Style File Friday: Venetian Boat Parade by Dane Buy Local

This weekend is the annual Venetian Boat Parade put on by Dane Buy Local.   The gist: local businesses decorate boats and then the fully decked (no pun intended) boats parade around Lake Mendota.  Fireworks included.  And it's FREE!  For the details visit Dane Buy Local.

The Venetian Boat Parade Outfit:
What?  It's Friday already!  It completely surprised me.  I've forgotten my camera at home today so you will have to bare with the "phone photo."  I'm sure you already know that they simply don't do the subject justice but they do get the point across.



Cabled Sweater: $42
Tube Dress: $38
Key Necklace: $25

This outfit is available at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.  Stop in to see it in all it's glory!

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Style File Friday: Clean Lakes Festival

Perhaps the last hoorah before the school year begins.  The weekend is suppose to be beautiful so why not spend it outside enjoying live music and participating in some of the various activities (and I'm stressing "active")?  In their own words, "The mission of the Clean Lakes Festival is to: celebrate the Madison area lakes and the enjoyment they offer; highlight the fragile state of their water quality; and raise the money needed to effect change."

Check out all of the fun events planned for the day: http://www.cleanlakesfestival.com/

Great Lakes Festival Outfit:



Ruffle Tank: $28
Diva Denim: $74
Circle O Necklace (locally made): $32

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Monkeybar Buddies

are back in stock!  Pink, fuschia, white, light blue and purple in sizes 4T -8!

These little wonders cover  little one's unders.  They are especially handy for a little girl that loves dresses, cart wheels, somersaults, the monkey bars (as the name implies) or is just plain crazy active.  She can twirl, flip and somersault all she wants without making her (insert favorite princess name here) undies the main attraction.

Style File Friday: Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival

Who doesn't like live music in a barn, good food, and a bonfire to follow?  Just bring a good friend or two.  Disclosure: I might be biased because we danced our wedding night away to Harmonius Wail.  So whenever I know they are performing somewhere near by it makes me smile. I know you'll have a great time and I might just see you there (I'll be the girl up front dancing to every song).
 http://www.midwestgypsyswingfest.com/

Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival Outfit



Swing it! Dress: $74
Key Necklace (locally made): $25
Available now at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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Style File Friday: MCM Grand Opening

Do not be deterred but prepared; it is going to be busy on the square this weekend.  Students and their families are in town for move in, the Farmer's Market is in full swing and now this...Even if you never visited the old location (as sinful as that is) you should not miss this much anticipated event that is sure to please all ages.  Madison Children's Museum Grand Opening!  I'll simply put the link to their website here as I cannot explain it any better.  Enjoy!

MCM Grand Opening Outfit



Tee by T-box: $24
Skirt by tulle: $45
Necklace/ earing set: $16

This outfit is available at the Verona store.  Tees available in various colors.  Let me if you'd like to see it in Madison.

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Style File Friday: Blooming Butterflies

I become completely distracted, hold my breath and can't keep from staring...when a monarch flutters by.  It started at a young age, growing up on 20 acres of land in Northern WI I would chase them, not wanting the beauty to leave my sight.  I can stop myself from chasing (just imagine a grown woman running frantically through the city streets looking up at the sky) but I hope with time they don't lose their remaining magical effects on me.

Through August 8th you can see an inordinate number of butterflies at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.  Chasing them is probably off limits but staring and learning interesting tid bits is greatly encouraged.  For more information visit the Olbrich Botanical Garden's events page.

Blooming Butterflies Outfit

While the perfect butterfly watching outfit does have ample space for running, running is not a necessity.  This long tube dress flatters many figures and is especially versatile. The necklace can be worn 5-ways, just ask us how.  

Tube Dress: $38
5-way Necklace: $35
This outfit is available in purple, navy or black at the Verona store or at the Madison store by request.

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Style File Friday: Community Gardens Bike Tour

Dreaming of getting outside? Exploring the neighborhoods? Eating local? Meeting new people?  This weekend's Community Gardens Bike Tour promises you will do exactly that.  Enjoy biking around the city with Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, discovering the local gardens.  Maybe you will find inspiration for your garden.


For more info:  http://www.cacscw.org/

Community Gardens Bike Tour Outfit

I know.  A dress on a bike?  Yes!  A pair of  little sport shorts will hide perfectly underneath, making a dress ideal for riding a bike in style.  Plus there is no chance of an embarrassing flashing.  In place of jewelry I've added a scarf.  It's shown here tied around the neck or tie it around your head to keep your hair in place (but your mom would prefer if you wore your helmet).  Few things beat the sight of a floral scarf flowing cheerfully behind a bike.  The best part about this outfit is no one would have guessed that you arrive by bike because you'll look so fashionable!  The dress is available at the Madison store in blue and grey and at the Verona store in purple.



Bubble Tank Dress: $28
Scarf: $19
Basic Tank: $15

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