Week 11!
Welcome back for this week’s edition of the Fashion Files, hosted by Amy and me! If you don’t know Amy, her blog is Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa. If you’re a fashion blogger, this is the place to be. It’s the day of the week where I talk about the things I wore last week and what I did as well as anything I might have bought. It’s also the place where you can tell us about what you wore, what you bought, what you wished you’d bought! Please tell your friends about our link party because we’d love to see it grow and grow! I try to visit everyone’s blog who links up, but for some reason, I can’t leave comments. If you don’t see a comment, please know I’ve visited, but I just can’t comment. So, let’s get the shenanigans going, right?
Last week’s looks…
Tuesday – Nigel had physical therapy this afternoon. I did my morning chores in my usual outfit of tee and shorts. Trust me, you don’t want to see that. Then, after showering, I put on this beautiful Simply Perfect Dress in Abyss from Tulip Clothing along with a pair of White Palazzo pants (also from Tulip Clothing). I also did a photo shoot with it because I just felt so good in it!
Wednesday – I had lunch with a good friend today. I had to get around super early because I had to make sure everything was at hand for Nigel and Jack since I’d be gone during lunch. I was going to be half an hour away but could be much more given all the road construction. I wasn’t sure what to wear because I’d never been to this little restaurant. I’m glad I dressed up a wee bit because my friend wore a dress. It’s hard to believe we only met about 18 months ago because I feel such a connection to her and my other two docent friends. I wore these Linen Stretch crops from J Jill (which are full length on me) with an old Nic + Zoe sweater. I was afraid I’d be too cold, but I was just right.
Thursday – I finally planted those coneflowers and daisies I’d bought the week before. I was wearing my usual “planting” tee and an old pair of shorts. After I finished that, I showered and got dressed. I’m wearing an old pair of Old Navy linen shorts and an Old Navy tee! I tried to get caught up on reading and commenting on blogs as well as responding to comments on my blog. Who knew it takes so long to be a blogger? Certainly not me! I was supposed to be a docent on Friday night for Gallery Conversations for a big soiree they throw every year. Things got a little confused, and Gallery Conversations were cancelled. I was a little bummed because I’d been doing my homework in order to provide good information and be able to speak with guests about the fashion on display. But, knowledge is never a bad thing. I learned we have a lot of Halston in our textiles collection!
Friday – I had a grocery pick up and some packages to mail. I also worked a bit on blogging, reading and commenting. I had a free ticket to the soiree, officially called Artful Party, but I hadn’t decided whether or not to go. As y’all know I’m an extroverted introvert, and the idea of going to this all by myself was scary. But, I decided it was an event I’d never attended, and it would be fun to see what it was all about. I was really unprepared for just how big a thing it is! It’s such a cool thing to see the museum filled with people, enjoying the art, the music, and each other. And, then…I had a moment of fangirling! One of my favorite paintings at the museum is Big White System. It’s a powerful piece and gave me chills the first time I saw it. I don’t have permission to share it, but here’s an article about it. One of my docent besties told me the artist, Kyng Rhodes, was there. She and her husband had special tickets (I didn’t know about those) and had been at the museum for an early part of the evening. She spoke with Mr. Rhodes and told me he was still there. I asked her to keep me in the loop if she spotted him again. We were standing talking, and all at once, she got a look on her face and said, “That’s him!” He happened to look at us, and I just beamed from ear to ear! After introducing us and me gushing about his art, I asked if I could take a photo and put it on the blog. He graciously agreed! So, there are two looks for Friday…what I wore during the day (the Nora dress from Gudrun Sjödén) and one of my Eileen Fisher crushed silk dresses with a matching duster over it.
Saturday – I had two hours of Gallery Conversations in the afternoon, but I also knew I had two blog posts due on Monday. So, I spent a lot of Saturday morning working on those posts…gathering the information, figuring out how to interpret the challenges, and writing. Then, I hurried up and got ready for my two hours. I love Gallery Conversations and had some of the best ever! I kept running into the same people…we’d laugh and say hi and go on our merry ways. I also spent a lot of time in conversation in the various galleries. I think that’s one of the things I love best about these assignments. I get to impart little nibbles of information and answer questions. It’s the teacher in me, I think. Here, I’m wearing a J Crew linen tee with one of the Farm Rio skirts I bought. I actually added a wide rattan belt before I left for the museum, though. I wish I had thought to put it on for the photo.
Sunday – This was a marathon day of photo taking, blog writing, and just lifing! I really didn’t think I would get both posts written, but, somehow I did. I was up quite late, but that’s par for the course for me. I wore this cute little dress from Old Navy, but I bought a size too small. It fits, but it’s a little snug around the arms. I also had to alter my Cinderella dress before I could take photos for Monday’s Songful Style post (here). We are getting ready for some really hot weather so I wanted to spend as much time as I could outside. But, I spent way more time inside getting those two posts done!
Monday – Our neighborhood HOA meeting was today. Our board keeps talking about making some changes, but they never say what they are. So, I really wanted to go. I went with the neighbor across the street. I keep telling her if they ever sell their house, I’ve got dibs! It’s what I wish we would have built, but our lot wouldn’t have accommodated a three car garage. And, it has lots and lots of windows! She and her husband spend about half the year in Florida. Of course, nothing was really accomplished at the meeting other than to tell us prices are going up all over the place, and our dues will also go up. I tell ya, if I could get Nigel to move, I think I would! The problem is this house is perfect for him right now. We have extra wide doorways and hallways because it was built for old people! It’s also why we have these stupid big bathrooms…you need them big when navigating a wheelchair. Anyway, I wore this cute gingham skort from Talbots with an old J Crew tee from their Pride collection. I need to remember these short, boxy tees really don’t do me any favors! Then, after I got home, my oldest granddaughter came over to bake cookies. I knew it was a dumb idea because it’s 86 as I’m finishing this post (8:18 pm) with a real feel of 95 which means it was a whole lot hotter when we were baking cookies. We made oatmeal raisin which is a good thing. I don’t like raisins so I won’t be tempted to eat any!
Purchases…
I don’t think I ordered anything nor did I buy anything last week. I just got groceries and hung out at home. Oh, wait! I did buy a new Michael Michaud necklace and earrings at the gift shop on Saturday. They’re gorgeous, and I can’t wait to show them to you. I really need to stay out of the gift shop!
What to link up…
Please link up your favorite fashion posts, old and new. Please take the time to visit some of the other bloggers. I’m sure they would appreciate it, and please let them know you are visiting from our link up! I really do thank Amy for being my co-host! Feel free to show us what you’ve been wearing, what you’ve bought, returned, or just thought about. Maybe you could share something you’d love to have but never will for whatever reason. You can tell us…we’ll understand. Tell us about your shopping habits. Do you enjoy thrifting, reselling, or online shopping? Just write a post about fashion of any kind. You could even do a review of an awards show. There are always awards shows, it seems! And, remember, even if you’re a movie reviewer, a baking blog, a book lovers blog, a blog that’s anything but fashion, I’m betting you get dressed. Snap a photo, write a little about it, and link it up! You really don’t have to dress up, either…take a look at my Thursday look! I’m pretty sure we’ve got the bugs out of the link party now so you can link up through me or Amy! Just, please link up and spread the word! Thanks, my friends!
How neat to get to meet the artist in person! It sounds like you had a lovely and busy week. Tuesday’s outfit is my favorite and I don’t know what it is about it that I love so much but I just do.
Thank you, Joanne! I was so happy to meet Kyng Rhodes. It was just a happy accident! I’m so glad you like that outfit. It’s one of my favorites, too.
Love all these looks Marsha! How exciting that you met the artist of one of your favorite pieces! Thanks so much for the link up!
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Thanks, Kathrine! I actually met another artist, but I didn’t get a good photo of us together! I was thrilled to meet both of them.
Marsha, I am so happy you went to the Artful Party and got to meet Kyng Rhodes, how cool! I understand the hesitation. I don’t always love going out but I can say that the times I have put myself out there have paid off making it more likely that I’ll do it again!
xo,
Kellyann
Thanks, Kellyann! So many people encouraged me to go. I was just unprepared for what a big deal it was. But, the highlight was definitely meeting Kyng Rhodes. He was just the nicest person ever, and he has offered to show some of us a small exhibition of his. Like I said, as an extroverted introvert, I hate going some place, but once I’m there, I usually really enjoy myself. This time, I really, really put myself out there because I didn’t stick with anyone. For the most part, I just roamed the place all by myself. I was able to explore the galleries some more, and I even spoke with people about some of the art and the fashion currently on exhibit.
Marsha, again you are killing it with your outfits! I love all of them especially the light blue dress over white palazzo pants and that gorgeous white floral skirt at the end! Oh my, I want it all! But alas, my closet room is way too full and I need to do a serious clean out. My problem is what to do with my unwanted things. I keep hoarding them for projects that I never get to so I really need to start moving some stuff OUT of my house not just to my basement. LOL Blogging really does take a lot of time, doesn’t it? I was going to write my two Monday posts on Sunday but I fell asleep editing photos! Hahaha. Then Monday came along and I managed to get both done but it took literally all day between my Mom’s Uber Service trips! I don’t understand how my teenaged children have become more dependent on me as they gain more independence for themselves! I am so excited for next summer when Archie should have his driver’s license! Momma needs a break. Hahaha.
Shelbee
Thanks, Shelbee! I feel your pain! I never know what to do with my clothing. I have been giving some things to my docent friends. They all have different tastes, but I can, somehow, find something for each of them! But, gosh, do I love clothes! I am amazed at how you can do so much in such a short time. I was working on those two posts for three days! Oh, I remember being an Uber driver for my kids, too. But, I loved doing it because we’d have the best conversations then. Or, we’d sing along to the music. Nothing embarrassed them more, though, than my car dancing!
How wonderful you got the chance to meet Mr. Rhodes!
My favorite is the first one, I really love that look on you. I also like the crushed silk dress.
Thanks, Cat! You should have seen me! I truly was beside myself! I just love his work (we have another painting), and to actually meet him was amazing. He’s offered to take some of us on a small tour of another project he’s doing. He truly was the nicest person. Those are my favorites, too!
The gingham skort is really cute and a bit different from your usual looks, so that one definitely caught my eye!
Thanks, Sally! Mike actually said, “Isn’t that a little plain for you?” Hahaha!! The problem I encountered later was that the flap doesn’t cover you when you sit down, and the shorts part is a little short. But, it’s cute when I stand up!!
That FarmRio skirt is incredible.
And don’t forget that you can be the boss of those short boxy t-shirts…add a ruching effect with a bangle and elastic or something fun like that. Or pull up a bit with a brooch….you got this. I mean, you already have the t-shirts…might as well wear them.
XOXO
Jodie
Thanks, Jodie! It is gorgeous, and it has pockets! There are several godets to the skirt. I will try that with the tees. But, I want to remember they are just not quite right for me when I’m looking at them in the future! Unless, of course, I use one of your tricks and come up with something I love!
So many cute outfits! Your dress over pants and Shelbee’s inspired me to create some similar outfits this week. I am loving all of your dresses and of course, that Rio skirt! Sounds like a pretty good week!
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Thank you, Mireille! I truly am a fan of Farm Rio and have a few pieces. I have to save up to buy them, though. It was a good week.
You had such a full week! I loved reading about your docent experiences, especially your excitement at meeting Kyng Rhodes. You can just feel how much you love sharing art with others. Your outfits were beautiful too, but I think the light blue Tulip dress with the white palazzo pants was my favorite—it looked so elegant and effortless.
Thanks, Laura! I really do love being a docent and meeting Kyng Rhodes was just so cool! He was so nice and excited about art. He’s got a special exhibition at the museum that he curated. It’s a beautiful group of pieces. I do love that outfit, and I would definitely buy it again in different colors!
I would love a Farm Rio piece! The docent thing is meant for you! So cool you got to meet the artist. He looks really nice. I was telling Mason we should go to the Louisville Speed Art Museum soon. We took the kids there a bunch when they were little. Tom enjoys an art museum, too. Ugh to the HOA. We don’t have one nor do we have extra taxes for our little area. We aren’t really an incorporated suburb but stuck between a couple of other ones. Good for us.
Thanks, Amy! I really love being a docent! We have a little group that visits museums, and The Speed has been mentioned several times. Yeah, I really do not like having an HOA. Our last neighborhood had one, too, but we had lots more leeway in things we could do. Our house up north didn’t have one, but we did have covenants we had to abide by…like no unattached buildings. But, that was about it. I keep saying it…you live in a wonderful spot!
whoa! What a busy week! I loved every single outfit but especially the red top with the flowered skirt. That was so cool that you were able to meet that favorite artist too! You do so much with the art museum. So glad you took the chance to become a guide/docent and take part. You’ve made new friends to boot so that’s awesome!
Thanks, Lisa! I had an olive green top, too, but Mike liked the red best. I will wear the olive green, too, sometime. I was truly fangirling all over the place before and after meeting him! He was just the nicest person ever. I can’t wait to see more of his work. I am really glad I took the chance, too. It’s hard putting yourself into a completely new experience. But, it has probably been the one thing that has kept me sane with all of Mike’s stuff.
Thanks, Lisa! It wasn’t as busy as it sounded. So much of my week is very quiet and spent helping Mike do exercises and just working on the blog. I am glad you liked the flowered skirt with the red tee. I had a different one picked out, and Mike thought the red was best! I was like a teenager when I heard he was there, and then to actually meet him…gah!!! Being a docent has honestly changed my life!
And how was lunch? Love your outfits, especially the last skirt. And how nice to meet the artist! Thank you for hosting the party!
Hahaha!! Lunch was good…I had fish and chips but really ate only the fish. Salads are sometimes iffy especially when I have to drive a bit. I’m so glad you liked the skirt! Oh, Nancy, you should have seen me…I was just so thrilled to meet him! Thank you for linking up with us!
That is indeed a perfect dress! How cool that you met Kyng Rhodes, and also that you went to the event on your own. High five!
Thanks, Gail! I think, between meeting Kyng Rhodes and going to the event on my own (and even staying by myself for most of it), I really accomplished some things personally. It’s very hard for me to meet and talk with people I don’t know. If we ever meet, you will see exactly what I mean! I am still hoping to make it to London this year, but it all depends on certain things here at home and in this country.
Busy busy week! Filed with art and (new + old) connections. I feel like you’re Barbie with all these fun outfits 😍 you’re inspiring me to get more creative and intentional with my outfits.
I really love your number with the red top and the one after that.
Thanks, Edi! Hahaha!! I wish I had the money Barbie has generated over the years, and her car, and her dream house, and her movie! You always look stunning!
You look so cute in all of these outfits, and like you were keeping cool too! I love those long flowy pieces! I bought a long flowy dress for the fourth to wear poolside, and I love it even though I look like a parade float in loose and flowy. I can’t carry them off but I still love them. Lol.
How cool you got to meet the artist! Billy and I used to go to art openings etc when we were younger. We should start doing it again. We love the artist Anthony Brass, who is local, and I am looking forward to getting a little something at his booth this art fair.
Thanks, Erin! I love the long, flowy items, too, and I may not look wonderful in them. But, I like them anyway! I haven’t met very many famous people, so I was thrilled to meet Kyng Rhodes. He was so nice. I need to find an art fair near me!