Dream A Little Dream

Dress: Graphic Tropic Maxi Dress by Kaktus (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Sandals: Clarks

Jewelry: Vintage Sobral, except for...

Two Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I loved this dress! So many bright colors & patterns...full flowy skirt. My favorite part was the bottom colors stabbing into the black top in pointy bits. The skirt is chiffon & the top is a stretchy cotton. The fit was spot on everywhere with the exception of the armholes which gapped. There are ties underneath the skirt which lift it up (I'm wearing it that way in the first photo)...I liked it both ways. 

I have a bunch of vintage Sobral jewelry I got off eBay that I've never worn...it was perfect with this outfit, don't you think?

It's been over six months since I've gotten a haircut...except for hacking at my bangs...I guess I'm growing it out.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Sugarpill Cosmetics eyeshadow in Love+ & Buttercupcake, Russian Red lipstick by MAC, & Red Heads Ahead nail polish from OPI. 

A friend recommended this song to Davina, The Good Parts, by Andy Grammer...& it called her name right away...so she went online to practice it for us. Geese crossing the street on my way out of farmers' market. Fresh sticky garlic from market...on top of salmon with crispy skin...one of my favorite meals. 

I've discovered some great artists through Virtually Green Note during this pandemic...more live music from a local band, Harmonious Wail...& Fridays with Sean Hayes. 

Dane County Farmers' Market on Wednesdays & Saturdays have been order ahead & pick up only this summer...but Saturday they decided to only do that from 7-9...then let people walk around...so, inevitably, there was a backup from this new process...I'm sure they'll get it figured out for next week. Then! Kate & Jason came to visit! Kate made one of our staple picnic foods...a hummus/slaw wrap...but I was too hungry to take a photo of it before it was eaten. David made us a peach basil compote for dessert. 

So far away from my girlie. The outside progress on the pergola. And a new to me band, Jane Rose & The Deadend Boys, that I supported on Kickstarter to put out their next album...playing live from Nashville.

And another photo of this marvelous bass. Davina in a pretty red dotty dress...going live for a minute to promote their show later that evening. Michigan blueberries are the best...these tasted like home. And...The Vagabonds play live from their home in Minneapolis. This was such a good show...all B-sides & songs they rarely play. Her voice is amazing & she did a cover of Dream A Little Dream of Me that I adored. 

Whole Hog Dinner at Heritage Tavern

 Dress: Bell Sleeve V-Neck Dress in Purple by Kaktus (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit) 

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Fluevog Rubens

Earring: etsy

Necklace: A Luscious Thing

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I loved this luxe velvet burnout dress! Gorgeous burgundy, bell sleeves, great length...GB stated that this was a shift dress (in purple), but I thought it was verging into the swing category (in burgundy). Had it truly been a swing dress, I would have bought it. The body of the dress was lined & stayed in place. The soft stretch velvet was dreamy to wear & I felt alluring all night long.  

These shoes were a perfect match for the dress...& David thought of pairing them together. 

I nearly wore black tights with this outfit...which would have been a tragedy...I adore a monochromatic look...especially in shades of wine. 

My gorgeous necklace was a gift from Kate & the amazing shoes were given to me by David...what a lucky girlie I am.

My makeup with this outfit included...NYX eyeliner in Jet Black; Urban Decay eyeshadow in Revolver, Alchemy, & Sonic; NYX Ultimate eyeshadow palette in Warm Neutrals; Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in ?; & Kiss Me or Elf nail polish from OPI. 

I wore this flirty femme ensemble to have dinner at Heritage Tavern with David for Madison Area Chef's Network Chef Week. Local chefs collaborate to make one time only meals that are magically delicious. This evening's theme was whole hog. 

We started out with appetizers, drinks, & a selfie. 

Every bite was incredible...except for dessert (its one redeeming element was milk chocolate chicharrones). The third course, pork shoulder, was my favorite...despite it being the least pretty to look at. If that were on a menu...I'd order it all the time. 

Too many chefs in the kitchen = an exceptional meal & a delightful evening. 

Restaurant Week

 Dress: Velvet Dress with Floral Embroidery by Kaktus (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Tights: Catherines

Shoes: Me Too, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Moon Necklace: Babil & Bijou (former etsy shop)

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Boho, velvet, embroidery, dramatic bell sleeves...yes, please! If this had been a fit & flare...it would have become a permanent resident of my closet. Luscious substantial velvet was so cozy...great fit & length for me. I delighted in wearing this lovely dress even though shift dresses are not "flattering" on me or a shape I typically am drawn to. 

I wore this dress to work (when these photos were taken) & out to dinner with Kate...where I wore this dress with knee high black boots...which I liked better...but you'll have to picture that in your mind. 

These colors were my comfort zone before GB...black & earth tones...back when I only wore brown eyeliner. 

My makeup with this outfit included...Roach eyeliner from Urban Decay; Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadow in Pyramid, Obsidian, & Eternal; NYX Liquid Suede Lipstick in Bella; Winterberry lipstick by Bite Beauty; & A England nail polish in Holy Grail. 

Kate & I decided to check out a new restaurant, Jardin, for restaurant week. It was one of the few places that had a selection in every course that was within her dietary needs (a vegan who eats fish). All my food was delicious & I will most certainly go back. The mac & cheese was yum, but the winner of the evening for me was the Filipino Ceviche. 

After dinner I went to Ulta because they keep sending me 20% off deals. I came home with...a lot of lipstick. The Anastasia palette & Urban Decay lipsticks were already on sale, plus another 20%...how could I say no to that?! 

January's Play! box & OMG! that marvelous coat that a chick on Curvy Sewing Collective made...I need to check out that pattern.