This week, I'll be getting my theme on and dressing for Hallowe'en, my favourite holiday.
- Cotton jacket - Jean Paul Gaultier, vintage 00s, thrifted; last worn here with a big pouffy skirt in July
- Wool sweater - Bartolini, consignment; last seen here (3rd outfit) in February for brunch
- Skirt - Zara, consignment; first worn here in September with cream wrinkles
- Shoes - Mission Monica, Fluevog; last seen here in March with a wooly bell skirt
- Leather trenchcoat (below) - vintage 70s, thrifted; last worn here in April
The strapping reminds me of mummy bandages - there is more strapping on the right sleeve.
The twisty skirt also reminded me of dusty mummified wrappings. Add a little orange to the mix and boom, good to go.
Incognito.
All bundled up - it's suddenly COLD out. I liked wearing this trenchcoat again.
The stuff:
Comfy shoes, for not much walking. I was training my Vancouver counterpart most of the morning.
- Silk scarf - Lanvin, vintage 70s, thrifted
- Leather gloves - consignment
Amber bling:
Fossilized tree sap is totally an October-y thing!
- Large amber bracelet - consignment
- Small amber bracelet - consignment, Powell River
- Amber necklace - vintage mall, gift from L
- Silver snake ring - BC Museum gift shop, 1985
- Silver/smoky topaz ring - Anneli Neuman, Sweden, vintage mall
- Silver/amber thumb ring - consignment
- Silver/amber teardrop pendant - vintage mall, gift from L
- Silver/amber earrings - vintage 1920s, vintage mall
No kitten pictures, but there are lots in the weekend post, so make sure you check it out!
Seeing your amber bling reminded me that some years ago I wandered along a beach in Poland hoping to find some raw amber washed up. Earlier this year we were in Lithuania and there was a shop entirely dedicated to amber items of all kinds. It was a treat to explore, but I didn't buy any as DH was with me, and I take too long to make decisions!
ReplyDeleteBaltic amber is gorgeous, it has a greenish tinge to it often. I am a big fan of it. I feel that - I'm also very fussy, and it drives my husband mad! :D
DeleteI “third” the choosy, picky, fussiness surrounding purchases. If I’m going to get something, I want the one that speaks to me! (Husband sufficiently antsy here, too. Oh well. He knew what he was getting into when he married me, lol) readerrita
DeleteHa ha, we should all shop together, and leave the husbands behind! :D
DeleteYour mummy and amber outfit is much to my liking, Sheila! I'm swooning over your amber bling and I'm completely bowled over by those shoes.
ReplyDeleteI'll forgive you for the lack of kitten pictures. Only this once though :-) xxx
Thank you, Ann! I love having all my amber out. The shoes are lovely, aren't they?
DeleteYes, sorry, I didn't save any from the weekend, and honestly, there are only so many pictures of kittens in the sink and sleeping I can post!
Oh, I love Hallowe’en and amber-time. Great outfit! Now that you mention it, I clearly see the mumminess of the jacket! Very apropos. Fall is a such delight! Cheers, readerrita
ReplyDeleteSame, Rita! I adore my amber. Yeah, it's not overtly mummy-ish, just a slight evocation.
DeleteThe mummy/Victorian straightjacket is one of my faves, I reckon that would look great worn over my great grandmother's wedding dress!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous amber collection! x
Ooh, I love that idea! It's such a cool jacket. Thanks, Vix!
DeleteI couldn't figure out the Mummy part of the jacket until you showed the reverse! It's definitely giving off mummy vibes. But, those shoes are amazing!
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It's such a cool jacket! Thanks, Marsha!
DeleteWhat caught my eye is your shoes. My first thought was they reminded me of Cloris Leachman's outfit in Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks! While this outfit was the start of your Halloween week, we were still in Belgium and went on a 9:00pm torch-lit tour (real torches with real fire at the ends!!!) of a medieval castle from the year 800. While it wasn't scary as in ghosts, it was very scary as in pitch-black except for the torches and the guide's flashlight AND floors of uneven, wet stones AND steep staircases AND all sorts of passages. It was small comfort to know the guide had been giving tours for 30 years and knew her way around!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
They are pretty awesome shoes! I don't remember the ones Cloris wore in Young Frankenstein, but I love that movie! Your tour sounds amazing!!
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