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Songful Style Link Party #42: “Who’s That Girl?” by Madonna
Another month has flown right by us making it time for another round of song-inspired outfits from me and my musically stylish friends. About Songful Style Songful Style is a style challenge series hosted by Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Suzy of 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…
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The Ten Largest, No. 7, Adulthood by Hilma af Klint | Style Imitating Art
New art to inspire your 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 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…
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Making My Summer Wardrobe Work for Fall & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #775
Fall has officially arrived but the weather is indicating otherwise. We have been steadily experiencing summer-like weather all month with the average daily temperatures sitting around 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for this time of year. Granted, summer didn’t officially end until a few days ago, but if you are familiar with the North Country climate, then you know that we generally have two seasons here…Winter and July. In fact, in the 12 years that I have lived in Watertown, New York, the only months that I have not seen snow are July and August. It is not at all uncommon for frost to occur from September through June with…
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Cannabis Strain Potency: Understanding THC Numbers and What They Really Mean
Walk into any dispensary and you’ll see those little percentage numbers plastered everywhere from 15% THC to 28% THC and sometimes even higher. But here’s the thing that catches most people off guard: those numbers don’t tell the whole story about how a strain will actually affect you. The cannabis industry has gotten pretty obsessed with THC percentages, and honestly, it’s created some confusion. People think higher percentages automatically mean better effects, but that’s not really how cannabis works. It’s kind of like judging a movie just by its budget…sure, those numbers matter, but there’s so much more going on. What THC Percentages Actually Measure THC percentages show the concentration…
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Style Imitating Art | “Tying Her Shoe” by Walter Westley Russell
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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Retro Floral Autumn Blossom Dress & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #774
Do you remember my burnt ochre dress from last summer? The dress that I loved so much I initially bought it in three different patterns/colors…the solid burnt ochre one, the black Batik Suns printed one, and this Retro Floral Autumn Blossom printed one. In fact, these dresses are so comfortable and so flattering that I have since added two more like it…a solid black one and my most recent addition called Bella Jaco Deep Black. But let’s talk about this whimsical retro floral print that I found completely irresistible. The vintage vibe of this bright orange and pink floral pattern really appealed to my old hippie soul so naturally I…
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Best Eyebrow Growth Serums for Thicker, Fuller Brows in 2025
Thicker, fuller eyebrows remain one of the most sought after beauty goals and eyebrow serums have become a reliable solution for achieving that. These formulas use ingredients like peptides, biotin, and plant extracts to help support natural hair growth and strengthen existing brow hairs. The best eyebrow growth serums in 2025 offer visible improvements in fullness and density with consistent use. With options ranging from dermatologist recommended brands to affordable everyday picks, there are formulas suited to different needs and budgets. Some serums focus on nourishing sparse areas while others emphasize strengthening brows to reduce breakage and thinning. By knowing which products deliver results and why they work, you can…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Joggers
For September’s edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we are getting cozy and comfy in our favorite (or least favorite) Joggers. 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…
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The Thrifty Six are Inspired by Gucci
It was Emma’s turn to choose the theme for this month’s thrifty style prompt and she definitely presented me with a challenge. I have never been one for high end designer brands like Gucci so I never really follow the seasonal runway trends put forth by luxury fashion designers. But I do pay enough attention to fashion in general to recognize that many designers and brands eventually emerge with trademark prints and patterns, specific color combinations, and certain style aesthetics. For example, Chanel style has been characterized as elegantly modern, known for classic tweed skirt suits, the little black dress, monochromatic color palettes, and their widely recognized double “C” logo.…
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“Tying Her Shoe” by Walter Westley Russell | Style Imitating Art
Won’t you join us for a fun game of dress up? 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,…
