Red Lion to the Dentist

I actually go to an orthodontist to have my teeth scaled, since I am a major chicken when it comes to my teeth - I get my whole mouth frozen (plus a happy pill - wee!). Knocking out my front teeth when I was 17 and then dealing with the subsequent root canals and surgery might have had something to do with that. 

I always like to wear something flowy to the dentist. Maybe I'm thinking they will be gentler with me if I'm looking softer.

• Fruital blouse - thrifted, no label; last seen here in August under a strapless dress
• Dress - Talbots, consignment; purchased here in October for $40
• Shoes - Wonders Ayers, Fluevog; last seen here in March in a kitty bait outfit

 I had a lot of compliments on the dress, particularly the unusual length. It's not a long dress (like, full-length), but it's definitely past midi-length. Maybe that's why I was marked down from $178 to $119 to $89 before being consigned from someone's closet and snagged by me for $40. Score, I say!

Those strings at the back have to go. I'm thinking a pretty little decorative button - I have a tin full of them.

Speaking of buttons, who was being cute as... this morning?

"No one will see this, right?"

Vizinni was positively cuddly!

The stuff:

I struggled with what belt to wear with this - the fruital blouse has so many colours in it, although I usually play off the blues and greens. I didn't want to go all brights, since the dress is rather in-your-face red. I liked the olive shoes with them, so then I  needed a neutral belt.

Leonine stuff:

I'm quite fond of this belt - I originally bought it for L at a Vintage Fair, but it was too small around his hips. Sorry, sweetie, this one's for me.

• Belt - Pringle of Scotland, Vintage Fair
• Lapis lazuli ring/Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
• Earrings - local

Okay, time for a nap.