Retirement" send-off for one of our beloved VPs - as my farewell gift to her, I coordinated the entire thing. Big card, a selection of beverages, fancy goodies from the Italian Deli...a customized party spread from me personally instead of a catered shindig.

I knew I'd be carrying heavy things, going up and down stairs, moving furniture and slicing vegetables, as well as mingling and being my usual "office glue."

I needed a high-visibility colour, and easy things to move in. I did a lot of running around, culminating in two hours socializing with close to 60 people in our lunchroom.

• Wool sweater - MO & Co., thrifted; purchased here for $11.00
• Turtleneck - Gilmour, vintage 00s, thrifted; last worn here in October 2024 for a Mom-and-Uncle Day at Beacon Hill Park
• Silk velvet skirt - Rachel Roy, thrifted; first seen here in March 2024 with the same coat
• Boots - Biblio Austen, Fluevog; last worn here in November 2024 with a maxi velvet vest at the graveyard with Mom
• Coat (below) - Cache, consignment; last worn here in June 2024

I got very sweaty over the day - this new sweater is WARM. I layered a thin stretchy top under the wool to ameliorate any itchiness (she learns!). 

I love the "slashed" bits and overall it was great, but I was disappointed to see the little pink worms of wool gathering under my arms and along my sides. Ugh. But I have ideas for it still so it's earned a reprieve...for now. Keeping it? Perhaps. 

The velvet skirt is amazing - check out the gold zipper in the back. 

It had some clinging issues with the lacy tights, but no snags. This is the nicest and softest black velvet skirt I've ever owned. 

Lost my balance, oops. Leopard! 

Mild weather continues - I don't think I've ever worn this jacket in January before. 

Accoutrements: 

I took the bus home as it was late and dark, and I had a hungry kitty waiting to be fed. 

• Fur boa - Danier, vintage 90s, thrifted
• Leather gloves - thrifted

The stuff: 

I walked to work, then back out to the grocery store for party supplies, with a jaunt to the dollar store for cups and the Italian Deli for fancy meat and olives. These boots were awesome, zero complaints. 

Black and gold bling: 

Jessica was impressed that my necklace is 80s Givenchy - I showed her the marks. I recall that I paid $5.00 for it at a vintage fair in Fernwood many years ago. 

• Necklace - Givenchy, 80s, vintage fair
• Double snake ring - consignment
• Brass ring - vintage 70s, vintage mall
• Leather/chain wrap - local
• Hinged eelskin bangle - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Earrings - Fiji, vintage 90s, Mom's