OMG, It's a 70s Party! (Oh, and There Were Other Outfits and Cat Pictures Too)

Ohhhh, wasn't that a party??

"Don't tell me you forgot."

 Our 70s party is now in the history books. Words like "epic" and "oops" and "ohmygod" were tossed about.

70s make-up!

Yup, that's me - pretty crazy, eh? I did gold and copper make-up to go with my blonde wig and my gold and copper jewelry. I'm wearing fake eyelashes with clear beads on them ($1.00 at the WIN thrift store).

L and I have had these crazy sunglasses since the early oughts. I forwent my glasses (and I don't have contacts), so I was blind all night. It was kind of fun.

Big gold earrings and big gold hair! The wig was picked up on Saturday at Heart's Content boutique in Fan Tan Alley. Not second-hand; new, made in China (*sigh*) but awesome.

I felt very disco in it.

Many of my friends didn't recognize me at first.

After all, the legging were rather distracting.

"Bam! I shot you."

My best "Charlie's Angels" pose. I'm linking up to Patti's "Visible Monday" at Not Dead Yet Style. Visible? Oh, hell, yeah.

I was caught by my across-the-hall neighbour in this get-up. He looked startled.

Fortunately, the other-building neighbour didn't see me.

The outfit was thrifted while on our last trip to Powell River, back in August here, for $2.00. I got the belt when I was there too.

It's a top and hot pants! But because I am leery of letting my oldish-lady thighs and butt hang out, I bought a pair of liquid gold leggings from the local adult boutique. They were $29.99 and sadly are also made in China.

I actually pulled the bottom of the tights over my foot, as they were too long on me. I liked how they blended into the sandal.

The stuff:

I saved the gold Coach sandals from the summer pack-away, because they are awesome and you never know when you might need gold platforms. I last wore them here (2nd outfit) in July with my strapless yellow dress (gave it away in the swap recently).

The wig is good quality, and I can see myself wearing it again for a costume or a party. I like the shades of gold in it.

It was $69.00. Wigs are expensive.

A mix of newish and vintage.

Top/hotpants (handmade, vintage 70s, thrifted), belt (thrifted), earrings (Aldo Accessories), copper necklace/cuff (vintage 70s), gold ring (90s), floral ring (vintage 70s, thrifted), leggings (Leg Avenue), wig (Heart's Content), sunglasses (00s).

There are more pictures of the party way down below, but first, the other outfits that I've been wearing since Friday. This is what I wore on Saturday morning for breakfast and some shopping:

This outfit is pulled from one of my inspiration looks from the September fashion mags:

 I did a grey plaid circle skirt instead of solid grey, and I added a pop of red. It was a nice casual outfit.

 My black boyfriend blazer was last seen in August as a cover-up for my strapless dress (here, 3rd outfit).

 The lovely wooly skirt sees the light for the first time in 6 months (and no moth-holes, woo hoo!). I last wore it on Dec 28th, 2012 (here) to go see "Les Miserables" with my two eldest nieces, as part of the December capsule. I wore it three times in the capsule (recap here).

I layered up a little in the morning, with my fingerless gloves and my skull scarf, but by afternoon, it was sunny and clear. My boots are the flat black riding boots (good picture here), a style that I love - it's immensely practical for walking. They've been in storage for 6 months- I last wore there here in March when I was blonde for real.

Stuff:

Cuffs and rings.

Jacket (Banana Republic, thrifted), cami (RW & Co.), skirt (Mister Leonard, vintage 70s/80s, thrifted), boots (Aldo, consignment), belt (Plum), cuff (thrifted), ring (Oscar & Libby's), earrings (white gold, handmade).

And...casting our minds all the way back to Friday, this is what I wore to work. It was a semi-chilly day with off and on clouds.

I was excited to wear this cotton velvet Gap jacket - I wore it once back here in April with my swoopy swirly skirt, just after I thrifted it for $7.99. It was too hot to wear for most of the spring/summer. I like it buttoned all the way up.

I added this bell-shaped denim skirt, last seen here in August with a bustle-shirt.

The peplum on the back of the jacket matches the slight flare and seaming on the back of the skirt.

I liked how the ends of the scarf trailed down my back.

The stuff:

Oh, glorious boots! I adore these Babycakes Minis, and am so happy to have them back after their rest this past spring/summer. I last wore them in February with the Holy Ship! dress, here.

Bling things:

Vintage silk scarf and odds and ends.

Jacket (Gap, thrifted), skirt (OptionElle, consignment), boots (Babycakes Minis, Fluevog), belt (Club Monaco), scarf (The Vera Studio, vintage, thrifted), gold/green ring (consignment), spinner ring (Twang & Pearl), earrings (Foxy).

And now...shopping! I was out and about on Friday (purchased gold leggings, above) and Saturday. I found a few things while I was on my brief wander.

I found the false eyelashes and some Hallowe'en make-up (the first party is next weekend!) at WIN, then noticed this amazing shirt in the men's department.

It was $8.50. and is a woven polyester.

Take a better look at the paint-swirl pattern:

Isn't that amazing? Judging by the wide pointy collar and the groovy vintage label, I'd say this is from the 70s.

One of my coworkers scored at Footloose Shoes the other day, so I've been jonesing to go there. I was not disappointed.

I have been on the Quest for the Perfect Red Shoes for a long time now. I adore a classic red pump, and these ones are amazing.

They are made by Marc, same as these booties that I love, and they're manufactured in Germany (hurray! ethical production!). They are suede with the patent leather strap over the top.

There were only 2 sizes left and they were marked down hugely - I scored them for $111.00. I can't wait to wear them!

I also bought these lovely gold earrings.

They are more yellow-gold than that - it's sunny today and the light is bright.

They're made locally in Vancouver, and were $34.00.

Okay...now party pictures! Thank you to all my dear friends who embraced the 70s theme and dressed up! My blogfriends below also played along - thank you!

The food:

I did sort of kitchsy 70s food: a massively-decorated veggie tray (with French Onion dip), nuts, olives, cheese and cookies.

Sausage rolls, sausage and mustard, cheddar bunnies, cheesies, fruit, chocolates and more cheese.

Oh, and sliced dill pickles. Because I'm classy that way!

I loved how our friends dressed up!

Ross the Roadie, complete with vintage Bad Company t-shirt and Red Stripe beer (stubbies!). His wig really made the outfit.

The guys really played up the facial hair.

Andrew is from Alberta (Canada's cowboy-area), so he did his thrifted leather vest and aviator shades.

Cat found her inner Maude with her feathered hair, 70s dress and headscarf. She had her make-up professionally done, as well as fake eyelashes.

Gord rocked the polyester shirt and vest combo.

And it's a brave man who will wear polyester slacks.

Speaking of brave, L always goes above and beyond for dressing.

Striped slacks, a satin shirt, my purple suede vest, gold chains (homegrown hairy chest!) and pimp-tastic fedora.

 Yeah, baby!

Chris and Alli went all-out:

 Alli's wearing a real vintage 70s dress and Chris is wearing a geniune 70s chain-pattern polyester shirt (thanks to the Vintage Expo last weekend).

My favourite couple, Nick and Karen.

Channeling their inner punks! I love the creativity.

Karen is my idol. Look at the safety pin!

The pointy end is wrapped with duct tape, and then it just stays put against the cheek. Isn't that fabulous? And I love her punk make-up!

Nick had the right attitude:

He's British. He can get away with that!

Helene and Casey:

Helene looks so classy in her thrifted 70s gear. Casey wore a black wig and was a dead ringer for Jimmy Paige, right down to the white scarf and striped slacks.

My two beautiful friends, Vero and Caro:

That Studio 54 disco-era look - so perfect! Caro's long dress is vintage 70s.

A picture of most of the ladies:

What a party!

Thank you also to my blog-friends for playing along. Here's Norma from Kicking and Screaming 55+ Petite Style, rocking her vintage.

"I'm wearing a recently thrifted early 70s two piece dress made by "My latest Leslie Fay". There's actually another piece to this set -- a full length skirt. The three pieces were found last week at a local Goodwill for $2.50. Unfortunately, I don't have any vintage shoes or accessories for this outfit. In the early 70's, I wore platform shoes, a watch with a hippie wide leather band, and lots of turquoise and silver jewelry, so I improvised with modern versions of these items."

Amazing outfit!

Next up, the fabulous Ms. Secret Squirrel of Fashion Maths, whose picture refuses to be up and down (sorry).

Turn head

Reminiscent of the punk looks of the era, she's working the skinny jeans, and the gold buttons remind me of the glam rock era. Well done!

The gorgeous Tamera of The Menopausal Supermodel showed her punky side in a lighthearted way:

Blondie was the ultimate 70s punk princess, so duh, of course the tiara is necessary!

The best accessory is a well-dressed fur-family member:

"Candy-corn is vintage candy - that counts!"

Gracie the Diva-ette in her adorable autumn dress. Thanks, Tamera!

No weekend is complete without cat pictures!

"Was that a dog?"

Vizzini was enjoying the warm sun on his fur this morning, snoozing on the 2nd level of his deck scratching post.

"I'm whacking this thing at my own pace."

Yesterday afternoon, he was "Officer Vizzini: On Patrol".

"Squirrel!"

He is very vigilant as the acorns fall from the trees.

He also watches for squirrels and birds. The leaves of the maple trees are turning yellow now.

Such a face:

"I'm busy here, ma'am. Move along."

I hope you all had a rockin' good time this weekend! I have another busy week ahead (October is the busiest month of the year for me), but good things are coming.