Girlie Time // Thrifting // Mermaid Tattoo

Sweater: ?, thrifted

Pants: Judy Wide Leg Culotte Pant by Leota (size L) via Gwynnie Bee

Socks: Sock Dreams

Shoes: Fluevog, Swordfish: Sinead 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets & Purse: Vintage

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

I didn't love these pants at first...but they grew on me. SO comfortable & easy to wear. Great weight & texture to the fabric...nice wide leg culotte with capacious pockets. I felt these ran tts...I purposely ordered a large for my ample thighs & while it was a good fit there, they were loose in the waist...but that's just a me problem. These are nice & stretchy & would have no issues accommodating a big butt & hips in whatever size you typically wear.

What really made these pants a winner for me was how I styled them. Apparently, I've been collecting these fuzzy sweaters at thrift stores...mostly to wear around the house/to bed. This striped one was ideal as I love mixing patterns...& I nearly wore red & black striped socks, with the stripes going up & down...until I spied these zigzag beauties. My ass looks pretty good in pants...

I believe this was my first time wearing these shoes...they never looked quite right with any dresses I attempted to pair them with & obviously they prefer pants. I need to paint those skull buckles gold. 

Black & white with a smattering of red...such a classic color combination. My face/foundation looks better here, doesn't it?

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Zero, F.A.R.A.H liquid eyeliner, Huda Beauty Ruby Obsessions eyeshadow palette, UD lipliner in 714, No-Tell Motel lipstick by UD, & OPI nail polish in Red Heads Ahead. 

I first wore this outfit to work & run errands. A brief trip to Ulta...I don't recall what for. I tried on some KVD Good Apple foundation...I mixed 2 colors that seemed like they might work for me (& is what I'm wearing in these photos). This was a nice full coverage in a lighter, more neutral tone...I can't seem to find the right shade...that color matching system at Sephora doesn't work for me & puts me in a too dark too warm shade. A few meals I cooked...my standard go-to...pan fried salmon with crispy garlic, dill, & lemon...served with roasted Brussels sprouts mixed with bacon & kimchi. Parmesan Chicken from Smitten Kitchen...& an artichoke, eggplant, tomato dish that I didn't bother saving the recipe for since it was a lot of work & was only good, not great. 

The day after St. Patty's Day...David made the most amazing corned beef hash with our leftovers...served with over easy eggs. Girlie time! Kate invited me over to play with their bitters collection. And I brought records.

After trying many combinations in fizzy water...the 4 below were my favorites (of the ones we don't already have).

This salad was fantastic, Sesame Asparagus & Carrot Chop from Smitten Kitchen, & I can't wait to eat it outside at APT this summer. During my trip to Ulta...I discovered NYX no longer makes my favorite Pumpkin lip liner...so I stocked up on eBay...& also grabbed a few Viper eyeliners that Urban Decay discontinued. And of course...since I wore these pants a ton...they went thrifting with me. A lot. My first trip to the Verona Goodwill. 

And this is why I can't really wear pants...unless they are wide leg & at least a size too large...my thigh situation is ridiculous. I've always been pear-shaped, but my legs were proportionate to the rest of my body before I gained weight. Now, I carry so much weight in my thighs...a lot of it is loose skin too that hangs when I stand. I'm getting my first round of thigh surgery next week to address my inner thighs. 

Trying on dresses at the Vinny's in Verona. That black silk disco looking number was my favorite. I nearly got the red maxi since it was made by Hutch, but decided it was too boring. 

What I came home with...

Pansies at Costco...I adore pansies. A trip to Michaels...when we get our wreck room remodeled...I want to do a wall of fake flowers as a backdrop for photos...I am extremely excited for this project...& for all the ideas I have for down there. Some day. 

This was my trip to Goodwill in Middleton after my visit with Kate. This suit was on a mannequin, which I immediately undressed. Do I need a pink suit? Facebook says YES (this photo got many likes & comments).

That orange dress is Kate Spade...& that sexy long black Banana Republic skirt is so soft. A trip to see Courtney for a lymphatic massage. 

I showed David the photo I took of the bitters I enjoyed at Kate's...& then the first shipment came in the mail. That Kate Spade dress was originally $358...I paid $25. 

My finds at Goodwill...& these colorful leopard wedge sandals from Poshmark that you will definitely see on my feet this summer. 

Mermaid tail coloring time with Bear...look at this chartreuse they came up with...I'm in love. 

First color session, complete...stunning. I wonder what color her hair will be...I'm thinking reds & oranges...but perhaps I should stick with the cool sea colors. 

Red Clover is just down the street from Vinny's, so I walked over. The best thing I got that day was that orange vintage blouse with the white & navy collar...not sure why I didn't take a photo of me trying it on.