Aby-a-Day – May 1: Warm and Wonderful Feline Fashions (Fashion Friday)

I actually got a chance to try out Angel’s new purple parka in some actual snow before it all melted away.

I took these photos in our courtyard the day before Easter.

We still had a good amount of snow on the ground then, as you can see. We actually still had snow in our courtyard as late as April 17.

I took Angel out into the little snow patch so we could see how her coat stands up to real outdoor use. She meowed a LOT while we were out there…I am not sure if she missed Jacoby or if she was just especially chatty about being outside.

It was a quick outing, so I didn’t bother with her harness and leash. I did put on her undershirt though.

The sleeves seem to be about the right length. I like the way the faux fur ruff frames her face. It really is a perfect coat for her.

Here’s how it looks from the back. It seems like it’s a good length and covers her back well.

And she can walk in it with no problems.

She may not like walking, but the coat doesn’t hinder her. Next step: boots!

That should be interesting…

Speaking of fashionable Abys, I also wanted to share these photos of our friends Sanna and Sketsi strolling about on a spring day in Helsinki.

Aren’t they adorable?

Sketsi is modeling his bomber jacket and knit cap that Jake and I sent him in one of our box exchanges.

Sketsi’s a boy. He just likes pink, but he’s secure in his neutered manhood. Sanna says that Sketsi is one of those males who can rock pink.

He was seagull watching on this outing.

There goes one now, apparently.

He really likes his pink knitted cap from our friend Sara at ScooterKnits. And, speaking of Sara and her infamous cat hats…she’s written a how-to book with patterns to knit or crochet your own cat hats! How awesome is that?

Also, please note that
her book‘s cover model is none other than Vivi, a red silver Abyssinian!

The book has patterns for the Pom-Pom and the Elf hats that Jake and Angel have…but the infamous Mistletoe hat is not included.

I’m still hoping she makes the Hanukkah Hat someday…