Hell's Freezing Over and Polyester is Wrinkling

When I saw this loteria skirt on Etsy, I knew I had to have it. Unfortunately, it arrived with issues.  I understand that can happen, and the seller has made an appropriate adjustment. I'm going to re-hem it so the pattern is even (turning it into a mini). I still love the print, and I'm sure it will get many years of wear.

 Anyhoo, I'm still struggling getting dressed due to the strange weather and my own discomfort. Nothing feels right, though I seem to have most of my swelling in my joints. I did somehow perform the feat of gaining seven pounds on this bloody steroid course...entirely in my face. *Shrugs*. Go figure. I gave up after one button on the cardigan because, arthritis.

I have a heavy-breather ringing me on the phone of late. My number's unlisted, and I don't think I know them. We only have one telephone, on the main floor of the house. Needless to say, I'm a bit out of breath myself by the time I reach the phone. I'm so tempted to scream, "If you won't talk dirty to me, stop wasting my time!" I suppose I shouldn't encourage it though.
 Outfit Particulars:
Skirt-Etsy
Vintage wool and mohair cardigan-New Life Thrift
Belt-Hand-Me-Ups
Brooch-Sarpy Museum sale
Bangles-all over
Vintage copper earring (have a matching brooch)-Hand-Me-Ups
Glass beads-Can't remember
Tooled leather purse-New Life thrift
Shoes-Dillards, years and years ago
Fragrance-Duende (had to, though I also considered Halloween)



In other interesting news, I had to take Mr. ETB for one of those routine surgeries they give old men to make certain nothing is growing in their poop chute. No big deal, everything looks good but I wasn't prepared for the nurse to hand me photographs along with his discharge instructions. I mean, there were several views of  said poop chute. There's just some things I don't need to see. Yikes! When did they start giving souvenir photos of colonoscopies?! We're going to have interesting Christmas cards this year. Next month, he's having sinus surgery-I can't wait to see what sort of party favours he brings home from that.
 It was raining on and off as we took photos, but somehow these came out looking okay. Isn't it strange how an overcast day ends up better lit than sunshine? Looking at the photos after the fact, I didn't like how the boots looked with the outfit. I'm not the sort of blogger that's willing to change boots and re-take the photos though. I do consider it helpful having the blog though, so I know what might work better next time. My first impulse was a pair of tall, brown suede boots I recently found-but there was no way I would wear them out in the rain.
The 1970's skirt is strange. I've washed it twice and the crease still won't come out. I'll be damned if I'm pressing polyester (no fair, that's the whole point of polyester!) so if it doesn't come out in a few more washes, away it goes. I bought another polyester skirt at the same Goodwill with a similar crease-someone must have donated a box of clothing packed away since the 70's. The jacket came from there as well (also sporting a fold mark). I don't think I've ever run across an issue like this.
 The vintage polo neck was fine though (also from the same Goodwill).

Outfit Particulars:
1970's polyester skirt by Panther-Goodwill
Vintage acrylic polo neck-Goodwill
Vintage belt-Sarpy Museum sale
Boots-Goodwill
Vintage Mr. Ralph shopper made in British Hong Kong-Hand-Me-Ups
Earrings-Costume shop
Vintage Jack Mauu jacket-Goodwill
Fragrance-Parure
There is zilch online about this designer. Any of my knowledgeable readers have information?
We're currently under a flood watch as it is raining so much, so fast the storm drains can't keep up. I hope wherever you are, you're dry and warm. Have a great weekend.



















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