Black & White & Thrifted

 Dress: Polka Dot Dress by Lane Bryant (size 26/28), thrifted

Cardigan: Isaac Mizrahi Live, thrifted

Tights: We Love Colors

Shoes: Franco Sarto, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I didn't set out to create a thrifted outfit...but as I was writing this blog...I noticed all my main elements were thrifted from Savers during various 50% off sales. I troll St. Vinny's & Goodwill occasionally...but I hardly ever find anything fun in my size anywhere except for Savers...is our Savers here special? I'd love to hear about other plus size thrifters experiences in their area. 

It was terribly cold & windy on this December day.

 

I wore this outfit to farmers' market & wine tasting with the girlie...there were a lot of wines open on this day...like 20-something...I don't remember why. But I do remember I was craving a scone from Lazy Jane's afterward. 

I also wore this outfit to work & run errands...including Savers, picking up my seasonal favorite at Lush, Bûche De Noël face cleanser...contemplating a copper pepper mill at Sur La Table for Super Boo, trying ALL the MAC lipsticks (so I could order from the online 25% off sale), & eating lunch with David. 

But the best errand of all...picking out the stone for my wedding ring. I had thought I wanted a garnet, but it turns out I actually wanted a poppy topaz (the first one). 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Zero, NYX liquid liner (I threw this out after the photo as it cracked on my eyes nearly immediately after applying it, I just couldn't find my Kat von D that day), NYX Vivid Brights liquid liner in Vivid Fire, UD Primer Potion in Greed, UD eyeshadow in Half Baked & Smog, NYX Simply Red lipstick in Russian Roulette, & Wildfire Vinylux nail polish by CND. 

Summer Swing Dress

 Dress: Swing Dress by Karen Kane (size 3x) via Gwynnie Bee (use my link to get your first month free & help me earn GB credit)

Teggings: Re/Dress

Sandals: Born, thrifted

Necklace & Earring: Babil & Bijou

Bracelet: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me (Canon Rebel & iPhone)

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I wore this outfit 2 days in a row. On the first day I went garage sale-ing, made lunch for Angie & Super Boo, & worked. The next day I worked & had dinner at Kate's. There was something about this dress...the fabric felt so delightful. Why is it some polyester/spandex blends feel cheap & terrible, while others feel soft & luxurious? I want to know the secret! The vibrant colors & the throw it on & go easiness of this dress made me seek it out during the 4th of July Karen Kane sale, where I was able to buy it for less than GB was asking. GB prices have gotten out of control for used dresses lately. 

Garage sale finds...old metal tool box (plant flowers in?) & other fun things. 

Super Boo & I had Angie over for lunch. He is writing a book & Angie was one of the readers, so he wanted to discuss it with her. I spiralized some summer squash & made pistachio pesto from the basil in our garden & garlic scapes from farmers' market. It is my new favorite meal. 

MAC was having a get $10 off every $50 you spend online sale, so I had to pick up some lipsticks & a new lip Prep + Prime. I forgot I got the face Prep + Prime as a gift...I need to try it. The lipsticks are: Dubonnet, Fresh Moroccan, & So Chaud. 

Dinner at the girlie's! She made us polenta with lots of farmers' market veggies, including fava beans that I shelled. The mulberries Kate picked were sweet & delicious. Also, chocolate. We lulled around in her living room listening to albums on her record player...mostly from bands we've seen at The Shitty Barn. It was the most lovely perfect evening. Thank you, girlie! 

 Pretty girlie in a less than spectacular GB dress.

 I loved all the colors of the dress I picked up in my eyeshadow...

My make-up with this outfit included...Gonzo, Slowburn, Savage, Urban, & Thrash eyeshadows from the Urban Decay Electric palette, Gypsy Blue eyeliner from NYX, a mixture of OCC Lip Tar's in Femme & Trollop, & This Color's Making Waves from OPI on my nails.