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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Salmon, Coral, Peach, You Name It.

Hot in Chicago this last week.  Just like those colors.  And I'm wearing all of them, together.

~ As I get down to the bongo beat in the tot lot park ~


~ yeah, I was so bongoing that I chimed the xylophone behind me with my arse ~
This brought some attention my way.


 you know, all good things must come to an end, yadda, yadda, yadda.

~ but first my bow during the encore ~


~ and posing for photos by the fans ~



~ hmm, now what? ~



~ of yeah, the centerfold shot ~

I believe this is a continuation of our "This is not my house" series wherein Sara takes my ensemble photos as we stumble upon a site after our Stella's cafe routine on Sunday afternoons.

What I'm wearing, ladies:

  • sunglasses from the $1 store
  • some mash-up of various linen pieces (including tablecloth) and some hand-stitching kimono vest thing
  • white tissue linen long shirt from Tina Givens, Gina pattern with modifications 
  • salmon, coral, peach, you name it linen pants from Tina Givens, Greta pattern
  • yellow leather tennis shoe clogs from ebay

As luck would have it, Spy Girls 52 pick-me-up: salmon is on for Monday and guess who'll be at the party?!  yep.  See you there.



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23 comments:

  1. MelanieSeptember 6, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    I'm expecting to hear "Bongo and Arse by Pao" on the top 10. Haha. Schpetacular! I love all your colours and, oh my, that kimono-y vest. You and Sara have a good thing going with the "this is not my house" series. Great photos. And of course the shoes, ah, the shoes! Mustard with salmon, always winning.
    (PS - You looked fantastic in the long red wig but I had to keep you from rolling around on top of the hotel table for the fun shots!)

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    1. paoSeptember 6, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      Go ahead, I give you the rights to the song. You're better with lyrics and certainly with video. Speaking of which, remember that Swiss heavy metal band? They just send me an email saying they've just released their 1st album and a link to a video. It's very cool. I'll have to send it to you, or post it.

      I did not look fantastic in the long red wig. just silly and that's okay.

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    2. MelanieSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:53 AM

      I differ! I thought you looked great in the wig. You maybe felt silly, but you still looked fantastic. I like you as you are without it better but that's true of most wigs on people. But how cool that you wore it out for drinks. Haha. EXCELLENT news about the band! You must post about it!!

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    3. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Here's the link to their website: http://www.prometheemusic.com/
      It has a video of one of their new songs...whoo-hoo.

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  2. PattiSeptember 6, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Loving this series - and I can see why you have loads of fans, wearing this gorgeous vest. And tennis clogs - did you create that name? No matter - they look cool. xo

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      Well, they're not tennis shoes, tennis slip-ons? tennis slippers? backless tennies?

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  3. ConnieSeptember 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    You look peachy indeed. And corally and salmony. As always you are the queen of beautiful fabric and no doubt the star of the playground. LOVE the pants. Greta eh?

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      Yeah, especially since I was the only one in there! Kids these days, where are they? The Greta pattern comes with a dress too that comes out way cooler than the picture. Oh, I just got the dress pattern you have, what's her name? Haven't made it yet though.

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  4. Anne M BraySeptember 6, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Oh thanks Google Minus. Once again you ate my pithy comment. Grrrrr.
    Rewind.

    You look peachy! I mean salmony (that sounds like an ailment).
    Thanks for linking. You got the conga line started with some righteous bongos and xylophone. Now where the heck did I set my tropical libation?

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      Coraly sounds interesting, not as slimey as the other. Luving your Met series. It's all too much!!!

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  5. Jazzy JackSeptember 7, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Those pants! And those shoes! Must research!!
    So lovely to see your inner joyful bongo-er :-)
    Xo Jazzy Jack

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  6. ShelleySeptember 7, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    The kids are home staring at their computer/tablet/phone screens which leaves the playground equipment free for us adults! Digging the shapes in this outfit, especially those fab pants

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      You're right, it certainly wasn't a school day. Glad you like the shapes I'm in. The pants are the coolest ever, if you could see the whole design.

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  7. SuzanneSeptember 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    The outfit is perfect for bongo playing.

    I love that what you're wearing is part tablecloth.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 3:06 PM

      Can you guess which part it is? Tablecloths as clothes go way back with me.

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  8. bahnwärterinSeptember 7, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    you look gorgeous in your dazzling asia ensemble! the pants are cool - but the flowery table cloth vest is just fabulous with its almost 4 dimensions....
    2 years ago i discovered this neon coral color - and i looove it!
    xxxxx

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    1. paoSeptember 7, 2015 at 3:09 PM

      Hey those pants almost look like pirate pants, don't ya think? Maybe not the right color...

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    2. bahnwärterinSeptember 8, 2015 at 2:02 AM

      but you should have seen the lovely man´s pirate look - more pirate of the street of malakka then jack sparrow - so your oriental pants would fit the theme very well :-)
      (sadly no pics of him on that day - i was to busy being a good hostess)
      xxxx

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  9. VixSeptember 8, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Tablecloths and paisleys, two of my favourite things to wear. With bongos and gratuitous arse shots, too. Brilliant! xxx

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  10. Shawna McComberSeptember 8, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    So much to love here! Bongo and Arse, table cloths, fun colours and linen. I do hope you put out your hat for donations to the endeavour. xoxo

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