B*tch not Beans with Lowest Pair

 Dress: Kate Dress in Woodland Friends Floral by Cherry Velvet (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Teggings: Re/Dress

Shoes: Born

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Jason, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Adorable baby animals on this cutesy cotton dress. I find the Kate to be the most roomy of Cherry Velvet's dresses...& it is lovely, except for the button detail on the front...the fabric doesn't care to stay put. The first time I wore this style (in a button print), I fashion taped the ends down...but I've also found that tucking them in, even for 1/2 an hour, allows them to take a flat shape. Alternately, I've also just worn them tucked in so I don't have to think about it. I could wear a size 3x in this dress, but I appreciate the loose fit in the summer heat. 

From a distance, it looks like these green teggings aren't matching anything...but they are a perfect match for the foliage in the dress. One of the two times I wore this dress out, I paired it with navy teggings...but that seemed too boring. 

I spy...baby woodland creatures...foxes, owls, bunnies, & birds...

My make-up with this frock included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD & Deep End, UD eyeshadow in Dragon & Freeze, Flamepoint eyeshadow by Sugarpill, NYX eyeshadow palette in Warm Neutrals, Hippie Chic lipstick from NYX, Habanero lipstick by MAC, & OPI nail polish in Go with the Lava Flow. 

I first wore this outfit to get my hair cut by Gen at Cha Cha...it's across the street from a St. Vinny's, so I always pop in there to browse. I hardly ever find anything for me...but I usually pick out a few plushies for the doggies...best $2 dog toy ever. That same day we hit Savers for the very last time before they closed...the day before everything went to 50% off...we wanted to beat the rush. Also, an eShakti dress from GB that I sent back unworn...my usual size of 28 was just too tight for me...I think the seams would have burst if I tried to sit down. 

Rye LOVES stuffed animals...& this hippo was his favorite yet. He chewed on it, but left it intact for three weeks...he carried it around with him & snuggled with his friend...it was precious. I wonder if it was because it looked like him? Olive is not into stuffies, but I get them for her anyway so she doesn't feel left out. 

The second time I wore this dress was to go to The Shitty Barn with Kate & Jason...we decided to pack a picnic. I typically talk to Siri over my stereo in the car...lately, she's been going downhill with her word recognition skills...how exactly does beets sound like beans or bitch?

Laughing girlies at the barn...

Kate & Jason...

Dinner before Lowest Pair, who opened for Mipso...

The Lowest Pair...fantastic as always...they are amazing live...

I Wear This Crown of Flowers

 Dress: Meredith Dress in Rouge Amour by Igigi (size 26/28) via Gwynnie Bee Try Then Buy

Leggings: Torrid (size 4x)

Shoes: Born

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I last wore this dress during autumn of 2015...again with the orange shoes...but all my other accessories were different. Such gorgeous colors in this Igigi dress...my only issue with it is the surplice neckline is too big on me & gapped open without the use of fashion tape. Putting a few stitches in would solve that problem. 

I'm sort of in love with these leggings with this dress...& pretty flowering trees. 

Hi, Bucky! There are 85 Bucky Badger (University of Wisconsin-Madison mascot) statues across the city for the summer...jazzed up by local artists. This one was done by Emmalee Pearson...she's a mutual friend of Angie & Toby...& the person responsible for getting them together. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Alkaline eyeliner by Urban Decay; Anastasia eyeshadow in Primavera, Venetian Red, Love Letter, & Realgar; Love+ & Flamepoint eyeshadow from Sugarpill; Habanero lipstick by MAC; & Now Museum, Now You Don't nail polish by OPI. 

I'd been eyeing this chick's fabulous collection of vintage Selro jewelry for sale on etsy & eBay...& finally decided on orange, the color of fun...& yellow, the color of happiness. So gorgeous!

Another Bucky on my way to Monona Terrace for the Mini Maker Faire. Metal fire breathing dragon!

This absolutely lovely woman, Mary Jo...grows flowers on her farm, sells them at the Westside Farmers' Market, & designs fabulous floral creations. Kate & I were looking forward to taking her class on making flower crowns, however...they told her they didn't have the space for that...so it was only a demonstration. But! At the end she picked 3 numbers & those people could pick a prize...one of them being the flower crown she made in the demo. The first woman picked a succulent...what?! I was the second person!!! Guess what I picked?????

This gorgeous crown was mine...all mine! I was giddy with excitement to be able to wear it the rest of the day. 

It felt natural...like I should always be wearing a crown of flowers.

Wine tasting group...Kate's contribution...

I'd grow flowers on my head if I could...girlies tasting wine...so much wine.

Look who joined us at wine tasting! David & Kate share the flower crown...

Abby Jeanne // Rose of the West

 Dress: 3/4 Knot Front Dress in Midnight Rose by Lucie Lu (size 5x) via Gwynnie Bee Try Then Buy

Teggings: Re/Dress

Shoes: Born

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: Babil & Bijou, former etsy shop

Bracelets: Vintage

 Photography: Super Boo, Kate, Jason, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Oh, how I loved these Lucy Lu knot front dresses with the sweetheart neckline. Luckily, before they went out of business, I snagged quite a few through GB. I last wore this dress in the fall of 2014...both times with these orange shoes...I guess they are a perfect match. 

This was back in May when it was still a bit chilly...spring weather...& all the pretty trees were in bloom.

I wore this dress twice, the first time to an evening concert at The Shitty Barn, & then again to work. I wore it a bit differently to work (when these pictures were taken) since I wasn't going to be outside at night. 

My makeup with this outfit included...NYX eyeliner in Gypsy Blue, Too Faced eyeshadow in #selfie & Pink Pearl, Flamepoint eyeshadow from Sugarpill, Urban Decay eyeshadow in Freeze, Habanero lipstick by MAC, NYX lipstick in Orange County & Hippie Chic, an an unknown OPI nail polish. 

Kate, Jason, & I went to see Abby Jeanne, with Rose of the West opening...we ate some yummy sunflower seed tacos & drank beer. 

Rose of the West was good...but Abby Jeanne was amazing! She's from Milwaukee & you should check her out if she comes to your town. We are going to see her again in a few weeks with one of our favorite Madison bands, Seasaw...at The Memorial Union. 

Here's a video, but it doesn't compare to her in person vibe...

Labyrinth

 Dress: Elsa Dress from Igigi (size 26/28) via Gwynnie Bee Shop

Tights: We Love Colors in Teal

Shoes: Dansko, gift from David

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: Babil & Bijou, former etsy shop

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I bought this Igigi dress quite a while back from the GB Shop (I'm just guessing, really...I can never remember where I get things). I last wore it in December 2014, & in March of that same year. I looked SO much younger 4 years ago! Another great old Igigi frock with a faux obi waistband, lovely length, & modest neckline in a pretty purple & blue watercolor print. 

I really really want to like these shoes David got me (I also have them in pink)...but I think they're just too conservative for me. 

I thought it was pretty funny that I chose the same necklace AND nail polish to wear with this dress as I did the very first time. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Gypsy Blue eyeliner by NYX; Urban Decay eyeshadow in Alter, Druggie, Fringe, & Sinful; NYX Lip Palette in The Plums; & Rockin' My JuJu nail polish from Colors by Llarowe. 

I wore this dress on three different days...first, to see Labyrinth with Kate during my birthday weekend...we both love that movie. David Bowie as the Goblin King *swoon*. Then Thai food for dinner...

A week later on a busy Saturday...farmers' market with the girlie, a random woman with awesome elephant pants, & dropping ramps, shiitake mushrooms, & asparagus off for Maggie to take pictures of for my farmers' market tattoo. 

When I was done with market...David & I headed to Milwaukee to check out ReStore & Waste Cap for fun stuff. They had this decorative tin at ReStore, but we think we already have enough (to cover our dining room & living room ceiling)...so for the first time, we left with nothing. We did find this wedding cake-like glass shade & a marvelous cameo woman light fixture (for our hallway entrance) at Waste Cap...then a Hawaiian burger at Oscar's. 

As soon as we got back to Madison, we took these outfit shots...then I was off to the drive-in with Kate & Jason to see Avengers Infinity War & Black Panther (although we decided we didn't want to get home at 2am, so we left after Avengers). Check out the three vehicles in back of us...their drive-in game was strong...a truck bed full of pillows, cushy canoes, & a mattress in another truck bed. 

On the last day of this dress...David & I went to Half Price Books to sell a box of books...I needed to take a photo of this Etgar Keret book so I'd remember to look it up. He wrote a short story that was turned into one of my favorite film fest movies, Wristcutters...& I think he's an amazing writer. Also...Indian buffet & Savers. 

You Worry About Its Success

 Dress: Dominique Dress in Cerise Curve by Igigi (size 26/28) via eBay or GB resellers

Teggings: Re/Dress

Shoes: Earth, thrifted 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Me

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I originally wore this dress when I had it from GB back in 2015...I bought it last year from either eBay or one of the GB resellers. This was one of my favorite styles from Igigi (they are still around, but so different since they were bought out that I don't even consider them when thinking about places to buy clothes) & I adore this pattern & am wowed by the color combination. This dress is basically flawless. 

These Earth shoes I found at Savers are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. 

I made this necklace years ago & rarely wear it...but every once in a while I like to force myself to wear something that doesn't get out often. 

The makeup I wore with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Alkaline, Love+ & Flamepoint eyeshadow from Sugarpill, Anastasia eyeshadow in Primavera, NYX lip palette in The Reds, & Santa Monica Beach Peach nail polish by OPI. 

I wore this dress to attend Gallery Night with Kate. We decided to go to the museum that plans the event, MMoCA...where I found this fun twisty scarf, a metal letter M, & a wise beer can. 

Isn't this painting spectacular?! I'd love to sit a while in this room full of excess & trinkets. It's titled, Casual Chic. 

This was my favorite painting of the evening, You Worry About Its Success, by Hollis Sigler. It reminds me of a magical evening at APT where the stage is set & we are waiting for the play to begin. 

Girlie seated in a creepy little house...other girlie peering in the window. Shane would have loved that painting of Rudolph Valentino in his coffin. After arting, there was eating at Himal Chuli.