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Style Imitating Art | Irises Screen by Ogata Kōrin
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. It 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 blog. You don’t…
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The Thrifty Six in Fringe
For this month’s Thrifty Six style challenge, Nancy chose one of my favorite fashion details…Fringe! As a boho hippie girl, I am all about the fringe. I love the swishy factor that fringe offers, creating a fun dramatic element for any outfit. It should come as no surprise that I have a lot of fringey things in my wardrobe including kimonos, ruanas, scarves, a coat, a skirt, sweater vests, sandals, cardigans, shawls, boots, a sleeveless lace top, and a backpack. However, most of my fringed items were retail purchases rather than preloved. I think this is because not all fringes are created equal. Some are more substantial and hold up…
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Farts are Always Funny & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #811
Way back in my former life, I had a significant other who did not find toilet humor to be humorous at all. I, on the other, have forever preached that farts are always funny. There really are no exceptions to this rule either. In fact, the more inappropriate the situation when a fart is released, the funnier that particular fart becomes. A loud fart in a quiet room will always elicit a laugh. A silent stinky fart anywhere may cause some to gag and choke but they likely will still be laughing through that aromatic experience. Whether it’s a well-placed fart or an ill-timed gaseous release, someone within hearing or…
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Living My Midlife Years in Color
My personal style has always been a bit unconventional. Some might even go as far as calling my fashion aesthetic ridiculous and crazy. As a teenager, I was accused of trying too hard to make people look at me. The funny thing is I absolutely hate to be looked at. I dress for myself and the only person I really want looking at me is myself in a mirror. As an adult, I have had friends go out of their way to tell me my outfits were embarrassing. Embarrassing for whom? Certainly not for me. I generally put tremendous thought and effort into every detail of my outfits even when…
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Irises Screen by Ogata Kōrin | Style Imitating Art
Up next for Style Imitating Art… Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw fashion inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that will be shared by all three of us on our blogs. The following Monday, each host will share 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,…
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Oogie’s Ice Cream 20th Anniversary Celebration & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #810
On Saturday, I celebrated my 52nd birthday in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Oogie’s Ice Cream, my sister’s vintage ice cream truck that was named after our father. If you click the link to her website, the cover photo shows little toddler Archie with my sister’s granddaughter. It’s one of our favorite photos of all time! When we were kids, my father rented ice cream trucks for a few consecutive summers to make some extra cash. These were the summers when I was about 10-12 years old. My sister was old enough to drive so she was put in charge of one of the trucks and I rode along…
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SIA Gallery of Style | “Triumphant Salute” by Matt Beyrer
It’s my favorite part of SIA…the gallery of outfits that were inspired by this unique artwork… 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 and it challenges us to draw fashion inspiration from works of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration artwork 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 curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Linen
It’s time to share your Linen goodies with us! 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 provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up post featuring all of the submissions on the 15th of each month. Remember anyone who would like…
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What Types of Custom Inflatables Work Best for Trade Shows?
Have you ever been to a trade show to market your products? Trade show floors are loud, crowded, and visually aggressive. You’ve got maybe three seconds to catch the attention of shoppers. After that, someone walks past your booth and straight to your competitor’s booth. Custom inflatables prevent that from happening. They’re three-dimensional, colorful, and impossible to ignore from 50 feet away. If you want your marketing to be successful at trade shows, these five types of custom inflatables consistently outperform flat signage at trade shows. Giant Product Replicas Giant product replicas can turn a regular booth into something people notice right away. Instead of relying only on printed banners…
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Style Imitating Art | “Triumphant Salute” by Matt Beyrer
Although Memorial Day is a week behind us already, this art inspiration still carries a very powerful message. But on a lighter note, let’s check out how it inspired my style. 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…
