Style File Friday: Children of the Rainforest

I'm in need of escaping the winter blues and a lush green indoor garden sounds like just the thing.  The local green houses aren't filled with spring's bounty yet, so the reliably beautiful Olbrich Garden's it is.

This Saturday they have a family friendly cultral experience, Children of the Rainforest.  For more information see their website and events.

Children of the Rainforest Outfit:


Key Necklace locally made: $50
Organic Spring Flowers Top: $42
The Purple Goose Skirt: $38

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This outfit is available at the Madison store or at the Verona store by request.

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Style File Friday: Cheese Day

Okay so I love cheese.  Don't hold it against me.  Oh, Cheese Day at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, I can't wait for thee.  Enjoy samples (of cheese-yum) and a viewing of "Living on the Wedge: Wisconsin's Artisan Cheesemakers" in the theater.  All of the gooey details can be found here.

The Cheese Day Outfit:

Organic Dress: $52
Cardigan: $38
JJive Necklace: $32

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This outfit is available at the Madison store or at the Verona store by request.

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Style File Friday: MadFest Juggling Festival

Yes, you read that right, a juggling festival right here in Madison!  I know it has been on your list of new year resolutions for years.  Now is the time to sieze the opportunity and learn a new trick!  Hey, if the pooch can do it you can too, right?  Who am I kidding I've tried and am terrible at it.  Juggling is one trick I can't learn.  I do still thouroughly enjoy watching it.  Grab a friend, the family or a friendly looking stranger and head on out to the show!  Find the information here.

The MadFest Juggling Festival Outfit:

Bouquet Blouce (made in USA): $60

Jeggings: $72

Gathering Scarf: $24 

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This outfit is available at the Madison store or at the Verona store by request.

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What I Wear Wednesdays

We are so excited to introduce another weekly special blog post, What I Wear Wednesdays!  It's not that we feel our outfits are super extraordinary or that you should be enraptured by them but its the process, the troubleshooting, the life behind an outfit that can spawn more creative ways of looking at our closets.  So it is our hope that What I Wear Wednesdays will become a source for those moments (AH! what am I going to wear today?!?), get your creative juices going, and get you out the door looking and feeling goosalicious!

This Wednesday started with the usual 2-stop kid drop off, then an hour in my son's classroom, and off to work by 10.  As usual, I never give myself enough time to get ready (who does?), but I have it down pretty well.  Choose a bottom first, pick a top that fits my mood, then layer it up for the 20 degree weather.  The jewelry was something I threw together in 30 seconds using an old earring that lost its mate.  I decided it went perfectly with my outfit so I turned it into a necklace.  (You can do this too.  Just grab a chain or leather cord you have lying around and wrap the earwire from your earring to secure it as a pendant.  Voila!  You have a new necklace.)

What I Wore Wednesday:

Diva IT! Denim- $74 from The Purple Goose (TPG)
Military Jacket by Tulle- $84 from TPG
Floral Gauze Top- vintage Goose 2010
Layering Tank- $15 from TPG
Stretch Belt- $19 from TPG
Necklace- homemade:)
Black Patent Leather Danskos- $115 from Cornblooms

You can change this look in so many ways.  Trade skinnys for bootcut denim. Add a scarf. A more fitted shirt, skip the belt. Boots instead of Danskos.  The options are endless.

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Style File Friday: Old Sugar Distillery + music

The holidays are coming to an end, we are all recovering from the immense planning and celebration, only to go by in a flash.  With a new year upon us I urge you, why not try something new?  How about a tour and taste at the Old Sugar Distillery or a new soon-to-be favorite band?  Just check out all of the music events happening this weekend.  Phew!  Or be a glutton and enjoy both.  Now that's an idea!

Who knew sugar beets could be so fantastic?  The Old Sugar Distillery that's who!  To find out what you've been missing,  get a tour and a taste visit their website.

The Sugar Distillery + Music Outfit

Classic Cardigan: $38
Floral Babydoll: $60
Diva Denim: $74
JJive Necklace: $35

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This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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The Purple Goose Trunk Show Series

Join us on Saturday, December 18^th for our final trunk show!

Who: Local Artists & Designers
                  This week we will be featuring jewelry by Amy Louise Strohfeldt and accessories by Tonya Tuomi.  Perfect if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind or local gifts this holiday season!

What: Our 7^th and last trunk show of the Purple Goose trunk show series

Where: The Purple Goose in Madison (117 S. Pinckney Street)

When: December 18, 2010 from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Why: Because we can’t wait to share the fabulous gifts and jewelry created by featured local artists as well as our new inventory with you!

Style File Friday: A Wonderful Life

Every year when we were kids we had to watch my Mom's favorite Christmas movie, A Wonderful Life.  As most things go when you are young I didn't fully understand it but loved it anyway.  Now I (think) I get it.  Often when life feels like it's whizzing by or I just can't get my barrings straight, which happens more around the holidays, I think of the sentiment found in A Wonderful Life.
What's better than watching the movie?  Seeing the play!  A Wonderful Life is being put on by the Children's Theater of Madison and opens tonight.  Don't worry if you have plans tonight, you have until December 23rd to see it.  For more info and to buy tickets go here.
Take a deep breath and enjoy the holidays while they are here.  After all your children will only be this old once, friends move away and well... life is short.

A Wonderful Life Outfit:

Don't Sweat It Sweater: $72
Blue Cords: $76
Beaded Necklace/Earring Set: $24
Knit Cap: $24

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This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

{Know of an event I should feature on Style File Friday?  E-mail me lauren(at)shopthepurplegoose(dot)com}