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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

"Put on a Jumpsuit, We're Going to Play Pinball!"

 This is becoming a Sunday routine, heading over to Bronco's Burgers to play the pinball machines. It wasn't deliberate, but once again, I am wearing a jumpsuit. I wonder if the teenagers behind the counter are muttering, "Hey, here comes jumpsuit lady to play pinball." Probably not, teenagers don't notice anything unless it happens on a screen.
 This is one of my favourite jackets, though it is terribly out of my comfort zone. The colour is so striking, and the sequins are nicely arranged-my only disappointment is that it is sewn on a rather tacky jersey material. If this had been silk or even a good synthetic it would have been a treasure. Instead, it is something I can wear casually for trips to the Broncos for pinball.
I used to be rather good at pinball, but these days I'm more of a spectator. Danny is quite good at it, which is nice as it now costs .50 cents a game.
"That's my boy!"


Outfit Particulars:

Black jumpsuit-K Mart
Green and black Bob Mackie jacket-Goodwill
Black 50's beads-Hand-Me-Ups
Clogs-Dillards
Bracelets-K Mart
Earrings-K Mart
Belt-Shop Ko
1960's tapestry coat (part of an ensemble) Thrifted years ago in Illinois
Fragrance-Halston (which was probably what I was wearing to play pinball in the 70's)


Someday, I will wear the dress and coat together as the Hong Kong dressmaker intended. It is a lovely set, I'm sure the woman it was made for looked elegant in it. I'll go out on a limb, and guess she didn't wear it to play pinball.


That was Sunday, come Monday it was back to homeschooling chic, that is-skirt, blouse and cardigan.


I like to be dressed, without being dressed-up. My only chore was a quick trip to the post, but as I have two wardrobes filled with clothes, it seems silly to skip an opportunity to wear them.


By the time we got home, Danny was burning up with fever and had a cough. I swear, he was fine one moment, and then...not.  He's had fluids, and rest but I guess what he really needs is time to recuperate. I'm lucky he isn't difficult when he's poorly-some children can really run their parents ragged. I think I was a terrible pain in the behind when I was his age. Probably caught something from the pinball game. 
"Some tacky Americana for you Ma'am?" 
Why yes, please!
I don't know why I like this sort of thing as much as I do, but there you have it. I'm still not likely to deck myself out in a star-spangled nationalistic display, but I do like Bald Eagles, and colonial period symbols. If I could find a purse emblazoned with the Liberty Bell, I'd probably buy it. 


This bag, and the tapestry one just like it hardly get used outside the house as they hold my rolled-up tights. As great as they are for storage, sometimes an outfit demands their use, and then I have to scramble finding a place for my tights. I hate that. Anyone have a genius storage idea for tights? I'd love to hear it. 
And then of course, the boots. My favourite knee socks made an appearance as well. 

Outfit Particulars:
1980's silk blouse-Goodwill
Vintage Designer Originals (when they were still made in NH) cardigan-had it for ages
Red skirt-Thrift World
190's tooled leather belt-Goodwill reserve (everything .99 cents)
Nine West knee socks-bought in the 90's
Boots-K Mart
1970's Americana bucket bag-Hand-Me-Ups
Fragrance-Jean Nate splash and body lotion (I feel so...invigourated! and I smell just like lemon curd on a scone. I don't remember it smelling this sweet, and I wouldn't buy it again, but damn it makes me want to go to the track...)



7 comments:

  1. Are the classic fragrances still manufactured by the original people? Or fabrique en Chine? I, too, believe they've changed, but it's truee that scents do recall memories! Frenchman wrote a book about it, as I recall...

    Storing tights? A friend of mine pulls her knee-highs through toilet paper rolls; her long lengths, through paper towel rolls. Then she stacks them in a drawer like sloppy logs. At least it's an improvement over what she calls a "slew of snakes".



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  2. @Beth Waltz

    Jean Nate is owned by Revlon now, and so many other brands have changed hands.

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  3. I so want to see the frock that does with the coat now. Can you organise that for me?? Thanks love! I want to go play pin ball now, don't have a jumpsuit but I am sure I can come up with an outfit or two. Back to being school mam. Hope Danny recovers soon.

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  4. Oooh, nice blouse for homeschooling! I'm sorry to hear Danny was poorly; I hope he's better now.

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  5. @Sue

    I may need to show it on a hanger as I'm not sure it will still zip-up on me! I'll try to get to that though.

    @Mim
    Since homeschooling mothers have the image of being either in our pajamas all day long, or wearing turtlenecks and pinafores, I try to be a good fashion ambassador. Since I do consider it my job, I like to get dressed.

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  6. Danny is feeling better, but being the considerate boy he is, the cold has now been shared with me.

    When I lose my voice I sound like Scooby-Do. I don't think we'll be reading Chaucer aloud today.

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  7. Hey jumpsuit lady! The bright green really suits you, and yes, it's the perfect pinballing outfit. If such a thing exists. The tapestry coat look amazing, I second the call for a look at the dress please.
    Poor Danny, sorry to hear he's been sick. xxx

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