Everyone Knows It's Windy

Someday, I'm going to step outside for a photo and my hair won't immediately blow wild in a gust of wind. It hasn't happened yet-but the odds say it has to happen eventually. Weather like this, if you go out in a skirt, better wear an extra layer of "pervert-proof-panties" (shorts).

Ever wear so many necklaces the top button on your coat won't close? I suppose that's what scarves are for. I really ought to have a scarf-we're in the freeze again, and the wind's behaving like it has something to prove. I purchased this coat from the now-defunct costume shop last year, but I don't wear it much. There's no particular reason other than a navy, wool coat is somewhat less exciting than the other offerings on the hook. The maker's name is rather special though-Shagmor. Yes well, I would... in a perfect world anyway. Alas, alas.

Here's a closer look at the brooch on the coat. I picked it up last weekend at New Life Thrift. Mr. ETB likes visiting that shop so he can use it as an opportunity to, "Do a quality control assessment of the egg rolls" at the Chinese takeaway next door. I don't cook shellfish at home, so if he wants a shrimp egg roll, or any other seafood, it has to be takeaway. Thankfully, he doesn't mind, and it gives me an excuse to shop at the out-of-the-way thrift store. They were having a buy-one-get-one sale on jewelry up to $3.99, and I was able to come home with a number of lovely pieces.

 When I like something, I tend to stock-up, and so it came to be that I own three very similar knit skirts, all in blue, by Designer Originals. This is the longest, and widest of the three and it probably gets the least wear. Still, on a windy day, a long, heavy (it is VERY heavy) skirt is a sensible thing to have in my wardrobe, particularly in Nebraska where wind is a near constant condition. The same applies with with the cashmere that I bought in every available colour and style (v-neck, polo neck, etc.) over a couple of winters at Marshall Field's in the 80's. Best decision I ever made with respect to my wardrobe. Unless I relocate to a warm climate, these cashmeres will continue to serve as practical layering items year after year. If you're young, and can afford it, spend the money on quality items before you have other responsibilities. I would never buy something like this now, even if it were available (good quality cashmere has gone the way of the dodo). There's a bit of unsolicited advice for you youngsters.

Outfit Particulars:

Vintage Shagmor coat-Fairy Tail costumes

1980's Country Shop cashmere-Marshall Field's

Vintage Designer Originals knit skirt-Goodwill

Vintage Naturalizer shoes-Thrift World

Vintage metal box bag-Brass Armadillo

Brooch on coat-New Life Thrift

Brooch on shirt-Hand-Me-Ups

Short necklace-Sequels

Long necklace-Hand-Me-Ups

Earrings-Hand-Me-Ups

Belt-came with a dress

Clamper bangle-New Life Thrit

Tights-K Mart

Fragrance-Guerlain Vetiver

A closer look at the Dorset-Rex knock-off bag. There's definitely a difference, but I like having bags I can use without much worry of damaging them. Metal bags are prone to scuffs and dents. The plastic handle is nice on a cold day as a metal one might freeze to my hand.

For someone that wears as much blue as I do, it is maddeningly difficult to find blue bracelets. I dare say, this one is perfect. 

Thanks everyone for your book recommendations on the previous post. I'm going to need a good mental decompressing after I finish teaching this unit. 

I have some hideous 80's suits coming up for a future post, so there's something to look forward to. Oh, they're so bad they're...well, still bad!