We had a rare 75 degree F day in early April. I'm certain we'll all be back in woolens by next week, but today was glorious. The lettuces are sprouting up in the boxes you see in the photo, and the dianthus began flowering. what more could I ask for?
I'm a bundle of stress at the moment, so naturally I've been pouring my energies into distracting activities. Grading papers, unpacking my summer wardrobe, and watching baseball are keeping me busy, and I've started outlining next year's curriculum. Poor Danny, he isn't going to appreciate the classes I've cooked up for him. I'm also planning for the worst with my tooth and jaw, so I've prepared work for the substitute instructor (Mr. ETB) to work with. I find it is best to be over prepared. We're racing into the end of the semester now anyway, so it is largely completing workbooks, drills, and readings. Worst case scenario, there's documentaries though for some reason Danny doesn't appreciate my choice of documentaries. *Shrugs*. I did move the surgery out one more week to give myself a bit more time to get mentally ready.
Outfit Particulars:
Skirt-Goodwill
Top-K Mart
Shoes-Goodwill
Kate Spade bag-Goodwill
Earrings-K Mart
Large bracelet-Claire's years ago
Charm bracelet-Etsy
Necklace-Goodwill (Bibi got me thinking about pendants and gold chains and I remembered this piece that combines the two)
Cazal frames-Mum's
Fragrance-Guerlain Vetiver vintage formulation
To my readers that celebrate Pesach, have a happy one,
That is the most beautiful Kate Spade bag I have ever seen! I thought KS' bags all looked like wannabe Hermes (YAWN).
ReplyDeleteI love the swirly twirly psychedelic skirt with the black gypsy blouse.
I do think you need about 7-8 more gold chains of increasing lengths if you want to go full tilt boogie 70's though ;)
You really suit those off-the-shoulder tops. Is that a sari remnant skirt? If so it's one of the best I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteHooray for hot weather we had two days of it last weekend and it really does make everything better. xxx
What an amazing skirt. You do look good in it.
ReplyDeleteDid you receive my B'day card, I was worried about you? JF
Love the skirt and you're looking great in that off-the-shoulder top, which I certainly couldn't pull off. It also has to be a lot warmer for me to go even sleeveless ... The bag is a beauty, especially at that price! xxx
ReplyDeleteAll hail, Goody, Queen (nah, make that Empress)of the blending of patterns and accessories! The pattern of the skirt fabric mixing with the Spade bag pattern ($4 you say!?) is a formula for magic, lacking only the elusive ingredient of truly fabulous shoes -- and there they are!
ReplyDeleteThe off-the-shoulder top is exactly right. Shows you're not trying too hard to live up to those shoes. How can any woman who looks this good need dental surgery? Bless you, and please take every antibiotic you're given. Went through the endodontist ordeal myself a few years back, so I do truly empathize with your apprehension. (Can you eat real yoghurt? It does help the digestion afterwards.)
@Bibi
ReplyDeleteI've seen some Spade novelty bags at other blogs, but those are about the only ones worth buying-the Hermes-esque thing is done better elsewhere.
@Vix
The skirt is made of a knit jersey material like a tee-shirt, and the rough edges have been overlocked. I like the idea, and I'd wondered if I could do a similar thing with old concert shirts?
@Jan
Thank you.
@Ann
In the real heat of summer I can't go sleeveless either as everyone runs air conditioning at full blast. My cardigans get as much use in August as December.
@Beth
You're sweet. I'm not sure if I can live up to the shoes but here's to trying! The old men at the library had better watch out...
Yep, youghurt. I hate the stuff, but you're right about the benefits. I'm planning to rebuild my strength with Haagen Daz coffee ice cream as much as possible.
Have a wonderful Pesach!
ReplyDeleteThat skirt is amazing. I love a good swirly skirt. It's like Stevie Nicks goes pop. (There's a bit of Stevie in all of us, I'm sure.)
@Mim
ReplyDeleteThank you, and a Happy Easter to you.
Goody, you look hot! And I don't mean sweaty...
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt and bag especially. The Bardot top is fab and as for those shoes...I could just about stagger to the loo in them!
@Veronica
ReplyDeleteThe shoes are tricky to wear, I won't lie. I'm hoping practise makes perfect.