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Songful Style Link Party #53: Any Song from The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Onto more dress up games… About Songful Style Songful Style is a style challenge series hosted by Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha in the Middle, and Suzy Turner, The Grey Brunette. Each month we will share a song with the lyrics and video and we invite you to use whatever aspect of the song that inspires you to create an outfit. It is similar to Style Imitating Art where we use artwork to inspire our outfit creations. Except Songful Style gives you lyrics, music, video, and album artwork to inspire your fashion creativity. You may even find inspiration in a memory triggered by the selected song. It is all open to your own personal interpretation and…
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The Mysterious Garden by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh
Next up for our dress up games with 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…
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School Spirit, the Shelbee Way & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #826
This is the third year since my kids got involved in school sports and I’ve been on a mission to find my own personal school spirit style. I have talked a bunch in previous posts about how I’ve been slowly curating my wardrobe to include more purple pieces that suit my personal aesthetic. I’m not a big fan of fan gear. But only because fan gear usually comes in casual athletic styles that I just don’t like to wear. For me personally, tee shirts, hoodies, and sweatpants are reserved for lounging at home, working out, or activities like painting, cleaning, and yard work. I otherwise don’t ever wear super casual…
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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,…
