Pix-Elated

The long range forecast tells you one thing -- but you get something entirely different! On a recent trip to Ontario, I experienced this twice. I spent the first few days near Toronto with my brother, where the weather was much colder and windier than predicted, and despite having packed layers, I nearly froze on our lakeside walks  Next came a dressy-ish evening work event in Toronto. I wore a "suit" of my blue knit jacket, silk blouse, blue wide legs, raincoat, and cream boots and felt appropriately and comfortably dressed for the occasion.  Then I left for Kingston for more work and visits with friends. There, the weather was a balmy 18-21 and sunny most of the time, and I was often too warm! 

Still, it was glorious to walk along the lake and check out the autumn colours. 

I took a leaf from Dee and aimed for the 3x3 capsule (3 bottoms, 3 tops, 3 toppers -- aside from activewear) but in the end I added more mid-layers (i.e. sweaters), and was glad I did. 

The new boots were excellent for comfort except for when I wished I had something other than boots.  The runners are my active-wear ones, meant for long walks or hikes or jogs, not fashion. But because my only other choice of footwear was ankle covering, I was often too warm and and had to rely on the sneakers in a few situations where they didn't look particularly good with the bottoms. I wish I'd brought my blue oxfords instead. The velvet pants were also not the best choice.

Oh well -- live and learn -- maybe? 

How do you manage packing for transitional weather? Any great (or awful) experiences to share? 

The last time I was at Butchart Gardens, the pandemic was in full swing and I could wander its pathways almost entirely alone.  It was glorious! 

Yesterday, I met friends there for high tea and while our tea was delicious and very fresh and it was fun to sit in the old house, which was closed during the pandemic, the gardens were packed with tourists taking selfies at almost every opportunity! Consequently, I didn't get many good photos. There is supposed to be one of me and my friend (taken by her husband) but he hasn't forwarded it. Photo now of the tea and me and my friend! Notice how our outfits were colour coordinated. We did not plan on that. But we do wear very similar colours, despite our different complexions, and these colours suit us both equally, I think. 

Nothing new here except the jeans are a this year purchase and they confirm the good sense in Angie's advice to consider current or trendy bottoms. 

Despite the crowds, it was a beautiful day and the dahlias were stunning! 

It promises to be a rare mostly sunny and cool day here in my part
 of the Pacific Northwest and I'm on my way to Vancouver for some medical appointments (not serious) and a much needed haircut -- it has been 3 months and I have been hacking at myself with nail scissors! Time to bring out the seldom worn but deeply loved Rag and Bone coat vest! Everything here is from 1 year (the boots) to 11 years old, and I love it all.