Black and White Optic, and Special Guest Kitty

In addition to monitoring those backwards hangers, I'm also poking around and making sure all my little bits - like this mesh cardigan - get worn. 

This is a piece I tend to forget about, but it's great for layering. 

• Mesh cardigan - Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, consignment; last worn here in July 2025 for a Mom-Day at home
• Tank top - FDJ French Dressing, thrifted; first seen here in June with my tiger/butterfly/floral Escada blazer
• Wool skirt - Megan Salmon Somersault Sculpted Pleat Skirt, Fountainhead collection, Winter 2020; last worn here in April with yellow and daisies
• Leather "pony hair" booties - Matisse, thrifted; last seen here in March with my red leopard denim suit

I also hadn't worn these booties yet this season, so why not together? 

Black and white prints always work together. 

The cardigan has mesh pockets, which stretch WAY down when I carry things like a phone in them.

I like the big full sleeves, with the wide mesh cuffs. 

Incognito. 

The skirt is a favourite - my coworkers were boggled that it was wool, like men's suiting material. 

The stuff: 

These boots don't fit in my spring/summer wardrobe, but they are still very cool. 

• Paper hat - thrifted

Black and white bling.

All awesome pieces. 

• Black and white elastic cuff - vintage fair
• Black and white bangles - consignment
• Silver chain ring - Mexican, consignment
• Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower, c. 2007
• Earrings - Western Germany, vintage fair

L and I took care of our neighbours' cats, Kes and Tooks. We saw nothing of Tooks (L got a hiss), but Kes was cautiously friendly. 

Isn't he a handsome boy? The markings around his mouth are so unusual. 

He had a faintly outraged look on his face while I tried to pet him. 

And then he hid under a table. 

My boys, in comparison, are very chill. 

Barnabas' favourite spot. 

Whateley is always nearby. 

Making sure he gets some of my attention too!