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Style Imitating Art | The Concert by Johannes Vermeer
Although I have many options in my closet to adequately represent this week’s art inspiration, this outfit came together in a rather serendipitous way. 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…
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The Thrifty Six in Maxis
There seems to be a trend in the air as autumn is quickly approaching…Maxis. You get full coverage for fall temperatures while maintaining a bit of easy flowy summer flintiness for a little while longer. I recently featured Maxi Dresses for the August Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, Dusters (maxi length toppers) for the September edition, and Maxi Skirts are the upcoming theme for the October edition. Maxi length pieces are the perfect transitional clothing for the end of summer so I wasn’t disappointed when Jodie announced Maxis as our September theme. Since she only specified a length and not a particular style of garment, it was open to interpretation. I’m very…
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How to Confidently Express and Explore Your Intimate Fantasies
Many individuals have a fantasy that they never share openly and it’s not because of the fantasy itself. It’s because of the potential reaction to it. Being open to discussing desires is something that takes time to develop, not something you can easily do after one bold discussion. Get Clear Before You Get Vocal Unclear, broad fantasies are difficult to share and even harder for a partner to work with. Before you discuss intimate fantasies with your partner, it’s a good idea to write down the points you want highlight. Who or what is part of the fantasy, where does it take place, and what does or doesn’t happen in…
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A Day in the Life of a Busy Stay at Home Mom & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #825
We are two weeks into the new school year and I feel quite like a chicken with its head cut off. Running around in a frenzy all the time, trying to keep the schedules of four people in order and get everyone where they need to be on time. Mom’s Uber service runs 24/7 it seems…however, Dad’s Uber service takes over after dark. My old eyes play wicked tricks on me in the darkness which makes me feel very unsafe if I have to drive by the illumination of headlights and street lamps. My younger child likes to quip that while he’s at school all I do is sit on…
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What to Consider When Planning a Road Trip With Friends
A road trip with friends can be one of the most memorable ways to travel, but the best road trips aren’t totally spontaneous. Before anyone packs a bag, it helps to agree on the kind of trip you want: relaxed and scenic, packed with activities, budget-focused, or built around food, music, hiking, or nightlife. When everyone understands the overall goal, it’s much easier to make decisions and avoid tension later. To help you out, here’ are a few things to consider when planning a road trip with friends. Pick the Right Vehicle It may sound obvious, but transportation is usually one of the first major choices to settle. If no…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Dusters
Dusters are one of my favorite types of garments. Long and dramatic, feminine and bold, they perfectly suit my old lady hippie aesthetic. Nancy, on the other hand, hates the concept of dusters. They just aren’t for her. But I’m grateful that she has indulged me for this round of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book featuring Dusters! A duster is a long coat-like garment that is meant to be worn as a protective top outer layer. They got their name from 19th century duster coats which were long, lightweight coats worn by carriage drivers and equestrians to keep the trail dust from permeating their regular clothes. Over the generations, the duster…
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The Concert by Johannes Vermeer | Style Imitating Art
It’s time for another dress up prompt. Won’t you join us 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. 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,…
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Restyled: Brown and White Split Legged Trousers & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #824
Although summer doesn’t officially end for 12 more days, it seems like September brings out all the fall feels long before the weather reflects it. I get in the mood for autumn clothing weeks before it gets cool enough to wear them. So this is the time of year when lightweight fabrics in fall colors really come in handy. You can create an outfit with an autumnal vibe but still remain cool in the heat of the late summer sun. If you stopped by last Friday, you might recognize the brown and white split legged trousers peeking from beneath my chocolate brown maxi dress. This outfit is sort of the…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 32: Blue Pineapple Dress
I just realized that I have been highlighting my preloved wardrobe pieces in this Adventures in Thrifting series for almost 5 years! Clearly, I don’t post these with any sort of regular frequency, otherwise, it probably would have way more than 32 parts. Oh well. Here goes number 32… I found this adorable navy blue pineapple dress back in the early spring but had to wait until the summer weather arrived to wear it. I styled this look at the end of June to keep cool in the immense heat and humidity that blanketed us for most of the summer. I even contemplated wearing this outfit for the 4th of…
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Style Imitating Art | Landscape by Huang Binhong
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…
