Here's Friday's work outfit - I couldn't wait any longer to wear one of my favourite skirts, this flouncy netting beauty.
It's very vampire-ish.
- Ruched mesh top - thrifted; last seen here in August under a Kenzo dress for Mom-Day
- Lace dragon top - Luna Moon, consignment, Powell River; first worn here in August with bronze pleats
- Skirt - Twinset, consignment; last seen here in March in a Spring Goth outfit
- Boots - 2.0 Tracker Prepare, Fluevog; last worn here (2nd outfit) in November 2025 for my company's holiday party
- Patent leather jacket (below) - Burberry, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here (3rd outfit) in October 2025 for a shopping expedition to Turnabout
I also wanted to wear this red lace top again.
It was cool enough to need a jacket, but not so cold I needed to be bundled up.
I love this patent leather Burberry jacket so much, even though it doesn't button up anymore.
That's okay, I can wear it open just fine!
The skirt is a leaf-catcher!
I didn't even need the scarf or gloves on the way home.
My boots are higher than my walking shoes, so I ended up with some company on the way to work.
Look at all the sticks and leaves I picked up.
I had the same on the way home.
The stuff:
Gold bling:
They would like the deck doors open again. Sorry, only when it's sunny, boys, and only during the day.
These boots were still good for my feet. They only LOOK high!
- Silk bug scarf - Smoking Lily, 1997, gift from Janet
- Gloves - Parkhurst
I loved wearing this claw cuff again. All of my jewelry was so dramatic - my colleagues loved it.
- Leather/gold cuff - Ambush "Holy Mountain" collection, 2012, consignment, Vancouver
- Hinged Lucite/gold "fang" bracelet/earrings - Alexis Bittar, consignment, gift from L
- Gold shark jaw bracelet - Tom Binns, 2012, consignment
- Gold/silver cobra ring - vintage fair
- Brass ring - vintage mall
The boys held a meeting.
Whateley inspecting the tub.
I hope it meets your expectations, buddy. There was quite a scramble when L turned on the shower on Saturday morning, and "someone" was still in there inspecting, ha ha. Whateley got a little wet...
I had a gift card from Mom just burning a hole in my pocket, and Fluevog just launched a 3-day 20% off sale, so I went in to the store after work on Friday and had a look in person at the pair that caught my eye.
They're the Modvog Santoro with green pony hair (which we all know is from a cow), a men's style.
All the details.
I'm a size 7 in men's, which is equivalent to just over a 9 in women's.
I love the dark slate grey around the ankle, the studs all over, the strap and the shape.
But that hairy green? Oh my heart. I can think of so many things that will go with these.
Good soles.
Easily re-heeled/soled when I wear them to death, which I plan on!
A look at the hairiness.
These were $599.00 (YEOWTCH), but with the temporary discount and the generous gift card from Mom, these ended up $336.70 out of my pocket. I paid for them from my last Limbo sale profits, isn't that awesome?
On Friday night, L and I chilled and enjoyed boardgames and music, and hanging with the cats.
"I'm under the couch!"
He doesn't really fit under there like he used to.
Whateley was determined to get at my faux fur and feathers, all hidden away up high on our bar.
"I want this all back the way it was."
After Sunday, buddy!
I knew I might be standing around in line for a while, after walking to the polls (close to each other in our 'hood, fortunately), plus I know my city and wanted to be presentable and interesting for the volunteers working.
We were up early on Saturday - L had Ulti, and I had to get ready for brunch, groceries and a double-vote (city/municipal and advanced voting provincially). If you don't vote, you can't complain (and I do love to complain).
- Suede jacket - Pioneer Wear, vintage 80s, thrifted; last seen here in January
- Eames tee - SPRZNY, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) to go shopping with Ariana in May
- Mesh top (below) - Jean Paul Gaultier, consignment; last seen here in September for Mom-Day
- Leather skirt - River Island, consignment; purchased here for $125.00
- Boots - Original Sabado, Fluevog; last worn here (2nd outfit) in September with my Kenzo tiger dress
I took the jacket off while we had brunch at John's Place with Nick.
All the metals! I'd forgotten about this belt!
I liked the mix of copper, gold, silver and blues.
I looked like this most of the time.
We had a beautiful sunny day, although a bit windy as it often is here.
Incognito.
The scarf moved to my purse strap and the gloves into my bag.
I did do the jacket up for walking.
All that fringe made me feel good.
Other folks really liked it too.
There are coloured pony-beads on the sleeves.
The stuff:
Excellent walking boots - I added a sport insole into them just after I bought them.
- Leather purse - vintage 80s, thrifted
- Scarf - thrifted
- Gloves - Principles, vintage 90s, thrifted
Mixed bling:
- Belt - vintage, consignment
- Silver S cuff - Mexican, consignment, Sidney
- Mixed metal/leather cuff - Jenny Bird, consignment
- Amber ring - c. 1996
- Silver/lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Necklace - Fifth Ave Collection (FAC), thrifted, Sidney
- Twisty earring - Justine Clenquet, consignment, gift from L
- Long earring - Chan Luu, consignment
Me and L in line to vote.
I'll have a bunch of pictures of the Limbo Sale, as well as my prep work, on Monday. See you then, and wish me luck!
I guess collecting leaves and twigs is a small price to pay for wearing a skirt you love in a great outfit, with that super jacket. Jackets don't need buttoning up either, when they showcase a great top underneath. Those cats and their "meeting" - I laughed, and also I laughed at the shower incident (sorry Whateley). Those shoes are lovely, and all shoes need to be repairable, or what a waste, when they are comfortable and look great. I eventually learned that shoes are the most important part of our clothing as long as we are able to walk on two feet. I really like the look of the fringed jacket, high boots and the glamorous skirt. I hope you end up with trustworthy and wise municipal officials. I agree it is important for us to vote, even if we should choose to spoil the vote in frustration, and especially we women should vote, because our franchise was won at great personal cost by our sisters in the past.
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten what a magnet that skirt is! At some point, I'm going to have to take the scissors to the hem and trim off the snags and pulls. I agree, who cares if the jacket does up? Wear it anyway!
DeleteThat's the first time we've caught him when the shower came on. He's been very cautious since!
I often start with the shoes, based on how much walking/standing I'll be doing. I won't accept shoes that hurt my feet anymore (I did for years!).
Sigh, we can only hope, but at least I voted! I'll never take that for granted, thank you for the reminder!
Wonderful Whateley almost wallowed in water. ;-) I quite like your 'voting' outfit – the skirt is striking and with those glorious blue boots it is equally comfortable and stunning looking with the glorious blue jacket or minus the jacket and simply hanging out with the mesh top and Eames tee.
ReplyDeleteYour new Fluevogs look like the heel will be just right for standing and walking. And the green, oh yah it will go with loads of your lime green clothes plus any items that have green in them or any number of primary colors. I will eagerly follow your feedback on how they feel to wear.
Nice voting selfie of you and L. :-) Yes yes yes to your VOTE comment - I agree and (if it is permitted here or else I'll understand if you delete my comment) please please please any U.S. readers vote in our upcoming midterms (the earlier the better!) Cheers, Laurie
Hee, brilliant alliteration, Laurie! I was very happy with the voting outfit, thank you!
DeleteYes, I'm excited to wear my new shoes! Must ensure I have a good "first outfit" for them. Of course these are very comfortable - they're MEN'S!
Absolutely fine, Laurie! Folks, please VOTE! No matter what country you live in, voting is a privilege that we should never take for granted.
That was a whirlwind of a weekend indeed and I'm totally getting the exhaustion which comes with your Limbo sale. I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteWell done on making the effort to vote!
Loving all of your fabulous outfits and I'm swooning over your new Fluevogs, even if I almost fainted when I saw their price :-) xxx
It's Tuesday and I'm STILL tired, Ann! I hope you enjoyed the chaos!
DeleteI know, they are not cheap, but I spent the money I earned from my clothing sales!
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ReplyDeleteLovely outfits and lovely shoes particularly!, I'm loving those red boots, and the new shoes, and those blue boots (and matchy jacket, so cool!)
ReplyDeleteI'm running to read more!
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Thank you! So much fun footwear!
DeleteCobalt-heaven in that last outfit!! The fringes are so cool on that jacket!
ReplyDeleteDo we have the same-size feet? Big footed us!! I'm a UK 8 and Euro 42!
Cobalt is my favourite blue by a long shot! Thank you! I'm a Euro 40 or 41, US/CAN size 9.5 (sometimes a 10). Big feet!
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