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Style Imitating Art: Gumball II by Charles Bell
I finally got my act together in time to participate with Style Imitating Art. In case you are unfamiliar with this series, Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Kim Fierce Fashion Blog, and Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from works of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts selects an inspiration image and they each post the image on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfits. And that Wednesday, the curator shares all of the submissions on her blog. I have been following along with all of the creative…
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All the Sparkles | December Stylish Monday Link Up
“Note to self: Never leave home without glitter.” Adrienne Kress, The Friday Society ‘Tis the season to sparkle and shine with all the brilliance of glitter and sequins reflecting what is good and beautiful in this crazy, crazy world. Perhaps sequins act like magic in a way, by transporting us from the normal boring mundanities of life (especially life in lockdown) to an enchanted place that explodes with a brightness which blazes through a seemingly endless dark time. When the Stylish Monday group presented sparkles as our theme for this month, I certainly had no shortage of shiny things to choose from to create some sartorial magic of my own. With…
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Inspired by Ephemera: Yellow Velvet Skirt and Bomber Jacket
I feel like maybe I am finally getting a bit of my mojo back…at least my sartorial mojo. But I’ll take whatever I can get these days. When it comes to finding outfit inspiration, there is definitely no shortage of fabulously stylish women in the world of blogging and other social media platforms who deliver us the most delicious confections and savory combinations to keep these long winter days of isolation a little more fashionable and interesting. As most of us have been spending our days in our most comfortable loungewear, I’m not sure if that is the image that we really want to put forth into the world. I…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 4: Olive Suede Blazer and Gingham Dress & Link Up On the Edge #222
With all the new holiday regulations on businesses and individuals, I have taken to my sweet isolation once again (although I never really did emerge from isolation) and haven’t gone on a thrifting adventure in a while. But my last few trips to the thrift shops were quite fruitful and I haven’t shared everything with you yet. Today’s featured thrifted find is this olive green suede blazer. It is the Lord & Taylor brand and it is 100% genuine leather. I paid $2.50 for it at my local Thrifty Shopper! It was marked at $5.00 and I would have gladly paid that amount but I had a 50% off coupon…
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Inspired by Curly Crafty Mom: Pairing a Colorblock Cardigan with a Pattern
Color blocking is making a fashion comeback this season in a big way. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is basically exactly what it sounds like…blocks of color. Traditionally in fashion, a color blocked outfit would consist of multiple (at least two) solid colored pieces in different but complementary colors. Usually the hues chosen for a color blocked look would be bright and bold shades, but it can certainly also be done using darker colors or even neutrals. In general, prints and patterns are not included in a color blocked outfit because it would draw away from the color blocking effect. But general fashion rules are meant to…
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The Fab 40’s are Inspired by Space
It’s no secret that I am a space geek. I am completely fascinated and intrigued by space travel, by the enormity of what’s out there, by our abilities to explore space, and by the idea that one day humans may very well have the capacity to populate other celestial bodies. I am that kid (yes, when it comes to outer space, my enthusiasm is very childlike) who jumps on the couch, cheering out loud when a space shuttle launches, holding my breath for the entire time it takes them to get lift off and safely exit the atmosphere. I follow up on NASA news to make sure the astronauts who…
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4 Elements to Consider When Creating Your Next Outfit
The best and worst thing about going out is choosing what to wear. It is quite a brilliant irony actually for fashion lovers. Figuring out what you’re wearing can be super fun and a great way to pass the time in a creative manner. But it can have a slightly negative impact if you get stressed out trying to come up with new outfits for every occasion. In theory, you could wear the same outfits over and over again, but that would be boring! To prevent yourself from falling into a style rut, now is the time to look at your wardrobe through a new perspective and start creating fabulous…
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Ageism, Personal Style, and Poses & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #198
I had a few brief moments of inspiration over the weekend for styling some fun outfits to share with you all including this tie dye and camouflage combination. But rather than discussing the outfit, I do have to admit that lately I have been feeling more and more silly about this little fashion blog of mine. I mean, I have yet to meet any person who would actually wear anything that I style so I am not certain how much outfit inspiration I am actually providing for anyone. But creating unique outfits makes me happy and currently it is one of the very few things that brings me joy. So…
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The Lockdown Blazer that Arrived Too Late & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #197
Do you all remember life back before the words pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, social distancing, and new normal were not in our every day vocabulary? A life where we took complete advantage of all sorts of modern conveniences. A life where we thought it was difficult to keep up with all the hustle and bustle of modern day responsibilities. A life when you could order something online and no matter where in the world it was coming from it would be on your doorstep within a week or two. This is where the story of my green lace trimmed corduroy blazer from Rosegal begins. I ordered this fun piece back in…
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These Boots Were Made for Talking About | November Stylish Monday Link Up
It is no secret that I have a very public love affair with statement boots and shoes. In a perfect world, I would have my entire home lined with shelves that would house all the beautiful shoes in the world. For as long as I can remember, I have always viewed amazing footwear as works of art rather than practical protection for one’s feet. Of course, I appreciate good quality and comfort in my boots as well as unique bold styles. But sometimes, probably lots of times, I have no issues sacrificing comfort for style. And if I spot a pair of boots that seem to be screaming, “Look at…