We were lucky to have a beautiful 100% clear day, with temps up to 24 and a light breeze. Pretty much perfect!
I haven't worn this tiger sweater yet this season - I always have a few sweaters out for chillier days.
I figured it would be chillier in the shade and on the water - and I was right. But I did shed the sweater on the way home.
- Tiger embroidered sweater - Kenzo, vintage 00s, thrifted; last seen here in November 2024 for a Mom-Day at home
- Public Enemy tee - show merch, purchased here at Rifflandia for $50.00
- Denim skirt - Talbots, thrifted; last worn here in July with flannel
- Suede boots - Bond Girl, Fluevog X Anna Sui; last seen here in April with acid wash denim
I planned this outfit to be worn two ways in case of weather fluctuations.
Sweater on, tucked on one side to show the green belt (matchy!).
A surprise tiger tail on the back!
The white denim skirt is a repeat wearing for the season - it provided a nice neutral for all the colours.
Ahoy, is that my bus I see?
I pulled out the greens and blues in the tiger for my bits.
On the way home I stopped at Rich Rags for a wee shop and got so warm trying stuff on, I had to switch to Option 2.
The stuff:
These boots had many admirers, including a flag woman and folks on the beach.
- Leather purse - Danier Leather, thrifted
- Silk scarf - Aga Khan Museum, thrifted
Bold bling:
My necklace also had its fans.
- Belt - Fluevog
- Plastic chain necklace - consignment
- Lucite/silver cuff - Alexis Bittar, consignment, Vancouver
- Turquoise stone bracelet - thrifted
- Silver/malachite ring - consignment
- Silver/green stone ring -thrifted
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Iridescent earrings - consignment
I hopped a bus up to the University of Victoria and walked down Sinclair Hill, which is being ripped up and having bike lanes added.
I could see a glimpse of water - that's Cadboro Bay.
I sent my bestie Janet a picture of Pepper's Market.
The octopus at Gyro Park has been repainted. I'm not sure why it has a safety cone on its head.
And this...
They're in Washington State, to the south.
I see the blue salmon on the left too.
I loved playing here as a kid. There's a Cadborosaurus and a pirate ship for climbing on too.
I waited for Mom to arrive.
I sat on one of these rocks and just looked around.
What a beautiful place.
I took a selfie.
You can get a good look at the tiger there.
And this...
Is the bay. Ten Mile Point is on the left, and there's a Marina on the right.
Zooming in to see the Olympic Mountains.
The accessibility is superb at Cadboro Bay.
Willows Beach could learn a thing or two!
There were lots of people around.
Boats anchored in the bay.
It's not like I get tired of the view.
We strolled along, raucous crows flying around overhead.
The tide was quite low, but not stinky low.
My boots left a perfect footprint.
Let's look at the mountains again.
Ah...
We headed to the left and walked along on the sandy section near the water.
I love walking on hard sand.
I found a piece of beach glass!
I put it in my purse to be discovered sometime in the future.
Sun glinting off the water.
A floating chunk of log.
The crows liked this tree.
I didn't see any.
Someone's built a structure out of driftwood.
A young seagull looking for crabs.
But there were a lot of gulls.
So it must be good pickings.
We spotted a head bobbing in the water.
It's a seal! She watched the beach for a while, then ducked under and disappeared.
Another structure.
We were ready for a rest.
Looking back from where we'd come.
We sat on a big old cedar log and just looked around.
That dog is supposed to be on a leash.
Hideous view.
"They're brave," noted Mom of the two women who'd waded out into the water.
Cold! That's Pacific Ocean, baby.
Two kayakers slipped between sailboats.
They pulled up on shore a few minutes later.
More people and their dogs splashing in the water. The black one was very well-trained.
Lots of students from UVic come down here for peace and quiet.
The seal watched the dogs dubiously.
That was the last we saw of her.
We headed back for the car.
It's by Zara and it was $26.00 (they generously gave me 10% off).
"Tomato Sloop" is a clever name!
We had lunch at the Monkey Tree Pub. Mom got distracted.
I didn't know what she was laughing at.
"It's him!" she pointed. Our server Gian was making faces at her.
I'm still smiling - that was a wonderful day, Mom, thank you. I love you!
I bused to town and picked up some more markers so I could work on Yvonne's Badass Boots, then had a thorough browse at Rich Rags where I had some luck.
This skirt is layers of mesh-like nylon, and is twisted so that the hem is slightly ballooned.
I took pictures of the tags in the change room so I'd remember the prices.
It was regular $55.90.
This wool-blend sweater made me gasp.
Gorgeous knit - the pattern is very 3D-looking.
It's a taupe-y brown colour and it has good swooshiness!
This wool-blend sweater made me gasp.
It's by Missoni Sport, and the label indicates it's from the 90s.
I saw similar ones online for $100-600+!
I love the mix of colours: black, white, grey, taupe, blue and even a bit of yellow.
A nice "Made in Italy" tag.
The fit on this is slim - and it's a bit itchy due to the high wool and mohair content - I'll be wearing a layer under this in the chilly days ahead.
It was $63.00 with my 10% off.
This is a big cobalt blue knit dress, very thick.
It has a big slash on the right side there, to above the knee.
It's Rachel by Rachel Roy.
And it looks amazing on! I have an event coming up that I might wear this to.
This black mesh dress will be a good layering piece.
I like the idea of the mesh skirt part of it showing. I won't ever be wearing it just as is!
It's by Cover Me, a Canadian company that specializes in beach wear.
This one won't be as crazy (I hope). I'll be back on Sunday with tales of adventure! See you there!
It will be a good layering piece.
Again, changeroom pictures.
The blue knit dress was NWT (New With Tags), originally prices at $199.00, marked down to $109.96 originally, but only $63.00 for me. I recognize the price tags from the now-closed Bay department store. The sheer dress was $18.00.
And now that I've touched sand, my friends, it's time to sign off for another weekend.
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