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The Fab 40’s: Black is Beautiful
The color black is one that most of us wear with some amount of frequency yet it is a color that we don’t really discuss in terms of meaning and symbolism in the world, in our lives, and in our wardrobes. When Ada presented this month’s Fab 40’s theme, I was not at a loss of wardrobe items to create a head to toe black outfit. I have always been a fan of monochromatic black outfits as they create the perfect canvas to combine dark and mysterious elements or to add bright and bold bits that will stand out with vibrance against the dark background. I have learned during my…
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11 Years and Counting on Forever…
“Forever….it’s a really long time.” On this day eleven years ago, I married my very best friend in all the world, my lobster, my rock, the keeper of my secrets, and the healer of my wounds. I cannot imagine life without him beside me doing all the crazy things we do! He literally makes me laugh every single day…even on the days when laughter seems like an impossibility. And he gives the best damn foot massages I have ever known! Happy Anniversary, Jeff! I love you more than I ever thought I was capable of. To celebrate eleven years of marriage, I figured I would share with you all the…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 5: Oversized Pink Striped Dress & Link Up On the Edge #229
I just realized that I have not shared an Adventures in Thrifting post since early December although most of my outfit posts tend to include thrifted items. The majority of shopping that I have done this past year has been in thrift and second hand shops and I have been an avid thrifter since my teenage years. As my wardrobe continues to grow (because I am a clothing hoarder), the percentage of preloved items becomes larger and larger. While I have proven unable to curb my shopping habits (and it’s okay really, I have accepted this weakness of mine and am willing to live with it), shifting the majority of…
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Make a Statement in the New Year with Graphic Tees & Your Own Twist Link Up #28
I don’t rise and shine. I caffeinate and hope for the best. After my last post on Tuesday, I figured it’s a good time to keep things light and fun today. But before I get there, I do want to thank each and every person who took the time to read that post and share comments in the discussion. The polite, respectful, and intelligent discourse was the perfect fuel for my weary soul during these rather troublesome times. I am so very grateful for that and for all of you. About Your Own Twist Your Own Twist is a monthly link party hosted by Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart and…
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Please Stop Calling Each Other Dumb & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #206
I don’t publicly rant very often but when I have reached my limit, I need to find some outlet to ease the frustration. And I have reached my limit. We live in this digital age where everything we do is online. We share our lives with friends and family on social media. We write articles and stories that we draw from our experiences and post them in online forums. We write blogs, we host podcasts, we have YouTube channels. We exist in a world that provides an endless amount of means to share ourselves, our thoughts, our passions, our beliefs, and our opinions for the whole world to see. Yes,…
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The Thrifty Six in Leather
The Thrifty Six is back and heading into the new year all dressed in various forms of leather…genuine leather, vegan leather, faux leather, pleather…whichever it is, it suits this month’s theme that was chosen by Lucy. 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 a variety of ways to be stylish while doing a little something good for the environment. With…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Monochrome & Link Up On the Edge #228
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. This month’s theme is Monochrome which doesn’t exactly lend…
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4 Ways to Invest in Your Appearance
We all spend money on improving the way we look. While some expenses may only bring temporary results, there are certain purchases that can have a much longer term effect. Keep reading for 4 ways to better invest in your personal appearance for a lasting impact as we move forward into a new year and beyond. *This is contributed content. Purchase quality wardrobe pieces that are versatile. When spending your hard earned money on apparel and accessories, it is important to consider how much use you will get out of each item. A cheap pair of sneakers that falls apart after barely a few months of wear is not the…
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Style Imitating Art: Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
This is my second time participating with a Style Imitating Art prompt and I almost missed it…again! I saw the prompt yesterday, the day that submissions were due, and didn’t want to miss out on the fun. So I hastily created an outfit inspired by the chosen artwork, took some photos, edited a few, and sent one off to Terri of Meadow Tree Style who curated the artwork for this challenge. I was left with just enough time to draft a post of my own to share with you all. Be sure to visit Terri’s blog today to see all of the other art inspired outfits. About Style Imitating Art…
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My Cloffice Makeover & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #205
I took Friday off from writing content in the interest of taking a mental health day and then I launched myself whole heartedly into a makeover project for my cloffice (closet/office). I began the renovation on Friday evening by moving everything out of the room and finished all but the hallway trim by Sunday evening. I want to explain this strange little place in our house that has become known as my cloffice. It was originally the entranceway from the front door which would have faced the side driveway instead of the actual front of the house. At some point during the history of our home, this tiny foyer area…
