Working & Thrifting

Dress: Orange Floral Maxi Dress by Cozy Casual via Gwynnie Bee

Sandals: Born

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: bel monili 

Bracelet: Vintage

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

I liked the colors in this dress & the fit was good...but it was just so cheap feeling. This is the second to last dress from Gwynnie Bee that I ever wore. 

It had pockets & a cutout in back. It might have been alright as a swimsuit cover-up.

Such great warm weather colors though...

My make-up with this outfit included...NYX eyeliner in Jet Black, Huda Beauty Neon palette, Clockwork lipstick by Sugarpill Cosmetics, & Essie nail polish in Sexy Plunge. 

I wore this dress to work & thrifting...

And I came home to shoes...Jeffrey Campbell from eBay & 2 pairs of Fluevogs via the Flummunity...& a pretty yellow cardigan from Poshmark. 

A bunch of workout wear & other finds...including a few new shirts for David. 

More thrifting...

 

The Liar // Bob The Drag Queen

Dress: Darcy Floral Midi Dress by Traffic People (size M) via Poshmark

Sandals: Fluevog, Picnic: Kerry

Purse, Earrings, & Bracelets: Vintage

Necklaces: bel monili 

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

Such a colorful flower power dress on a dramatic black background, no stretch to the fabric...gathering at the bust, smocking in back...should have had a better fit, but it was slightly loose at the waist...might benefit from a wide 80s belt. Those tiny straps really stayed on my shoulders though...surprisingly. Great summer dress. 

I first heard about this brand, Traffic People, because of Lela Boutique in Milwaukee...they had a pair of wide legged pants with a similar colorful flower pattern that I fell in love with...then went searching for online in hopes of finding them cheaper. I was only able to find them for more $$, but I discovered several cute dresses along the way for bargain prices. 

And of course, the best part of the outfit is the Fluevogs on my feet.

I asked David to decide between these two necklaces...& then noticed they nested together nicely...so why not wear both?

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Zero, Clinique black liquid liner, Huda Beauty Neon palette, Bang lipliner & lipstick from UD, & OPI nail polish in A Red-vival City.

I first wore this dress back in July to have a consultation with the plastic surgeon who fixed my face...I had met him before & liked him right away. Some people act like they are good at something, but I could tell he was confidently competent. David went to Batch to get a friend of his a birthday treat...& got some for us too. YUM.

This was SO long ago...back in July when summer was still all before us. The Liar, round 2...the non-rained out edition. A beautiful evening for a picnic with my 2 favorite humans. I made us a roasted salmon salad with whole lemon dressing...with berries & Batch for dessert. Kate brought a bottle of our favorite non-alcoholic sparkling wine from her previous tasting, Joyus. David taking my hat back to the truck. Sparkly batty-bat!!! Kate had seen this little guy last time & we had to have one for our tree...bats soar & swoop during outside performances. We had extra time...so we took a walk on the wild side...a kind stranger offered to take a photo of all of us. I remember when I couldn't walk up the regular hill, let alone this meandering trail...it's so pretty & very few people take this way up.Spring Green is in such a beautiful area...Our seats were not nearly as good as the first time (second row center), but we stayed dry & got to see the entire performance. This may be the funniest play APT has ever produced...a hilariously delightful romp. David got 2 pairs of shoes during the Fluevog sale...the brighter ones were sold out in the U.S., & down to the last pair in his size in Canada...at the same store I found my gorgeous orange heels at. Market flowers make me happy.The day after surgery...getting my drains removed. Check out that rockstar parking I scored at Costco...loading up on a few things we get from there. Watering Kate's plants while she was on vacation. The go-to dinner. And the 10pm show of Bob The Drag Queen! He sold out last time he was here (multiple nights) before I even heard about it...so we were excited to go. I wrapped my compressed chin strapped head in a colorful vintage scarf & I was...the mysterious woman with the ice cream drink. Bob was fast & witty...it was all improv with the audience & it was fabulously entertaining. Some chick had the nerve to ask him, what's your excuse for that outfit?! It was spectacular...all gold & glittery with that snatched waist. He had her come up on stage & she was wearing an Amazon skirt & top in mismatched blacks...but she was in her 20s, it was her birthday, & she was drunk so she thought she looked cute & was posing up a storm. The next morning...farmers' market, a car wash for Veronika, & home to make tomato soup. Smiling sunflowers. I picked up 20+ pounds of heirloom tomato 2nds from Shirley at Young Earth Farm...aren't they stunning?I made a creamy tomato soup to freeze so we have a bit of summer all winter long. I roasted several heads of garlic for it, but next time I think I should roast a few pans of the tomatoes as well for more depth of flavor. Taking a break from cooking to finally eat the crab legs we bought for New Year's Day...with sweet corn from our CSA...all on the grill. Delicious. So much soup! We will love coming home to this after a busy day at work. Trying on the dresses I got at Elkhorn...they both fit nicely! I'm especially excited to wear that fall number. 

 

Fluevogs // Surgery // Elkhorn

Dress: Cutwork Floral Alena Fit & Flare Dress by Leota (size M) via Gwynnie Bee

Footless Tights: Snag

Sandals: Fluevog, Operetta: Renée

Earring: Wendy Baker

Necklace: bel monili

Bracelets: Vintage

Stats: 5'7" 38-32-42

While this dress is pretty & I would probably admire it on someone else...it is so not me. The fit is awkward (it runs a size small)...I obviously had to wear a camisole under this for work. It's a true wrap dress, cotton (with no noticeable stretch despite the 5% lycra), & the sleeves & skirt both have an abundance of fabric...which I probably wouldn't have minded if this were midi or maxi length...it was too short on me. I felt like I should be wearing clogs & a lace headwrap while picking tulips. 

I wish Snag offered these footless tights in all their color options...they are a fantastic replacement for teggings, but I only have them in 2 colors. I actually like them better than teggings. 

And the real reason I wore this dress...I've had these Fluevog sandals for over a year & they needed to be worn. I think they lean too casual for how I usually dress...so I never reach for them. I posted an outfit photo in the Flummunity on Facebook & that group is just so nice...they all flooded me with compliments...I think because I said I didn't like the dress...which is sweet, but I wasn't fishing, just stating. 

Plunging neckline on an otherwise not sexy dress...I'm sure a size up would have fixed that problem. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD, Wrapped & Ten eyeshadow by Lime Crime, Mediteranee eyeshadow palette from Nars, Urban Decay lipliner & lipstick in Bang, & Essie nail polish in Sexy Plunge. 

These are now the sexiest shoes I own, Celestial Communication: Aquila. It's been a few years since they've been on the Fluevog site...but when I was looking for some shoes on the Canadian website that the U.S. was out of in my size...these beauties showed up...one pair left AND they were my size...it was meant to be. I resisted getting them years ago because they're a 4 inch heel & I could barely walk at the time...so it didn't seem likely I'd ever wear them. But now I can walk & do anything I want...

So, I intended on only getting 4 pairs of shoes during the latest Fluevog sale...but I ended up with 6. It's difficult to resist such beauty at a bargain...I've had my eye on these for a while, waiting to pounce. There was one pair I missed in my size by waiting.

One pair of flats in a fabulous print. David called ahead to have them cut a piece of salmon for us...those fish guys at the co-op crack me up. My last meal before surgery...my go-to salmon with roasted veggies. 6 am at the hospital...there were trains on the ceiling. 

Back in April 2022, I had a neck lift with a local plastic surgeon. I had a LOT of loose skin from losing weight & I wanted it gone. He did a horrible job. I had been in pain behind my right ear the entire 16 months & the lines on my neck looked terrible, as did all my scars. He offered to fix it for free...but I just couldn't imagine having him cut into my face again. I declined. I told UW I was going to contest it with my credit card & they got me an appointment with a different doctor. I really liked him & once we had our consult, it went quickly...he had a cancellation a month later, so I took it. See...I have this meal a lot...but this time David made most of it since I was in pain. Hank's (Mint Marks more casual sister restaurant) sometimes makes their chicken sandwiches on SEX biscuits...I'm hoping to try it sometime. I can't even imagine how ridiculously delicious this is. I saw this ad...& now Kate & I are signed up for a Pour Your Own Epoxy class. Fun! 

I also donned this dress to go to the August Elkhorn Antique Flea Market. Our first purchase was that metal tub...I'll paint it & plant flowers in it. And the twirling holder will be great in my craft room to hold markers & paint brushes. I loved this music stand with the candle holders...I hope someone gave it a good home.

These bumper stickers! David said they used to have Nikon Now. on the bumper of their car back in the 70s. That lamp is fabulous...we are going to put a different shade on it & it will look lovely in the living room. This is the 3rd time I've taken a photo of the cocktail jars...it keeps going down in price too. Perhaps next time if it's still there...

Trying on a vintage apron...pretty dresses...an elephant...& I don't know what that thing is, but I hope someone puts flowers in it.

After market lunch at Los Tres Hermanos. David & I shared a mango margarita. 

David tried something new...fajitas with steak, chicken, shrimp, & chorizo...I had my usual Chicken Suiza. Unpacking back at home...

Check out that enormous tie David got...I love it. An olive purse for me.

Not much jewelry this time, just a few trinkets. Pansy crate for storing underthings. 

A great apron for the kitchen. There was a new woman there selling vintage clothing...she was adorable & her stuff was thrift store prices...I got 2 dresses from her...one still with the tags on it. It was a fun market even though we didn't find much. One more left in the season.