Hello, and welcome back, Gentle Readers! Another week, but I'm ready for it, having given myself a good session in my closet on Sunday, preparing for the week ahead.
I've had these things hung together since I got the pink sweater - it matches the boots perfectly.
- Wool blazer - The Elite, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in January with aqua and leopard
- Cotton sweater - Northern Reflections, thrifted; purchased here for $11.95
- Flocked skirt - no label, consignment; last seen here in September for a Mom-Day shop
- Boots - Jubilee Gladstone, Fluevog; last worn here in December 2024 with pink, gold and black
- Sleeveless coat (below) - Only, thrifted; last seen here in November
That made for an easy Monday outfit - all I had to do was add a bunch of accessories.
The black wool blazer is incredibly beautiful and so well made.
Those buttons just kill me. Back detail!
Pops of pink! I was a little chilled in my sleeveless coat.
It's hovering in the single digits, but now rain has begun in earnest, and the humidity makes it colder - I feel it in my bones.
The stuff:
I did a cluster of pins on the blazer's lapel.
These brocade boots are so gorgeous, but tricky to style.
- Crocheted collar - vintage thrifted wool, made by me!
- Toque - thrifted
- Leather gloves - consignment
- Big tree pin - Keyes, gift from Ev, c. 1997
I was delighted to wear my golden collar again!
Black and gold bling:
- Belt - Charmant by Deborah Marinoff, vintage 70s, thrifted
- Snake bracelet - vintage 90s, consignment
- Eelskin hinged bracelet - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Gold/amethyst ring - Frances Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
- Brass ring - vintage 70s, vintage mall
- Lizard brooch - vintage, gift from Cat
- Tree pin - Avon
- Heart pin - consignment
- Necklace - J. Crew, consignment
- Earrings - thrifted
As I was about to leave in the morning, I turned around to find the boys on the hall-tree.
"This bag has to stay." "And you can't leave without this one!"
Oh, sweet kittens, I'm so sorry to leave you!
