Thanksgiving

 Dress: Wrap Dress in Crimson Cherry by Taylor Dresses (size 24) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Nine West, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Pin & Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this dress to Thanksgiving with doggies. I am head over heels for this color combination...pink, burgundy, & black...yes! It was under $40 to buy & I was the first person to get it...however, the fit was not great. The waistband was positioned too low for me as I prefer empire waists; the length was too short, so when I sat in a chair & leaned back...my panties were on display; that pin I'm wearing was necessary as there was so much fabric on top that it just drooped otherwise; & there was a pointless heavy zipper up the back. However, the worst offender were the pockets. Pockets do not belong on wrap or even faux wrap dresses...these were just all wrong on me as they lumped out on either side of my hips. Also, where the dogs jumped up on me...the dress pilled horribly. I cannot have a dress in my life that pills so easily...I have never had a dress pill that quickly...& dogs jump up on me in a regular way because...dog love!! 

Kate wanted to walk around Cherokee Marsh & then to Angie & Toby's for Thanksgiving. I offered to transport her wine, but she's a stubborn girlie...self! It rained steadily most of the day, so she was soaked. This cranberry relish spread on a cracker with cream cheese is consistently my favorite thing Angie makes every year. I don't know why I am so enamored with it...I am not particularly a cranberry lover. 

Mmmmm...wine. I like sparkling wine. elly & Josh showed up & made Corn Flake Milk White Russians that they had in NYC. Extremely tasty. They also brought the best Rice Crispy Treats I've ever had...brown butter & sea salt...YUM!

Doggieeeeeees!!!!! Angie & Toby have 2 dogs (1 not pictured) & a foster, plus they were watching 2 friend's dogs...5 doggies! I could just watch dogs play all day long...so cute! The Thanksgiving feast was delicious...Angie is a wonderful cook & baker. David had bought a new game for us to play since we are tired of Cards Against Humanity...however, this was not the fun game the store clerk claimed it would be. Angie described it best when she said it would be good for a church function. 

I fell madly in love with their foster, Val...so of course I immediately encouraged terrible behavior. Look at how much I am enjoying being naughty in the second photo David took...I was letting her lick a little whipped cream off my fingers. You'd rather see that then a plate full of pie covered with whipped cream, right?

This outfit did not deserve its own post as I barely put any thought into it & didn't like a thing about it. I wore it twice...first to meet our dog trainer, then again to work with our trainer on walking our new dog. This is a GB house brand top that I thought I would try since the pattern is so fun...but there was no shape to it. 

My Thanksgiving make-up included...Stila eyeliner in Deep Burgundy, Kat Von D eyeshadows in Rewind & Harpsichord, Nars lipstick in Majella, & Colors by Llarowe nail polish in P51. 

Mystic Peacock

 Dress: Mix Wrap Dress in Mystic Peacock Print by Kiyonna (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)
Tights: We Love Colors
Shoes: Clarks Artisan, thrifted
Earring: etXarte
Necklace: Babil & Bijou
Bracelet: Vintage
Photography: Super Boo & Me
Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this outfit to work & run errands. Kiyonna wrap dresses are spectacular, great fit, &...this print! However, what's with the black panel in front? Do not want. It was impossible to line up neatly. Luckily, Kate bought me this wrap in all peacock for the holidays 2 years ago. Have I worn it yet? No. What is wrong with me?! I had been waiting to find just the right peacock necklace to wear with it...silly. That dress is going to be worn before the year ends. I promise. Then again when I find the perfect necklace. With the exception of the weird panel...this dress was a dream. I can't believe how many years I avoided blue because I didn't think it was a flattering color...now I love wearing blue. Thanks, GB!

Our first snow of the season! It melted nearly immediately. 

Buy 1, get 1 50% off sale at Ulta. Maybelline mascara & NYX cosmetics are my only cheap make-up loves...although I'm always open to discovering more. The Alterna Caviar shampoo & conditioner came from the beauty supply (I keep my cosmetology license for that reason). We also did some dog toy shopping at our favorite local pet store, Nutzy Mutz & Crazy Catz. 

I love these shoes I found at Savers for $4! 

My make-up this day included...NYX eyeliner in Gypsy Blue; Urban Decay eyeshadows in Freeze, Brokedown, & Undone; MAC lipstick in Fresh Moroccan; & OPI nail polish in This Color's Making Waves. 

Sephora Shopping

 Dress: Meredith Dress in Rouge Amour by Igigi (size 26/28) via Gwynnie Bee Try Then Buy (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Cardigan: Avenue

Tights: Catherines

Shoes: Born via eBay

Purse: Dooney & Bourke, gift from David

Necklace: Christine Wallace, gift from Kate

Earring: etXarte

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this outfit to go out to breakfast & shop with Angie and to pick Kate up from a day of hiking...then the next day to work & erranding. Igigi makes such lovely dresses...the only way they could be more perfect is if I were as well endowed as they expect me to be. This faux wrap has a deep surplice neckline & is unlined...perfect for year round wear & so many lovely colors to pull out with accessories...but of course I started with orange. I plan my outfits in my head & the dress I was going to wear didn't work out at all...despite having worn this style in other prints, this one had shrunk 2 sizes by the time it came to me & I hadn't bothered trying it on before throwing it on to run out the door. So disappointing...however, this Igigi is the exact same fabric & I had bought it during a GB sale a few weeks previously & had not worn it yet. I'm linking the above photo on Visible Monday over at Not Dead Yet Style. 

I was so excited for breakfast that I didn't take a photo...blueberry pancakes & hash browns with cheddar cheese. Also, I discovered that the day of a sports ball game is the PERFECT time to go anywhere...I was expecting a wait of 30-40 minutes on a Sunday morning...but the place was nearly empty! Angie & I had to take advantage of Sephora's 20% off sale one more time...although she was much better in her restraint than I was. So many pretty colors! After Sephora we browsed St. Vinney's, but there was nothing there I needed except for glass Christmas bulbs to finish the wreath I started last year that is still living in Angie's basement. 

I ran into Lush the next day to grab my favorite face cleanser, Bûche de Noël, which is seasonal...& turn in 5 empty pots to get this Cranberry face mask for free...both of them smell sooooo good! There was this adorable fat chick shopping there who told me my outfit was sassy...I need to get some Moo mini cards printed up with my blog address so I can give them to women who compliment me. 

This is what I acquired during Sephora's 20% off sale...some of this (Kat Von D palette & the Jem palette) came in the mail a few weeks back...on this trip I picked up another Anastasia brow pencil, Bite Beauty's annual lip box, foundation, an orange Kat Von D eyeliner, & a Bite Beauty lipstick in Mimosa (an orangey red). I don't need any more make-up EVER. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Stila eyeliner in Deep Burgundy; Kat Von D eyeshadow in Rewind, Harpsichord, & Analogue; Nars lipstick in Golshan, & OPI nail polish in DS Indulgence. 

Pokey LaFarge

 Dress: Abstract Print Jacquard Dress by tbagslosangeles (size 3x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Leggings: Roamans

Boots: John Fluevog

Earring: etXarte

Clip-on Earring, Necklace, Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this outfit to farmers' market & wine tasting with the girlie during the day...& to see a band at night. I was soooooo excited when GB released this tbags dress...I adore that brand & knew the fit & flare style would look good on me...& those colors *swoon*. I got a lot of compliments on this dress, however, it's got too much of a southwestern vibe for me to be tempted to buy it. Also, holy shortness! This needed leggings. The sleeves were another problem...they were huge & hung down to my fingertips...& they didn't stay pushed up. Great fit & lovely weight & texture of fabric for cooler months. I loved wearing this dress. 

Indoor farmers' market & then...wine tasting! I love wine tasting at Square Wine with Kate...as well as any time when Kate picks out wine. Wine. 

Pokey LaFarge!! They played The Shitty Barn last year, but by the time someone pictured below decided which shows she wanted to see...it was sold out. It gets dark so very early now...I wish I had been able to get a photo of Kate wearing this Anna Scholz dress, but obviously the lighting at High Noon was quite dim...cleavage!! It was amusing watching her dance...she nearly bounced right out. 

We normally sit as close as we can for shows because it makes me feel more present...immersed in the experience. I tend to feel disconnected unless I'm right there. Unfortunately, for this show we sat in the balcony (because to be on the floor meant people touching you, pushing you, stepping on your feet...& that makes me crazy), which would have been fine...but they lied about when doors were, so we didn't get seats right on the railing like I had hoped. And it was still amazing...just more wandering...I don't get to feel the energy if I'm not up front...it's like I'm watching it on tv. The photo of the whole band was taken by me in the balcony & the close up was stolen from Instagram. 

Pokey LaFarge performing Something In The Water live. 

My make-up this day included...Sephora eyeliner in Brown, Mon Ennui eyeshadow in Rustette, Sugarpill eyeshadow in Flamepoint & Buttercupcake, Bite Beauty lipstick in Toast, & OPI nail polish in Red Hot Holiday. 

Friday Fish Fry

 Dress: Printed Tunic Dress in Marsala by Taylor Dresses (size 24) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Skirt: Enwrapture Vintage Sari Skirt

Socks: Sock Dreams

Shoes: Born

Earring: etXarte

Pin & Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this outfit to work, run errands, have lunch with Super Boo, & dinner with friends. This georgette tunic dress had no stretch, so it didn't fit me as a dress(well, it did...but it was super short & tight)...so I do what I usually do & threw it on with a sari skirt. The autumnal colors in this are marvelous & it has looked fabulous on all the ladies in The Girls of GB. It is lined & has this odd pussy bow attached that I chose to tie like a scarf & add a vintage pin to in place of a necklace. Check out Kelly of Big Curvy Love, she is a size smaller than me & wore this as a dress in the same size I am wearing...it looks adorable on her. 

Indian buffet for lunch with David, & fish fry in a church basement with David & friends at night...neither of which are very picturesque. 

Carrot cake! Angie had made carrot cake for a co-workers birthday & we couldn't say no to a leftover slice...SO delicious! Carrot cake is my favorite...especially with extra cream cheese frosting. 

My make-up this day included...Sephora eyeliner in Brown, Too Faced eyeshadow in Candied Violet & Créme Brûlée, Mon Ennui eyeshadow in Rustette, & Bite Beauty lipstick in Toast. 

Gogol Bordello

 Dress: Neon Check Dress by City Chic (size XXL) via Rita @ FabFatshion

Cardigan: Willow Bay, thrifted

Teggings: Re/Dress

Socks: Sock Dreams

Boots: Dr. Marten

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Babil & Bijou

Bracelet: Kate

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this ensemble to work & see a band with Angie & Toby. I rented this dress from GB earlier in the year, but have been missing it ever since I mailed it back. This was my very first City Chic dress AND my first experience with scuba fabric. This is a fabulous fit & flare...it felt like a hug on the upper part of my body, great length...basically...perfect...I mean, it has pops of orange! If you are looking for good deals on awesome clothing...Rita & the group FabFatshion is the place to go. She & her friend Loraine scour the liquidator outlets & find marvelous retired GB clothing in excellent shape. 

In line for Gogol Bordello! When I discovered Angie & Toby were next door at Lao Laan Xang having dinner...I threw my wrap across our chairs & headed over. Since I came right from work, I was planning on popcorn at the theater for dinner. They generously shared their food with me & I ordered crab rangoon. SO much better than popcorn!

Gogol Bordello were just as amazing live as I thought they'd be...I want a Shitty Barn concert with just these 3 guys...& J.D. Wilkes opening up...can someone make that happen for me?? Their encore went on forever...so 2 minutes before the show ended...I had to bolt. Crowd anxiety overload. 

Above photo found on Instagram, taken by Adam Brown. 

My make-up this day included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Plushie, UD eyeshadows in Urban & Slowburn, Bite Beauty lipstick in Blood Orange, & OPI nail polish in Peel Me a Gobi Grape.

The Game of Love & Chance

 Dress: Autumn Breeze Faux Wrap Dress by Jete (size 5x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Cardigan: Avenue

Teggings: Re/Dress

Boots: John Fluevog

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

Earring: etXarte

Photography: Super Boo & Me 

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this autumn leaves dress to see a play with David, work, & run errands. It's the same style as this dress that I bought because I loved the pattern so very much. I am not a huge fan of GB's house brand garments, but I like this style (& the Chelsea fit & flares). The asymmetrical neckline on this dress is a bit odd, but with a little fiddling, it lays fine for me. As with the dress I bought, I mostly like this dress for the pattern (anything with an autumn print or colors is going to be a hit for me). The length is great & I like the drape...there is a bit too much fabric under the arms, but a cardigan hid that. 

Savers 50% off sale, round II...David found me a black velvet hoodie that I would wear to the dog park or around the house, I discovered a green cardigan with argyle & sequins, & 2 pairs of shoes. The black ones are a size & a half larger than I normally wear, but after I texted a picture of them & a pair of Clarks to Angie & she didn't want them...I had to get them...$4! The heel on the Clarks were too high for me, but I have worn these Naturalizers several times since bringing them home...with thick socks, they are only a tad bit big. 

Our last play at American Players Theatre for the season...me in front of their fall display. 

The Game of Love & Chance, an 18th century French comedy, was an excellent way to end the indoor season. However, as funny & entertaining as the play was...the best part of the afternoon was discovering they are doing my FAVORITE PLAY EVER next season, Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice. I have asked them on Facebook for years to consider it...& I was all aflutter when I saw it listed in the program. **The top photo was taken from our seats & the bottom photo I found online. **

My make-up this day included...Sephora eyeliner in Brown, MAC eyeshadow in Coppering, UD eyeshadow in Roach, Too Faced eyeshadow in Créme Brûlée, Bite Beauty lipstick in Apricot, & OPI nail polish in DS Indulgence.