Extra-Profesh: Red Boss Pants and Tie, and a Vizzini Update

My quest to be Extra-Profesh is paying off - work is going smoothly - and I'm still feeling like myself. 

Which has been good...as I have an update on Vizzini's health, and I wanted to make sure y'all prepare yourselves. I won't drag this out, but I also don't wish it to be a shock.

• Denim fin top - 3.1 Philip Lim, consignment; last worn here in September 2024 with a white denim skirt
• Shirt - Eddie Bauer, consignment; last seen here in March with my Tweed cover skirt
• Linen blend pants - Zara, thrifted; last worn here in June 2024 with a pajama jacket
• Booties - Matisse, thrifted; last seen here in February with grey and pink
• Coat (below) - L'Atiste, consignment, Vancouver; last worn here in March

His breathing has become heavier and a quick perusal of the interwebz tells you that is not a great sign. Despite this, he is still a little monkey and tried to escape into the hall this morning.

"The hallway has always belonged to me."

We have a vet appointment soon, and we may need to make a hard decision - our poor boy's appetite has been erratic and his energy levels have dropped drastically. I know some of you have been here for his whole life (remember this tiny kitty here in June 2011?), so I didn't want any of this to come as a shock. He has been on borrowed time for a while - kidney disease is inexorable. 

So you will forgive me - I couldn't bear to crop him out of my morning photos. 

"I'm always here, just out of sight."

And I'm also trying to keep myself together so I am going to continue to talk about my outfits and other Normal Things. 

I really liked how this denim fin looked the first time that I wore it (here, last July) when I paired it with a white shirt and wide boss pants in chartreuse. 

"I'm feeling rather snubbed."

I decided to repeat that formula with the same white shirt and a different pair of Boss Pants. These red linen Zara (made in Spain!) trousers are pulling apart at the crotchal and back seams. They were starting to do this when I originally bought them, but it's becoming more noticeable...to the point where I can't expose that region when I wear them. I did not pose this way in real life! 

This vest thing is perfect, as it covers all that business. 

"I mean, I'm right here."

This felt like a suit of armour, protecting me from sad thoughts. 

Outerwear! I loved all the red bits. 

It's doing all of the weathers out there - a very typical spring! 

Accoutrements: 

I enjoyed sporting that little vintage Halston logo. 

• Silk scarf - Halston, vintage 70s, thrifted
• Bucket hat - Babaton, consignment
• Leather gloves - Picabo, Powell River

The stuff: 

These booties were very comfy in the office, where I alternated between meetings and walking around. 

Minimal bling: 

I bought the leather tie for L for Christmas a few years ago, and he gave it back to me (not his vibe). They can't all be winners - but it's a win for me, 'cause I get this awesome 80s relic. So chic. 

• Leather tie - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Silver/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
• Silver/kyanite ring - consignment
• Silver/sodalite ring - Scotland, 1996
• Silver earrings - consignment

Vizzini was still lurking around when I put my coat on, so I gently picked him up. 

"Finally!"

And here's a selfie with that sweet little face. 

"Much love to all of my fans."

Your good vibes are appreciated, thank you, my friends.