Let me start with a disclaimer: First, I'm bagged so I look like a bag. Second, this hack-around outfit is in no way as fabulous as Shelley's Superhero Inspiration, but it was an attempt to both recreate the feel of Wonder Woman (my fave superhero of all time and one I dressed up like for a grade two costume pageant - why didn't I win?) AND also pay tribute to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee being celebrated this weekend, of course (Canada is a Commonwealth nation so we love the Queen too!).
I started with this crochet style sweater (the Brits call it a jumper, which always makes me laugh when my hubby says it as it sounds like he's talking about a dress to my Canadian ears) I picked up at a charity shop the other day. The jeans: 7 For All Mankind, scored at a charity shop. The pendant: a vintage Sarah Coventry beaut I rarely wear because of the colour scheme - but it's perfect for both Wonder Woman and the Queen!
Shelley def inspired me with the cuff bangles - I didn't have one as thick of hers, so I bundled two together. The thicker one I picked up at a thrift shop in Canada years ago; I think it's Mexican silver but I can't quite read the stamp. You may not believe this, but I've had the second one since I was in grade 10 (1985!) - it may have very well been my first piece of costume jewellery! It has always been like this, but I'm pretty sure there were stones glued into the circles. I haven't worn this bracelet in YEARS. Thanks, Shelley, for making me appreciate it again and for sending me down memory lane (pretty sure I dug it up at a church sale with my Dad)!
Now, if you REALLY want to see me as a Superhero, here's a pic of me from a few years ago dressed as thrifty Supergirl for Halloween at the office (wearing thrifted skorts, thrifted Italian suede boots, a vintage belt, and a thrifted cashmere cape - why didn't I win??). Look how teeny I am, sigh, I was this size until I got married in December - is it true that happy couples gain a bit of weight together? Yeeks. Supergirl to the rescue! But I digress - have a FAB weekend, whether you're celebrating the Jubilee or not!
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