This is what I wore to run errands, which is what the entire day today consisted of. We’re going through some family things (I’ll share more later) and when the going gets tough, I run errands for people. It’s my gift: the ability to run errands like none other.

Adding that to my business card now.

My friend Jess and I went shopping in Indy the other day, and I have this thing where I dress up to go shopping. I don’t know what it is, but it’s like I feel… disrespectful or something when I walk into a store without proper attire.*

So anyway, I decorated my blazer with copious amounts of brooches and called it a day.

(I took that picture above. I’m getting better, yes?)

*Except for Target. Target loves me for who I am, and sometimes I wear sweatpants there. It’s complicated.

I wore this to lunch with Ken’s 88-year-old grandmother at her favorite hot dog stand and although I was very much overdressed, we had a wonderful time. The horse-patterned dress is a tad short, so I like to layer it with a silk zipper dress (unzipped) over it for some length. That way, I can bend over to clean up the mustard I squirt on my shoes.

Also, root beer. Can’t take me anywhere.

This one is George’s favorites. Clearly, he’s thrilled. (Also, I’m aware I’m holding him like a toddler. He loves it; I promise.)

I wore this to the E.R., where the doctor informed me that I couldn’t hear out of my right ear because there is a hole in my ear drum. Which is fantastic news.

No, really. It’s great news. This means when Ken asks me to do the laundry, I can say “What?” until he eventually tires of repeating himself and he breaks out the detergent on his own.

Best curse ever.

So I can buy this dress, right? Since I’ll wear it everyday forever? ($360)

LINK:  BEKLINA

OK, so yes, from far away this dress looks like nothing special. But zoom in, friends, for there is an entire animal kingdom prancing about the hemline.

And you know I love animals on fashion.

LINK:  COGGLES

Hey Margie — think I could borrow that dress? It is my birthday, after all, and it’s mighty fine.

Link:  MARGARETH DOORDUIN

Holy moly mother of crapness. This is my kinda dress.

Link:  STAND UP COMEDY

I love this sweet little watercolor striped dress at Frances May. Wouldn’t it look lovely in this striped room?

p.s. Did you see the model’s lovely arrow tattoo in the first photo? Eek!

A dress inspired by an illustrated map? Okay!