Two Weeks in Quarantine

 Dress: Vivacious Pink Zebra Kara Dress by Leota (size 4L) via Gwynnie Bee

Leggings: Torrid (size 4x)

Shoes: Merona, thrifted 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Age Before Beauty, former Etsy shop

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Zaftig Zebra in Fuchsia...another lovely Leota faux wrap dress. Fabulous fit & length...however, if I had actually worn this to work & had to sit down opposite someone...I would have worn a black camisole as it gaped quite a bit. The color & print...outstanding. 

I was going to wear this to wine tasting two weeks ago...but you know how it goes now...cancelled...it was my first event that didn't take place...then this dress sat around unworn because it's been weeks since I left the house & it's too bright & patterned to transfer well to teletherapy. So...I wore it to leave the house & have these photos taken. That's all. It makes me feel better to dress up & put make-up on...even if I have nowhere to go.

I now know how dogs feel...we're leaving the house...holy buckets!!!!!! I can't believe we get to go for a ride in the car!! Oh, look! Another dog! People! Squirrels!

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Kat von D eyeshadow in Hard Magic, Inheritance & Bahamas eyeshadow by Anastasia, Ofra liquid lipstick in Santorini, & Pompeii Purple nail polish from OPI. 

And here you have my life...online & mail is all I've got. I was SO excited when The Shitty Barn started adding shows (they haven't even announced shows yet because of the lockdown)...& then they immediately took them down. But...I can still listen to the bands that *might* still play...a girl can dream. My Play! box & my Ulta order for 1/2 price eyeshadow primer & lip primer...& what the heck...I needed free shipping so I added a couple 20% off eyebrow pencils. All of this make-up was stuff I actually needed...so I'm still sticking to my year of no new make-up. 

How are you all holding up? It was two weeks yesterday since we've been in quarantine. Other than spending too much time online (looking for curtain fabric)...what I've enjoyed most is all the online concerts. I can't even remember them all...Amanda Palmer, The Lowest Pair, Them Coulee Boys, Dan Rodrigez, Sean Hayes, Davina & The Vagabonds, Charlie Parr, Unwoman, Carsie Blanton...so fabulous! Of course, it's not the same as sitting in the front row...I need the energy & connection from a live show...but, it's what we've got right now & I'm grateful for it. All those shows...& I only took my first photo yesterday of Amanda...quarantined in New Zealand with Neil, Ash, & his nanny. 

Oh! And check out Alton Brown's YouTube channel...he & his wife have done two live shows of them cooking dinner...they are hilarious. 

Quarantine: Day 11

 Dress: French Bulldog Print Gray Fit & Flare Dress by Eva Rose (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: MAK, gifted

Tights: We Love Colors in Teal

Shoes: Clarks Artisan, thrifted

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'6" 55-50-64

Another cute & comfy Eva Rose dress...the material on this one felt like a flannel t-shirt...is that even a thing? I don't typically wear grey, but French Bulldogs?! The fit was spot on on this one...my only issue was the neckline lining kept popping out. This would be fun to wear in the summer with teggings & Converse. Not pictured: this dress also has a v-back & is sleeveless. 

I'm still wearing an Unna Boot, but took off the top layer of Ace bandage before getting dressed. 

I decided as long as I was wearing grey...I'd add in another color I never wear...baby blue. Going out of my comfort zone in quarantine times. It's the end of the world as we know it?

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion; Violet Voss eyeshadow in Pets, Parties, & Friends; NYX Cosmic Metals lip cream in Electromagnetic; Jeffree Star liquid lipstick in Chrysanthemum; & Teal the Cows Come Home nail polish by OPI. 

I bought this Cow Cow popcorn dress last fall & I found this pin just before film fest was cancelled. This is how excited I get about WI Film Fest...I buy theme outfits for it. 

A bright spot in these dark times...MAK Sweaters contacted me about doing an Instagram collaboration with them. So, of course I said yes...& these pretties came to me in the mail. Now, I would have never picked the top two pastel cardigans...but it's good to change it up & of course I ADORE the bottom three. I was already a big fan of MAK cropped cardigans & this makes me want to buy them in every color. 

I wore this outfit on days 10 & 11 of #staythefuckhome. David & I took a ride in the car & we did some photos of our grey-blue dogs with my grey-blue outfit...because what else do we have to do? Oh, right...therapy...I also wore this outfit to do teletherapy. 

Adorable doggies...Violet & Rye...

It's The End of The World As We Know It...

 Dress: Pink Multi Color Block Fit & Flare Dress by eShakti (size 28) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Torrid (size 4x), thrifted

Tights: Catherines

Shoes: Gap, thrifted

Necklace & Earring: Wendy Baker

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I enjoyed wearing this stretch cotton pointy colorful dress. The fit & length were great & I especially liked how all the arrows in front met in the middle of the waist. It came to me a bit wrinkled, but once I steamed those out...they barely came back. The sleeves were rather short, so I felt it needed a cardigan...even though it was in the 60s on this day. 

Still wearing an Unna Boot. I've been going into my clinic three times a week to have a new one put on by the fabulous Nurse Robert, however...last Wednesday was my last day going there. David got us all the supplies to do it at home. My doctor was not in the office at all last week & when they cancelled my appointment with her on Friday, I suspected something serious was going on in her household & I decided to not go to my nurse appointment. Then I found out over the weekend...through a friend posting my doctor's open letter on her Facebook...that she was exhibiting the symptoms of COVID-19 & went to urgent care. They tested her for the flu & it was negative, but they refused to test her for novel coronavirus. Her plan was to try to get tested over the weekend or drive to Mayo Clinic, where they said they would test her. It shouldn't be this hard. I'm staying away from medical clinics next week. 

Speaking of staying away...this post will be my last for a while of me going anywhere. All the events I was looking forward to have been cancelled...plays, concerts, the film fest, farmers' market. The hardest part for me is I had been staying at home a lot before this because of my leg & I was really excited to go out in the world again. Most of our therapy clients have cancelled for the week...the few that didn't, we called off. David spent all day Saturday taking an online course about teletherapy in case this happened. So far, only one couple elected to do a video session with us. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Delinquent; Too Faced eyeshadow in Totally Fetch & Cotton Candy; Huda Beauty Electric Obsessions eye palette; Big Bang, Speedball, & Disturbed lipstick from UD; & Black Cherry Chutney nail polish by OPI.

More pretties came in the mail for me from Etsy...

My monthly Boxy Charm Box...

David & I went to Spring Green to see The Two Crows Theatre Company's production of Down The Road...also known as our last outing...hard to believe this was only 9 days ago. They cancelled their last play of the season that I was most looking forward to.

The last time we left the house was Thursday to visit Angie & Freddie...so cute! David & I are self quarantined & not leaving the house for at least 2 weeks. It sucks. 

I made us Alison Roman's Salmon with Whole Lemon Dressing...

Good timing...last week we picked up 58 books from the library on making your own curtains. After a few months of working with curtain designers & them not finding fabric we LOVE...I'm going to tackle this on my own...with Angie's help, if we're ever allowed to be social again. Another big factor in our decision to DIY...they wanted $35,000 to do our dining & living room windows...the number kept going up. Crazy, right?! 

Wisconsin Film Fest Tickets

 Dress: Houndstooth Sweetheart Faux Wrap Dress by Leota (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: AGB Woman (size 3x), thrifted

Tights: Catherines

Shoes: Clarks, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: former Etsy shop

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

These Leota sweetheart dresses are always a winner for me. Fit & length were great. However, I don't enjoy B&W like I used to...I *need* color. I could have added color, which I often do...but with my health issues, I'm feeling blah & black is safe.

Until my knee issue gets resolved, I need to walk with a cane. Also, as you can see...I'm still wearing the Unna Boot. Again, I am so grateful to have these size 11 shoes that are way too big on me...they've been there for me through swelling & leg wrapping. RIP Savers, you were the best. 

I was rather fond of my make-up here...wind blown...but it feels like spring here in Madison. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Violet Voss Oh Snap eyeshadow palette, NYX lip palette in The Reds, & An Affair in Red Square nail polish by OPI.

I wore this dress to get my Unna Boot changed, to work a few times, & to have lunch with David between clients. I've been going to Vientiane Palace since the 90s...we used to walk to this place from Brian's apartment & get take-out. Shane & I used to come here for our Monday lunches. Now, I eat here maybe once a year...but...the owner still remembers me. Their Pad Thai with tofu is my favorite. 

I also wore this dress to have dinner with Angie & Freddie...& let's be honest...Val. 

I perused the Wisconsin Film Fest guide while wearing this outfit, however, I was probably wearing my pajamas while picking out movies. This is my list, David had a much more detailed list that he categorized...I put his level of interest next to my selections to help me narrow it down. We've seen as many as 25 films, but this year kept it to 19. Online ticket ordering usually has me crying, swearing, & nearly going into a full blown panic attack...but this year, their system was a breeze. 

Unna Boot

 Dress: Star Print Yellow Fit & Flare Dress by Eva Rose (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee Try Then Buy ($3!)

Cardigan: Notations Woman (size 2x), thrifted 

Tights: Catherines

Shoes: Born

Earring: etXarte

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

 Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

While this dress was on its way to me...the price plummeted to $3...I bought it, because...$3. It was in great shape & I adored the mustard color with black stars, but it is lined in white...& that popped out along the neckline. Other than that...it was a great fit & being sleeveless, this could be worn year round. 

Let's talk about my leg...it's wrapped in an Unna Boot here (several layers of bandage/gauze that slightly compresses my leg to help it heal better). Over a month ago, I got an infection & that entire time...I've been on prednisone & antibiotics. The antibiotic was the wrong one. Also, no one ever told me keeping it bandaged at all times was essential to healing. The only reason I'm getting properly treated now is because Angie spoke up against what we had been doing (coconut oil & Saran Wrap at night so my sores did not stick to my clothing)...& got her friend Kate involved...she's a nurse & a wound care specialist. Kate got in her car & drove over to Angie's after dinner last Thursday & dressed my wounds. She had other suggestions as well...such as, get it cultured. I was seeing my doctor the next day, so with all of this fresh in my mind (& Angie helpfully sending me an after visit summary)...I let my doctor know what I wanted. It turns out they have an RN at my clinic who is a wound care specialist & he is seeing me three times a week to put this Unna Boot on me. And...I'm on the proper antibiotic now...so, hopefully...healing can finally begin. I LOVE my doctor...she takes time with me & listens...however, it shouldn't have taken a friend to intervene & do her job for her. This is so frustrating. I'm not really sure what to do about it. 

Because of my leg issues (& same leg knee issues)...I don't do anything fun & fancy anymore. I'm just not up to it. But...APT tickets & WI Film Fest tickets go on sale within a week...& I am optimistic that I will be able to enjoy these events...all things crossed. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Melt Cosmetics eyeshadow in 2012 & Poppin' Bottles, MAC lipstick in New York Apple & Korean Candy, & Gimme a Lido Kiss nail polish from OPI. 

Some new necklaces from Etsy...still shopping for pretties to ease my pain.

A drawing of our living room curtains, along with the fabric we chose...I changed my mind though, because I can't get over thinking that the brocade fabric is winter & the lighter more colorful fabric is spring...& I wouldn't wear those two things together. 

Thursday with Angie & Freddie...this is the night nurse Kate came over & changed my life. Also, Angie made the most amazing ginger meatballs for dinner. 

I don't know why Freddie is so cute...especially when he's eating. Thursday dinner & me feeding him mac & cheese with peas off the big spoon the next night while we were babysitting. 

More Fred sitting photos & David stocking up at Costco in case we end up sick & quarantined.