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Retreating into Springtime Creativity & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #753
The winter seemed so, so long this year which was exacerbated by the huge snow dumps as well as a seriously deep dive into my own psyche. That is what the hibernation months are for, aren’t they? To rest and rejuvenate while also making plans for the awakening season. For the past six years, I have chosen a motivational word that would help shape and inspire how I want my life to be over the subsequent 12 month period. I have always shared those posts in early January but this year I completely forgot. My previous focus words (or mantras) of the year have been think smaller to go bigger…
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The Thrifty Six in “Double Trouble” Denim
Denim is not my favorite fabric. I find it harsh against my skin and rather confining and uncomfortable. While I do have a large pile of jeans that I don’t wear, only a few pairs are preloved and they all looked terrible on me. Other than that, I don’t have much thrifted or preloved denim. It is just not something I seek out in thrift stores or retail stores. So when Nancy proposed “double trouble” denim as our April thrifty theme, I was wholly unsure what I was going to do. I was in double trouble. So the first thing I did was visit my local thrift store in search…
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Style Imitating Art | Hey Chair, Be a Bookshelf! by Maarten Baas
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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Four Weeks in Tieks: The Versatility of Polka Dot Shoes & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #752
When I received my whimsical Echo Park ballet flats from Tieks four weeks ago, I wanted to see just how versatile polka dot footwear could be. I thought it would be a fun personal challenge to create at least four different outfit combinations featuring these spotted cuties on my feet. My first styling and official review of these shoes was a pairing of wide legged jeans under my dress of many colors. The colorful chaos of that first outfit led me to a lively hodgepodge consisting of a vibrant multi-patterned skirt from Daenel, a green tee shirt, and a floral robe. Clearly, these dotty shoes are working well with a…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Rainy Days
Spring is starting to spring in the North Country but sadly we still have snow in the forecast this week. As much as I don’t like the rain that leaves us damp and muddy until May or June, I do welcome the warming temperatures that turn the snow into rain. So let’s have a look at what you all wear for those rainy days of spring. The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short…
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Hey Chair, Be a Bookshelf! by Maarten Baas | Style Imitating Art
Last week, we featured micro sculptures as style inspiration which segues nicely into this week’s “regular sized sculpture” as our inspiration. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday…
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Third Take on Tieks: Double Dotting & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #751
I wanted to share this third styling of my new vegan Tieks last Friday but Mercury was in retrograde and had other plans for me. Mercury’s effects have seemed to calm down now that it has exited its retrograde period and computer things seem to be going much more smoothly as a result. I used to fight against the impacts of Mercury in retrograde but I have learned that fight is fruitless and it is better to just put the computer down and wait for things to right themselves. Although the retrograde period ended earlier this week, it did not do anything for our weather. Not that I expected it…
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Style Imitating Art | The Last Supper by Willard Wigan
A little whimsical mind-blowing fun for this round! About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Rainy Days & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #750
April Showers, indeed! The snow is still lingering in our forecast but it has fizzled down to mostly flurries. The warmer temperatures are starting to sporadically appear but that has just led us straight into the rainy season, otherwise known as mud season in the North Country. So for April’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we are shining the light on our rainy day gear! What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also…
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How to Run a Second-Hand Clothes Business
There are many ways to make money in the fashion world. If you have an eye for quality clothing and a can-do attitude, running a second-hand clothes business could be a viable option for you. While it might not sound like a lucrative type of business, the numbers do add up in its favor. The second-hand clothes market is already worth more than $70 billion and is expected to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.5% over the next 7 years. In other words, selling second-hand clothes for a profit can be a great way to earn some extra income. This post shares a few helpful tips…
