For last month’s Thrifty Six challenge, Emma had us all style outfits suitable for summer birthday celebrations. And now Jane is taking special occasion outfits to the next level with her choice for August…Summer Sparkle. While sparkles are often reserved for special occasions, there are no actual rules that say you can’t wear some sparkle whenever and wherever you want. In fact, “casual sequins” are apparently a fall 2026 fashion trend that is sparkling the runways and dazzling street styles in our most fashion forward cities. Of course, not all sparkles are created equal. And sometimes less is more. Being a maximalist to my core, I rarely adhere to a…

Ready. Set. Dress Up. 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, the…