Pink Polka Dots

 Dress: Garden Gate Perfect Faux Wrap Dress by Leota (size 4L) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Charter Club Woman (size 2x), thrifted

Tights: Catherines 

Shoes: Bongo, thrifted

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Another cute Leota dress...this one had tiny pink dots, so...pink it was then. Fit & length were great. My only issue with this dress was I had to pin the neckline...luckily, the last lady to wear this had left me hers. 

I've had these shoes for years...never wore them...now here they are two outfits in a row. Typical. 

These photos were taken after work last Wednesday...as soon as they were over I was achey, nauseous, & extremely tired. I fell into bed as soon as we got home...make-up, dress, & all. I slept for the next 46 out of 48 hours. An infection broke out on my right leg & I finally went to see my doctor. I'm on antibiotics & prednisone. My right leg is still several inches bigger than it should be. Ugh. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion; Too Faced eyeshadow in Totally Fetch, Satin Sheet, Cotton Candy, & Sprinkles; Big Bang lipstick by UD; NYX Cosmic Metals in Fuchsia Fusion; & OPI nail polish in Can't Hear Myself Pink!

I've been avoiding Lane Bryant bras...but these were on sale for $20 each & I like the way their plunge pushup bras lift. 

Some pretties in the mail. I'm not really buying clothes or make-up this year...so I'm focusing my attention on building my vintage jewelry collection...especially concentrating on colors I am lacking in.

Our living room ceiling & light fixture...this room & the dining room are done, just detailed work & waiting for our furniture to be delivered. 

Two Plays in Winter

 Dress: Bold Cheetah Perfect Faux Wrap Dress by Leota (size 4L) via Gwynnie Bee

Tights: Snag in Burgundy

Shoes: Bongo, thrifted

Earring: etXarte

Top Necklace: Vintage

M Necklace: former Etsy shop

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I loved this dress...burgundy & pinky salmon leopard print (cheetah?)...YES. Not only was the print a blast, but the fit was great. My only complaint about it was that it was incredibly thin...I probably should have worn a slip...but our office is dimly lit & I wore it out at night. I will buy it when it hits the shop. 

I found these shoes several years ago at Savers, but this was my first time wearing them. 

The top necklace is a Miriam Haskell (my favorite vintage designer/design house)...it's as long as my other necklace, but I wanted something around my neck...I just flung it over my shoulders here as I didn't have a ribbon to tie it with me. Something about leopard print gets me to bring out my M initial jewelry...I think I'm up to 5 M earrings. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay Perversion eyeliner; UD eyeshadow in Alien, Last Sin, Sonic, & Alchemy; Dubonnet Amplified lipstick by MAC; & OPI nail polish in Visions of Love. 

I first wore this dress on a Thursday...to get a luxurious facial from Sara at Anui. I'm getting them every month in the winter...because it feels so soul healing...I climb into the cozy fuzzy heated bed & I feel all my anxiety leaving my body as she pampers & massages my face, head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands...it's lovely. In the last few years, I've talked myself into facials in the winter & buying myself flowers at market all summer into fall. Sure, they're not necessities, but they make me happy. 

Also, that same day...a bit of progress in the dining room. 

And that night...dinner at Forage Kitchen with my girlie. That place makes awesome salad bowls...we both got the Thai Cashew salad. 

Then we attended a play at Forward Theatre, Every Brilliant Thing. The narrator begins his list of every brilliant thing in life when his mom first tries to commit suicide when he's 7. I added one of my favorite things to the list...what are some of yours?

A few nights later, David & I went to Spring Green to see another play from Two Crows Theatre, The How & The Why. Two excellent plays in a row...with fantastic acting...& all from members of APT. 

Look...we're cute & we match!

Are You Feeling Lucky?

 Dress: Confetti Dot Sweetheart Faux Wrap Dress by Leota (size 4L) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Torrid (size 4x), thrifted

Tights: We Love Colors in Amethyst?

Shoes: Born

Earring: Former Etsy shop

Necklace: Wendy Baker 

Bracelets: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I've been wearing a lot of Leota lately. GB gets incredibly boring dresses in the winter...not much color. But Leota is always reliable...even if this dress is mostly black. I adore polka dots...& I layered dots on dots on colorful dots to brighten this outfit up. What do you think? I think I need more polka dotted shoes in my life. 

While I have it covered up here...this dress has a charming sweetheart neckline...that is quite revealing, so I pinned it up for work. 

I couldn't decide if these WLC tights were the amethyst or magenta...I *think* amethyst? But it's sometimes difficult to tell from their photos online. 

This is my favorite Wendy Baker bubble necklace...I try not to wear it *too* often...but, it's marvelous. I chose 5 of the colors in the necklace to paint my nails. 

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Perversion; Violet Voss Sparkling Cherry Limeade eyeshadow palette; Dozen Carnations lipstick by MAC; OPI nail polish in Orange You Going to the Game, I Sea You Wear OPI, & Suzi & The Düsseldorfs, Aim To Misbehave nail polish from Essie, & Limeade nail polish from CND Vinylux. 

As you can see...I did not wear this dress to farmers' market...I was intending to wear it later that day to see a concert with Kate...but we decided not to go. My nails were already painted fun though. I noticed on this day that you can day drink at market...either a Bloody Mary, mimosa, or beermosa from Ian's Pizza. 

Shiny new things came in the mail! I've been coveting these mermaid Doc Martens for several months...& I finally took the plunge. Also, vintage bracelets & earrings. And my January Play! box. 

I wore this dress to work & out to dinner with David. I had yet another delicious roasted beet & hummus sandwich from our neighbors at work...then after our long day was done...we went to Samba Brazilian Grill for dinner. It was restaurant week & David likes their hunks of meat & I enjoy their salad bar...& grilled pineapple. 

More great mail that I forgot I ordered...back in December Beautylish convinced me I needed to order a Lucky Bag...I chose the Jeffree Star option. So of course I ended up with an eyeshadow palette I already own...but it was still fun. I mostly came away with things to make me shiny. 

Liberals at the gun range! David & I went to shoot some targets & this nice instructor helped us not kill ourselves. I hadn't shot a gun since I was a kid & it had been decades for David as well. It was actually enjoyable...& I hit the target every time. I'm not sure I need to do it again...but it was a different experience. 

My view from the table in the kitchen...we are sooooo close to having our last rooms upstairs, the dining & living room, remodeled. So exciting! 

Good Morning Bedlam // Nickel & Rose

 Dress: Scoop Neck Woodland Print Midi Dress by Effie's Heart (size 4x) via Gwynnie Bee

Tights: Snag in Colonel Mustard 

Shoes: Naturalizer, thrifted

All Jewelry: Vintage

Photography: Super Boo, Kate, & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

I was so excited to have a cool weather Effie's Heart dress coming my way...this was my first time with this style. I rather surprisingly liked the notched neckline, but was not a fan of the ties on the sleeves or the huge oddly placed pockets. The fit, length, & twirl factor of this dress was fab. David was a fan of the color combination. I would buy this dress from the shop in the future. 

I was most excited by having actual mustard tights to wear...I know I've mentioned it before...but these Snag tights are the bomb diggity. 

Apparently, I am lacking in mustard or blue jewelry.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in LSD, Spiked Eggnog eyeshadow from Too Faced, Huda Beauty Coral Obsessions palette, Conspiracy lipstick by UD, Sugarpill Cosmetics lipstick in Pumpkin Spice & Give Me Space nail polish from OPI. 

After vowing to not buy any new make-up this year...I received a Sephora order I had made in December...but it's not actually make-up, is it? I got some skin care from The Ordinary...I've loved everything I've ever tried from them & it is ridiculously cheap...& now that both Sephora & Ulta carry them...easy to get. I also picked up three empty magnetized palettes for some of my single eyeshadows. Also, my January Boxy Charm (which doesn't count as me buying make-up). I finally reorganized my nail polishes & had to throw some old gummy ones away...I took pictures of the ones I was hoping to replace...Music Hall Curtain Call is going for $40 on eBay & Apple of My Eye is nowhere to be found. I guess I'll have to make do with my other 500 bottles of polish. 

Doctor visits...two days in a row...the first, to my dermatologist for 20+ injections to address some sores on my leg...the other one...I was so hopeful for...I got a steroid shot in my right knee, which has been terribly painful for me to walk on for months now. I had the same shot in both of my shoulders a decade ago & have been pain-free ever since. The shot improved my knee about 30% for a week...then it went back to being just as agonizing to walk on as before. Next up...deadening the nerves...but that is still about six weeks out...at least. 

In much happier news...Diane & Natasha from Diane's Draperies came to visit & brought many fabric samples & books with pretty pictures for us to choose curtains for our dining & living rooms. We haven't found the perfect material for the living room yet, but we are quite pleased with our choice for the dining room. 

Girlie time! Dinner at Lao Laan Xang during a freezing rain storm...

Which turned into snow by the time we walked into North Street Cabaret to see Nickel & Rose...I loved them so much last summer at The Shitty Barn. I knew I would see them again because they're a Milwaukee band...but they are moving far away...so I'm happy we were able to catch them.

 Nickel & Rose, opening for...

 Good Morning Bedlam...they were so young & so energetic...

Fun bathroom graffiti where a toilet paper dispenser used to be. We had Violet's DNA done last year shortly after we got her...I was sure she had a bit of Corgi in her...but nope...100% American Staffordshire Terrier...just like Rye. We have a restaurant kitty-corner from our office, The Heights, that makes simple delicious food...& they have added a roasted beet & hummus sandwich that I can't get enough of...perfect for those times we work long days. 

 Look at these cuties cuddling! 

I Am Able to Swear & Make Rude Gestures at Any Odd Time

 Dress: Diamond Luxe Jacquard Circle Dress by Leota (size 4L) via Gwynnie Bee

Cardigan: Torrid (size 4x), thrifted

Tights: We Love Colors in Gold

Shoes: Gap, thrifted

Earring & Necklace: Wendy Baker

Bracelets: Vintage

 Photography: Super Boo & Me

Stats: 5'7" 55-50-64

Two Leota Circle Dresses in a row...this one had slighter smaller/better fitting on me armholes. I love this style of dress...the fit is spot on. The textured print in white on the bright pink made this dress interesting to me. Also, I enjoy pairing yellow with pink. 

I thought these were my brighter yellow tights, but by the time I realized they weren't...I was already at work.

The wind was whipping my hair all over the place.

My make-up with this outfit included...Urban Decay eyeliner in Alkaline; Sugarpill Cosmetics eyeshadow in Buttercupcake; Totally Fetch, Cotton Candy, & Sprinkles eyeshadow from Too Faced; Bite Beauty lipstick in Cranberry; Big Bang lipstick by UD; & OPI nail polish in You're A Pisa Work. 

I wore this pink & yellow outfit to go to our podiatrist with David & to work. That same day I put some gold highlights on some trim for our dining/living rooms while cleaning the closet. Also, dogs are cute...specifically Violet & Rye here...but really, all dogs. 

This wonderful acceptance of a proposal was posted on my favorite facebook group, Weird Secondhand Finds That Just Need to be Shared.