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Pops of Color | March Stylish Monday Link Up
March has finally arrived and with it comes the promise that Spring is not far behind. The frigid temperatures and mountains of snow and ice on the ground would indicate otherwise, but I am still hopeful that warmer days are coming. In general, I feel confident relying on past weather patterns and seasonal changes to predict future seasonal weather patterns. However, this past year has been so very strange that it makes me question if Spring like weather will actually arrive. Given the events of this past year, I suppose it wouldn’t be all that shocking if we skipped Spring and Summer altogether and just remained in perpetual Winter for…
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Everyday is Casual Friday & Link Up On the Edge #234
I have been riding the sartorial struggle bus for a few weeks now. I cannot seem to find the motivation to get dressed or to take photos on the rare occasions when I do put on something other than leggings and an oversized sweater or fleece. After my morning shower, I generally reach straight for my workout gear with some extra layers for warmth and comfort. This way whenever the mood strikes me to do some yoga, I just need to strip off the top layers and get straight to some downward dog. I suppose I could start photographing my workout wear. At least it’s something! I did just score…
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Welcome to Retirement, Army Style
I am still recovering from the weekend festivities celebrating and honoring my amazing husband on his retirement after 22 years of active duty service in the United States Army. It was a beautiful ceremony and we were so blessed by the few friends and family members who were able to make the trip to northern New York for our celebration. I wanted to share some photos from the weekend as well as a bit about Jeff’s military career. This is all official sounding, Army style… SSG Jeffrey M. Herling joined the Army after graduating from Weatherly High School (Weatherly, Pennsylvania) in 1999. Upon completion of One Station Unit Training, his…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Power Outfits & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #212
It is time again for you to send your submissions for the next edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. March 8 is International Women’s Day and the campaign theme for 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. The 2021 campaign is focused on ways that we can challenge one another as well as ourselves in an effort to create a more inclusive existence for all human beings around the world. In the words of the IWD Campaign, “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can…
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Style Imitating Art: Paul Revere by John Singleton Copley & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #211
Before I get into the heart of this Style Imitating Art post, I want to let you all know that I will be taking the next week off from blogging. I will still check comments and things like that but there will be no new posts until next Tuesday (March 2). My sister is coming to visit tomorrow and then we have some other family and friends coming into town for Jeff’s retirement ceremony. I am super excited to see everyone and I want to just be in the moments enjoying every little bit of it. I hope you all have a great week! Now let’s get to my SIA…
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The Fab 40’s in Polka Dots
Sweet, darling, fanciful, fun polka dots. While there are not very many prints and patterns that I don’t love, polka dots have a special place in my heart because they bring a sense of cheerful nostalgia and childlike whimsy to my style game. And I will forever remain a child at heart. This crazy world may try to corrupt and pollute my innocent soul, but I will continue holding on with a very tight grip to my youthful frivolity. Nothing exudes the gaiety of youth quite like some bold polka dots and spirited pattern mixing. When Daenel announced this month’s Fab 40’s theme was polka dots, I knew immediately I…
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Perseverance Has Landed & Link Up On the Edge #233
Yesterday the Perseverance successfully landed on Mars! And I might just be the most ridiculous person in the eyes of my children. I made the kids sit in the living room with me as I watched the live commentary from NASA and I was getting so mad at them for their lack of appreciation of this monumental event. You might already know that I am a complete space geek. I love this stuff! It is so mind boggling to me how humans have learned to navigate outer space with such precision that we can launch a Rover into the atmosphere seven months ago, follow its 293 million mile journey, and…
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Let’s Get Romantic & Your Own Twist Link Up #29
I am moving ahead into the second half of February, the month of romance and love, trying to stay sartorially inspired in the bitter cold with mountains of snow piled up outside. It is such a struggle these days to style actual real outfits that I would wear during regular life. But regular life seems to be a thing of the past. I am growing more and more trepidatious that regular life may never return and I will be condemned to wearing leggings and oversized tops for the rest of my days. But I am stubborn and don’t give up easily, so every few days I manage to get my…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 7: Brown Pinstriped Pant Suit & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #210
I have been feeling frazzled lately due to my lack of motivation. It seems to come in short spurts when I can be super productive and accomplish all sorts of things with efficiency and ease. Then suddenly after just a few short hours of productivity, I feel like I have been pummeled by a tractor trailer and may never come back to life! I have implemented all sorts of activities into my daily living to help me through the tired and the defeat. Things like tweaking my diet, doing yoga, and sticking to a regular sleep schedule have certainly helped me feel more balanced overall. But I need more energy…
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The Thrifty Six in Whatever “Suits” Us
The Thrifty Six is back in Whatever “Suits” Us. This month’s theme was chosen by Nancy and I have to be honest, suits are a huge challenge for me. But I will get into that in a moment. But first let me tell you a bit more about this lovely group of thrifty fashionistas. The Thrifty Six is a group of six international fashion and lifestyle bloggers and influencers coming to you from all around the world. We span at least three different decades of life and we each have our own unique and individual style with a shared passion for preloved clothing and second hand shopping. Our goal is to share…
