Monday, November 28, 2016

Black Friday Fun

I had two missions for Black Friday - one was to replace two picture frames that broke during the poltergeist stuff, and the other was to support a good cause and get myself some new things as a bonus. I asked Elli if she would like to join me.


I think you can guess the answer. First, I went for a run in HB Central Park. As I was rounding the lake, I saw something in the water. Is it the Loch Ness monster?




As I ran, I got a better look.



Just a big white pelican, taking a break from the nearby ocean.


I went to Hobby Lobby for the frames.



I got this small jeweled one for the picture we used for my mom's memorial service. The old one fell off a desk under mysterious circumstances, about 2 months ago.
Then I had this picture, from 2003 or 2004. It didn't fall . It was at my mom's apartment. It had a crappy frame, and it was not centered. So I trimmed it from an 8 x 10 to a 5 x 7.



The frame I chose looked like stained glass. it is glass, but the colors are made from film put over the glass.


 The last poltergeist casualty was a collage type frame that had a bunch of pictures of my puppies in it. I found a cool distressed type frame.




Here is the wall it hangs on. I like the look. See the picture of the young lady on the right?




This is Doc's grandma, Aurora. He is named after her. This was taken in 1929, when she was 16.


I also fixed two lamps, and reframed a pastel that had been tilted. Then I went to the Working Wardrobes Warehouse Outlet sale. This is a charity that provides suits and dresses for women to wear during interviews and for their new jobs. Once or twice a year, they open their warehouse to the public to try and raise funds by selling some of the donated items. I found 5 dresses, a skirt, a pair of boots and a workout tape. Away we go!! I don't really know how much each item cost. I spent about $45 for all of this stuff. The boots were $10 -  I do remember that much.



I actually found a Firm tape that I didn't already own !!! I tried it yesterday, and it is a nice 30 minute sculpting workout.



Then I got this F21 scuba peplum dress. I definitely do not need another black dress, but another shopper said I should try it on. I did, and it looked great. so I got it.



Here's a closeup - princess seams, sweetheart neckline, and peplum.

Then I got a black sheath with gold studs. It is made by Nicki Minaj - I didn't know she made clothes.



It is heavy jersey knit with a back exposed gold zipper.



I found a nice Loft sweater dress. It is navy and maroon. It has a ribbed waist,




I have this same dress (practically, very close) in grey lace. It is super comfy and always gets compliments, so I got the navy version.




I think the grey one has turned over hems, but this version has picot edging.



And I found a soft and very stretchy New York and Company dress with interest at the waist/neckline.



It twists and drapes right at about the solar plexus.



Last of the clothing items is a Loft skirt that is black and pale tan horizontal stripes.



it also has abck zipper with a grosgrain pull.



And then, the boots. I have this same pair already, and have always dreaded the day they would wear out. So now I have the replacements!!

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