Monday, July 7, 2025

Jungle Adidas, Pink Eyelash, and Maple in the Oak

I wanted to ensure I was fully armoured up for Monday, so I wore a bunch of old friends with my new-to-me skirt. 
I ended up having a very intense day, working on one complicated project, barely leaving my desk.

  • Bomber jacket - Adidas, consignment, Vancouver; last worn here (3rd outfit) in April over a silver dress
  • T-shirt - Denver Hayes, thrifted; last seen here in June, layered under a suede shirt
  • Skirt - J. Crew, thrifted; purchased here for $16.95
  • Shoes - Half Truth Tanya, Fluevog; last worn here (3rd outfit) in May for Mom's birthday party

I swear, this pink jacket tones perfectly with the skirt in person, in real light. The new-to-me eyelash skirt looks peach here, but it's pink! 
I adored the flippy little eyelashes and how they moved when I walked around. 

My jungle bomber jacket gave a bit of friction to the dressy-looking allover fringe.
A sporty element, which is what I like in my outfits these days. 

Incognito. 
The jacket has always been a mite snug but I like how it looks done up. 

The stuff: 
These shoes are 10 years old and still going strong. 

Gold and green bling: 
I enjoyed the mess of necklaces. 

  • Gold knotted necklace - Grandma J's, vintage 80s
  • Gold link necklace - Monet, thrifted
  • Green glass bead necklace - vintage 70s, Mom's
  • Gold-tone hinged bangle - thrifted
  • Green glass bangle - thrifted
  • Crystal cocktail ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
  • Olivine/coral ring - vintage 70s, Hawaii, Mom's
  • Gold hoop earrings - 5th anniversary gift from L

On Saturday, L was out on the deck. "SQUIRREL! And it's doing something weird!"
I grabbed the camera - it's Maple! Hi, Maple! 

She appeared to be sitting on a knot of branches and...having a nap. 
Most of the squirrels here are grey squirrels - but Maple is a Red Squirrel (about local squirrels here, from the SPCA)

She was in the Garry Oak in our condo's front yard - we were maybe 4-5 meters away.
Little back paws grabbing the branch, front paws tucked under. 

And then she looked at me! 
I wonder if she knows us, like we know her? She lives in the trees around us - she's the builder of the nest in the maple tree (the nest is now dried up brown leaves, that are half-falling off the tree).

Fully asleep, so we left her alone. 
Aw, that is the cutest thing ever. The little front paws hanging down! 

12 comments:

  1. I have also seen cutie pie Maple with her ginger tail in the gardens! 🥰

    Cute bomber!!

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    1. Thanks, Emma! I know, I've been watching Maple for ages - she could live up to 5 years (I looked it up).

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  2. Aww, isn't Maple cute? She's stealing your limelight in this post, but don't worry: I'm still loving the outfit, particularly with the bomber done up. Also loving the green bling and the way your shoes match the foliage in your bomber! xxx

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    1. I know she is, but I couldn't resist and had a hard time choosing which pictures (I took a LOT).
      Thanks, Ann!

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  3. All of your gold and green jewelry is soothing, like a gentle breeze on a warm day, and looks just right accessorizing the white tee and adidas jacket. The skirt is definitely interesting but I couldn’t help but wonder how it would look with a dark top. LOL I’m probably conditioned for bold color from your weekend post! ;)
    Maple looks cozy and comfy; she’s made a squirrel version of a hammock!
    Cheers, Laurie

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    1. Thank you, Laurie! I'll have to test the skirt with something darker next time. Although I loved the texture and movement of the skirt, the colour is definitely not my favourite (too pale - imagine this in hot pink).
      I know! she's so cute, balanced against the branches. She is probably hiding from the grey squirrels that also live in the neighbourhood.

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  4. Fabulous as your outfit is that cheeky squirrel is definitely trying to upstage you! xxx

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  5. Oooh Maple is Sooo photogenic!! What a pretty girl! Her body looks like a grey but her tail like a, red!

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