Who is jetting off tomorrow to Sonoma, California for a long weekend of wine and debauchery with her buddy The Kaiser?
Who decided that she was sorely lacking in the debauchery-appropriate wardrobe?
Who, then, had to hit the dreaded mall to buy new outfits perfect for days running around the beautiful, sunny vineyards surrounding Healdsburg, wine glass in hand?
Shall we review the day’s shopping bounty?
First up, the Zadge finally gave in to the whole Maxi dress trend. She has resisted it for a year now, thinking that everyone other than Elle McPherson looked like a blob-in-a-tent wearing one. Well, the Zadge ain’t no supermodel but she is super tall and, if you ignore the pesky gelatinous muffin top, relatively thin, so she decided to give it a shot. This one is made of soft and stretchy cotton, with a flattering A-line, perfect for hiding the three pounds the Zadge intends to gain this weekend:
Next up, a light “wine” colored silk top, paired with white jeans the Zadge already owned:
…which she could also pair with a soft blue cashmere sweater/coat too:
Also, a pair of olive linen pants (or, as Moomskers calls them, “slacks”) with a bit of stretch and a slight flare, paired with a pink t-shirt:
And the Zadge saw this belt at Anthropologie and thought it would look good with the outfit:
Of course, this shopping trip involved the trauma of having to disrobe in Nordstrom’s dressing rooms. Maybe it’s only us lucky Denverites, but the lighting in our local Nordstrom is so utterly horrific and distorting, that Kate Middleton could walk in one and think she needs emergency liposuction.
What does a girl do when faced with such body horror in the mirror? Run to the shoe department, of course. Sure, they may have bunions, but the feets got no muffin top. And the new outfits cried out for some new kicks.
Although these suckers made the Zadge 6′ 2″ and slightly RuPaul-ish, she thought they would look good with the linen pants:
Plus, she’d have an excuse if she tripped while tippling.
She also bought these slightly less statuesque wedges:
She thought they’d compliment the white jeans outfits. (“Oh, hello, white jeans, don’t you look cute with that silk blouse?”)
For the Maxi dress, the Zadge didn’t even pull out her wallet. She just went to her summer closet and pulled out these flats from last year:
So the Zadge was all excited, picturing herself fashionably and seasonally attired, romping around the golden vineyards of Sonoma, picnicking under the warm sun, quaffing locally harvested wine and soft organic cheese with the Kaiser.
And then she checked the weather forecast.
Holy Thunder Clouds, Batman! Maybe the Zadge needs to throw these in the suitcase rather than the sandals:
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I too bought a sunny new wardrobe for my trip to Vegas as I was REALLY excited to escape the sideways rain here in Oregon. It rained and I was the girl in the wedge sandals and her Maxi dress dragging in the puddles. Happy tasting!
The coldest summer vacation I ever took was a July 4th trip to Sonoma and San Francisco. Got a cute jacket you can throw into your luggage?
–>I’d wear the sandals on the plane anyway. Then you’re prepared and ready to go through security.
Going for a little beige [wedges], I see, brown [dress, wedges], even? Apple does not fall far…
I can’t wait til that blue cashmere sweater gets a tiny hole in it, or red wine spilled on it, because then it becomes MINE!!
PS I would totes wear the blue sweater with olive pants and a crisp white shirt. Very smart.
I caught that beige comment……
Followed by a smiley face!!! Love and happiness, as the Reverend Al Green says.
Love the new stuff! I say, drink plenty of wine and go barefoot.
It has rained here all week. We are moving on Friday and thankfully the sun is scheduled to shine.
If I had boots like those, I’d wear them every day.
NICE stuff!
Dress in layers and you’ll be prepared for anything. And yeah, bring the boots.
You know if you drive to the next appellation over, it will be sunny and warm. Throw the boots in just in case. You won’t care once you start drinking! Watch out for her, Kaiser!
My worst trip ever was to a swampy napa last March – good luck & pack your wellies – it pours. Oh & if the winery’s power is out, have no fear, they can generally pour by candlelight.
Oooh! All your outfits are so cute! And the shoes. I love shoes, I just don’t like to wear them. Have a great time! I’m thinking I need that kind of getaway, too.
Love all the new outfits. Especially that wine top. Very convenient too. Oooh, and the cashmere sweater! I wish someone would have taught me how to walk in heels. Although, wedges are a bit easier. Have fun! Can’t wait for the stories.
Love the outfits, especially the wine blouse. Joie, is it? I don’t live terribly far from wine country, and I have to say that it’s chilly. As my daughter, who lives in San Francisco, always tells me: Dress in layers. Have a wonderful time, regardless.
You can’t lose with that belt. And those boots. And those flats. And those wedges. And that sweater.
Hi Zadge! So jealous of your trip.
1) I think the cowboy boots are perfect. They would look great with the maxi dress and a crazy, chunky necklace. I’m not kidding.
2) I’m also jealous of your height. Because the maxi dress would pool around my ankles on the floor.
3) Does your friend Kaiser like rolls? BA HA HA HA
Please get drunk for me. And send me a drunk comment or two.
I have been reading and loving your blog for quite some time. This past weekend my sista and I were in San Luis Obispo. When we read you were going to be in sunny California we almost jumped ship on our plans and wanted to email you to meet us mid way. lol. Alas…my plans required me to be attending meetings at the CAPC Conference. But a girl can dream…Right?!