Mish mash of styles (and a hose)

There's pros and cons to working in an office all day. Pro - I love the people I work with and we have an awesome time. Con - I miss being out on the road and seeing my clients. Pro - when it's 44C I get to be inside in the air conditioning. Con - sometimes the aircon harks back to its arctic roots and you freeze.

Yes, it's summer. Yes, it's bloody hot outside. Yes, I wore jeans and a coat to work today. No, I did not melt.

In the Boxing Day Sales I picked up this Phaze  Light Oriental Coat from Corset Story for $70. Hurrah for discounts! The full description is Black and Red Light Oriental Coat but I left that part out because this coat is definitely pink, not red. But you know, it's pretty so I don't particularly care much.

I did have a few people tell me I looked like I was dressed for a night on the town, not to work, to which I replied 'Have you seen what I wear???' lol I guess they consider a coat to be much fancier than a three layered tulle petticoat and retro dress.

The thing I love about this coat is the mish mash of styles. The pattern and fabric is oriental but the style is that Victorian/Steampunk cut. I wore it with jeans for a more casual look but you could really dress it up too. The only issue I have with it i that I may need to have it taken in across the bust area. For once my boobs are too small for something. Whodathunkit? I think the main problem is I'm not overly broad across the shoulders. The puff capped sleeves don't sit on my shoulder but on my arm. I'm wondering if I could get that fixed as I reckon that would then tighten it across the bust. Anyway, thoughts for another day.

I'll leave you with the following conversation I had with Christian today about a hose. Enjoy.