The Make Good and more...

Before walking back to our car, I was attracted by this sign to this store, the Make Good.

They sell all kinds of handmade items such as jewelry, scarves, totes, bags, accessories, toys, clothing and more. Really cute stuff too.

What really caught my eye was this sculpture, which I recognized from fellow SD foodbloger's site, Michael Olin Hammond; his foodblog is Foodopolis. If you click on his site, click on Gallery 1 and you can see "El Pato Libre" in all of his glory! Check out his creations - they are quite interesting and unique! I really likes how he incorporates found vintage objects and makes them into something entirely functional and whimsical.

Here is the view of "El Pato Libre" from the window, and yes, he IS for sale! :)

Some street art on the back of a sign...

More street art...I believe the sticker of the Asian Man is by Obey.

I didn't walk out of Make Good empty handed. After being tempted by some earrings and necklaces and figuring, nah, I could make them better, I saw a lone rack of gently used dresses. This pleated black dress with black lace overlay and nude foundation caught my eye. I also saw it was only $30!!! I wasn't sure if it would fit me but lo and behold, it fit perfectly. Well, I might have to get those shoulder straps taken in a smidge (because they kind of slip off) but otherwise, it looks quite nice. I'm not 25 anymore and can't get away with those really "out there" fashions. I think this dress is both naughty and nice.

I looked up the designer online, Adrianna Papell. Her dresses usually go for at least $150 or more, so $30 was a huuuge bargain. Ever since my operation two years ago, I've been super self-conscious of what I can wear and can't wear. Not like I ever wore really low cut stuff before, but I like how this dress does NOT show any cleavage yet still looks elegant and hopefully not farty or matronlike. I also liked the wide straps and the alternating black fabric with the lace overlay. It goes to about knee length.

Paired with a pair of pointy toed black heels, this dress is ready to go!

Since we're on the subject of dresses, I went crazy last month at Marshall's, of all places, on this dress by Calvin Klein. I normally don't get my clothes here. I was there just to look for serving plates for my Christmas cookies but also ended up with this new frock, which was clearanced at $49. Not bad since a dress like this normally goes for more than $100.

It's a charcoal grey knit sheath with an edgy zipper edge rosette detail around the neckline. A bit rock and roll but a twee bit conservative. The bottom of the skirt hits me right at my knee, but it may be above the knee on taller women (I'm 5'5").I love it. I feel like those swanky chicks in "Mad Men".

(sucking it in!!!)

Ha ha, this was taken in our downstairs bathroom. Bert thought it would be funny to hoist TC and carry her. I took a photo of them by the tree and she was touching the star on the top..

Yeah, we're weird like that!  It's too bad you can't fully see the maniacal look in their eyes ("their" not "my").