1st Elkhorn Antique Flea Market of 2019

 Dress: Dolce Vita Dress in Butterfly Print by Effie's Heart (size 4x) 

Cardigan: Erika (size 2x), thrifted

Leggings: Torrid (size 4x)

Shoes: Nine West, thrifted

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: A Lucious Thing

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I threw this outfit together to get my hair cut...not really my best pattern mixing...but comfy. I wore it better back in 2017, where I chose the same necklace. 

Effie's Heart, is, of course...my cute errand running dresses of choice. 

I adore a brand new haircut...also, this style feels most "me". Keeping it straight all winter was a challenge. This cut just lets my hair do its natural thing...

My make-up with this outfit included...NYX eyeliner in Gypsy Blue; Violet Voss eyeshadow in Pineapple, Pinwheel, Bikini, & Island; Fresh Moroccan lipstick by MAC; & Sprung nail polish from OPI. 

Awaiting my final haircut from Gen before she went on maternity leave. On another day...running errands, including going to Sephora for their spring sale where I tried out Urban Decay's Game of Thrones collection. I really wanted some of those eyeliners, but they were sold out. 

I came home with a Drunk Elephant set...I've really liked their moisturizer I've been using, so I wanted to try more. And a Game of Thrones eyeshadow palette...as well as this years Sephora birthday gift & some reward point items. 

More LuLaRoe leggings from eBay...& I decided to try out Svaha since everyone seems to be loving their dresses...sadly, their sizing is whack & the 5x is way too small on me...vintage typewriter keys, though!!! Kate buying mushrooms at farmers' market & tulips on the square...

Several weeks later...I wore this dress again to go to the first Elkhorn Vintage Flea with David. They were forecasting nearly 100% chance of rain right up until the night before...but we got up at 5am anyway...determined not to miss it. It was a lovely day...but because of the threat of rain, a lot of vendors & shoppers didn't show up. However! Jackpot for us! At our first stop inside the gate...we fell in love with this Belgium metal stove from the 1800s...taken out of a home in the Chicago area. I don't entirely understand how it was used, & this Etsy listing is no help. We intend to use it as a side table in our living or dining room. Right next door...we scored this typesetters cabinet, which I will repurpose to hold jewelry. 

This metal table with lion's head feet & a bunch of this tin ceiling also came home with us. Sadly, this angel & cherub statuary did not...isn't it lovely?! A fun metal wastebasket that I forgot all about, but would have liked for my craft room. 

We were completely finished in an hour & a half (unheard of!)...but stayed for an equal amount of time looking around just in case. David was like, let's find that jewelry vendor you like...& I said, no...I feel done. I had those Smurf glasses as a kid! One of those orange chairs would have been perfect for our kitchen work counter. At home, David unloads the truck...he found a cute croquet set during one of his trips back to the truck at Elkhorn to tuck another treasure in our pile. Oh! And we found a few ornate metal decorations. We got done so early, just a bit after 10:00...that our favorite Mexican restaurant wasn't open yet...also, there was the threat of rain on our drive home. Back at home...David indulged me by going to a Madison Mexican place I like. The song of the day was, Worth It, by Fifth Harmony (I'd never heard of it)...David sang it to me because, baby I'm worth it...then played it for me during our drive. He often dances along to music & it makes me shriek with laughter. Laughter is one of the most important things in a relationship. 

We got some license plate letters from the tin ceiling guy to put on our basement door...however, we seem to have overlooked an important word. Next time. Best Elkhorn Flea ever. 

May 1st: The Last Year of My 40s Has Begun...

 Dress: Short Sleeve Blue Floral Fit & Flare by Eva Rose (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Talbots (size 2x), thrifted 

Leggings: Torrid (size 4x)

Shoes: Born

Earring & Necklace: Heidi Daus via Ebay 

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

While I adore the Eva Rose cotton dresses, their poly ones are just alright...nothing special. I had to pin the neckline, otherwise it flopped sloppily. Gorgeous colors & pattern in this dress though.

I wore this outfit the day of my 49th birthday. I was quite happy with my pattern mixing in my mind...but seeing it in photos, I would have done things differently. 

I got my hair cut the day before...summer haircut before my stylist went on maternity leave. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Alkaline, Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions palette, Heat lipstick from UD, & OPI nail polish in Now Museum, Now You Don't. 

After working for a little bit, David & I had lunch at Miko Poke...his first time. Yum. Also, that guy behind me? I had previously identified him as Burt Reynolds...but realized this time that it's actually Tom Selleck...which makes sense with their Hawaiian theme. After lunch we stopped in at Ageless Concrete to say yes to their bid...they have these pretty stones in their display fire pit. And...deciding on paint for the peacock alcove. 

Dinner at Estrellón! We've had such a late spring this year...I was excited to see some flowers. Even though this was nearly a month ago, it hasn't gotten a whole lot better...I wore a winter dress yesterday...high of 60°. 

We didn't want to make a lot of decisions...so we went with the Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairings. We got to sample things we would have never ordered off the menu & found two new delightful favorites. 

 I will never come here again & not get the shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo)...

or Basque Cake...oh, Basque cake, why did I ignore you for so long?? Of course, the paella was already a beloved dish. David & I agreed...the Basque cake was one of the best things we've ever put in our mouths. I had a lovely day with my love. Happy Birthday to me! 

Hump! & Pokey LaFarge

 Dress: Neon Check Dress by City Chic (size XXL/24) via Rita @ GB Liquidation 

Cardigan: Willow Bay, thrifted

Leggings: Torrid

Boots: Doc Martens

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I'm always happy to take this dress out for a spin...what?! It's been 3 1/2 years since I last wore it?!! Time flies...I last wore this dress to see Gogol Bordello & earlier that same year to Story Slam. While my jewelry has been different every time...I can't seem to stop picking this cardigan. This was my very first City Chic dress & I love it. 

I was so happy with my choice of blue/black plaid leggings...but they barely show up here. Trust...they were awesome. 

Spoiler alert...this will be my last post with this haircut. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Deep End; Violet Voss eyeshadow in Pineapple, Bikini, & Violet; 2 shadows from the NYX Sugar Trip Squad palette; Mimosa lipstick by Bite Beauty; & I Sea You Wear OPI nail polish from OPI. 

I wore this outfit on a Saturday, April 27th...& as you can see...it snowed. On that day...I got my first flowers of spring at the westside farmers' market, went to Dan Savage's Hump! Film Festival with David, & attended a solo Pokey LaFarge show with Kate & Jason. Busy day! 

Lou Shields opened for Pokey LaFarge at his seated solo show at High Noon. While I missed the standup bass, he was amazing...& I appreciate Kate & Jason getting there early to get us front row seats. 

I wore this outfit on another day to go to work with David & run errands. Textured wallpaper going up in our peacock alcove at home...this used to be a closet in our hallway, but we decided to make it a display area instead...& I've always wanted a stuffed peacock, thus the name. A visit to Ageless Concrete to look at their stamped concrete options for our driveway...we definitely want this fan pattern, but in that red color with the antiquing over the top. We have been considering paving our driveway & walkway with bricks...but this might be easier. 

A Reuben A Day

 Dress: Pleated Navy Fit & Flare Dress by Melissa Masse (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Shirt: Notations, thrifted

Leggings: LuLaRoe (size TC2) via eBay 

Shoes: Mossimo, thrifted 

Earring: etXarte

Elephant Necklace & Bracelets: Vintage

Other Necklaces: Babil & Bijou, former Etsy shop

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

The crinkled pleated skirt on this dress was lovely...I wish the whole dress had been made of that fabric...the top was just a plain jersey knit. The fit & length were spot on for me. This dress was comfortable & could be dressed up or down with endless color combinations. I tried to dress it up like a circus tent here. 

These LuLaRoe leggings have quickly become my favorite...while it is true, they are buttery soft...what I truly adore is how tightly they fit to the leg...the Torrid leggings are too baggy at the ankles for me.

When in doubt...throw all of your circus-y necklaces on at once...

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD; Violet Voss eyeshadow in Buttercup, Seaform, Royal, & Indigo; UD eyeshadow in Intergalactic; NYX lip palette in The Plums; & I Sea You Wear OPI nail polish by OPI. 

I wore this dress to work with David on 2 different days & both of those days...I had a reuben for lunch. We also stopped in to Deconstruction Inc to look at driveway material possibilities. For several minutes...we contemplated using this old mausoleum granite for our driveway & walkway. I think it might have been neat if we liked black & white...but we want more color. I am smitten with this sunflower table & chair. 

The reuben at The Old Fashioned was delightful...& their cheese curds are one of the top 3 in Madison.

Farmers' Market Tattoo: Beets, Delicata, & Scapes

 Dress: Koi Print Dolce Vita Dress by Effie's Heart (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Denim 24/7, thrifted

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Born, thrifted

Earring: eBay

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, Maggie, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Yay! Effie's Heart...that means it's nearing summer, right? I mean...I have sandals on here, but that was 3 weeks ago & I haven't been able to wear them since. I adore Effie's Heart dresses, though the Dolce Vita dress is probably my least favorite design...but still adorable. And yellow Koi print? Charming.

Another windy day.

This wall doesn't match anything I was wearing, but it was on our way home, so...

I couldn't stop staring at my pretty purple holographic nails from Easter...so I added a few bits & bobs of other purple to make it work. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Voodoo, Violet Voss eyeshadow in Lemonade & Pineapple, Candles & Twonicorn eyeshadow by Lime Crime, Grape lipliner from MAC, MAC lipstick in Bronze Shimmer, & Voodoo nail polish from Colors by Llarowe. 

I first wore this outfit to work & have Indian buffet for lunch with David. Then! Off to see Maggie to finish up my farmers' market tattoo!!! We scheduled this appointment later in the day so Kate could come to part of it (since it *is* her gift to me).

Marvelous Magical Maggie...

All the veggie veggies! I have one more appointment so she can put the finishing touches on it, but they are all on my arm now...soooo pretty. I love it. 

She covered the tattoo with Saniderm & it healed underneath it until I finally took it off after 6 days...if you make the dressing room photo large you can see some tiny wrinkles because of the bandage...now I know what my skin will look like when it gets crepe-y in a few years.

I wore this dress on another day to try clothes on...the first 2 dresses are from Lane Bryant & the rest is from Torrid...I just can't resist a good sale.

After erranding...Freddie & pizza time. We went over to Angie & Toby's to help clean out their garage in preparation for it being used for CSA delivery. This special pizza from Sal's was amazing...fiddlehead ferns, ramp pesto, pickled ramps, oyster mushrooms, & bacon.

Freddie's first pizza!