A Literary Linkup with Ann-Margret and Elvis

PURCHASED/ PURLOINED/ LINKS/

My new blogging friends Maricel of My Closet Catalogue and Selah of A Bibliophile's Style have started a fun link-up inspired by their love of books and reading, called Thoughtful Third Thursday.

Here are their directions: Every third Thursday of the month, create a post where you state what you’re currently reading (novel, non-fiction, short story, magazine, blog, manga, etc.), include a quote and/or a synopsis, and an outfit that you feel corresponds to your chosen quote.

I'm game -- I love to read, and I love a quirky outfit challenge.

My non-fiction autobiographical book:  
My Story, by Ann-Margret 

My quote:
"I regarded Elvis's presence as an extra bonus. I was pleased to know he was nearby, and I hoped we could connect somehow." p. 255

My look:

Elvis paperweight from the official Graceland souvenir shop, 1995
Elvis jacket is a Lee barn jacket customized with an Elvis tapestry by some genius designer in the 80s, purchased in a cool shop [RIP] in Pasadena on Colorado, east of Lake.
Got the Ann-Margret book from the "freebie" shelf at the Mar Vista branch of LA Public Library.

Linking up with Thoughtful Third Thursday (duh)
and Patti's Visible Monday

Highly Visible @Guess x @MarieClaire Event, part 2

Guess and Marie Claire hosted an event at South Coast Plaza that included

a live DJ, free manis, mini makeovers by NYX, and sweets and libations.

I showed you my sketches, here are the photos.

First, my outfit:

haha -- you weren't expecting Elvis, were you!

We won't say anything about the drive from West LA to the South Coast Plaza
except that it was the height of rush hour and took 1.75 hours to go 46 miles.

upon entering Guess, I was offered some water -- much needed!

we were also given a key, with the chance of unlocking a $200 gift card!

consolation prize

handsome gent with libations

handsome gent with cake pops

DJ

the mani station

the NYX makeover station

the products that Gabriel used on me

"I feel pretty, oh so pretty..."
with Gabriel

NOW WHAT? All dolled up with no place to go!

Bloomingdale's Missoni window was a good photo opp
(I like those dotted purses!)

I gassed up at Costco -- and coordinated too!

Finally, I took loads of selfies at home on the back porch under the florescent light.
This is my favorite of the bunch.

Once again, I'm an inept reporter and completely missed the Marie Claire promotion.

I think Guess was also launching a new perfume and I overlooked that too. Oh well.
I loved my NYX makeover! Thanks Guess, Marie Claire, NYX and Gabriel!

Linking up with Patti's Visible Monday
Go see what the gals are up to over there!
[4/3/20] also with Shelbee's On the Edge linkup