Outfits of the Day #ootd
I love to put together outfits. I find something calming and exciting in the process. And if I think I look good, I tend to feel great! Hopefully, you can find some inspiration here for feeling amazing in your own body.
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Inspired by Curly Crafty Mom: Pairing a Colorblock Cardigan with a Pattern
Color blocking is making a fashion comeback this season in a big way. If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is basically exactly what it sounds like…blocks of color. Traditionally in fashion, a color blocked outfit would consist of multiple (at least two) solid colored pieces in different but complementary colors. Usually the hues chosen for a color blocked look would be bright and bold shades, but it can certainly also be done using darker colors or even neutrals. In general, prints and patterns are not included in a color blocked outfit because it would draw away from the color blocking effect. But general fashion rules are meant to…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Paisley & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #199
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! For December, Nancy and I have chosen Paisley as the theme! I have been seeing lots of fabulous paisley prints recently and I couldn’t be happier. It is a print that always makes me smile. So won’t you join us this month with your favorite (or least favorite) paisley things and be featured alongside some of the most stylish bloggers in all of blogland! 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…
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The Fab 40’s are Inspired by Space
It’s no secret that I am a space geek. I am completely fascinated and intrigued by space travel, by the enormity of what’s out there, by our abilities to explore space, and by the idea that one day humans may very well have the capacity to populate other celestial bodies. I am that kid (yes, when it comes to outer space, my enthusiasm is very childlike) who jumps on the couch, cheering out loud when a space shuttle launches, holding my breath for the entire time it takes them to get lift off and safely exit the atmosphere. I follow up on NASA news to make sure the astronauts who…
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A Gratitude Alphabet for Thanksgiving Day
DIY Party Mom recently shared this fun activity for kids in her post, I Am Thankful Thanksgiving Printable Game. Since I am a big kid at heart and am feeling all kinds of gratitude this holiday season, I figured it would make a great Thanksgiving Day post. All you have to do is follow the alphabet and create a list of 26 things that you are thankful for this Thanksgiving. I have to be honest, this was a bit challenging! But the challenge gives you an opportunity to get creative. So here we go…the things that I am thankful for from A to Z. A is for Archie. I just…
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Ageism, Personal Style, and Poses & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #198
I had a few brief moments of inspiration over the weekend for styling some fun outfits to share with you all including this tie dye and camouflage combination. But rather than discussing the outfit, I do have to admit that lately I have been feeling more and more silly about this little fashion blog of mine. I mean, I have yet to meet any person who would actually wear anything that I style so I am not certain how much outfit inspiration I am actually providing for anyone. But creating unique outfits makes me happy and currently it is one of the very few things that brings me joy. So…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 3: Paisley Corduroy Dress & Link Up On the Edge #220
I have another amazing thrift shop find to share with you today. I discovered this Chadwick’s corduroy dress buried in the racks at my local Thrifty Shopper. I am currently having a moment with corduroy so that was the first thing that caught my attention. Then the beautiful fall shades in the paisley print were the next things to capture my eye. And when I saw the original tags still attached with a thrift shop price of $7.99, I was completely sold. I headed to the checkout with fingers crossed that the dress would fit. You still are not permitted to use the fitting rooms in the thrift shops near…
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Get Dressed for Absurdity Day & Your Own Twist Link Up #26
I simply cannot believe that we are halfway through November already and it is time once again for Your Own Twist with Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart. For those of you who may not know, Monica went and got married on Halloween! So I wanted to take a brief moment to publicly congratulate her and Joe on their spooky nuptials… May your every day be filled with love and laughter. And when troubles come your way, because they always do, may you love and laugh your way right through them. Many blessings to you both you and Joe! xoxoShelbee And now you may be wondering what in the hell…
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The Lockdown Blazer that Arrived Too Late & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #197
Do you all remember life back before the words pandemic, lockdown, quarantine, social distancing, and new normal were not in our every day vocabulary? A life where we took complete advantage of all sorts of modern conveniences. A life where we thought it was difficult to keep up with all the hustle and bustle of modern day responsibilities. A life when you could order something online and no matter where in the world it was coming from it would be on your doorstep within a week or two. This is where the story of my green lace trimmed corduroy blazer from Rosegal begins. I ordered this fun piece back in…
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The Thrifty Six are Sparkling in Sequins and Such
The Thrifty Six are back for our third month of sharing our fabulous preloved fashions with you all. We are a group of six international fashion and lifestyle bloggers and influencers coming to you from all over 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 the fashion and textile industry being a major contributor to landfills and other environmental pollution, we decided to make…
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Friday Favorites #8: Wearing and Watching & Link Up On the Edge #219
I just returned my from my biweekly counseling appointment and it became glaringly clear to me that I really have lost all joy in life’s experiences. Probably because all of the exciting experiences have been taken away during this strange and uncomfortable time. While I am not unfamiliar with feelings of ennui, the duration of this episode is quite troubling. I simply cannot snap out of it. The things that I would normally do to get back to myself are no longer available and I am struggling tremendously to find alternative things to occupy myself and get back to a place of joy. Please do not misunderstand me though, listlessness…
