day 40 of 57: Green with thumbs

    So today is day 40 of 57 Days of Dresses: only 17 dresses left in my almost 2 month long celebration of this wonderful garment. Today was a hot day of errand-running with my mom - by the way, my mom's visiting me from Connecticut, and she'll be here until the end of the month - enjoying activities like laundry doing, grocery shopping, bill paying, and all the other little things that make the world go round. By the end of it all, the last thing I had to do was water my lovelies on the balcony. As much as I appreciate their wild and lush beauty, I can't wait for their winter dormancy, because it is hot out. The roses attract humming birds though, and it's really cool to have a humming bird hoover two feet away from you while watering the plants. They're so tiny. Anyways, I digress.
    I know I said I don't have many green dresses, so what are the odds that I wear two green dresses in a row? I know, that's what I though. This is an awesome jumper sun dress (AKA, "pinafore" for our British friends) I got from Tiffany Minton at a swap party I had earlier this year. It's a cute little micro mini that's green with white hearts. The straps has big white heart buttons in the front, and the skirt has two pockets patched on it. It has a retro/ vintage-inspired style and it's very light and comfortable. The dress is sleeveless and has a square neck and back. Thanks, Tiff, for not wanting this dress anymore, because I love it!

Day 35 of 57: Hearthrobs and headlights

    Day 35 of 57 Days of Dresses is my official birthday. I spent it as a recovery day from yesterday's birthday fun. I said "It's my birthday, buy me a drink!" to about any and everyone who came within my vicinity if I didn't have a drink in hand. Let's just say it worked - each time. It was a long and confused day, but I finally came back to life around 5 in the afternoon - I just can't throw it down like I used too!
    Anyways, today's theme was "stylishly comfortable," and I had just the dress. This gauzy cotton mini dress is soft and light - and the way it drapes! I got it at my second favorite local boutique, Firefinch. The dress has a dropped waist and the bodice has flowers embroidered on it. The skirt has 3 layers of cotton gauze and crepe, and it has draw-string patchwork pockets with more flower embroidery. The U-neck, the button placket and the waistline is accented with flouncing. This dress is so summery, and I can't wait to wear it again!

Day 31 of 57: What a dress!

    So on day 31 of 57 Days of Dresses I made vegetarian gumbo with my best girl, and fellow non-meat eater, Erin. It was 5 long hours of chopping vegetables, blanching tomatoes, washing dishes and building up a delicious summer stew! All the while I was doing it in style, wearing my awesome dress! Kudos to my best girl Erin for taking these picture for me after a hard, long evening in the kitchen. Tomorrow we're going to can the gumbo as well!
    This is a dress I got from Free People, and it is a sleeveless dress with the best pattern on it. It has a beautiful pattern, with contrasting floral design, pinstripes and pinhead polka dots. The scalloped boarders and the horizontal lines are really an aesthetic pleasure for the eyes. It has a U-neck, and the lace-up detail in the front is cute too. This dress also has pockets - 10 points! The skirt is cut like a shirttail, and the wide elastic waist (I like to set it off with a solid black waist belt) allows for the bodice to cascade over, creating a slouchy, unkempt look. I'm really happy I got this dress.

day 26 of 57: Maxi love

    On day 26 of 57 Days of Dresses we discovered LOVE on the side of the road. Well, really Jason and I see it every day on I-40W right past the 46th Ave exit. A building with a bright yellow side that says "Love" in big red letters.
    Today's dress is a gorgeous vintage A-line maxi dress Jason got me at Fanny's House of Music/ Diamond Star Halo Vintage. It has a intricately detailed paisley pattern, 2 front pockets and a solid fucshia sash. The dress has a full-length front zipper, and large unstructured lapels. The short sleeves are cuffed and it has light shoulder pads for structure. I feel like a dancing queen when I wear this dress! What an amazing find.

 

Day 22 of 57: At the church doors in a little black dress

    On day 22 of 57 Days of Dresses, Jason and I found this awesome church at the corner of 46th Ave near Richland Park, and felt totally inspired to get out the ole' camera at take some photos!
    This is a cute like mini dress I got at a fabulous swap party a couple months ago. It has spaghetti straps, and brass snap button front closure. It has a empire waist and two front pockets. What a nice little summer dress. Accompanying the dress is a peacock and pheasant feather hair clip I made (my first one, more to come!)

day 17 of 57: Minidress madness set in urban bohemia

    So on day 17 of 57 Days of Dresses Jason and I found this awesome wall with an old barred window on 3rd Ave after picking me up from work today. I just love these old urban buildings!
    I got this dress on sale at Urban Outfitters. It's a darling little purple mini-dress that has a pretty woven pattern all over. It's an A-line shirt dress and it has a full-length front button closure. The short sleeves are slightly puffed out bell sleeves with a fitted cuff. The U-neck has a small lapel. The widened waist is flattering and slimming. This dress also has side pockets -- very utilitarian and a total score!