Black and White and Kind of Freezing

Do you guys remember the silly old joke- Whats black and white and red all over? A newspaper! (red=read) I don't think I've heard a new joke in a while. Not even the knock knock joke from a little brother who is out to entertain himself with our groaning. Or the wincing double whammy of a inappropriate one from grandma!  

Have you guys heard any good ones lately? Or some bad enough to cause some good groaning? Anyway, this outfit is another almost entirely thrifted one, although the sweater is from Ross, which amounts to something like the same. I love being able to find unique things like this belt, that aren't necessarily in fashion this moment and wouldn't appear in regular stores.

Unfortunately I needed to tighten it and I didn't know, so its hanging pretty low and loose in these photos! I am looking forward greatly to being able to wear this dress without a sweater this summer, maybe with a pair of red sandals... 

Anyway I hope its not so rainy were you are now, and have a wonderful Sunday!

Fringe

I only have a couple of pictures today because the neighbors felt this was the most interesting thing going on. The irony of putting pictures on the vast internet and being self conscious about being watched doesn't escape me. But to be fair you guys get to skip the part where I trip over a broom, curse like a sailor and accidentally set the flash off in my face, while getting a good bewildered one eye picture. 

Okay, I might watch that too.  Anyway, this top is from Ross. It serves no particular purpose, but it is sure fun to look at. Its a bit like that William Morris quote: "Keep nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." I've seen a few of these sweet lacy shirts lately and manages to resist, but this was just too lovely. 

The necklace is from an estate sale, and it has little etchings I wish showed up more.

Have a wonderful day! 

Apricot

This was a risky dress. It sat at Goodwill for three weeks, tempting me, but with stains right on the front. Still it was such a lovely color, and set off perfectly by its golden swirls, that I finally gave in. Luckily my Grandma (confirmed expert on possibly everything) had the perfect solution. Dawn dish soap, applied directly and left to sit for two days!

And its gone like it never was! Sadly this does not work on all stains. I have a beautiful turquoise off the shoulder dress I've been wrestling with for a year. I've even dyed it with no success! But I can't bear to get rid of it because its so darn pretty. Sigh.

I am still however, incredibly happy with this one. I added a necklace I made myself, a thrifted henley, and some perfectly old fashioned leather heels.

And the belt from the infernal dress-which-will-not-unstain. So there is some consolation anyway.

I love the way this looks with the light shining through it, and there is plenty of beautiful light today.

We are off on an exciting spice hunting adventure in Olympia! Hope you have a marvelous day! Any tips on stain removal?

Handy

There are many days when there isn't time for a full outfit shoot, but some element of garb makes me smile, so I take a picture of that detail. Today I thought I'd feature some favorite arm and hand wear!(Hence the dreadful pun)

What is your favorite piece of jewelry?