day 39 of 57: Turnip power (kitchen warrior two)

    On day 39 of 57 Days of Dresses, I am the warrior - the kitchen warrior, that is - again, preparing dinner for me and my mom's hungry tummies! Tonight was jerk tofu with peppers on top of amaranth. We ate and drank a fabulously sweet concord grape wine while watching "The Joneses." I was going to dance it up at the weekly '50s dance party at the 5 Spot, but by the time I was done cooking and eating, the idea of leaving the comfort of my humble abode was just not happening anymore!
    My lovely mother took these pictures for me, and I really appreciate it! I love you, mom <3
    This is a super cute bodycon mini Jason got for me at Hip Replacements boutique in Asheville, NC. It's hand-made of organic cotton, and it has a turnip silk-screened on it. I don't have many green dresses, so I'm happy to add this friendly veggie dress to my collections. It's a tunic style bodycon, and it fits like a glove. The skirt is not hemmed, and the exposed side seams make the dress look outlined. The V-neck and V-back is also not unhemmed, as well as the sleeveless armholes. What a nice little dress.

Notice my mom's finger blurred in the left corner :o)

day 29 of 57: Native charm

    Today is day 29 of 57 Days of Dresses, and I am past the halfway mark of my dress celebration! It's been a long time coming, and I still have a long way to go. By the time classes start this fall I'll be more than happy to wear my most comfortable pair of pants. Who knows, maybe I'll even start wearing jumpers and rompers, just because I'm so in lust for pants.
    Anyways, On the other side of my apartment building's parking lot there's a gnarly growth of wild sour grapes, wild passion fruit (the inedible variety, unfortunately) and orange trumpet flowers. What a convenient place for some photos?
    This darling dress is a vintage piece I got at Karma Rags in Huntsville, AL. It's a circle dress with a fabulous Native American/ Southwestern-inspired pattern. The dress has bell sleeves with lace trim, a seamed waistline and a back zipper. The U-neck is adorned with pleated ruffles that go around the entire neck. The the circle skirt has a wide hem and a ruffly exposed seam that goes around it. This is a wonderful and comfortable dress that feels great to wear.