1st Elkhorn Antique Flea Market 2021

Dress: Blush & Orange Floral Faux-Wrap Dress by Donna Morgan (size 24) via Gwynnie Bee

Teggings: Re/Dress, RIP

Sandals: Fly London

All Jewelry: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

The color combination in this dress was just so pretty...pink, blush, orange, & brown. The fit & length were great, but the belt was attached, which was fine, but there were annoying pointless belt loops. 

I don't know what kind of trees these weeping vines are, but I adore them.

This was my first time wearing this earring & clamp bracelet. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Bourbon, Phlox & Agate eyeshadow by Natasha Denona, NYX lipliner in Pumpkin, Toast lipstick from Bite Beauty, OPI nail polish. 

Allen Centennial Garden on UW campus, we often take photos here as it's on our way to work. I took this photo because of the gorgeous purple flowering tree, but when we came back the following week, it had already shed all the flowers. Duran Duran Friday. 

Girlie hugs! Kate & Jason came over the weekend of the Wisconsin Film Fest (online only this year) so we could enjoy some movies together. 

We watched 2 excellent films, Golden Voices & Here We Are...& a mediocre documentary, My Darling Supermarket. It kickstarted the film fest for me, as it had begun on Thursday & my first movies weren't watched until they came over on Saturday. Saturday night dance tunes. 

Elkhorn Antique Flea Market! Our first since 2019. It was so wonderful to be back looking at all the treasures. Check out that amazing dental cabinet with copper hardware...we didn't have a use for it, but wow! I also fell in love with those metal column tops/bases...they would have been spectacular rings around flowers. Our first purchase of the day was that metal table...David will make a new top for it...outside? Inside? 

My favorite score of the day...these cherub light scones...oh, my! And how perfect is this light fixture for our wreck room...which we are doing up in a 60s/70s theme.

Did this cherub vase come home with us? Sadly, it did not. It was a bit too pricey for me relative to how much I liked it. But, this victrola horn is now ours...I've wanted one for decades. David wanted those piano something-or-others to use as legs for an outdoor table. 

Oh, I lied...this mermaid was our first find of the day...we saw her in the first few minutes of arriving & I had to have her. I'm going to paint her a sparkly blue with gold highlights & she will live in the backyard. I can never resist these 60s Italian wall candle holders...another wreck room item. 

Assorted copper & metal containers...& a handmade metal rose we bought from a lovely gentleman. A catholic bell. And a lamp & music stand.

Finally, we picked up a bunch of vintage silverware & a few glass containers...the 2 blue ones now reside in our bathroom & hold make-up remover & face products. UnderCovered Live performs songs by Sufjan Stevens. 

 

Annabella

Dress: Annabella Maxi Dress by Maeve by Anthropologie (size 26) via Nuuly (use my link & we both get $20 off)

Teggings: Re/Dress, RIP

Sandals: Born

Necklace & Earring: Heidi Daus via eBay

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

I am loving these boho-inspired maxi dresses from Anthropologie. This one had ALL the colors, but it was a bit big on top & tight through the hips where the pockets were. Otherwise, I liked it a lot. 5/6 of the dresses I picked this month from Nuuly have long sleeves, & it was a good call as we've had cooler weather...I figured they only have so many dresses in my size...get all the long sleeved ones now. 

The top looked like trees in the distance to me.

A bit matchy matchy...this is not the matching earring to this necklace, but close. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Viper; Carnelian, Phlox, & Agate eyeshadow by Natasha Denona; Gothica lipstick by Kat von D; & OPI nail polish in Take The Stage. 

 

Paisley Pattern

Dress: Elmira Ruffled Midi Dress by Anthropologie (size 26) via Nuuly (use my link & we both get $20 off)

Teggings: Re/Dress, RIP

Sandals: Born

All Jewelry: Colleen Toland

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

Beautiful dress...I loved the paisley pattern & all the colors. There were sparkling silver threads sewn in the dress, which was lovely, but made the dress scratchy. The fit & length were great...I thoroughly enjoyed wearing this pretty dress with all the ruffles. 

This was my first time wearing these Born sandals because they'd been separated for years...one in a random box & the other in my closet. 

This is also my first time wearing this jewelry set from Colleen Toland that was a gift from David.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Junkie, Lime Crime eyeshadow in Frosting & Lime Crime, Lumiere eyeshadow by Mon Ennui Cosmetics, Trinket lipstick from Sugarpill Cosmetics, & OPI nail polish in Orange You Going To The Game?

Listening to music curated by DJs on Twitch.

Dinner with Angie & Freddie...so delicious. Why does anything cooked on the grill taste soooo much better? Sadie licks! 

Watching David & Freddie play was the highlight of the night...so adorable!

 

May Lilacs

Dress: Cowl Neck Stripe Dress by Robbie Bee (size 3x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Dancing Days by Banned via ModCloth (size 4x)

Tights: Snag

Shoes: Fluevog, Time: Bridget 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

I was rather disappointed when I saw this was on its way to me from GB...it's a bit past cowl neck season. But...Wisconsin spring is unpredictable & we had a snap of cold weather. Also, I immediately fell in love with this dress...the dots, dashes, & stripes in mustard, black, & creme was fetching. And I liked the asymmetrical neckline. The fit was spot on. I'd buy this dress if it showed up in the shop. 

I wasn't sure I'd ever worn this cardigan before, but it turns out I had, back in 2018. I adore the front of it, but am always disappointed when a design is not carried through the back.  

I restored these old Fluevogs from the Time family over the winter & I finally got to wear them. And...I finally found the name of them, Bridget.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Kat von D Tattoo liner in Trooper, Carnelian eyeshadow by Natasha Denona, UD lip liner in 714, Beso lipstick by Stila, & OPI nail polish in You Make Me Vroom. 

Girlies after market! Kate had to push me around in a wheelchair...such a wonderful girlie. And we got to car chat! I stopped & picked my favorite flowers, lilacs, on my way home. I seem to remember them lasting in a vase for a few days, but now they don't make it 24 hours. So sad. I just love how they smell. 

Saturday night new wave tunes & Sunday with Glenn Crytzer & his band playing songs from 1943. And Social Distance Undercovered doing 60's Girl Groups. 

 

Clove

Dress: Evelin Maxi Dress by Anthropologie (size 3x) via Nuuly (use my link & we both get $20 off)

Sandals: Born

Earring: The Embellishing Room

Necklace & Bracelet: Wendy Baker

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

I never could decide if this dress was grey or green...I'm going with green because I don't like grey. The site calls it olive, but they don't always get their colors right. This dress was flowy & feminine...albeit a bit big on me. Great length & the fabric was so light & airy...this dress would be comfortable all summer long, despite the long sleeves. The empire waist is always a favorite of mine, I'd call this a casual dress you could go anywhere in. 

The sleeves were my favorite part of this dress...I also liked the square neck, but because it was too big, my bra would poke out every once in a while. It blew romantically in the wind on this gusty day. 

This Wendy Baker set brought out all the bits of color in the flowers.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Alkaline, UD eyeshadow in Fireball, Sparkling Cherry Limeade palette by Violet Voss, Sugarpill Cosmetics eyeshadow in Acidberry, Orange County lipliner from NYX, NYX lipstick in 507, Habanero lipstick by MAC, & OPI nail polish in Deutsch You Want Me Baby? 

Friday night goth chicks DJ-ing great music.

My late teenage/early 20s in a bottle...clove cigarette. A collaboration between Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab & Thorns Clothing. Oh, my! It's perfect. This takes me back to summer 1988, sitting on the beach at night with Shane & Zoiy...she'd be smoking cloves, I never could finish one myself...but the smell was mesmerizing & exotic to me back at 18. Then later, it became the smell of goth clubs & darkness. I would have probably immediately bought a few extra bottles, but it appears it's no longer available. 

 

Too Fat For Health Care

Dress: Lucienne Off-The-Shoulder Maxi by Anthropologie (size 24) via Nuuly (use my link & both of us get $20 off)

Teggings: Re/Dress, RIP

Sandals: Söfft, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Necklace & Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

This dress was a lovely mid-weight rayon/linen blend...the only downside being, it wrinkled easily, but it held its shape & lay nicely. I find any time the shoulders are revealed incredibly sexy...meaning, *I* feel sexy & beautiful...which is how clothing should make you feel. I was able to pull the top up to cover myself more during work, so it was versatile. This dress came with a wide fabric covered belt, but it distracted from the look to me as it already had a built in waistband. There was plenty of dramatic flare in the skirt & I liked the two front slits. The site calls this color red, but it is between a burnt orange & brown. This is a dress that I would wear anywhere...concert, play, party, picnic.

This was my first time wearing these sandals...this dress needed some patent leather shoes. Also...OMG...a new pose...

This is also my first time wearing this vintage necklace & the memory wire bracelet. I adore how the top of my tattoo is peeking out. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Kat von D Tattoo liner in Trooper, Double Tap & Golden Nugget eyeshadow from Too Faced, 714 lip liner by UD, Spiderweb lipstick from UD, & OPI nail polish in A Kiss on the Chic. 

Cuddled up doggies on the fainting couch in my office. One of my favorite quick meals lately...shredded pork carnitas (from Costco) fried with Chihuahua cheese until they get crispy, cilantro, avocado, sour cream...served on romaine lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lime on top...I've been eating it 4x a week. Leaving the gym...we saw this fun Shrek colored car...I love when cars are bright colors. 

I wore this dress to talk to a doctor about getting a knee replacement. They did x-rays & then he talked to me for ~30 minutes. However, the bottom line is...they won't do a knee replacement on anyone with a BMI over 40. So, in order for me to be able to walk again without pain...I would need to weigh 250 pounds, which I most likely will by the end of the year. I get that anesthesia is tricky on obese bodies & that there is a higher risk of infection. I have another appointment in June with an out of town doctor with a history of performing joint replacements on people with a higher BMI. I've been doing my research & if this other doctor will do it, I'm getting my knee replaced. It's been over a year & a half since I've been able to walk without pain, without a cane. I've lost 120 pounds & it's just so discouraging to be told, nope...still too fat for health care. I've also got my diabetes under control, my last A1C was 4.3, so that will definitely help my healing. Listening to DJs on Twitch on a Thursday night.