A dress for Ness

I haven't really done anything blog-worthy since I posted last. I sure as hell haven't done anything worthy of the name fieldwork. Instead, I've been procrastinating by getting ready for Sarah's wedding in 3 weeks. Mind you, I'm not the one getting married, so I shouldn't claim too much time for wedding preparations, but any excuse is good for procrastination, as some of us know.

I've been working feverishly on the present, which probably still won't get done in time (sorry, Sas, you'll understand when you see it), but I can't post progress pix because then the surprise will be gone for the recipient.

I have, however, solved the clothing dilemma that inevitably presents itself when you need to buy anything other than a rain slicker and a pair of wellies on a remote Scottish island. I had my grandmother send me this dress of hers that I've adored for as long as I can remember. It is a bit over the top, but hell, it's vintage, so it can be a bit over the top, right?

Some minor alteration surgery is being performed on it as we speak, but here it is:



What do you think?