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How to Style Overalls for Cold Weather & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #204
Once all the holiday hoopla dies down and the reality of the very long winter that still lies ahead sets in, I often find myself feeling rather melancholic for the entire month of January. Adding insult to injury, of course, is this particular January when there is no apparent end in sight to all the things that have bugged me all the past year long. But perspective and gratitude are my focus words for the year 2021, so I will not indulge my burning urge to vent and scream and cry and throw rage at the wind until I feel better. Fueling such fires never comes to any sort of…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Monochrome
It is almost time again for the next edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and we would love for you all to join us! To kick off the new year, Nancy and I have chosen Monochromatic Outfits as the theme! Monochromatic simply means wearing different shades or tones of the same color to create a cohesive and striking look. So won’t you join us this month with your favorite (or least favorite) monochromatic outfits and be featured alongside some of the most stylish bloggers on the internet. What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? It is a monthly series that Nancy and I both publish on our blogs on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would…
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Welcoming the New Year in Shades of Blue & Link Up On the Edge #226
This may be the most highly anticipated arrival of the new year of all the new years that I have welcomed in my lifetime. For everyone, the year 2020 was basically a bust that left us all feeling a little bit blue, a whole lot frustrated, a smidgen angry, and then it was all tied up with a giant bow of disappointment. But a new day is dawning, a new year has arrived, and all we can do is welcome it with enthusiasm and hope for a better future. This Seneca quote keeps repeating in my head, reminding me that life will continue its perpetual waxing and waning as it…
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Inspired by a Christmas Gift: Tan Plaid Scarf
Well, it has finally arrived…the last day of this miserable year. And with every ending comes a new beginning. Hopefully this new beginning will not be as tainted with tumult as the end (and the middle) of 2020. The snow has started arriving here in the North Country and it brings such an innocence and peace with it as it blankets the earth in newness symbolizing that all seasons come and all seasons go and the world just keeps on turning. Some days, some weeks, some years, the best we can do is hope we don’t fall off this spinning globe and disappear into the abyss. For 2020, I am…
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Styling My New Houndstooth Ruana & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #203
With all the Christmas gift giving completed for this year, it is time to start sharing some of the amazing things that I received. I want to start with this fabulous black and white houndstooth ruana from my mother-in-law. This was the perfect gift choice showing how well my husband’s mother knows me. She knows I am always cold and therefore I will always appreciate anything that will keep me warm and cozy. She also knows that I am always happy to add a new dramatic statement piece to my wardrobe. And really, there is nothing quite as dramatic and bold as a black and white houndstooth fringed wrap. Wanting…
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The Fab 40s and the Need for Tweed
The Fab 40’s have gone from Space Inspired outfits last month to the need for tweed this month. Inspired by The Crown on Netflix which has been feeding her adoration for all things British royalty, Suzy has chosen tweed as a bit of homage to the royals for this month’s Fab 40’s theme. If you been visiting here for a while, you probably already know how much of a nerd I am when it comes to exploring the history of certain fashion trends as well as the origins of specific prints, patterns, and textiles. Since tweed is not a textile that I wear very often, nor do I own very…
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Merry Christmas to All & Link Up On the Edge #225
“The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” Henry David Thoreau Merry Christmas everyone! I am feeling the need for a little break from overtaxing my brain and I don’t feel like writing much today. So I am going to share my Christmas outfit from a photoshoot we did earlier this week. This outfit features the snowflake sweater that is the same as my mint green reindeer sweater from Wednesday’s post. I do think this color (pink? peach? salmon?) is bit better for my complexion and I really loved the way it paired with my thrifted red satin skirt for some good holiday vibes. We took…
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Inspired by Confessions of a Montreal Styling Diva: Creative Styling of a Plaid Wrap Scarf
I know it’s Christmas Eve and all, but we celebrated Christmas last weekend and now I am just relaxing in the afterglow of the exhaustion that comes with holiday festivities. Many of you may be just gearing up for your food prep and putting the last minute touches on your holiday plans. I wish you ease and joy in your preparations and hope that your Christmas Eve is filled with peace and love. Since I have nothing left to plan or do for this holiday season, we are preparing for a quiet night at home with some egg nog and other holiday sweet treats in front of the television watching…
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A Visit from the Grandparents: A Holiday Poem
As I sat down to share this cute festive sparkly reindeer sweater outfit just two days before Christmas, the poetry angels seemed to be whispering in my ear to write my own little parody version of A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore. Of course, you are all familiar with this traditional Christmas poem. And I am certain that you have read parody versions of it as well. Our favorite version of this poem is The Soldier’s Night Before Christmas. In case you have been living off the grid for your entire life, or maybe you don’t celebrate Christmas, let me share the original work first. A Visit…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Waist Trainer & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #202
Are you a victim of those unwanted dents along the sides of your hips popularly known as hip dips? Are all those exercises resulting in no visible changes in your body? Do you keep buying peplum tops in an effort to conceal your hips? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it may be time to consider these waist trainers to get rid of hip dip in the least time possible. According to customer reviews, the following waist trainers and thigh trimmers from Shapellx can effectively improve your posture and maximize the power of body shaping pieces. *This is contributed content. 1. NeoSweat Sports Vest with Double Belts…
