Pattern Mixing Gone Wild

Dress: Multi Color Polka Dot Navy Dress by eShakti (size 24) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: C.J. Banks (size 3x), thrifted

Leggings: LuLaRoe via eBay 

Socks: Sock Dreams

Shoes: Fluevog, Fellowships: Cleo 

Earring: Kerala Rose

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

This dress from GB wasn't as bright as I was expecting it to be...so I threw more color at it...did I succeed? Why pattern mix one pattern when you can mix them all? I liked this eShakti cotton dress with the rainbow dots & substantial pockets...great fit, but a bit short for me...which is why I opted to wear leggings. Also, it had a ridiculously long attached belt that wrapped around a few times. 

This outfit was inspired by these orange & pink Fluevogs.

David very sweetly shoveled the snow away from this wall so I could get these photos...it hadn't melted yet right next to the shady building & this rainbow wall was just so perfect for this outfit. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Sabbath, Sugarpill Cosmetics eyeshadow in Flamepoint, Mediteranee eyeshadow palette from Nars, NYX lipliner in Orange County, Blood Orange lipstick by Bite Beauty, Dozen Carnations lipstick from MAC, & OPI nail polish in Living On the Bula-vard! 

DJs Baby Berlin & Starr Noir spinning my Wednesday night soundtrack. Organizing the closet...I found an entire shoebox of makeup...how you know you have too much makeup...I never even missed ANY of it *shaking head*...so it's like all new all over again. 

DJ Baby Berlin playing a Depeche Mode heavy set, & a Saturday night 80s dance party. Surprise Carsie...announcing she made her Kickstarter goal in less than 2 days & will use the extra money to pay off the debt she took on to make her upcoming album. 

 

Shiny Leopard Luggage

Dress: Orange Print Midi Dress by eShakti (size 28) via GB Shop

Cardigan: Isaac Mizrahi Live (size 3x) via eBay 

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Yoki via eBay 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: bel monili

Bracelet: Wendy Baker

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

I have no record of buying this dress...but I remember getting it during a particularly good sale in the GB shop...so, who knows?! I probably paid less than $10 for it & it's such a pretty color with a fun hemline. There is no stretch to the fabric, but the waist is shirred. It's a summer weight dress, but I'm trying to wear everything in my closet & it was a good candidate for a cardigan. 

I adore these shoes so much...I'm sure they have a name? Ankle lace-up flats? I have 4 or 5 pairs & I especially like the ones that don't have a zipper up the back. Stop with the pointless zippers. Luckily, it is spring in Wisconsin (for now)...because these could not be worn in the snow. 

Orange & green are totally my colors...

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Mildew; Azalea, Jasper, & Agate eyeshadow by Natasha Denona; NYX lipliner in Pumpkin; Heat lipstick from UD; Pumpkin lipstick by Kat von D; & Now Museum, Now You Don't nail polish by OPI. 

Carsie Blanton & the boys playing their 12th rent party in a row...so ready for live music to be live in person again. Saturday night, stuck in the 80s with DJs on Twitch. Planet Claire reminds me of Shane...the B-52's were his favorite band when we were growing up & this was his favorite song. Back in the 90s we got to see them in concert together. 

I came to bed to this cutie sleeping between my pillows...how are dogs so adorable?! UnderCovered doing John Prine songs & the Glenn Crytzer Orchestra playing tunes from 1935. 

Wine! Unfortunately, the first bottle we opened was starting to turn...both bottles were rather pricey, so we decided to make vinegar out of it because we could tell it had a lovely flavor at one time...we'll see how it goes. 

Some darkwave music from DJ Starr Noir. Leopard luggage!!! After getting the red glittery makeup case lined in leopard...I decided I needed to replace my decades old woven leopard luggage with something new & shiny. I am excited to discover where we will travel together. Also, it gives me hope for a normal future. Another new to me pair of Fluevogs I'm intending to paint...because I LOVE this style, but am not a fan of grey. What color though?! 

Look! I'm getting rid of shoes! All for the same reason...too boring. Those two tone Danskos are super comfortable, but I feel like a bit of a lunch lady in them. I guess I'm just not a loafer kind of girl...if they were pointy toed, perhaps. Look what I found! Super pointy nail sticks! I've wanted to paint testers of all my polishes, but just haven't gotten around to it...but now, pointy pointy nail samples. Michael Waite with John Davey & his wife...playing from the U.P. And Chicago Farmer, who we saw live a few summer's ago. 

The DJs on Twitch give me my background soundtrack most nights when I'm at my computer...80s new wave, synth, or goth. I guess I should search to see if there are any Americana DJs...is that even a thing?! I guarantee you they won't be as cute. 

 

Conservas

Dress: Tie Waist Navy Floral Dress by Robbie Bee (size 3x) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Willow Bay (size 3x), thrifted

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Merona, thrifted

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 50-47-68

Another conservative dress...who keeps adding these to my GB closet?! I felt like a gender reveal party for twins in this outfit...but I didn't kill or injure anyone. Soft pretty spring frock, which was appropriate since we're having unseasonably warm weather here in Wisconsin. Great fitting dress with a subtle hi-lo hem. 

I've been trying to throw stuff away that doesn't bring me joy & isn't special...but I've got a lot of boring shoes in bright colors...so I don't feel I can throw these pink shoes out unless I replace them. Any shoes that make me feel like a lunch lady are out though. 

I'm really embracing pink in my wardrobe now...pink looks good on nearly everyone. 

My make-up with this outfit included...NYX eyeliner in Deep Blue, Rage Quit eyeshadow by Sugarpill Cosmetics, Lumiere eyeshadow by Mon Ennui Cosmetics, Becca lipliner in Mood, NYX Liquid Suede lipstick in Pink Lust, Santorini liquid lipstick by Ofra, & OPI nail polish in Pompeii Purple. 

Directly after taking these outfit photos...we went to the gym to lift weights (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) before rushing home to see clients. At least I got to wear it in public? I don't need to use the wheelchair any longer, but did last week because I was supposed to stay off my knee as much as possible for 72 hours after my PRP shot. David made us a simple spectacular meal that night...he picked up a beef tenderloin at the co-op at the suggestion of a butcher who knows him, along with out of season asparagus (which we rarely do anymore), crispy shallots, & a horseradish cream sauce...which the perfectly cooked beef did not need, but was excellent with the asparagus. I am still dreaming of this dinner. Counting my Fluevogs...I had forgotten about these 2 pairs from the 90s...I'm pretty sure I'd need to be a pants wearer to wear these. And a photo of my first Fluevogs from the 90s...I wore them so much I had to throw them away & I ordered what I thought was another pair, but the sole was cork, like Birkenstocks...ick. I should sell them, but who would want them?

DJ Baby Berlin, Synthetic Thursdays. And a few surprise live songs from Davina. The Lowest Pair...I miss live music SO much. 

This popped up on my TimeHop last week...Shane bought me this antique photo album & framed one of our senior pictures in it. 

O!M!G! The mirror Tracey made for me finally found its way to me!!! She wrote about the process on her blog & I just can't even believe it's MINE. I LOVE it. She was having difficulty finding a reliable shipper to get it from Texas to here...but the guy that delivered it was great. Isn't it amazing & so perfect for me?! One of the lovers suffered a few chips, but I can easily fix those. 

A boxful on Conservas arrived at my door from my lovely & generous girlie...from Caputo's. She asked me to think of us being on vacation together when I eat them. I can do that! Also, I enjoyed the helpful hints on how to eat them in the article I linked to & am now going to try anchovies with both soft boiled eggs & roasted broccoli. I'm getting a bit bored with my current arrangement of micro greens & canned fish with a side of Parmesan everything crisps. Not a pretty picture...but a breakfast we've been having a lot lately...sweet potato hash with fried eggs. DJ Baby Berlin featuring songs by Pet Shop Boys vs Erasure & other 80s new wave...& DJ Bit with Bauhaus vs Oingo Boingo.   

 

PRP

Dress: Accordion Pleat Royal Blue Dress by Jessica Howard (size 24) via Gwynnie Bee

Boots: Steve Madden

All Jewelry: Vintage via Flora Lynn Antiques

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-70

The color of this dress was magnificent & of course I was smitten with the pleated skirt...but *really* conservative for me. The fit was good & I liked the buttons on the sleeves & the ruching at the waist. Nice details. This dress would be perfect for work...just not my work. I wore it once. 

My favorite part of this outfit was that the solid jewel tone was a lovely backdrop for some antique Czech jewelry. I got all of these pieces from the fabulous Flora on Etsy, with the exception of the light blue necklace. 

I hated to add the black boots with this all blue outfit...but as you can see...it was snowing. I briefly considered wearing shiny red Docs, but it didn't seem to be the right look for this uptight dress...but perhaps I should have tried it?

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD,  Thorn & Shine eyeshadow by Natasha Denona, 714 lipliner from UD, MAC lipstick in Russian Red, & Tell Me About It Stud nail polish by OPI. 

Two of my favorite ASMR artists, Certified Mood ASMR & Gentle Whispering. Do you have ASMR? I've experienced it for as long as I can remember. As a very young girl, I can remember two things I loved...watching my friends pick out outfits to dress their Barbies & my aunt drawing things on my back with her hand & having to guess what she was drawing. Both of those things gave me ASMR tingles. Oh! And of course, Bob Ross on PBS. 

I drove to Appleton last Monday for another PRP shot...this time it will be a series of 3, each 3 weeks apart. It's really my last option for my injured knee before I have to start exploring getting a knee replacement. All the roasted veggies...I adore veggies, but especially when they're roasted...cauliflower & broccoli for me, eggplant & red peppers for David...although we had a few of each others...with a horseradish dipping sauce. 

What?! More new to me Fluevogs?! How does this keep happening??!! The top pair I found on Poshmark...my intension is to paint the brown parts olive because I think it will be stunning with the sparkling purple patent. The red & burgundy metallic shoes were a Fluemarket discovery...I have another pair of shoes with the skull buckle...but who doesn't need more skull buckles in their life??? 

Looking to the future when we can travel again...I bought this make-up case to carry my jewelry & make-up for travel. I've been eyeing the purses at Lux de Ville for years, but as gorgeous as the glittery vinyl bags are, they are a bit too rockabilly for me...but I definitely needed this red glitter coffin case with leopard lining...right?! Michael Waite & Dan Rodriguez playing beautiful music on the internet. 

 

All Dressed Up & Nowhere To Go

Dress: Green Velvet Slit Maxi Dress by Torrid (size 5x) 

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Super Fine Cardinal by John Fluevog 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Vintage Miriam Haskell, gift from David

Bracelet: Vintage via Grandma 

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-70

I nearly wore this dress for NYE this year...you know, to stay home...but the blue dress won out because I thought it went better with this Miriam Haskell necklace David bought me...but it clearly looks better with this dress...don't you think? This dress was a bit too big on top & the armholes were enormous...but soooo luscious & elegant. 

Gotta show off the Fluevogs! I was rather impressed that I could walk in these heels...considering I can't hardly walk. They were comfortable enough that I could have worn them out to dinner or to a play...when those things exist again...I am ready. This bodes well for all the Fluevog heels I've been collecting. 

This was a true to the floor maxi dress...I needed the heels to keep it from dragging on the ground. 

Gold shoes peeking out...

This necklace takes my breath away...not sure why it took me 3 years to finally wear it. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Overdrive; Stranded, Radio, & Big Sky eyeshadow by UD; Lovedrunk lipstick by UD; & Morgan Taylor nail polish in Stop, Shop, & Roll. 

Michael Waite playing some Mardi Gras tunes from the Yoop on Fat Tuesday...& later, Baby Berlin spinning 90s alternative & DJ Starr Noir playing Darkwave. 3 new to me artists on Green Note...I've discovered so many amazing musicians during the last year. 

We went somewhere! It was so...normal. It's been a few weeks since David & I have gotten our second Covid vaccine...so we feel we can actually go places now, still masked up of course. Who would have guessed the first place we'd go was to the gym?! Lifting 10 pound weights...it's a start. I want to build up some real world strength...my goal is to be able to pull the comforter over myself without using all my might. I wish I was kidding...this is how weak I am. Them Coulee Boys made a video of themselves eating hot wings, progressively getting hotter. They promised to release it on Friday if their Kickstarter got to $70,000. The fans seemed to think it was funny...I don't enjoy watching people hurt themselves, but I did enjoy them answering questions Facebook followers had sent in. DJ Starr Noir again, playing goth/punk/new wave/90s...a really great mix. 

DJ Po spinning vinyl...80s, post punk, darkwave. New to me shoes from Fluemarket...shiny olive patent Malibrans...in love. This classic style has been around for years & I've always been drawn to it...with the exception of the typically brown wooden looking heels...but these are GREEN. I am considering painting the white stitching black to match the buckles...but I am afraid of painting Fluevogs. DJ Baby Berlin playing 80s new wave/dark wave/synthpop. And a bit of 80s from Planet Earth/Late Bar Chicago. 

Last week was the 25th anniversary of The Hotel Washington burning down. I still remember Michael coming home to the apartment we shared with Shane & telling us about it...walking past it on his way home from work that early morning. I spent a lot of my youth there & have especially fond memories of drinks at The Barbers Closet with Shane & with Brian. The Oscar was Shane's favorite drink. One of the people who used to work at the hotel has the original Rolodex full of drink recipes from The Barbers Closet & she posted some...she said it still smells strongly of smoke from the fire. DJ Davide from Canada playing New Wave/Alternative/Post Punk/Synthpop. 

Sunday morning UnderCovered covers Fiona Apple...& The Glenn Crytzer Quartet plays tunes from 1934.