The Man of Destiny // Marquette

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

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Born 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, Jason, Brian, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

This dress was adorable & I loved wearing it. I felt like a giant cherry popsicle...I think that's what Kate called me? Another cute cotton dress from Eva Rose...I wouldn't change a thing about it. Other similarly cut cherry dresses I've worn have had smaller cherries & polka dots, from Cherry Velvet, Eva Rose, & Torrid. 

Shoes hidden in the grass...I had different shoes on every time I wore this dress anyway.

Freshly dyed hair...I always think my hair looks alright...then I dye it & wow...I guess I should do it more often than every 3 months. Still no grey hair. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Electric Empire; UD eyeshadow in Bang Bang, Turn On, & Young Love; Love + eyeshadow from Sugarpill Cosmetics; Santa Sangre lipstick by Kat von D; & OPI nail polish in Red Heads Ahead. 

I first wore this dress to see The Man of Destiny at APT with Kate & Jason. This play was cursed...first I scheduled it on an Elkhorn Sunday, then Kate had to keep pestering me to switch it...then I forgot to put it in my calendar...& only discovered that when Kate asked me the day before what the plan was. I texted...I'm your best friend & you love me, right? She replied, correct! Then I confessed my mess up. I was able to get us tickets to another show, but only because I called back after they told me all shows were sold out, with the exception of one...that only had two tickets available...but I was desperate...so I inquired, I have a handicap placard...do you have any handicap seats? And it turns out that they add additional seats two at a time for people with special needs. However, that meant Jason would have to sit alone. But Kate was able to snag the seat next to him & I got two seats to myself. What a long boring story. But after all that...yummy food & wine for our picnic on the most perfect summer day. 

Cute...

 Inside at The Touchstone...see Kate & Jason on the left?

Fresh flowers several days after I got them...the pretty sunflowers I was picking out in my pajamas in my last post. Bob's Bad Breath Burger from Weary Traveler...best burger ever. And look what I got! I've never had a make-up mirror before...it's kind of amazing. I think it needs to be covered in rhinestones. 

I also wore this dress while visiting Brian...on this day we drove into Marquette because the lovely Kris from Behennaed was doing a pop-up at a local coffee shop. I've wanted henna from her for YEARS & I was so happy it finally worked out. What a fantastic artist she is.

 Finished...

Afterwards...we headed to the Delft for lunch/dinner. I saw Pretty in Pink at this theatre when it came out. They show movies on a screen in the dining room as a nod to its original purpose...the movie on this day was Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The best part of our meal was this amazing poutine! I told Kate I had the best poontang in Marquette & she was like, do you mean poutine? Um, right! Also, that little jar next to the grilled bread contains 3 delightful layers...roasted tomato jam, burrata, & pesto...Brian recreated it the next day & it was even better...I am definitely serving that as an appetizer sometime soon. I am drinking a gin ginger old fashioned...genius. We came for the chicken & sweet potato waffles...Brian had had them at brunch & loved them, they were not as exciting on this day...but this was still an amazing meal with delightful company. 

Abby Jeanne // U.P.

 Dress: Navy Mandala Challis Skater Dress by Torrid (size 4x)

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Born

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: Etsy

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I picked up this Torrid dress during a buy one clearance item, get two free while I was in the store picking up a legging order. This is my first time wearing it. The fit was good...there is no stretch to the material, but the waist is smocked. I'm not a fan of any kind of bow at the neckline...so I tucked it in...also, the flutter sleeves allowed my bra to show when my arms were up. A cute dress, but not a necessary one in my closet. 

I love when it works out that we can take photos just before sunset, the golden hour. 

Navy & coral is not a color combination I typically think of as going together...I like it. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD, Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions palette, UD lipstick in Heat, & Magnífico México nail polish from OPI. 

I first wore this dress to go to The Shitty Barn with Kate to see the fabulous Abby Jeanne. This occasion actually warranted a much more awesome dress, but I picked this one because I was having a heavy period & wanted to wear a dress I wasn't that excited about on the off chance it were to get stained. It didn't. 

Girlie taco time is the best time. Before the show, the opening band did yoga.

Super fun pairing with Saebra & Carlyle...both bands are friends from Milwaukee...but Abby Jeanne & her band are moving to California. It just happened to be Abby's 26th birthday the day of the show...& the lovely folks at the barn got her a cake. 

Freddie! Kate buying a wooden spoon from a guy at market making them on site...& some rusted metal framed windows at Deconstruction, Inc. Also, me picking out sunflowers...wearing my pajamas. 

I couldn't resist this colorful palette by Sugarpill...some gorgeous OPI fall shades, & a new to me brand, Melt...palette bought during Sephora's most recent 15% off sale. And yet more LuLaRoe leggings. Just can't get enough. 

And finally...I wore this dress to drive David to the airport in Milwaukee, where he flew out to visit his parents...& then I continued on to the Yoop to visit my wonderful friend, Brian! Welcome to Michigan...I met Brian at the salon he works at...it's in a super cool old house...he's pictured here in what used to be the dining room, with what I suspect is the original wallpaper...the bottom is raised leather. Also, we got pasties...which weren't as good as the ones his mom makes...but were still delicious. Alexa was a big part of our weekend...he has his whole house wired so you can tell Alexa to turn on/off lights & on the first night as I was going to sleep...I asked Alexa to play me songs by Zoe Keating

The Lowest Pair // Yum Yum Fest

 Dress: Tie Front Drifting Demoiselles Dress by Effie's Heart (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Clarks, thrifted 

All Jewelry: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Another spectacular Effie's Heart dress...in my favorite color, the color of fun! And I did have fun in this dress. I hadn't tried this style before & I must say...that tie at the neckline is a bit odd. I think I made it my own though by pinning it down instead of tying it in a bow. The fit & length were spot on. I will buy this dress if it comes to the GB Shop. 

I paired the dress with these brown teggings...which I'm not entirely happy with, but I couldn't come up with a better solution. Also, these sandals by Clarks are ridiculously comfortable...like walking on clouds. 

I was rather pleased with the perfection of this pin & earring set in just the right shade of coral...we found it at Elkhorn Flea last year & this is my first time wearing it. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Torch, UD Heat palette, Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions palette, UD Heat lipstick, & Conga-Line Coral nail polish from OPI. 

I first wore this dress to see The Lowest Pair outside on a beautiful evening with Kate & Jason. I adore this band & feel lucky to be able to see them every year. I think we had Thai food, but I must have been so hungry...I forgot to take pictures.

I also brought raspberries to share. Kate & Jason with the setting sun. And Rye peeking out of my sequin sheers on my new antique fainting couch in my office/make-up room. 

That same weekend, I wore this outfit again to attend Yum Yum Fest with the girlie. It lived up to its name & was indeed YUM. And...as soon as we walked in, a strange girl leaned against me & I tried to ignore it...but it was elly, yay! A sneaky pic of elly & Josh ordering their first food of the day...

Beer...

I went right for the Poke Cannoli from Sal's first...delicious. And that bone marrow slider from Pig in a Fur Coat, definitely my favorite. My mouth is mourning the fact that I will never taste it again.

This woman's watermelon dress was adorable...& some food that was good, but not as outstanding as...

this creation from Tory Miller for Sujeo...Korean fried chicken in a homemade waffle cone with bourbon barrel aged maple syrup ice cream...& surprise gummy bears in the bottom. WOW!

I ended our food adventure with a farmer's market inspired snow cone...I had rhubarb ginger & Kate had champagne current, I think? We hadn't been to this event since their first year, but we'll most certainly go again. The food was creative & tasty, as well as having a good selection for vegetarians & vegans. 

Mason Jennings // Nickel & Rose

 Dress: Ikat Leopard Red Celia Faux Wrap Dress by Lemon Tart (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Dansko

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

This dress was adorable! Too bad it was so cheaply made...it began pilling on my first wear. Otherwise, it was lovely. Gwynnie Bee had it listed as a Tart Collections dress, which is a much higher end brand that I've loved in the past. So cute. So cheap. Fun to wear! 

Red & White are the UW Badger colors...& I *am* a Badger for Life...

Leopard print & polka dots...

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Alkaline, UD Naked Cherry palette, Russian Red lipstick by MAC, & O'Hare & Nails Look Great nail polish by OPI. 

I wore this dress to work with David...we had lunch at The Heights, across the street from our office...this sandwich was ridiculously delicious & simple...the ingredients were each amazing. I also went to the Wednesday downtown market & bought myself flowers...then got a haircut from Sigrid. 

Finally, I was off to Spring Green to see Mason Jennings with Nickel & Rose at The Shitty Barn...yummy tacos from Enos Farms. Nickel & Rose were fabulous & since they are a Milwaukee band...I hope to see them again soon. 

Freddie time! Still cute. And the dinner Angie (ALL the roasted veggies) & David (pork chops with a pan sauce) made was scrumptious. Val also appreciated it. 

Sunset Cruise with Seasaw

 Dress: Kate Dress in Navy Button Spot by Cherry Velvet (size 4x) via Gwynnie Shop? or GB resellers?

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Nurture, thrifted

Earrings: The Bohemian Bauble 

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wish I had bought ALL the Cherry Velvet dresses when they still made my size, although some styles still fit me in a 3x. I last wore this dress to Angie's wedding shower back in summer of 2016. I adore all the colors in this dress & the pattern reminds me of the chairs at The Memorial Union. Everything about this dress is perfect.

We used to live close to Olbrich Gardens, so we took a lot of photos here in the summer...this is our first time this year...soooooo pretty...

My Memorial Union Terrace chair earrings...& look! I wore both of them!

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Viper, Lime Crime eyeshadow in Frosting, Chartreuse & Tangerine eyeshadow from Make Up For Ever, UD lipstick in Ready?, Mimosa lipstick by Bite Beauty, & OPI nail polish in Orange You Going To The Game?

After getting back from Elkhorn...I showered & got ready to go on a sunset cruise with the girlie & Seasaw...on the The Pontoon Porch. 

We ate food & listened to Meg & Eve do a 2 hour all covers set...there was a trivia game to go with it...they told you several clues & you wrote down the name of the song or artist. I got one right. 

It was an extremely overcast evening, so we didn't get much of a sunset, but it was so much fun. The girls both signed the poster they gave out to the guests.

A few other finds we brought home from Elkhorn...& some things that came in the mail...Sephora Play! box, a dress from City Chic, & Davina & the Vagabonds new album...mine is pink vinyl & it is SO good.