DAIS Fashion Show

The Purple Goose's model Katie S. wearing Skunk Funk.

This past week The Purple Goose, along with other local boutiques, participated in the first ever Dress For DAIS Fashion Show.  It was an incredible night of fashion, fun and friends.  But more amazing was the fact that it was powered 100% by volunteers!  Over $10,000 was raised for the new DAIS shelter.

The photographer, Timothy Hughes, has edited a few photos.  More on the way...

Style File Friday: Halloween Frenzy

Too many spooky things to choose from for this weekend?  Here are my top picks; the Historical Society has Halloween Week, there is a Haunted Woods Trail at DCHS, Beakers and Broomsticks is happening at the MCM and the ever a classic Horror In the Dark at Olin Park.  Have a fun and spooky weekend!

Halloween Frenzy Outfit:

This ensemble is is sure to get you comfortably through the unpredictable temps of fall and all the spooks of this weekend!

Rib knit Purple Goose Tee: $36

Knit Coat: $70

Mavi Denim: $98

Peace Necklace: $40

~ Lauren

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Style File Friday: Food For Thought Festival

This years Food For Thought Festival promises fun for everyone with a potato sack race, organic garden exhibit, chef cooking competition, local food tent, all about apples, a chat about chickens and much more!  This is going to be a day of fun staring this season's produce and will perhaps propel your inspiration for next year's garden.

Food For Thought Outfit:

Grab a pair of dark wash denim, an easy to wear loose tee and a stylish scarf of your choice and you are ready for this late summer transition into fall.  My favorite time of year!  I'm going to get out and enjoy it.

Scarf: $24

Flow Tee: $28

Mavi Denim: $98

~ Lauren

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Style File Friday: Taste of Madison

Schedules and routines have changed and just because you/the kids have homework doesn't mean you should stay indoors on this lovely weekend.  Get outside enjoy the lovely weather (uh em while we still have it)!  Complemented with free admission and food/beves ranging $1-$4 you can afford to bring the whole family and hangout for hours listening to the live music at Taste of Madison.

Taste of Madison Outfit:

Cascade Shell: $45

Mavi Denim: $98

Tote-It-All: $48

J.Jive Necklace: $32

~ Lauren

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Style File Friday: Community Gardens Bike Tour

The weather is suppose to be perfect and the gardens are in full swing.  What better time to be out on your bike seeing what the different communities have been growing.  Oh and the Mayor will be biking with the group too!  9th Annual CAC Community Gardens Bike Tour.

Bike Tour Outfit:

Flow-Ease Dress: $42
Drape Throw-on: $32
Bobble Necklace set: $24
Belt: $19

~ Lauren

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Style File Friday: Moving Days

The students are arriving!  The students are arriving!  The students are arriving!  And that means many are moving, swapping apartments and leaving their things behind (or perhaps you, a student, are doing it too).  Looking for the perfect chair?  Organizers?  Or perhaps a moped?  Now is the perfect time to scrounge the streets and curbs for all that goodness that gets left behind.  Of course be aware that bed bugs are also making a come back.  Reliving college by visiting the places I once did is great but getting bed bugs again is not on my do-it-again list.  Basically if you need a pair of gloves to feel comfortable taking it home-don't get it.

Much to my husbands delight (did he plan it this way?) I won't be around for all the curb goodies this weekend.  But being the junk lover that I am I'd love to see/hear about what it is you found.

The Moving Days Outfit:

V-neck T: $24
Favorite Denim:$86
J.Jive Necklace: $36

~ Lauren

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Style File Friday: Wisconsin State Fair

It's going to be just another busy summer weekend. Weddings to attend (two for me this weekend), the State Fair, plays, live music, benefits.... And that's just the way summer should be. Remembering how tiring and jam packed this part the year is can be difficult to do in the middle of the snow covered months (notice I didn't use the "W" word). So this is my little prompt (for myself and I guess you if you need it) to suck it up, smile and enjoy it while you've got it. Oh and there is a beautiful weather forecast to boot!

My favorite part of any fair is the animals.  Where else does one get to see supremely groomed, fed and taken care of animals of all different breeds, types and sizes in one place?  Plus nothing is more cute than a young kid excited about all of the great work they did to get there. 

My second favorite is fair food, especially WI fair food.  One really must plan on eating at least three meals/day at the fair.  There are simply too many choices to have just one food item.  Then stock up on lettuce and fat free dressing on your way home as this will be the meals for the following week. ;)

The Wisconsin State Fair Outfit:

Butterfly Wing Tee: $28

Linen Blend Shorts by It!: $68

To Life Necklace: $15

~ Lauren

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