Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra & Cocktails

Dress: Blythe Pleated Dress by ASTR The Label (size M) via Nuuly

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Fluevog, Operetta: Marcello

Mink Stole: Vintage via Grandma Lewinski

Necklace, Bracelet, & Purse: Vintage

Earrings: Kerala Rose

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

I adored all the pretty colors in this dress...& its scarf-like appearance & pleats. There was no way I could wear a bra with this...so I didn't...& it zipped up tight enough that it wasn't *too* bad. The cut-out back was lovely...those details really make a dress for me. I felt pretty...which is usually my goal. This fit tts, but I could not have zipped it up on my own. 

My favorite thing about getting dressed & photographing my outfits is to seeing how the look comes together. I don't actually take a lot of time thinking about it...I go with my impulses. Also, it's dark in our house (all warm lighting), so when I pick out jewelry...I can't really tell. I am thinking about moving my jewelry into the closet where the lighting is good. 

These tights were an excellent match for the green in the dress...

And so were these Fluevogs...my first time wearing them.

I've had this mink stole from my Grandma Lewinski hanging in my closet for ~35 years & this was the first time I've worn it out. My grandma was a blonde & I feel this coloring better suited her. I don't believe I ever saw her wear this as she opted for her full length mink in cold weather. I get a lot of my aesthetic from her...mostly in decorating as I love gold & ornate things...which is how she decorated. The silk lining has her initials embroidered into it...I'll have to ask my dad her middle name. I've stored this on a hanger covered in plastic & it's in perfect shape. 

Something about wearing fur makes me feel extra fancy...all my fur is vintage, so I don't feel bad about it...these minks have been dead for a long time. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Mars, UD eyeshadow in Oud, Mediteranee eyeshadow duo by Nars, Bite Beauty lipliner in 72, NYX lipliner in Pumpkin, Nectar lipstick from Sugarpill Cosmetics, & OPI nail polish in Heart & Con-soul. 

I wore this dress to spend the evening with my adorable husband...aren't we cutie-pies?

After taking these photos at the capitol...we walked over to Merchant to have a pre-show cocktail. It was jam packed, but after hovering...we managed to snag 2 seats at the bar. I'd been dreaming about their perfect (or it is once we ask for cherries...why no cherries, Merchant?!) Old Fashioned since the last time we were here...Crème Brûleé Old Fashioned (Limousin Rye, vanilla, burnt sugar syrup, Angostura bitters, cherry bark vanilla bitters, smoked rosemary). David tried a Clover Club (Citadelle gin, raspberry, lemon juice, cherry bark vanilla bitters, egg white)...isn't he dainty...such a precious little pink drink. 

At Overture Center for Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, with a special guest from Spain playing guitar. We left at intermission. After the flamenco dancer left the stage...we were just bored.

So we walked over to Lucille, where of course they had a 45 minute wait for a table despite it being nearly 9pm. So we waited downstairs (no room at their enormous bar) where they were having a special event for Women's History Month. Photo op with bubbles!

It is amazing down there...they've wallpapered the old bank vault & made it all swanky. Of course I liked the neon boobs above the bar...everyone likes boobs!

Seated! David with his Saturn (Death's Door gin, Chinola passion fruit liqueur, Lucky Falernum, lime juice, orgeat), while I had to finally try a Porn Star Martini (vanilla infused Tito's vodka, passion fruit, lime juice, sparkling wine). And of course we got our favorite pork shoulder nachos. It was a lovely evening & I am always grateful we have the same taste & can leave events that aren't working for us to do something more fun.