This is my Friday outfit, worn to the office as usual.
The velvet pants were perfect for the mid-20s temps we had.
I wanted to rewear these fabulous velvet trousers and why not summer?
If you think about it, it makes total sense - you don't wear many layers when it's hot, so no Velvet Rage!
Ghost kitties! Coming in to visit.
They were so perfectly posed, I couldn't crop them out.
Incognito.
My pants glowed in the sunlight.
I took a picture in the office - I had filtered natural light and overheads.
The stuff:
Orange and lavender bling:
Whateley snoozing on the bedroom post.
Comfy shoes.
- Leather purse - Fossil, consignment, Powell River
- Silk scarf - Fluevog
I'd forgotten about this necklace - I liked how it balanced the highly-patterned pants.
- Leather belt - Madewell, consignment
- Plastic cuff/ring - Italian, vintage 60s, vintage mall
- Carved jadeite bangle - consignment
- Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
- Necklace - J. Crew, consignment
- Earrings - Kate Spade, consignment
I let go of the earrings - I hardly ever wear them.
Morning kitties.
And Barnabas has snuggled into the bed.
Aw! He's got the right idea.
After an evening of hilarity (music, games, kitty play-time), L and I snoozed a little longer on Saturday morning, then headed down to John's Place for brunch.
- Upcycled jean jacket - Ricochetjackets, consignment; last worn here in April for a bunch of shows at Lucky Bar
- L7 shirt - merch, 2024, not tracked
- Cotton skirt - J. Crew, consignment; last seen here in April 2024? That doesn't seem right, but it's the last time I found it!
- Boots - Original Samedi, Fluevog; last worn here for the same band evening in April
I've worn versions of this outfit before - it's nothing groundbreaking, but I change up the jewelry or belt and it's suddenly fresh.
What's that? Stay home with you? Aw, we'll be home soon, little bud.
So while it took me a while to get around to wearing this cotton eyelet skirt this season, I still love how it goes with my purples.
It's a keeper!
As is this marvelous upcycled jean jacket.
I was the fringiest in the grocery store!
But before we did a big grocery shop (next weekend is the August long weekend, so we skip our restocking), L needed to go pick up a CD at Ditch Records, so I had a 15-minute browse in the big Pandora Ave WIN store.
But first, the back of the jean jacket.
So. Cool.
The stuff:
Yes, it's really July! And I'm wearing boots! It got very cloudy and we've had intervals of rain all weekend. I was happy to squeeze in a wearing of these.
- Suede purse - Dooney & Burke, consignment
- Snake buckle leather belt - Notes du Nord, thrifted
Bold bling:
The butcher liked my chain necklace.
- Carved jadeite bangle - consignment
- Crystal cuff - Loren Hope, thrifted
- Cobra silver/gold/amethyst ring - vintage fair
- Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
- Chunky chain necklace - consignment, Vancouver
- Gold-tone/suede earrings - vintage 89s, consignment, Powell River
- Gold-plated silver necklace w/glass stones - Lalique, vintage fair, gift from L
L's outfit was blog-worthy! He's wearing his Nashville-bought cowboy hat, at $5 blazer I bought for him, the Margarita Villains roller derby t-shirt, and a consignment pair of skinny plaid pants.
The sneakers are Converse, and the cats are of course, Barnabas and Whateley.
Look at this face.
Barnabas was lurking under a bench.
I steamed it inside and out (it's fully-lined!) before taking the pictures, as it was a wrinkled mess.
He immediately flops and begs for tummy rubs.
I found one thing on my 15-minute shop: this beautiful orange maxi skirt.
It's bias-cut for maximum volume.
I can really SWOOSH in it!
I admired the cotton - I am sure - textile, with metal-wrapped threads woven into a plaid.
This is likely a hand-loomed textile - that gold-wrapped thread is delicate!
It does up with a drawstring waistband, with an open side.
I am positive it's handmade, as the inside seams aren't finished.
It was tagged at $9.95.
You couldn't even buy the fabric for that!
But I had a surprise!
Don't be worried, Barnabas is happily enjoying Whateley's ministrations and head-lickings.
I forgot I was a "Winsider" - I got 30% off, so it was only $6.96. It's hugely long on me, so I'll be rolling the waistband and wearing it soon!
And now, leaving you with these final pictures of the boys.
This is a brotherly hug.
Not really fighting. I know it looks like a scuffle is about to break out.
Well, here we are, another weekend over! I hope you had a lovely few days, and I'm so glad you're here, thank you!
Love the L7 outfit. Interesting about velvet in warmer temps. Have a good week! Oh and the cats look like your adoring fans in that pic where they sitting and watching you take your outfit pic :).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lise! I know, once you think about it, it makes total sense! Velvet in summer!
DeleteAren't the boys sweet? They both got cuddles.
In a world of inconstancy and chaos it's nice to be reassured by steady traditions -- like your blog. Your consistent posts and notable outfits are, by their existence and beauty, a gift. Thank you for the effort you put into them.
ReplyDeleteAlso always great to see L on the blog. I want to mention I thought of him recently. I bought a new pair of Fluevog shoes last month (excellent mood-lifter!) and, during selection, I discovered Fluevog also sells belts. I found a beautiful men's belt whose flamboyant style would look perfect on your hubby. When I wear it I feel like I'm channeling his sartorial spirit. :)