All the weeks are starting to blur into one long, strange time, aren't they? We're going into our 6th or 7th week of lock-down (I've lost track), and I'm really hoping that we'll see some changes in the next couple of weeks.
For now, I shall continue swanning about in my maxi dress.
- Dress - Tori Richard of Honolulu for Andrade of Honolulu, vintage 70s, Joyce's; last worn here in July 2017 to the Ulti field and for brunch after
Colour therapy! I cooked breakfast in this, slurped down lots of coffee and sat in my Book Nook and read for the afternoon until it was time to Zoom.
This dress was probably late 60s to early 70s (based on the original label, source here 'cause I love), although I know the owner bought it in the 70s. It belonged to Joyce (picture here), Kathy's mom - Kathy is my mom's best friend (they met in 1967 in hospital while giving birth to their daughters: me and Karlee, she of the "Treasure Island" book!).
Stuff shot:
- Brooch - gift from Mom, New Zealand
- Bracelet - Fossil, gift from L
- Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
And my earrings match.
- Earrings - Fossil, gift from L
Today/Sunday is a quiet day. More house clothes. No make-up, wet hair and coffee!
Mister Vizzini chilled out on a pillow yesterday like the little pasha he is.
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| "I get this pillow and also this whole couch." |
I got up close, but he got cranky.
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| "Get out of my face, Woman." |
And there we go...another weekend done. I'm off to read some more and listen to music. Maybe if I'm lucky, Vizzini will sit on me!
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
You have definitely neglected that beautiful dress. I sure hope it gets out a bit more in the future because it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely in full spring if you've done your toes! I have considered doing mine, but I continue to put it off because, well, last week we had snow. So, sigh, it will be another couple of weeks yet for me.
Your Sunday outfit is my everyday look, lol. I can attest to the comfort factor.
Glad you are enjoying the book nook. What are you reading? I just started VOX, a book my daughter read and has kindly donated. So far it's a very interesting premise and hopefully the second half fulfills the promise of the first.
Keep well.
I will resolve to wear it more, Nana! I know - I don't know how much I'll go without nylons, though. Our mornings are still quite chilly and I don't relish bare legs then.
DeleteI'm reading "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by RL Stevenson, since I have never read it and just re-enjoyed "Treasure Island" - I just finished reading "To Have and Have Not" by Ernest Hemingway, which I'd never read. Quite liked it - I like Hemingway's style.
As you note, time has become vague. Life itself is becoming surreal.
ReplyDeleteRight?? It's starting to feel like it's always been this - I should re-read "1984"...it sort of feels like that!
Deleteabsolutely AH-MAZING dress -- you look gorgeous in it! Thanks for sharing -- your posts brighten my days :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Cynthia!
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DeleteThat is such a beautiful maxi dress and it's nice you could wear it again! I have lost track of the days too, the days seem both long and yet to fly by, I never know what day it is! I'm trying to get better at getting dressed up some days, even if only to make the days a little different.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mica! I hope to get another wearing in this summer of it.
DeleteI know, it's very discombobulating, isn't it? All the days seem the same. I'm glad you are starting to groove on getting dressed up. :)
You look amazing, you totally rock. What a wonderful, upbeat, shining light you are and have been through all of this, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, that is really sweet of you!
Deleteplease don't wear anything tropical....it's making me feel more locked in : ( but with LOL....love the colors! oh my! so cheerful!
ReplyDeletexo thanks for some sunshine today!
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Oh, sorry, Eva! Didn't mean to make you feel wistful for summer beaches...I do love the colours in this too. Thank you!
DeleteAn utterly fabulous dress! Love the colours and the bling was wonderful! Barefoot is best - all the way.
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Thanks, Vronni! I don't do barefoot often, but it felt right.
DeleteI've definitely lost track of time, and the weeks are indeed becoming one huge blur now that they are no longer punctuated by weekends of charity shopping, flea markets and nature walks. Very strange indeed. That dress just took my breath away. The shape, colours and print, its utterly fabulous and I'm a tiny bit green with envy. I was wondering why I didn't recognize it, but then I read it had been 3 years since you last wore it! The bracelet and earrings are fabulous too. Can't believe they're not a set - or did I get that wrong? Still trying to find the courage to do my toenails ... I'm so clumsy! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's all a blur, isn't it? I miss all those extra things I used to do! I knew you would love this dress - it's amazing! I am glad I still have a few things that surprise you! The bracelet and earrings ARE a set - I have another pair of earrings that also match that I thrifted at a later date.
DeleteGet Jos to do your toes! Ha!
Yes again a house dress! What a fabulous time that must have been, the 70s! I still love furniture from that decade.
ReplyDeleteThis one is more for wearing outside - that other one is definitely NOT for the public. I love wearing this one out and about, as it catches everyone's eye!
DeleteThe first toe nail painting of the season really does help to lay another long, icy Canadian winter to rest doesn't it? If the sunshine here keeps up, I might just be following your lead before the week is through. :)
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It felt very momentous, Autumn, even if it's not hot enough to go bare-legged! Go for it!
DeleteThat's a wonderful dress! I love an empire line dress and it is such brilliant Sheila colours! YOu look glorious!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kezzie! I love this fun dress.
DeleteI rememebr you commenting that you had a Tori Richards dress when I've worn some of mine, they are always fabulous, aren't they? I can't believe you haven't worn yours for three years, it's phenomenal on you. Joyce would be so proud!
ReplyDeleteTell Vizzini that we've got two cranky cats this morning, it's raining and man, are they sulking! xxx
I've seen a few in thrift shops here too - Hawaii is only a short 3-hour flight from here, so it is a popular destination among west-coasters. This one's pretty special, isn't it? I know, what was I thinking?? I can't wait to wear it and swan about town, searing out everyone's eyeballs! I know Joyce would love that I'm still wearing it (I have another dress of hers that I should wear this Saturday).
DeleteOh dear, sulking kitties. That's never good. Vizzini is steadfastly ignoring me today.
I have to keep checking the calendar on my phone just to figure out what the date, and day of the week it is. The days all run into each other and weekends have lost their meaning.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colour mix in this dress - I would wear it to lounge around the house all day too. Now that it's finally getting warmer here, I'll be able to wear a dress more often.
I adore the colours in it too - now THESE are my colours! It's so weird. I keep just waiting for it all to be over, but it's never going to be quite the same. Sigh.
Deletelove the dress. It is so bright, happy and also sophisticated. Very good house garment. Your Sunday photo was real and candid but can I get you more enthusiastic for dressing up a bit more? Just to make youtfit feel better.
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Thanks, Greetje! What, I don't look happy enough in my house clothes? Or would you prefer that I skip these outfits?
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DeleteLove your dress, the print, the shape, the sleeves and back are amazing!. And you look so fabulous in this, gorgeous!. And love this dress even more because you know about its story and previous owner, so cute!, it makes it More Fabulous!
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Thanks, Monica! It's such an amazing piece of history.
DeleteOh I just ADORE your maxi! I'm sure Joyce would be happy you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteYour weekly zoom meetings with friends sounds fantastic. I've been video calling loved ones here and there. X
Thanks so much, Jess - isn't it a glorious piece? I know, it's awesome to wear something that belonged to someone I actually knew. She would be pleased that I'm wearing it.
DeleteIt has been awesome - I have missed my friends so very much.
What a wonderful frock! Oh my goodness, I can't understand why you don't wear it more often, although I do thoroughly approve of you spending the whole day wafting around in such a haze of glamour x
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing dress, and when I wear it in public, I get a LOT of attention. Sometimes I just don't want that many people staring at me!
DeleteWhat a stunning dress ! You could wear this to the Oscars next time you're invited :)
ReplyDeletei have to admit I am such a slob these days...
Oh, sure, next time! :-P
DeleteYOU?? I can't imagine it - you're so chic!