Dress: Zola Dress from Igigi via Gwynnie Bee (click link to get a free month & help me earn a free garment for a month)
Shoes: Burgundy Shoes, $3 from Savers (brand?)
Bracelet: Gift from a seller no longer on etsy
Earring: Don't remember
Nail Polish: Skyfall from OPI
Lips: Burgundy lip pencil from MAC
Photography: Kate & Me (iPhone)
A week ago Sunday, the girlie & I went to this tiny church on Lake Mendota here in Madison, Gates of Heaven. I always call it a church, but it is actually a synagogue. It was built in 1863 & is the 4th oldest surviving synagogue in the nation. And a pretty background for photos.
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I wore this fabulous Igigi dress for our Sunday girlie adventures. It's made out of the same gorgeous fabric as their Belmont skirt that I adore. A soft heavy winter weight fabric in the most splendid cabernet brocade. I'm not sure how I feel about the asymmetrical neckline, but it was certainly different. I need to own either this dress or the skirt. They are both really quite spectacular.
Kate looked adorable in this Kiyonna top from GB & her own skirt. Both had nude linings and looked great together. I am in love with this color of green, but I am not sure what I'll wear this top with when I finally get it. Kate said the lace went too high up on her neck & rubbed annoyingly.
The reason for our visit to Gate of Heaven was to attend a performance by Eliza's Toyes, a Medieval singing group. Their voices were so beautifully balanced & lovely together...it was a joy to listen to. We could have seen them the night before at Chocolatarian, but neither of us felt like leaving our homes again...& I'm glad we didn't because the acoustics were lovely in this venue. But we did miss out on delicious chocolate.
After the concert, we decided to chance it & see if we could get in for dinner at Harvest without a reservation on the first night of restaurant week. We lucked out. Dinner was delectable, but not very photogenic in the warm lighting. The artichoke/lemon risotto was superb with thinly sliced lemons on top that added a spark to each bite. I wish I had some right now. I am extremely suggestible.
I am making an effort not to wear the same jewelry repeatedly since I have soooo much. I thought since we were going to a church, I would stay on theme with religious medals.
I agree, you better buy that one! too bad kate's shirt is uncomfortable, it's a great color for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The top Kate is wearing is on its way to me right now, so I am curious how I will like it.
DeleteI had the lace shirt in coral last weekend. I didn't find it too bothersome at all. I was sad to send it back.
ReplyDeleteI have it right now, but have not figured out how I want to wear it yet.
DeleteYou look amazing in this dress, I hope you went ahead and bought it! I would love to have that dress ( I too have the Belmont and the other skirt in black velvet). Unfortunately this dress isn't for the triangel bodyshape. It's truely a gorgeous, versatile dress!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I haven't quite decided yet, but I am leaning toward buying the Belmont skirt in this fabric as I feel I'd wear it more often.
Deleteyou said previously that kate doesn't like wearing necklaces because her neck is sensitive. she's wearing a necklace in the photo with the kickin' green lace top, so maybe that is what is bugging her and not the top.. just an idea..?
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ps: personally, i would get the skirt rather than the dress as it can be worn with different tops, etc.
Perhaps? I hadn't thought of that. It didn't make me itch at all. Yes, I think the skirt is the way to go too.
DeleteHey Meshel, it's Marisa. I LOVE the jewelry! The bracelet is priceless IMO! I never realized you had this blog and I have been enjoying it all day. :) You're making me seriously want to start using Gwynnie Bee when I get back to work!
ReplyDeleteHi Risa!!!! Thank you! I'm so happy you found my blog. Gwynnie Bee is a lot of fun and has added a TON of color to my life *smile*.
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