Monday, July 1, 2013

Visible Monday and a few other things

Hi Everyone, its Monday night and I am trying to get my post ready so I can be part of Patti's Visible Monday.   I see that Patti's #103 post is "I am wearing the pants".  By complete coincidence, today I am wearing pants too!


Yes, today I decided to wear pants.  In the main photo the colour is a bit wrong and its blurry but I don't care because I really like this outfit.  

The black pants have a side zip opening which I find more flattering as it sits nicer than a front zip.  The legs are slightly narrowed to the ankle and then there is a tie.  I wore bright pink and yellow polka dotted socks for a splash of lower leg colour!  The blouse is actually orange and a vintage one I found in the hospice shop.  The jacket is Elizabeth Byrne (also from Hospice Shop) and has a cute sailboat pattern.  

I seem to be wearing red quite a lot.  Last week I wore what I call my 'volcano dress' with grey to represent the ash and red tights for lava.  My furry black shoes are like basalt.  I must have been on fire at work that day.  


Recently we have had lots of amazing weather and a huge moon:


I was so cold one day last week I bought a pair of earmuffs - wow, they kept my ears toasty and warm:
Vintage home-nade polyester dress, Hospice Shop
Vintage Glengyle cardigan, Toffs $2
Mother of pearl Brooch, stall at Art Deco fair $2
Boots, tights and earmuffs all retail
I have rekindled my passion for vintage jackets - here is one made by Canterbury (now famous for sportswear): 

Vintage Canterbury polyester jacket, Trademe
Boucle skirt, Presbyterian Support
Boots, SaveMart
Tights and giant pearls (below) both retail


To my delight I won a $1 auction on Trademe for 3 jackets, so even with postage they were a bargain.  Gratuitous tag porn included below:

The pattern on the Kendell one (bottom right) is the most outrageous lurex paisley and floral I have ever seen (detail top left).  The collar is HUGE.  The greeny-blue crimplene one (top right) came with a cute red and green brooch - the trader got a special thank you for the trade.  The Kit Parader one in the bottom left is a gorgeous colour that reminds me of the teal blue on ducks feathers.  It is 50/50 acrylic and wool.  All three are destined for a good wash and then a dry on the line in the weekend.  There is only one problem - there is no more room in my wardrobe :-(  I will have to ask my 11yo daughter nicely if I can store some of my clothes in hers!!

So there I am, in pants, on Visible Monday.  Hope you all have a great week,
Bye
Penny-Rose

15 comments:

  1. 3 Jackets for a buck +pp?!!! Bargain... They look awesome.. Looking forward to seeing them in more detail!

    Love the second dress and the ear muffs!!!

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  2. Oooooooh that shiny Kendall jacket is utterly fabulous and I can't wait to see you wearing it! Oh dear ... like me, you've now crossed the line and busted out of your wardrobe. Welcome to hell darling ;) xoxo

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  3. Oh the pink blouse is amazing.......
    What a great buy the 3 jackets were, fabulous bargain.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Love v

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  4. Crikey! It's a Feast of Frockage!
    I'm loving frocks 2 and 3, and that jacket in pic 1!
    Can't bielive you had such a great score on Trade Me! That's a mighty fine selection of jackets! XXXXXXX

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  5. So much vintage fabulous senses here! Love the volcano dress and three vint jackets. Thanks for sharing all the fun with Vis Monday.

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  6. That should read "vintage fabulous-ness." : )

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  7. Great outfits. I love your polka dot socks. The seahorse brooch is fabulous too.

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  8. Hehe, tag porn. Really love the volcano dress, and the name! And the giant pearls are fantastic.

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  9. I'm rather partial to both frocks with the cardigans, & your latest jackets look fab! I would be in so much trouble if I lived in NZ....jackets would most certainly be a major weakness, but they do take up so much room! Xx

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  10. That lurex jacket looks fab - that'll keep you warm and fabulous for the rest of the season! The yacht print crop top is adorable and I love the shell seahorse brooch, too! x

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  11. So much to see and enjoy ... you're on a roll, kiddo. Love the red and I completely agree that side zips are often so much better! Enjoy your week ... and keep up the great stuff.

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  12. Love that volcano dress, and what a great haul of jackets! Perfect to show off a vintage brooch or two - that seahorse is adorable! xxxx

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  13. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Penny-Rose. You've tremendous style - I love your frocks and jackets and accessories!

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  14. I am in love with that orange ring in your first photos!
    Looks like you scored some great things
    Brett

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  15. Penny-Rose, I love the mother of pearl brooch, and that outfit with the vintage jacket and boots looks awesome! The lava dress is too cool! Maybe I need to dress in lava on the days that I am feeling like I don't want to work!!

    xoxo
    Lynn

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