The Watercolour Dress

 This dress has been in my life so long I no longer remember which relative handed it down to me. It seems as though it has always been there, at the back of the cupboard waiting to be worn on the most unpleasantly warm days. The bodice is lined with a second layer of the same tissue-thin, gauze-like cotton that the skirt is, but a half slip is absolutely necessary on the bottom. I have a very lightweight, pale pink slip purchased just for this dress back in the 80's. When it finally succumbs to age, I don't know what I shall do. A practical person would begin seeking out a replacement now, but well, you know.

A worrying sign is the side-close metal zipper is starting to catch. The only thing worse than replacing zippers is finding a short, metal side zipper that won't chew-up the lightweight fabric when it invariably does catch. My pessimism on the subject is rooted in experience. For the moment, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and as the dress is large enough, just pulling it on over my head and not bothering with the zip at all. 

 The return of Summer Hair, held up in combs and festooned with flowers. As a young woman with a short hairstyle, I would shave the back hairline on my neck (after an idiot remarked that I had a, "Hairy neck"). As a grown woman with a strong sense of, "Fuck You" and an ever stronger sense of laziness, I don't bother. Imagine, being made to feel self-conscious over something as silly as a hairline! Needless to say (but I'll go ahead and say it for readers that might benefit from my wisdom gained with age) if someone finds fault with you, be it a hairy neck, or anything else, run! Oh and also, wedding rings don't flush easily. I hope this has been helpful advice.

 Outfit Particulars:
Vintage dress-No idea, whatsoever.
Shoes-Hand-Me-Ups
Vintage Japan-made straw bag-Goodwill
Vintage West German-made necklace-Hand-Me-Ups
Vintage earrings-New Life Thrift
Vintage Sarah Coventry brooch-Hand-Me-Ups
Hair flowers-Tiff and Tam
Fragrance-Vintage formulation Geminesse

In other news, Walgreen's is selling Wonder Woman lippy. It is very sheer-almost a gloss in weight, but I was surprised how good it was for practically pocket change. I went back to purchase a few more and they were nearly sold out. I should be embarrassed buying this at my age, but I'm not. I wasn't embarrassed buying the Star Wars makeup either-that Dark Side mascara was actually good stuff!

Someone is having fun with the garden signs at the library.

If you look closely you can see my photographer reflected in the door's glass. I wish the Cubs would start winning a few games-the photos look so much better with a WIN flag hanging as a backdrop. Come on Cubbies, win some games.,

Hope your weekend was nice.