I Can't Believe It Only Tuesday

I had Max in daycare today so I had the day to myself, which I spent trying to chase down some money, going to acupuncture and wandering around. I went downtown to Pioneer Square to pick up shoes from shoe repair and ended up in Banana Republic. Last time I was there about 3 weeks ago they had some interesting dresses. I also wanted a lemon yellow cardigan. I tried on no less than 10 dresses and have to say each one fit just as horribly as the next (and the service was bad to boot). The sizing was all over the place (no wonder why they have so much stock on sale). I couldn't believe that things in a 6 would not fit, yet I was wearing a Mayle dress (my emerald green Lida) that is a 4 and I bought 14 pounds ago and it still fits perfectly.

Alas the cardigan didn't happen either - i combed the Gap but since its now on sale I had to buy it online, so in 9 days it will be mine (if I even like it- otherwise i lose 47 in shipping).

I also was at a loss for what to wear today, i pulled out the cilla top as I hadn't worn it in a while and when I put it on with shorts, it just wasn't very me, but the print in Sylvestre works. I then tried my re-edition Pitsula, and it fit but was very tight across the chest (an area where I do not think one can really become much smaller - and I do not have a large chest). If it was an 8, it would have been perfect. But alas I think my pitusla is better suited for a 4 or even 2. ....

And I am hoping for the best with my ebay auctions ending tomorrow. I have no bids on the Aurelie, I am sad. I am not going to wear it, someone should....

Another Mayle Piece That Isnt Working: Madcap!

I know I said I wasn't going to sell anymore of my Mayle, but this is one last piece that isnt working. I wore it 1x and its a 4 in MINT condition. I love the Madcap print, BUT I prefer it in my re-edition sylvestre dress for me. its a great piece, rare, in a hard to get size 4. Retail was $450+. Please send an offer (a REASONABLE offer) if you are interested.

Thanks

Petulia Reedition

I still haven't been able to squeeze into my re-edition petulia like I would like to - its a bit small and I think would best fit a 4 and I am currently a 6. I am contemplating selling it. I need my closet to be things that are wearable all the time, not something I dream about fitting into one day. If its something you are interested in, please make me an offer, but keep in mind I wont sell it for less than what I paid for it. Its 1 of 3, INCREDIBLY rare - it like a couture piece and Jane didn't even re cut it for SE. If I don't get an offer that I like then I will keep it.

Last One! Apple Green Top 2006

From Fall 2006 this top was super popular (the camisole version is on ebay right now I believe). Sizes 4 + 6 available and is 332

And the Hilarire

I love my Hilarie dress. Is such a great dress that mixes the chicness of YSL men's wear with Mayle's vintage feminine aesthetic. Available ina size 6 for 381-

White Pina

One we all may have... but also available at SE in white f you are interested.

Constinpole Skirt

From spring 2007 - a favorite that sold out. If it was my size it would be in my closet.
Sizes 4,6 and 8 available for 361-

Sweater dress from Fall 2006

I was just lamenting the other day how much I REGRET selling my sweater like this dress. This dress is GORGEOUS, the perfect fall dress with a chunky boot or some lola clogs. That said if any of you have the sweater let me know! We can work something out. The dress is available in a medium and a large and is 765-

Camellia Top

SE has this impossible to find Camellia top. I just parted with my black one, but you can snag this one!

Vincenzia Short 2006

This pair of shorts has been popping up all over my life recently, I wish they fit me! Size 8 306- and the domino top (impossible to get) is a size 4 for 255-
Also how FIERCE is the violet agnyess bag? I am in love.

Spring 06 Sabato Skirt!

Gorgeous green silk Sabato skirt from spring 2006 - a popular pattern, and was one of my faves until it no longer fit post baby. Available in sizes 6 and 8 for 345-

Tomaso Skirt

Spring 2005's Tomaso skirt- the perfect skirt for anytime of year in bloth the classic Tobacco (2,4,6 available) and in black in a size 10. 305- paired with the very hard to get knit tube top from teh same season (one size)

Holiday 2004

This dress was from holiday 2004, a classic shirt dress similar to the Josephine but with a twist. Gorgeous lurex sparkle.

Raya Cami

SE also has this gem from spring 2008 left over in both the sky blue and the white.
Paired here with the original mayle leather leopard skirt (a combo i never would have imagined).
The sky is available in 2,4,6 and the white is available in size 8 for $285. I am also loving the billy douce travel bag!!!!

Lola Dress

This is one of my favorite pieces from Mayle. Jane had the fabric made especially. Its my ultimate party dress. It sold out fairly quickly too for holiday 2005. SE has one left in a size 2 for 716-

Updates From SE

I hard from Victoire this morning - for those of you who were interested in their back stock (sizing/prices). They also sent over a few other photos of some styles that are available - so I will post them with available sizes and pricing.

To make things easy for you, I have just gone back and re-edited my original post on each item.

YSL Silver Muse

Sorta in love with this YSL Muse Two bag. If only I had a job!

The End of The Weekend

Sunday afternoon. This weekend has flown by. On Saturday Jon took Max out for a bit to get Nolan a birthday present, so that I could have some time to myself. Around 4PM we wandered over to Fleur's + JD's for a BBQ, which was so much fun, Kelly came with Bryce, Kathryn came with Tilly and it was fun chatting to Fleur's friend Anna from New Zealand.

Today we woke up early and went over to see Kate + Adam + Nolan's new house in South East and to help ring in Nolan's 3rd birthday. Its now 4:30, I am finishing some research and Jon is with Max at the playground. Its nice to have some quiet.

Last Piece

I forget the name of this top - but its a staple, not one that I personally own as I don't really do tops as much as dresses. But, its cute and with little Mayle out there its one that you will wear for years.

SOLD

Classic Eyelet Mayle Dress

As you all know I am a FREAK for lace Mayle pieces. Jane selected (or created) some of the best laces I have ever owned/admired from eyelets to zebra stripped to cabbage rose all in a multitude of colors. I have this amazing eyelet lace dress in black from Fall 2006. I have the 6, its pretty true to size, its a great piece (100% silk) to wear anytime. SE has the aubergine color which I think brings out the actual texture and excitement of the fabric.

Romina purple Eyelet dress (have one size 2 and one size 4 ): now $624

Lumi Tank- Pinstripe

Classic Mayle layering piece. The Lumi Tank from Spring 2008 in the black and white pinstripe.

Lumi tank (have an 6 and an 8) now 239.-

White Party Chic

I own this dress in black. Its a cocktail party staple in my closet. Great hidden pockets, gorgeous lace crisscross in the back and lace insets in the front. If you can pull off white (I cant as I am too pale) you should snag this!

Rita dress in cream, ( one size 8 ) now 439.-

Skirt + Top = 2 Seasons of Nirvana

I own this top in aubergine and this skirt. The skirt is from spring 06 and the top is from fall 06. The skirt is pretty generous. I have it in a 2 and the top in a 4. Both amazing pieces that are timeless that you would wear forever. I have never thought about pairing them together! I am totally going to try this look myself!

Silvina camisole in Muscato ( have each one 4,6,8) : now 332-

Skirt- SOLD

Fall 2006 Gorgeous Boat Print - Rio Plata

Another one of my closet staples. Original Rio Plata print dress. Every time I wear this dress someone stops me on the street both when I lived in NYC and now in PDX. Great in summer with flats or in winter with tights and heels paired with a great cardi. Sold out in Fall 2006 - I have a 2 and its again pretty true to size if not a touch big. I bought it 6 months pregnant and was able to wear it then and now.

Acid Green Asia

We all probably have this dress. I have it n black (used to own the purple but post baby....) I love this and have already called a dibs on my size if its left. great alone or under something.

Size 2 available 244 CFH

Blue Dress Spring 2006

A personal favorite from SPRING 2006. I have this in blue and the even harder to get emerald green. Chic dress! I own a 4 (and it still fits!) there is a great hidden front pocket. You never see this dress on ebay, and its one that I would never part with as its TIMELESS!!! Snag it!

More Mayle Backstock At SE

I Just got an email from Victoire - they have some other Mayle pieces in back stock - I am unsure of sizes and prices (will share when I hear back) but these are some pieces that I PERSONALLY own and love (and a few hard to get ones as well!). Photos to follow.

LYELL

oh and if anyone is going by Lyell this weekend let me know, I am looking for that teardrop lace top in an 8 and the dress in an 8 or 10!

Friday

With Max feeling 100% better on Friday, we went to our playgroup (where I was volunteering) and then hit whole foods for lunch, max took a nap and I got some much needed down time. Jon got home around 3 and I left to meet my friend Kelly for happy hour at Teardrop at 4:30. I got there a few minutes early to snag an outside table and read the new US Weekly. All in all it was the prefect end to the week.

Today I am going to do some research while Jon takes Max out and then we will hit Fleur and JD's BBQ in the late afternoon. I am definitely looking forward to this weekend downtime!

Barcelona Back From The Cleaners

The thing I LOVE about the dry cleaners in PDX is that they are ALL ORGANIC. The prices are a bit less than in NYC (about $9-12 to clean a dress) but I know that nothing harmful s going to destroy my clothes and even things that had weird stains (like my elvira dress) came out looking brand new.

I got my Barcelona back, it looked a tiny bit better, but the terrible lines are still there (and I noticed them in other places as well). This really makes me sad as it's the second dress from the pop up shop that I purchased that is flawed and there is nothing I can do about it at this point. Though Christina did give me a WHOPPING $30 credit when she eventually got back to me about the Micheala. I took some photos (not very good) but let me know what you think.

Continued Annoyance

And now I cant even fucking rant on my own blog because I just got an email from someone who thought that the entire last post was about them (and it wasn't). I am beyond frustrated and annoyed. Seriously!

Is Mercury In Retrograde????

I seriously cant take it anymore. For the 2nd time in 24 hours I have gotten yet ANOTHER email from someone who bought Mayle from me and its "not working for them." Seriously. This time I at least sold it on Ebay and I was specific about not taking returns. There is nothing that infuriates me more than someone who writes me and says "The dress is beautiful but its too big for me, will you consider a return?" As if I am Meitier or Barneys.

FIRST of all I sold the dress at a LOSS. I didn't want it, wasn't going to wear it and just wanted to get it out of my closet after several months of not wearing it.

Secondly, why on earth wouldn't this person take it to a TAILOR? If you like something, alter it. How many things have I had to alter? Everything mayle that I love and wear has been altered to some extent - from tracking down the afrikana fabric and having the tight sleeves opened on my pelle to having my Zeta top taken in 5 inches on each side. OR why would this person NOT put it BACK on ebay?

The person who bought the birds of paradise loves their pieces, left positive feedback. Now I am just waiting for the person who bought my reiko to email me and say they don't love how it fits and they want a refund too.

I think that the thing that irks me the most is that the reason that I sold these pieces was for money- whether it was to buy a new mayle piece I would wear more, or to pay a doctor bill, many times I have sold my things at a loss, not making money here off my wardrobe. Since I am not working its just become more and more frustrating. I think if i was working full time or if Jon was some wealthy investment banker who gave me a sick allowance I wouldn't really care, I probably wouldn't even be selling any of my Mayle stuff.

Its just annoying that people assume you will just pay them back for something they have decided "simply just doesn't work for them."

I am over it. Not selling anymore of my Mayle - whats on ebay is what I am prepared to part with and that is it. I am beginning to feel like Mercury is in retrograde with my finances.

Thursday

With another night of bad rest (Max would not go to bed until MIDNIGHT) followed by my precious one throwing up this morning all over me, our bed and new down comforter. Its now 12:30 and I am several loads of laundry in, Max has been bathed and I am trying to find a place where I can wash our queen sized comforter. The doctor still doesn't know whats wrong with Max (who seemed a touch better post projectile) and I am still in my puke covered leggings and tank top.

Max has demanded a Backyardigans marathon but I am hoping that I can quickly shower and run him to whole foods so that I can get a salad (and he wants another bagel).

I am plum exhausted, its been nearly a week straight with Max (he was in daycare last Thursday) I need a facial, a pedicure, my eyebrows waxed, to go to Trader Joe's, pick up the shoes from being repaired, pick up my alterations, in addition to finish reading my book club book which I totally cannot get into and my volunteer duties. I feel wrecked. I would love an afternoon to myself to do some of these things (in addition to others)....but i just don't see it coming at least this week.

An Aha Moment

With a sickly Max tossing and turning in my bed (he sweat through out two t-shirts in 3 hours), I had very little sleep. I was partially still upset about the whole foods incident and also very worried about Max and his high fever.

We got up today at around 9, I had Jessica babysit him so that I could go to acupuncture and run a few errands (like buy infant Motrin, try to pick up some dry cleaning that sort of thing) while feeling run down, a bit sad and depressed myself. I still feel like everyone is looking at me like "your that mom that was in whole foods."

I actually got to acupuncture on time and talked to my doctor about my stress. This time beyond the multitude of needles I got in my face for my sinuses I got TWO in my chest for stress. It was beyond painful when they went in, but after awhile the pain went away, I felt more relaxed and I almost fell asleep. I think my doctor forgot that I was in there because she didn't come back until 11:15 to take the needles out and I think we started at 10:40.

I then went to try to pick up some gladiator sandals and an old pair of prada sandals that I dropped off two months ago - but OF COURSE the credit/debit machine wasn't working and I had only $7 on me so now I have to go back (again) and the place isn't easy to access, as the shoe repair shop is downstairs in a building by Nordstrom and there is no elevator. I will now have to wait until Friday or next week to pick them up.

Then I got home, had an email about the Aurelie that I sold that doesn't fit the person who bought it (its a 2). So I have listed it on ebay and here on the blog, so if you want it let me know. I am also selling the incredibly rare sea foam green Mikinto top (and have just sent it out to be cleaned) so let me know if your interested, I get it back Monday morning, so it could go out to you Monday afternoon and be fresh and clean on your body for Weds - otherwise I will have to beg my very loving and patient husband to let me use his ebay account.....

That said Max is feeling a bit better, he asked for hard boiled eggs, string cheese and milk and all he wants to do today is watch TV which compared to yesterday is a dream.

Mikinto

I have decided that I am never wearing the Minkinto top from summer 2004. If you are interested please let me know its a size 8 and is in EXCELLENT condition. I am also selling my Aurelie top from fall which has been worn 1x. Its not my style, and its a size 2. Please keep in mind that the Aurelie was $525 and the Minkino is very rare, I will not be entertaining low offers.

Thanks!

Dressed Down In Whole Foods

So after taking Max to playgroup (and this day started off ok, we left the house, he suggested going to cafe umbria to get mommy coffee) went to clubhouse, playd with our new friend Kathryn and her daughetr Tilly, Fleur and Nathan and some new faces. At about 11:45 Max started to get really whiney and I said lets go to whole foods to get some lunch. Immeadiately he demanded that I carry him (he weighs 35 pounds) and we were 5 blocks from home. because we had gone such a short distance I left the stroller at home, so max could get some exercise.

So I carried Max and he was crying and when we got to the block of our apartment, I told him that he had to walk, he started throwing a tantrum, but against my better judgement I took him to Whole Foods anyway. Once inside he threw himself on the ground screaming and crying and suddenly a woman came up to me and launched into a tirade telling me that I am a terrible mother, mentally ill and abusive, and she was calling the police. Needless to say I told her to mind her own business and not tell me how to raise my child or discipline them, but as she just kept yelling at me (with her own 8 year old child in tow in front of 20 people who stopped to watch) it started making me feel bad, and ugly and sad and miserable and really very alone.

I was so embarrassed by being dressed down that I left whole foods out their side entrance, in tears with max now in further tears from this woman yelling at me and walked into our building in the side entrance. I have finally calmed down but I feel horrible.

Maybe I am a bad mother. Abusive. Maybe the woman should have called the police who knows. All I know is I am exhausted and depressed. Of course in the end Max was tired, he grabbed his binky and crawled into bed and is napping.

Long Day, Longer Night

I am 24 hours into my nearly 72 hours alone with Max. Jon is away at a work off-site and its just been the rambunctious rascal and I for the past 26 hours. I didn't sleep well last night, Max going to bed at 9:45 mixed with a late night law & order (a man murdering his family) did not bode well. Also leaving the window in the bedroom open was not the brightest idea.

Its 9 AM. I am exhausted (Max awoke at the crack of dawn). We have playgroup at 10:30-11:30 then lunch then I have acupuncture and have to look at apartments so I get a break for 3 hours courtesy of my babysitter).

Long day ahead.

Bummed About My Barcelona

Last Saturday I was wearing my Almalfi Barcelona when I looked down at my lap (I was sitting in the car) and saw all these strange lines in the fabric, almost like tiny runs. I thought, maybe these come from sitting down, but then when I got home I inspected the dress and they were everywhere! Now, I don't want to sound gross, but I haven't cleaned the dress yet, as I have only worn it 4 times since March and its totally not dirty - BUT when I took it to the organic cleaner today he told me that he thinks that the fabric is flawed. I don't understand how this could happen. I have the same exact fabric on ANOTHER dress (my Frederica Amalfi). I am hoping that this $395 dress isn't ruined.

Letting Go

So I let go of the Sakura at SE. I was not 100% sold on the pattern for me. It may be something I regret down the line but for now it makes the most sense. With limited funds, everything I buy takes away from helping to buy an apartment and if its something I want I have to be in love. Maybe if it was the butterfly print....though i would prefer the original.

Its Monday and its going to be a long week with Jon gone til Weds night on an off-site. Luckily Max slept late today (almost til 9!) which means he wont nap, and will hopefully go to bed early so I can continue to do my "free work" for PFW and the museum.

I would love a job that pays me money right now. To have freedom, flexibility, a reason to spring out of bed every day and get dressed in something I love. Money to buy the Rachel Comey dress without a second thought, money to save for the future.

Only time will tell what happens next.

Random Rant

I never talk about celebrities on this blog unless they are wearing Mayle (or to poke fun at Gwyneth's GOOP emails) but i just read an article about Madonna finally adopting that little girl from Malawi and it just broke my heart and enraged me at the same time.

For months I have been reading articles about how much Madonna loves this little girl, how she was desperate to adopt her - doing anything she could to "save" her. Went to court, spent millions. Then I read today that Madonna sent a nanny, a nurse and an assistant to pick her up while she waited for the new addition in London in her palatial townhouse.

You would think that she would go to Malawi herself to be reunited with this child, a child that is essentially being ripped from the only place she has ever known by strangers to go on an airplane (totally scary for a small child) and be taken to a place where no one looks like her, talks like her or understands her. You would think that her new MOTHER would be there to greet her, tell her about the wild journey that she is about to embark on and make her feel safe and loved.

I think its noble of Madonna to adopt this little girl, give her a new life, a chance that so many other kids would not receive, but at the same time its almost like she is treating her like a new handbag. Sending an assistant off to the shops to pick up something and deliver it to her.

Infuriating. I know the kid will have a great life - but I cannot wait to read Mercy + David's tell -all book when they are older.

Spring 06- If You See This Dress

I used to own this dress (and the one with the 3/4 sleeves). From the Spring 2006 season. I rarely wore either so I recycled them for NEW Mayle pieces. I actually bought the spaghetti strap one in a 4 but needed a 6 so the fit was always off for me (its cut small). I recently saw this dress pop up on ebay in a 2 and it reminded me of how much I want it in my life again. If you ever see it in black or green in a 6 (same with the 3/4 sleeve version) buy it for me and will pay you immediately!

That said if any of you area 2, you should snag this, its an amazing piece!!!

Happy Father's Day!

Only because Jon reads this (I think to keep tabs on my shopping) I want to wish him a happy father's day! He is the best dad to Max and I don't know what I would do without him. We love you Jon!

Sadly Still Thinking About Sakura

I am still on the fence about the Sakura dress in the Green. The pattern just isn't speaking to me. I don't know what it is - its just not working (plus for less than the price I am getting another Vanya in blue Dalmatian + the Lana dress from Kelly). I am sad. I just want the original. If you have a Sakura in an 8 or 10 and are not wearing it, do what I do, find it a good home, preferably with me. I know I would wear it at least 3x a month.....

And here is a picture of Anne Hathaway wearing the dress at a premiere back in spring 2005.

Lana Part Deux

So Kelly just came over with her Lana (worn 1x). I tried it on and I was AMAZED that it fit me perfectly. It was something that I put on (with my lola clogs) and INSTANTLY felt really good about myself. I will have to shorten it about 2 inches as it hits the ground. And she offered it at a good price, so I couldn't say no. Well worth the Reiko and other pieces that don't fit me so well that I sold on ebay. She told me of someone she knows that has my FAVORITE Mayle coat ever (that I bought from Steven Alan for $275, then later sold because I never wore it - The Kadijah, its an open piece, similar to Otto from holiday 2005, Jane styled it with an Obi belt. I told Kelly that I am happy to offer up my services of either closet re-arrangement (which would include disposing of unwanted items) or doing some free marketing work. Hopefully her friend (who I know) will go for me writing 5 proposals/big ideas for free in exchange for the coat (a much better value in my opinion). I know its going to be a bit big and will need alteration, but its an amazing piece and located literally two blocks from my house!

Green Sakura?

This is a picture of the Sakura in the green fabric. I still love the butterfly pattern best but its unavailable. What do you think? Is it Me?

Mayle Romper At SE

Mayle Ebba Dress At SE

Mayle Shijo In Lilac

Mayle Istanbul Dress

Zandi Dress

Mayle Justine Dress

Amalia Dress in Muscato

Backstock At SE

Victoire and Katarina have been amazing. Not only are they quick with sending over photos, BUT they even offered up some back stock pieces! I had never thought to ask...
The pieces they have are below, sadly none of them are on my "must" list but may be something you would like. The prices are pretty good, plus they deduct the 7.6% VAT (they still charge $55 CHF for shipping, so if you are going to buy, spend a lot)

Amalia dress (that Jane wore at the time to the CFDA awards) in the Muscato color, which is an aubergine color. We have a size 4, and it is now Swiss Francs 731.- We also have it in cream in a size 4.

Shijo dress in lilac in size 6, and in tobacco in 8, the price is now Swiss Francs 312.-

· Istanbul (dark pink dress) is available in size 4, the measurement across the hips is 20 inches and it is now Swiss Francs 537.- . It is pretty roomy.

Zandi fruit des bois in size 2, the measurement across the hips is 19 inches and the price is now Swiss Francs 511.

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Completely Random Day

So today I woke up, felt awful. Again at 6:15/6;30 had to get Max ready for temp daycare, then read emails and crawled back into bed. I woke up at 9:36 with 24 minutes to get to my hair color appointment. I was late of course, but the color came out great. The down side? They blew my hair out straight which makes me feel like a newscaster meets Elvira. Its funny, in NYC everyone always asks, "how do you want your hair? " Here they just assume you want it straight. I look terrible with straight hair by the way. Jon has already made some newscaster jokes.

I did however break out my black Mirabelle dress and wore it with my new favorite black shrunken Mayle cardigan and tomato red wedges. Three seasons of Mayle that all look great together.

Mayle Mayle On The Radio

For those of you who do not belong or visit the Flickr Mayle group, Joyce posted a great interview with Jane and World Radio a fashion station from two weeks ago. Check it out, its a great interview where Jane talks about her influences, opening Mayle, Phare, style and more.
http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/style/style-file-style-files-got-mayle.shtml?14513

Snag A Honeycomb Pitsula size 4!!!

This is a new, barely worn Pitsula. It's a size 4. I love it, but it doesn't quite fit me right, and it's been sitting in my closet since the day I got it. I've worn it once. You can see more pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thessaly/sets/72157619880752730/ If anyone is interested, please feel free to email me at factoryseashell AT gmail. Thank you!

Does The Singer of The Melvins Count As A Celebrity?

There are things I hate to spend money on. That list includes (but is not limited to):

• Toilet paper
• Feminine Hygiene products
• Dry cleaning
• Food (like at the super market, not at a restaurant)
• The Dr
• Alterations

Today I went to get coffee and saw the lead singer of the Melvins (again - I saw him three weeks ago outside of Powell's). It was delightful to sit outside, drink an iced latte and read the new Paula Froelich book, "Mercury In Retrograde," and picked up my Ikaliene dress from the cleaners. Tomorrow is a much busier day...

And Some Alterations

So I just got back from acupuncture. I wonder if its working. I cant tell. Sometimes I feel wonderful after, but other times I just feel "out of it." I am not sure if its the fact that I am unable to relax and clear my mind (which is key to acupuncture) or if its my ADD. All I know is I want to feel better.

After acupuncture I took my lotus print/rio plata/black Micheala (exactly like Liv Kate's), my videma camisole and the zeta top from holiday to get altered. It amazing with alteration places and the pricing. Last time when I got my black Michaela altered it cost $35, this time its $45. I am getting the EXACT same thing done (taking up the top seam). The Viedma is an 8 (always too big for me) and I am having the strap shortened, and taken in under the arms ($22 + 29 respectively) and then the incredibly voluminous Zeta. Taking in the sides another $45. In the end its worth it, I will have three pieces that I can wear, that fit well, that wont just be languishing in my closet.

Because today has been so weird weather wise, mood wise, I actually splurged (calorie wise) and got a Peet's Madagascar Vanilla Freddo. Its delicious (and I bought the smallest size) - its a delicious lighter frap. I have lost 4 pounds and have been feeling better. I just hope this doesn't set me back.

Inferno Bird

A Mayle fan sent me this photo of the Clivden in Inferno Bird. Its beautiful, but would wash me out without the contrasting orange.... someone should scoop it up. Its truly lovely!

Tired on Tuesday

Max is mischievous! This morning as Jon was leaving for work, I thought to myself, wow Max is still sleeping and its nearly 7:45. AWESOME. Then I heard Jon yell from the living room, OMG, you should see what Max is doing. I got out of bed (for some reason I went to sleep at 11:30 last night) and saw max just chilling out laying on the couch. It was pretty funny. If only he knew how to make the TV work, he would have been in heaven!!

Today was our usual Tuesday. Hang out at the house til 10:20, then walk over to Cafe Umbria, get an iced latter, go to Isobel's to play, then back home for lunch then a swim at Fleur's. Pretty much a fun + perfect day. I always love to hang out with Fleur and Nathan. I am exhausted however, holding a 35 pound child in a pool (and hot tub/spa) is a work out. I also walked to and from Fleur's which is about 1.3 miles each way/2.6 round trip pushing a 20 pound stroller and 35 pound child. I should have the arms of Madonna, but sadly i think they are more like Tori Spelling's with the extra "flap."

I wore my Neives dress with my tomato red and faux python wedges and a black cardigan from gap. Comfortable and easy. I wish Jane had made more of these dresses in different color ways, I would have scooped them up.

Tomorrow I have Max in daycare, so I have time to myself, go to acupuncture, maybe poke my head into some shops and send out some packages of things I sold on and off ebay. Sushi lunch, read a book outside at a cafe. All those things I love to do.

I recently dug out my Viedma camisole from fall 2006. I didn't realize it was an 8 and a bit big on me. I am trying to decide if its something that I want to try to alter or maybe re-sell. I am also taking my Zeta blouse to be taken in on the sides a bit (I bought a 2 and wished I got a 0 - its THAT big).

And I am waiting to hear from Mayle, as I have a dress on hold that I am buying my sister-in-law for her grad school graduation. I know Jane was in Europe for the SE event, and I am hoping that she is back soon as I am excited to possibly receive one last package in the mail, from Mayle.

More News From Geneva

I got an email from SE today, more Mayle has arrived in Geneva!! Apparently the website is not yet ready to go up yet, but there has been a feeding frenzy (not sure if its local or if its people like us just looking for one last Mayle fix) Below is a sampling of what arrived, I personally can't wait to see photos of some of it!

The Cliveden in:
The Giant floral in all the sizes
The Inferno Bird in all sizes
The Liberty chiffon in all sizes

The long chiffon Clivedens that arrived are truly incredible.There is the very pretty red white blue Britannica floral, the giant vivid pink floral , an ivory with little gold dots, and a black with little white flowers.

Needless to say these dresses all sound gorgeous. Personally I am interested to see if the Inferno bird has the orange silk detail that the Micheala that I desperately wanted (and sold to Claire Danes) has. If so, I have to say that a Clivden would PROBABLY be better than a Sakura.

Lana Dress

My friend Kelly is contemplating selling her Lana dress from Holiday 2005. Of course I told her that I have first dibs. I never really have many occasions to wear long gowns, so I am thinking is this something I could shorten? What do you think? It's black.... I still need to try it on, if it doesnt fit me I will let you guys know.

Vincensia Shorts Size 6 - Black

On my usual tour of "must find Mayle" I came across these shorts from spring 2006. They are new with tags (from odessa) original retail was $425, they are being sold for $250. Let me know if you want me to pick them up. If they were my size they would be in my closet now.

A Tree Grows In PAM

The Portland Art Museum just acquired a new piece by Sanford Biggers that is showing through this summer before being moved to the Brooklyn Museum of Art (so you New Yorker's should check it out in September).

In the Mark building that hosts the contemporary art collection curated by Bruce Gunther, the new piece is on the 5th floor - its a beautiful blossoming tree growing through a player piano playing a continuous loop of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit." The tree is surrounded by dirt taken from one of the wards in New Orleans. Across from the piece is a video installation that shows African American men of all ages/professions climbing a similar type tree. The major theme is about how in the 1800's-1900's African American men were lynched on trees similar to this, and now look at how high these men - doctors, pilots, businessmen can climb.

Its a very inspiring piece. I highly suggest checking it out. On a quiet Thursday the sounds of "Strange Fruit" played throughout the galleries almost like the soundtrack to my life.