The Muse: Flamenco

I felt like a flamenco dancer today with the ruffle on this skirt and the way that the slightest breeze made it dance. That and it really is the most vibrant raspberry color,perfect for  fiery Latin dance. When I was in Spain I went to see a flamenco cabaret, and it was an experience (or maybe it was just the sangria). I confess that I have no appreciation or understanding of dance. For the most part I find it about as exciting as paint drying, though culturally it was something to see with the castanets and guitars jangling away. To be honest though I think if I had to pick my Spanish entertainment I would stick to the bull fights, for me that was a lot more exciting! I would probably change out of the dress, its close enough to red I might fear being charged. Maybe some garments are like a great dance, the free you to move and express yourself in ways you never thought possible before. All I know is that there was a definite spring in my step that I attribute to this little scrap of polyester, its amazing what a few ruffles can do to transform a girl's day. I also branched out more with my accessories than originally planned, I had a much safer black belt on at first with shoes that were multicolored with a black base (similar colors to my purse) but I like how the leopard played against the dress, it pushed it a step further fashion-wise. On the down side these shoes were not the ideal choice for changing a tire when mine blew out on the highway. Luckily when I limped my car to my step-mother's house (she lives right off the highway) her neighbor John stepped in and became my knight in shining armor (who also happened to have a nice industrial strength car jack, far superior to the one in my trunk) crisis averted! Also check out Favorite Fashion Friday a new feature pioneered by Tara of The Penniless Socialite and Bonnie of Delusions of Grandeur, this is their first Friday but the plan to linkup every Friday from now on!

Dress: vintage, Entourage, via Rhode Island Antiques Mall

Tank Top (underneath dress): Forever 21 (very old)

Belt: Jones of New York via Macy's

Shoes: Merona via Target

Purse: thrifted via The Bargain Box

Wheat and Checkerboard Bracelets: my mother's

Ring Bracelet: J.C. Penny

For the first time I had to battle wildlife in the pursuit of outfit photos. Sure these geese look cute and fluffy, but the daddy goose was not happy with me being anywhere near them. it proceeded to hiss loudly at me from the other side of the wall, and I had to make sure my arm didn't hang over or it would go after me!