mister made me a dress!

 We picked up this made by rae pattern when we were in Seattle visiting my friend Heath. We wandered into Drygoods Design and I about swooned over the gloriousness of it all. I left with two patterns and this was one of them.

I have had the sugarskull fabric for a few years. There wasn't enough to make an entire dress, so I opted for it to be the yoke. The bottom is an olive linen-like fabric we picked up in Reno at Mill End Fabrics. My aunt introduced it to us and we try to hit it up every time we visit her in Reno.

I've already worn it four or five different ways.  I've worn it as a summer tunic, with a lime green and navy striped top, and as a top with jeans, but this is my favorite.

The original pattern does not include pockets but since I do love a pocket, mister gallantly stitcjed me up a pair. Yup, he's a keeper!

fall capsule: days 19-23

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fall capsule: day 8

This is one of my favorites from the mix...even if my skirt shifts when I walk...oops!

fall capsule: day 7

It was a really hot day and I look frumpy but I was comfortable and the pieces are from the capsule...so there...

fall capsule: day 6

Top is a Carly dress by Lularoe, skirt is a Madison, also by Lularoe...

fall capsule: day 5

Black linen tee from Loft. Olive trousers are Chaps from Kohls...

fall capsule: day 3

Day 3 of the capsule features a rust colored pencil skirt from Kohl's (Apt 9) and a black and white floral tee from Loft. The sweater is plum with a label from Grace. The shoes are my trusty crocs because my feet are sad...

fall capsule: day 2

Day 2 features an olive green shirt I picked up at Marshalls or TJ Maxx. The pants are from MArshalls and used to sport elastic ankles but I shopped them off as for so,me reason, when I walk, my left pants leg will ride up and these used to get stuck. They have pockets and an elastic waist and I so do not care if I sound like an old lady with my adoration...I love 'em! The grey sweater is from Loft and the shoes are crocs because I finally found a doctor willing to work with my sorry feet and I needed a new shoe to wear during the process and crocs have been recommended. Weirdly, they are super comfy and perfect for school since I spend so much time in various puddles of water and piles of sand. Phew!

fall capsule 2017: day 1

Kicking off the capsule with one of the skirts (there are three that I am going to be wearing). Grey cardigan is from LOFT (of course), top is Apt 9 from Kohls, skirt is a Lularoe Madison (my first LLR purchase), and the shoes are croqs as I am working our my foot ailments and croqs were recommended. Happy (almost) fall!

summer capsule: day 12

This is the last one folks, I actually have a few more I could do but I'm getting a bit antsy to wear other things. I think I could easily be happy doing this one again but I would switch out this top. Hope you enjoyed my summer capsule! I'm already looking forward to Fall!

summer capsule: day 11

See? This skirt is everything! Looks good with fitted tops, slouchy tops, colorful tops, and neutral tops. The shoes here are Alegria and I have had them for a few years now and am STILL trying to break them in. I really like them but they are stiff.

summer capsule: day 10

Oof...this is reading as the frump to me. I do love each piece on its own, but maybe not together? Next time, I should pop on the plum cardigan instead.

summer capsule: day 9

Another winner...I really like this but sometimes worried I look like the 40 something-year-old I am. not really concerned with looking like I'm 40-something, I'm more worried I will look like a frumpy 40-something...at least this is a comfortable ensemble that isn't too frumpy...or is it?

summer capsule: day 8

Super simple outfit with the coral top from LOFT and the plaid skirt (I LOVE this skirt...from the front...) from Old Navy, and Alegria booties. Not sure what's going on in the bust area...my girls look like they are working part time as a shelf. Yikes!

summer capsule: day 7

I tried, I really did, to wear this top without a cardigan but it was NOT flattering. Ugh. Repeat on the top, the sweater, and the trousers. The shoes are oxfords from Alegria (of course).

summer capsule: day 6

Hello swishy skirt! Skirt is paired with a chambray top from LOFT (ok...I seem to buy a LOT of my tops from LOFT) and my Alegria booties. I like it!

summer capsule: day 5

This top is white with black specks and sleeveless. I got it from JC Penney and paired it with the Old Navy Skirt and a thrifted cardigan by J. Jill.

summer capsule: day 4

Another day with the blue linen tee. This time I paired it with my chambray trousers from The Gap and oxfords from Born.