Andrew Bird

Dress: Brown Leopard Sweater Dress by Nina Leonard (size M), thrifted

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Bandolino, thrifted

Purse: Vintage Coach

Earring: etXarte

Necklace & Bracelet: Vintage

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

I thrifted this brown leopard sweater dress...trying to get a wear in while it's still in season (I'm typically a month behind blogging, so this was the beginning of April). Great fit & length...I wouldn't change a thing. 

I believe this was my first wearing of these thrifted heels that were such a fabulous complement to the dress. 

Pulling out some metal jewelry that often gets ignored...

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Bourbon; Natasha Denona eyeshadow in Thorn, Amhara, & Shine; Chicory lipliner by MAC; Gothica lipstick from KVD; & OPI nail polish in Shim-Merry Chic. 

I wore this outfit to see Andrew Bird at The Sylvee. 

Selfies with the wall of cassettes. The opening act was Andrew Bird's drummer, Ted Poor. If you know me at all...you know this was my nightmare. Nothing gets me more excited than when I see a stage set up with NO drum set...so imagine how distressed I was when it was the only instrument being played. Ugh. 

I've been an Andrew Bird fan for decades, but this was my first time seeing him live. He was brilliant...totally worth suffering through drums. 

He mostly played violin, which I preferred...but he was just as amazing on guitar. Wonderful show. 

The next day...running errands...I take a picture of the screen every time Veronica comes on while I'm driving Veronika. Stalzy's for rye bread...then Meat People Butcher for Kielbasa, which they didn't have despite it saying they did in their newsletter, however...they did have a muffuletta for lunch. For dinner, I made 2 recipes from Deb Perelman/Smitten Kitchen: The Big Green Little Gem Salad, served with Cabbage & Kielbasa with Rye Croutons. The salad was alright, but that cabbage dish was outstandingly delicious. 

 

Wasted: Blind Red Varietal Wine Tasting // Zoe Keating

Dress: Corset Maxi Dress by Hutch (size 12) via Nuuly

Cardigan: Time & Tru (size M), thrifted 

Boots: Doc Martens

Earrings: Vintage Czech 

Necklace & Bracelet: Heidi Daus 

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-45

This dress was just delightful...an autumnal acorn pattern mixed with leopard...it couldn't have been more me. I have no idea what size I am when they use numbers, plus most reviewers agree this runs a size or two big. So I should have gotten the 8 or 10. Great maxi length...I'm always thrilled when I can choose to wear flats or heels.

I think this leopard cardigan was not only an adorable addition to this dress...but it covered up the too big-ness & I was able to tuck it in around the neckline, which covered up my faja & sports bra I've been wearing since surgery. 

I could have went with leopard shoes, but I don't break out my Docs often enough...& it's the season for it. I clearly need acorn earrings to go with my Heidi Daus acorn necklace & bracelet. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Bourbon; Big Sky, Accelerate, Stranded, & Blaze eyeshadow from UD; NYX lipliner in Pumpkin; Heat lipstick by UD; Toast lipstick from Bite Beauty; & OPI nail polish in Deutsch You Want Me Baby?

I wore this one fun Saturday. First, David & I attended Wasted: Blind Red Varietal Wine Tasting. Usually we all bring a bottle of wine, but on this day, they were picked for us. David guessed the most right...I'm not even sure how. We brought a wheel of Rush Creek Reserve cheese to share. And there was bean/chorizo stew, broccoli salad, & lots of nibbles to accompany the wine. 

We chose to sit on the same place on the couch as last time we were here...waaaaay back in 2019. It seems not that long ago, yet so much has changed. 

Wasted is such a lovely fun group of people...

I was sorry I had to leave early to go to a concert. Kate & I used to see Zoe Keating quite often back before she tragically lost her husband to cancer...she used to tour more. I think the biggest reason is she is now raising their son on her own, plus pandemic. 

Watching Zoe perform is magical...& I always enjoy seeing her fun stocking choice. 

 

A Raisin In The Sun // Dancing // Wasted // Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings

Dress: V-Neck Floral Maxi Dress by Forever That Girl (size XL) via Nuuly

Cardigan: Time & Tru (size M), thrifted

Shoes: Fly London

Necklace & Earring: Green Goddess Vintage

Earring: etXarte

Bracelet & Purse: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 39-37-48

In love...orange & black & pattern mixing?! This maxi was made for me. It was a good fit, but a touch big...the straps were adjustable & the elastic in back would have made a great shape had I gone a size down. I think the cardigan hid that well. 

Better with the cardigan...but here it is without...

How could I not adore a dress that pairs so well with my favorite color, leopard?

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion, Stila liquid liner in Intense Black, NYX Phoenix eyeshadow palette, Pumpkin lipliner from NYX, Toast lipstick from Bite Beauty, Sugarpill Cosmetics lipstick in Treat, & OPI nail polish in A Woman's Prague-ative. 

Not my Clockwork Orange face...I just marvel at the length of my lashes every time I put on mascara. Grand Lash MD. Cutting up market veggies for David to grill for our APT picnic. I love how every time we selfie, he kisses me. 

We brought grilled veggies & shrimp with a Thai peanut sauce for dinner. 

Unplanned coordination of our autumn palette. 

Kate & Jason...caught in the act of being cute. 

Kate & Jason brought sparkling wine, tofu, & raspberries. After our picnic, Kate showed us this longer trail up the hill, but as it was already dark...David & I took it the next day instead...which I previously posted. Bundled up in one of my vintage lambswool coats. 

A Raisin In The Sun was marvelous...& the acting was outstanding. The plays were fantastic this year, but this shot into 1st place for us. 

Beautiful night. Wonderful company.

The second time I wore this dress was for a jam packed Saturday. We began by going to this woman's biannual shoe sale...where I found 4 pairs of shoes & David found some pants. These aren't my favorite Fluevogs...but they are fun colors & it's nice to have comfy slip-on shoes to wear on errands.  

Then...on to our final ballroom dancing group class & private lesson. I mean, not forever...but this was my last weekend before surgery, so I have to take a bit of a break. 

Here we are learning the Cha Cha...

Back at home...salad making time...Kale Salad with Honeynut Squash, Pomegranate, & Pumpkin Seeds. It wasn't quite pomegranate season yet, so I had to use frozen...not nearly as good. A sunny afternoon for Wasted: Fall Reds. Tart crabapples David picked off Lindsay & Patrick's tree. Cute couple. 

Oh, look...another cute couple...with fun shoes!

Drinking delicious reds.

I need a selection of cute autumn & winter hats...but until then, here I am using my summer bonnet to protect me from the sun. 

After much drinking of wine...dinner at Ahan. 

Yum. David & Jason joined us for dinner, then Kate & I stayed for the show at Bur Oak. 

I love that these two phenomenal places share a space. 

Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings...our 3rd time seeing the sisters. Marvelous show with my girlie & a fabulous end to a wonderful long day. 

 

Colorful Leopard On A Colorful Cougar

Dress: Painted Leopard Macademia Mallory Dress by Leota (size 1x) via Gwynnie Bee

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Franco Sarto, thrifted 

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Green Goddess Vintage

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 43-41-57

Once upon a time I wouldn't have worn this dress because it had a cowl neck & I greatly disliked them...I think because my chest was so big & it just added to it? Unsure. However, I'm happy to report that while a cowl neck might still not be my favorite, I didn't mind it & the colors on this dress were marvelous...& give me all the leopard print, please. This was a new style of Leota dress for me & the fit was fantastic, like it always is. 

Leopard print shoes that I rarely wear because the background is quite light...but ideal for this dress with its creme background. And of course of all the colors in the dress, I chose to bring out the orange.

Am I a cougar? I think I'm too old for that, but André likes to tease me...also, he's only 6 years younger than me...which I don't think is that much of an age difference once you get in your 40s/50s. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Voodoo; Oud, Blazing, Blood Moon, & Cashmere eyeshadow by Huda Beauty; NYX lipliner in Pumpkin; Heat lipstick from UD; & OPI nail polish in Deutsch You Want Me Baby?

I wore this dress on the second full day André was in Madison visiting me. We began our day out with brunch at The Old Fashioned. We shared my favorite cheese curds in town with garlic dipping sauce...& I enjoyed my standard, Wisconsin Benedict (with a brat patty & mustard creme sauce)...I was obviously hungry (or distracted by my company) as I didn't remember to take photos until after digging in. 

After brunch, we walked over to our beautiful capitol building...where I took the only selfies of us of the entire trip. 

We wandered around State Street...perusing books at Paul's & ducking into a candy shop when it started pouring rain. I bought the dogs stuffed animals to rip apart at St. Vinny's on Willy St. after picking up salmon at "the good coop" next door. Then looking through vintage magazine's at Rick's Olde Gold...searching for pipe ads for André.

That evening, Kate & Jason joined us for dinner & got to meet my boyfriend & eat delicious food.