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On 10/1/2021 at 5:04 PM, ms.sss said:

@Kris77, @Lynnlovesthebeach, Prove it! Let’s see ‘em 😉

I put my dress similar to yours on and it's way too big...here's one I wore last night though.

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On 10/1/2021 at 11:07 PM, Arabesque said:

Your hair has got so much longer. Like the layers. What are you getting done - foils, highlights, all over colour,…?

If only i didn't cut it so many times, it would have been past my boobs by now! *sigh*

I actually went in to get a root perm...to fluff up the top of my head due to the the perm I had in the early summer growing out already. You can see how flat the hair is up top vs the bottom in the before pic on the left.

It was pretty funny looking when I first got it though...think 80's metal band lololololzzzzz.

On 10/1/2021 at 11:07 PM, Arabesque said:

Don’t you love being able to cross your legs like that so they rest against each other. Still get a thrill when I do it.

Hecks, ya! Sometimes I'll wrap the top leg behind the bottom leg, just cuz I can. When I was bigger, if I ever managed to cross my legs, my top leg would like stick out at a 90 degree angle!

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On 10/1/2021 at 11:13 PM, Kris77 said:

Ok here it isProving it lol!
I also have another(2nd two pics) that I’m wearing tonight that is a little longer. Diff material but you can’t tell from pic. Both comfy!!anyways having drinks and dinner w a girlfriend tonight

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Ah, we can be dress twins! I like the fit up top on the longer dress! The shorter dress is fun and cute, the longer one shhhhhexxxy. 😍

...and that watermelon drink looks sooooooo good.

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On 10/1/2021 at 5:12 AM, Lynnlovesthebeach said:

I'm starting to go from the fuller kind like that to the more fitted kind too because just like you said, well, because I can!

2 hours ago, Lynnlovesthebeach said:

I put my dress similar to yours on and it's way too big...here's one I wore last night though.

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Smart decision to wear more fitted styles...looks fab on you! ...and I like the colour!

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On 10/03/2021 at 05:57, Lynnlovesthebeach said:






I put my dress similar to yours on and it's way too big...here's one I wore last night though.



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Looks great on you!

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On 9/26/2021 at 1:26 AM, Arabesque said:

Last night was Riverfire which concludes the month long Brisbane Festival - performances, street art, exhibitions, etc. Fireworks are always so glorious & appeal to the child inside. These are located along the river which meanders around the city, on floating barges, on bridges & tops of city buildings. Every vantage spot, apartment building or hotel along the river or with river views overflow with people watching the extravaganza all timed to music played by a local radio station. Thought you would enjoy a short burst.

VERY COOL! Thanks for sharing. Know what you mean by a pleated skirt. I LOVE this linen skort but it is a b***h to iron... I do love your black and white skirt with black T shirt AND sandals to die for! Looking gorgeous, as always. Missed out on the finger thing - hope all is well? Just ordered a great pair of hip, off white winter flats for trip in October. I think you'd approve!

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Yeah, damn pleats. Love them but … That’s a lovely skirt, @Sophie7713. Would be worth the ironing torture I think. Especially love the white nail polish too.

How long will you be living in your temporary home & why a temporary residence? Are you building a new home or still looking for the perfect place for the three of you?

Oh my injury was a battle between a mandolin & a sweet potato & my thumb lost. They had to graft my skin back on. Silly thing to do but so limiting cause it was my dominant hand. God bless must nieces who took me to the hospital, did my washing, washed my hair, did some cooking for me.

Want to see a pxt of your new winter flats. These are my latest addition. Actually, that’s not true. There have been several other shoe purchases. Hello, my name is arabesque & I have a shoe addiction. 😉

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17 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Yeah, damn pleats. Love them but … That’s a lovely skirt, @Sophie7713. Would be worth the ironing torture I think. Especially love the white nail polish too.

How long will you be living in your temporary home & why a temporary residence? Are you building a new home or still looking for the perfect place for the three of you?

Oh my injury was a battle between a mandolin & a sweet potato & my thumb lost. They had to graft my skin back on. Silly thing to do but so limiting cause it was my dominant hand. God bless must nieces who took me to the hospital, did my washing, washed my hair, did some cooking for me.

Want to see a pxt of your new winter flats. These are my latest addition. Actually, that’s not true. There have been several other shoe purchases. Hello, my name is arabesque & I have a shoe addiction. 😉

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Super cute slides, @Arabesque!! With a lovely pedicure to boot.

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Took my 18 y.o. to their very first concert on 9/10/21 for an early birthday gift... went to see Between the Buried and me. Their all time favorite group.. (heavy metal). They just turned 18 this past weekend. We had a blast.

I purchased this outfit from hot topic back in August. Its a Junior's XL. And by the time I got to wear it, it was a bit large on me. But over the 30 day exchange period. But that's OK. I did go back to HT and buy another cute skirt to wear to Badflower in a couple of weeks...a junior size L. I cannot wait for that show because the following morning s my skin removal surgery !!

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On 10/03/2021 at 21:25, Arabesque said:



Yeah, damn pleats. Love them but … That’s a lovely skirt, @Sophie7713. Would be worth the ironing torture I think. Especially love the white nail polish too.




How long will you be living in your temporary home & why a temporary residence? Are you building a new home or still looking for the perfect place for the three of you?




Oh my injury was a battle between a mandolin & a sweet potato & my thumb lost. They had to graft my skin back on. Silly thing to do but so limiting cause it was my dominant hand. God bless must nieces who took me to the hospital, did my washing, washed my hair, did some cooking for me.




Want to see a pxt of your new winter flats. These are my latest addition. Actually, that’s not true. There have been several other shoe purchases. Hello, my name is arabesque & I have a shoe addiction. 😉




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You have good toes! My toes have a separation in the middle. They look like alien feet!👽

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On 10/05/2021 at 09:39, GreenTealael said:



Went to a pumpkin patch with my kids. This is one of our family traditions and I’m glad they are “too cool” for it yet.




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Awww I love that!! Great pic!!

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Sittin’ on the porch just chillin’ with my feet up.

Just had to take a pic at ALL THE EXTRA ROOM i have in my rain boots since losing the weight ….I remember being so bummed that I couldn’t get my giant calves to fit into tall boots…now i’ve got room to spare! *high fives self*

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7 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Sittin’ on the porch just chillin’ with my feet up.

Just had to take a pick at ALL THE EXTRA ROOM i have in my rain boots since losing the weight ….I remember being so bummed that I couldn’t get my giant calves to fit into tall boots…now i’ve got room to spare! *high fives self*

Truly an NSV!! 👍👍 I am looking forward to the day I can wear riding boots, for fashion only. (My daughter is the equestrian.)

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