The citrus colors in this dress were divine...& if it had been actual lemons & limes instead of blobs of color...I would have had to buy it for only $22. Great fit & flare with multi panels for a wonderful shape. My only complaint was the armholes were a tad big.
I still can't believe I found this lemon cardigan at Savers...what a find! I have a lime cardigan from Lands End...now I just need a cardigan covered in oranges & my citrus cardigan collection will be complete.
A lovely fall day for a picnic with The Pines on the portable record player David got for me...isn't it fabulous?! I've been looking for a vintage one for years (since seeing Moonrise Kingdom)...but this is fantastic...it also converts records to MP3s.
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia outside at American Players Theatre...our last outdoor show for the year & on this stage...they've already demolished it in preparation for the new stage next year.
My make-up with this outfit included...Brown eyeliner by Sephora, several eyeshadows from NYX The Brights palette, MAC Korean Candy lipstick, Bite Beauty lipstick in Blood Orange, & Go with the Lava Flow nail polish by OPI.
I love Cherry Velvet every time, but this Brigitte dress in a flowing poly fabric was an extraordinarily marvelous fit & that stunning coral looked so good against my skin. I've had this style in their typical cotton material & while I adore that too, it sometimes gets caught on my leggings/teggings & doesn't lay as nicely as this one did. Other posts of me in Brigitte's... sail flags (size 4x) & red & white damask (size 3x). If only this were elephants, pigs, or dogs...I would have made it mine. My secret fantasy is that Cherry Velvet will start selling a few patterns of their dresses...perhaps old styles they no longer make? I would pay ~$40 for the luxury of having a pattern that I already knew fit me well.
Caught in the breeze...Cherry Velvet puffs out perfectly. Cute back detail...
I took a photo of this on Instagram & I'm sticking it here so I remember to try it sometime...fun lips!
The next morning...farmers' market with Kate & a wood fired bagel pop up at Lucille with Undergrounds, Jonny Hunter. I ordered an everything bagel with the classic...lox....SO delicious! That wood fired char got all over me & it was so worth it...plus, I didn't care because no make-up yet.
Sephora Play! September box...
Isn't this color stunning? I need more...
My make-up with this outfit included (so much makeup for such a natural look!)...Urban Decay eyeliner in Zero; Sephora eyeliner in Brown; MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque; Too Faced eyeshadow in Frosting, Bon Bon, & Butter Pecan; Anastasia eyeshadow in Orange You Fancy; a pink shadow (2nd row, 3rd one in) from the NYX Brights palette; UD eyeshadow in Burnout & Nooner...& I forgot to document the rest.
I like this dress in pictures far more than I liked it in person. The color is glorious & the fit is good...however, what bothered me about this dress is that the fabric was a very thick t-shirt type material...with velvet flocking...to me, those two things don't go together...it reminded me of the Effie's Heart squirrel dress. Flocking seems too fancy for this fabric...but that's just me. I thought this rather heavy sequined cardigan was the perfect match...thrifted for $4.
I adore moss growing on walls or the ground...it's like velvet covered nature.
I got caught up in the hype of Pat McGrath glitter lips & nabbed a Vermillion Venom kit from Sephora...it came packed in sequins & is gorgeous...but I haven't worn it out of the house yet. Free gifts & samples from Sephora...including a mini Bite Beauty lipstick that is lovely.
My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Voodoo, UD 24/7 liquid liner in Retrograde, Follow Me eyeshadow by Too Faced, Urban Decay eyeshadow in Stargazer, NYX lip palette in The Plums, Aubergine lipstick by Bite Beauty, Voodoo nail polish by Colors by Llarowe, & MAC nail polish in Ooh.
I wore this outfit a dozen times this summer...into fall. Each time it was washed...I planned on moving this top to my sleep ware pile...but I kept reaching for it on casual occasions...farmers' markets, garage sales, & driving back to Madison from visiting Brian a few weeks ago. It was comfy & easy to throw on...I could bend over to look at things without having to worry I was flashing anyone, no teggings required. I had David snap a few quick photos with the iPhone just to document it. The bottom of the top started rolling up...annoying...so it had to go.
I had to get this Kat von D eyeshadow palette as soon as it came out...look at those rich gorgeous shades! I've only used it once so far, but I know it will be enjoyed a lot this autumn & winter...also, I had a gift card to use that Sephora gave me when I got lipstick all over myself earlier this year. Kat von D & Urban Decay make my favorite eyeshadows...they are extremely pigmented, blend nicely, & stay on forever.
I can't believe I forgot to post this lovely make-up Angie brought back for me from England...sparkly!
Some fashion related garage sale finds...this woman had so many pretty purses.
Hibiscus! I fell in love with the enormous ones at Olbrich Gardens...& look...here they are for sale at market...if only I didn't kill everything...I would get the deep burgundy flowers. The girlie in her Shitty Barn t-shirt for market & brunch.
More garage sale treasures...
I was terrible at taking pictures of my garage sale loot this year, but I got many marvelous things...
Dress: Work the Angle Dress in Neon Tribal by Poppy & Bloom (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)
I usually like these Poppy & Bloom dresses, but all those tribal-like shapes just weren't me. I've worn several Work the Angle dresses...the one I had in August was one of my favorites. The cut on this dress is great & they are always lined. Keeping the 80s vibe going with the neon.
Savers finds...2 pairs of yoga pants for bed, 3 cardigans, & 2 tops...
More Savers finds...including a brand new black lace bustier from Lane Bryant...
The girlie with her Halloween Pyrex bowls! She got all 3 patterns, I just bought 2 of the sugar skulls. We finally found them at Target after farmers market...
Garage sale treasures...
I'm thinking of sticking fake flowers all over this purse for next summer...it needs something.
My make-up with this outfit included...Kat von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper; Urban Decay 24/7 liquid liner in Woodstock; UD eyeshadow in Gonzo, Savage, & Stargazer; & sparkly pink polish from Morgan Taylor.
Dress: Sugar & Spice Dress by Kiyonna (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)
Fishnets: Leg Avenue thigh highs
Shoes: Bruno Magli, thrifted
Jewelry: Vintage
Purse: Vintage 80s
Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me
Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64
I wore this super fun 80s inspired print dress to spend an evening with my girlie. It's not quite neon, but it *is* bright...& just reminded me of the 80s...so I broke out my (working) telephone purse I bought in 1989 (I could call you on it...if only I could find a phone outlet). I also dug out some fishnets to go with the netting on top. The fit on this dress was great & as plunging as the surplice neckline was...it stayed put. I wore a black lace bra underneath as I avoid strapless bras if I am able, plus the one I have is not as low as this called for...I thought the showing bra just added to the 80s vibe.
I loved wearing this delightfully cheerful dress...
It inspired me to try a new pose...
Sushi (& seaweed salad) with Kate! The light from outside fell unflatteringly on me...but the sushi was delicious.
After dinner we wandered around the outdoor mall in search of chocolate & Kate got some cute fox kitchen things at Sur le Table. Then to Sundance to see the Nick Cave documentary, One More Time With Feeling. It was supposed to be a one night only event in select theaters, but then it sold out & they added more dates...but we had to see it right away. It was amazingly heartbreakingly moving...dealing with the death of his son & the making of the new album, Skeleton Tree. The audience sat quietly until the credits were over & the lights went up.
Amanda Palmer, another favorite artist of mine, wrote a piece about her feelings on it for The Guardian.
Shoes...I just discovered while writing this post that these Bruno Magli shoes I got for $4 at Savers were over $400 new. I love the patent leather with the textured fabric toe box & square heels.
My make-up with this outfit included...Kat von D Tattoo eyeliner in Trooper, Urban Decay 24/7 liquid eyeliner in Woodstock, UD Stargazer eyeshadow, Crush lipstick by UD, & J'Adore My Mani nail polish by Morgan Taylor
My make-up with this outfit included...Brown eyeliner by Sephora, several eyeshadows from NYX The Brights palette, MAC Korean Candy lipstick, Bite Beauty lipstick in Blood Orange, & Go with the Lava Flow nail polish by OPI. 
