Outfit Roundup: Week of November 1

Black cropped blazer and black belt, thrifted at ARC's Value Village

Peacock long-sleeved tee, Target
Black quilted circle skirt, eBay
Heather gray tights, Banana Republic
Gray boots, Born Tessa
Nameplate necklace, My Name Necklace

Over the summer, I tried on a black quilted circle skirt at a thrift store and fell in love with it. Since it was both too small and overpriced, I passed ... but kept my eyes peeled, and even enlisted the help of vintage goddess Couture Allure Vintage Fashion. Eventually, this gem popped up on eBay and I snagged it.

And since circle skirts are MADE for spinning:
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We would've made a video, but the tiny camera's battery was dead. Plus it's kinda fun to have a photo flip book of this bout of spinning.

Long black hoody, thrifted at ARC's Value Village
Blue tank dress, Express
Black rayon tank, had it since high school
Black leggings, Target
Black boots, Tsubo Kison
Studded cuff, from an art fair
Chain drop earrings, self-made
Crown motif sunnies, Miu Miu

I might as well have been wearing pajamas, I was so comfy in this outfit. I wore it to Art Attack to visit Husband Mike in his studio, which he shares with our dear friend and neighbor, Megan Bell Honigman, whose paintings are behind me in this shot. She does commissions, people!

Peacock long-sleeved tee, Target
Black obi, Spiegel
Flared leather skirt, eBay
Heather gray tights, Banana Republic
Black Tsubo Acreas
Zipper necklace, self-made

Wow, that peacock tee hasn't seen the light of day since last winter, and now two wearings in a week? But, of course, the real star of this outfit is the insane necklace.


I asked my gifted seamstress mom to wrangle me a few zippers over the summer, wanting to DIY up a few rosettes for various purposes. But then I stumbled across this piece on Etsy, and my plans changed. I made this necklace in an afternoon, totally freeform, with some thread and superglue, and I'm durned pleased with the results, if I do say so myself. I've got a tutorial video coming up soon!

Big thanks to Trinknitty for taking these last two photos. You know someone is a good friend when she agrees to take several close-up photos of your rack. In public.