So here's Tuesday's outfit, featuring this new-to-me thrifted white shirt (very exciting).
I layered my wool-blend menswear sweater over it and then added the pink plaid for excitement.
- Shirt - Talbots, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
- Wool-blend and leather sweater - John Varvatos, consignment; last seen here in April with my long bomber jacket
- Trousers - FRNCH, consignment; last worn here in May with a denim fin jacket
- Sneakers - Converse; last seen here in September to see Lyle Lovett
- Jacket (below) - Nygard, thrifted; last worn here in July with pink tulle
The chunky shoes added a nice "friction" to the outfit.
I added this beautiful embroidered floral jacket overtop of it all.
I wore it like this sometimes...and then took it off when I overheated.
The obligatory back view.
All that embroidery makes my heart happy.
I wore this out to the theatre as well, walking to town with L after feeding the kittens.
Added a skull scarf, because 'tis the spooky season!
The stuff:
I liked the coiled snake at the neckline.
Super helpful, Whateley, thanks a bunch.
Comfy shoes for lots of walking.
- Scarf - Metrowear, San Francisco
- Snake brooch - consignment
- Wool gloves - Parkhurst
Snaky bling:
- Leather belt - Madewell, consignment
- Snake pin - c. 1985, gift from Mom & Dad
- Crystal heart cuff - Juicy Couture, consignment
- Filigree cuff - St. Paul's Cathedral gift shop, London
- Silver/green stone ring - thrifted
- Silver snake ring - c. 1986, BC Museum gift shop
- Steel earrings - gift from Lise
A mirror selfie shot with feline assitance.
Give us a kiss.
"You're a weirdo."
Correct! Ha!
We met up with Emma and Daylan at the Brickyard for pizza and beverage before the show. We went to see "Ken Russell's The Devils," (about it here, link 'cause I love). This is its world debut, after being banned for decades - we had the full director's cut.
I always love seeing a movie at the Capitol 6 theatre, and even better with the moon in the clear sky. It was built in the 80s, and I love that glass feature - that's where you walk up a ramp to the get to the theatres. There is a giant plant in there that you might be able to see - it's original to the building.
We settled into our reclining seats.
It was a very...graphic movie, lots of 1971 nudity and violence and many scenes that would have been absolutely unacceptable back then (think Kubrick's "Clockwork Orange" for something similar, then add religion). We were all blown away by it - and it all actually happened!
Emma sent me a picture of their other cat, Tooks, who ALSO really loved the new bed.
I laughed at Kes' little outraged stalk.
Really trying to keep my eyes open!
- Cotton sweater - Denim Supply Ralph Lauren, thrifted; first seen here in April for a Mom-Day
- Skirt - Zara, consignment; last worn here in July with chartreuse for another Mom-Day
- Boots - Aldo, thrifted; last seen here in March with mixed plaids - also a Mom-Day!
- Suede coat (below) - Mangoon, thrifted; last worn here in April with this same sweater
I laughed when I realized I last wore every main piece including the jacket below...for a day with Mom!
No wonder I felt so comfortable!
Incognito.
I walked to and from work in these boots - I love them.
- Scarf - Zadig & Voltaire, vintage 90s, consignment
- Belt - Le Chateau, c. 1986
- Velour gloves - Thinsulate, thrifted
The old Le Chateau "house" logo (chateau means house).
Brutalist bling:
A simple outfit has the great advantage of being an excellent backdrop for my Brutalist pieces.
- Pewter cuff, bracelet, necklace/pendant - all Robert Larin, vintage 70s, vintage mall, gifts from L
- Wood/steel brooch - Aarikka, consignment
- "Volcano" ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Square ring - thrifted
- Earrings - vintage mall
Did you spot the brooch? It's on the hem of my sweater.
Whateley flopped in the hall.
Gosh, I used to shop at Le Château back in the day when it was (briefly) here in the US as well, and their belts were so fun! How clever of you to have kept it, and it's wonderful with the coat.
ReplyDeleteI had such a flashback when I saw that old label, Julia! I did not know they were briefly in the US! I'm so glad I pulled that belt out!
DeleteYay for your pink plaid pants! And the embroidered jacket is a perfect match. :-) Sending much appreciation for the entire outfit! I will check out the movie link after posting this comment.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for the suede fringed coat! It's quite striking against the dark background. I love the two pictures of you and Whateley. He may be the shy one but with those eyes and face he has an expression that simply lures you (me) in and makes you (me) want to cuddle the heck out of him! :-)
The picture of the Capitol 6 Theatre is so crisp and sharp, and yes, I could see the interior tree. This is not the first time I will be expressing admiration for your filigree bracelet. :-) Cheers, Laurie
They're such fun pants - who'd have thought pink plaid would be so versatile, Laurie? I would recommend you skip the movie - I don't think it's to everyone's taste (I would not watch it again, just not my thing).
DeleteI love shaking the coat's fringe at people. Whateley is definitely a charmer, but he's far less cuddly than Barnabas (a cuddle monster!).
That's a great shirt and I like the snake at the throat and the whole outfit. Too funny that you threw on a former Mom Day outfit when you were tired. It looks great. I wonder that you might not have been too uplifted by the movie. I probably would have puked into my popcorn, but then I'm a wuss who would rather gut fish than have a career as a movie critic!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I tend to fall back on tried & true combinations when I'm in a hurry or tired - why reinvent the wheel, right? I wasn't grossed out by it, but it's not to my taste.
DeleteThat first outfit is absolutely fabulous! I'm loving the mix of the plaid trousers and embroidered jacket particularly.
ReplyDeleteYour second outfit is lovely as well. I'm swooning over the brutalist bling, and what a clever way to wear that brooch! xxx
Thank you! I've learned so many tips on brooch placement from my Substack pals.
Deletewow, I'm loving that mix of plaid & florals, the embroidered jacket is so fabulous! and I have a weakness for wide legged pants (and plaid!!). Looking particularly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your brutalist jewellery collection, so brilliant accessorizing! and so cool leather coat!
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I was really happy with this combination and will wear it again! Thank you so much!
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