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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Spooky Critters: Spiders, Snakes and a Vest

Long-time readers will recognize my "ribcage" sweater - I always wear it at this time of year! 
It's quite spooky - there's a spider on there, as well as a face and a bird. 

  • Vest - Indochino, consignment; purchased here for $16.20
  • Wool sweater - Jean Paul Gaultier, vintage 90s, consignment; last seen here almost exactly a year ago in October 2024 with tulle and a different vest
  • Faux croc trousers - FRNCH, thrifted; last worn here in April with leopard and paisley
  • Pony-hair boots - Matisse, thrifted; last seen here a few weeks ago with a cold shoulder sweater
  • Suede coat (below) - Danier Leather, consignment; last worn here in September (the day we met our kittens!)

I loved the addition of the menswear grey vest to the outfit - I still got to show off the top while it added a bit of structure (and pockets, which I've unstitched/opened). 
My faux croc pants are fun and also have enormous pockets. I am set! 

Incognito. I forgot to include my hat in my Stuff picture, so have a good gander. 
I LOVE this bright orange coat - I felt like a vivid leaf. 

The stuff: 
I like the spotty wedge booties. 

  • Belt - Notes du Nord, thrifted
  • Silk scarf - Jay Sutton, vintage mall, gift from L
  • Leather gloves - Coach, consignment
  • Bucket hat (not shown) - Picabo, vintage 00s, vintage fair

Critter bling: 
All very dangerous! 

  • Snake coil bracelet - Whiting & Davis, vintage 70s, vintage fair
  • Spider brooch - vintage mall, gift from L
  • Spider earrings - can't remember
  • Silver snake ring - BC Museum gift shop, 1985
  • Silver/onyx spider ring - c. 1986, gift from Mom & Dad
  • Lucite/gold bracelet/earrings - Alexis Bittar, consignment
  • Gold claw necklace - Ambush "Holy Mountain" collection, 2012, consignment, Vancouver, gift from L

The kittens were crashed on the couch with L last night. Whateley on the left was zonked right out, all that kitten energy quiet. 
Barnabas likes going under blankets, and has overheated, so is half-in, half-out and resting his head on L's hand. AWWWWW. 


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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM PDT

    AWWW, look at Whateley's little face and paws, aWWW :) Cool pieces, that coat is gorgeous. Rgds, Lise

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    1. SheilaWednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:07:00 PM PDT

      I know, aren't they adorable, Lise? Those faces! Thanks so much!

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  2. VixTuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:51:00 PM PDT

    I love that sleepy cat photo, Barnabas resting his chin on L's hand and Whateley smiling in his sleep!
    It doesn't seem like a year since we last saw the ribcage top! xxx

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    1. SheilaWednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:08:00 PM PDT

      There is something about a cat resting its head on my hand that just melt my heart! Whateley does look like he's smiling - and why wouldn't he? He's in the perfect home full of love!
      I know, where does the time go? It feels like I JUST wore it.

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  3. Polyester PrincessThursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:11:00 AM PDT

    What a fun outfit, Sheila, absolutely perfect for spooky season.
    And I too LOVE that bright orange coat!
    The kittens on the couch photo is everything. It's endearing to see how they seem to be perfectly at home with you two after such a short time! xxx

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