Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I'm Coming Out!

I'm totally having a rainbow moment. Or a mid-life crisis. Whatever, I love rainbows...me, the part of the gay community that embraces bumper stickers, and Mariah Carey circa 1999. In my head I just know I am going to find the perfect rainbow frock that screams gray skies are gonna clear up. And in it, I am fairly sure I will look something like this, sans creepy stare and split ends.Truth be told, though, I'm afraid I may look something more like this:
Because honestly. Type "rainbow dress" into Google or ShopStyle and what you get are either Sequoia Nana hippie tie-dyed numbers which, um--no--or the cutest freaking dresses ever...for kids. I mean, is it wrong that I want her dress, her hair, her boots, and her elbows that could actually be described as insouciant?? God, I really wish my elbows were still insouciant. Or souciant even. Because as a grown up my elbows are just pointy and there.
So yeah, the only perfect rainbow dress I have found for the over 6 set is this vintage number that has already been sold. And had a 26" waist, so, yeah. *sigh*
The only available rainbowish dress still out there is a Kate Spade polka dot thing that, although on sale, is still a leeetle pricey, plus I find it terribly hard to trust pigeon-toed models.
Which leaves me with accessories. I adore this bracelet, but can't quite pull the trigger on an online order for all of $15.99. Which, I know. Damned if you are très cher, damned if you 'aint...
And while we're on the subject of insouciant elbows (I know I'm still thinking about them), why are all kids clothes so much freaking cuter than clothes for grown ups? I've been searching for the perfect leopard flats to replace my thousand year old faves that are getting holes in the toes and I came across these perfect little meows...
I mean seriously? It's everything I ever wanted in a shoe, and only $49 to boot. Or to ballet. Whatevs. Wonder if I could fit into the largest size if I shaved down my heels?

Ugh. You guys, it's raining here. Not even the hard kind of driving rain that makes your tummy feel funny in a good way, but the drizzly spit kind of rain that makes the day something to get through. I don't want to just get through the day. What I want is a rainbow frock. Or a shirt. A skirt? Sandals? Something? Can anyone point me in the general direction of where the sun is refracted through water droplets in the atmosphere, and there is a bevy of beautiful rainbows for me to buy?

xo,
S

7 comments:

Patty said...

I don't know how you missed this one: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=rainbow+dress+for+adults&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17843144631601418270&sa=X&ei=LmNhT5naGIaFsAKT5YiFAg&ved=0CIkBEPMCMAQ#ps-sellers
And it's only $26! Pull the trigger, you'll smile every time you wear it.

Petunia Face said...

That is SO going to be my Halloween costume! LOVE IT!

Luanne said...

Remember those rainbow sweatshirts from the 80s where the rainbow started on one arm, went across the chest and ended on the other arm? Those were awesome.

Lee said...

If you can't find one off the rack you can buy some rainbow fabric, buy your own pattern, cut out the fabric, and, if you don't sew, take the cut out fabric pieces to a seamstress and have it made for you. This should not cost too much if you pick a simple style.

I know it's not instant gratification but it may be a good solution

The Misses said...

I was totally going to say the same thing - you can make something! Look up "how to make a circle skirt'. Easiest thing ever (I did this myself) AND you can make it into a dress if you want in a super simple way! Yay!

Bitches with 26" waists.

Jessi said...

http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=79857&vid=1&pid=914368&scid=914368002 , maybe?

www.thewowie.com said...

how about these...

http://www.katespade.com/designer-shoes/women%27s-flats/lindsay/S1020409L,default,pd.html?dwvar_S1020409L_color=274&start=1&cgid=shoes-wedges

pricey, yes but oh so cute.