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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The Beauty in Strangeness & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #226
“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.” Edgar Allen Poe This famous Edgar Allen Poe quote has been truncated to the shortened version on my tee shirt and, for some reason, it carries a bit more punch when it says, “There is no beauty without some strangeness.” Yet strangeness is a thing that makes many people cringe and run away in fear. I, on the other, find myself drawn to strangeness in very powerful and profound ways. I was having a little thinking session on a long drive the other day and it occurred to me that I have always struggled with conformity of any sort.…
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Reclaiming My Sexuality & Link Up On the Edge #247
I have been thinking a lot lately about the idea of overall health and well being. If you search online for the main pillars of health, you will find various articles explaining anywhere from three to eight areas of focus for improving our overall wellness and quality of life. One article lists physical, nutritional, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, financial, and environmental as the 8 pillars of holistic health and wellness while another article lists the 4 pillars of health as nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and sleep. I clicked through dozens of articles on this topic and not a single one included sexuality and sexual health as a main pillar of our…
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Style Imitating Art: The Child’s Bath by Mary Cassatt
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Terri of Meadowtree Style. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You do…
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The Fab 40s are Inspired by Earth
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” Wendell Berry Last month, Suzy had chosen Water as our inspiration to create an outfit for the Fab 40’s. We had so much fun with it and received a lot of wonderful feedback so we decided to continue on using each of the remaining three elements for the next three months. This month was Ada’s turn to choose and because she is a Taurus which is an Earth sign, she has chosen Earth as our inspiration. Recently, I have been doing a lot of yoga that focuses on chakra realignment and connecting with the elements which has led to me thinking…
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47 Years and Counting…Can I Make It to 150?
Today is my birthday. Somehow I have survived 47 years on this planet amidst a sea of seeming insanity. However, despite all the challenges that life dumps in front of me, I would still like to live to maximum life expectancy. By the way, researchers have recently identified 150 years as the upper limit of human life expectancy. I wonder if I can make that long. Before I was 30, I was absolutely convinced that I would not ever reach that milestone birthday. I lived a lost and reckless life back then and spent more time in the throes of depression and anxiety that was certain to eventually take my…
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Memorial Day Outfit Idea: Seersucker and Floral & Link Up On the Edge #246
Memorial Day weekend is upon us so I wanted to share a fun outfit idea to show my patriotism as we celebrate and honor all the United States military lives that have been lost in defense of our great nation. As much as I love the combination of red, white, and blue, it is one that I find myself wearing more often during the summer months when we celebrate our most American holidays here in the United States. It starts with Memorial Day in May which leads to Independence Day in July with summer finally coming to an end on Labor Day in September. This is certainly the season in…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 10: Shades of Blue, Big Earrings & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #224
I haven’t been thrift shopping in a few weeks, but I have a pile of really cute dresses that I picked up the last time I made my thrift shop rounds. I was waiting for the weather to warm up a bit before going bare legged and it finally has so I can wear my new preloved summer dresses now. I am all about loose flowing lightweight dresses when the weather starts to get warm. They are so comfortable for all day wear. And when I am just hanging around at home, which I usually am, I can remove my bra and let the girls swing free underneath and no…
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A Self Love Journey: How to Become Your Own Biggest Fan & Link Up On the Edge #245
The most important and enduring relationship that you will ever have in your life is the relationship with yourself. To have a joyful and satisfying existence, it is crucial to build this particular relationship on a foundation of self love and acceptance. By creating a healthy system of support and coping mechanisms, you will be able to thrive through the issues and problems that life may toss your way. It is so important to celebrate each and every victory no matter how small your victories may be. Making yourself a priority is one of the best ways that you can shift your role in life from your own worst enemy…
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Dress Like a Millionaire & Your Own Twist Link Up #32
It is time once again for Your Own Twist with Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart, except Monica is still not quite up to posting yet. But worry not, I have been communicating with her via email and she is doing fine. She’ll be back to regularly scheduled posting fairly soon, I think. In the meantime, do continue sending her lots of positive energy! And now let’s get to this incredibly stupid theme that I have chosen for this month. About Your Own Twist Your Own Twist is a monthly link party hosted by Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart and me on the third Thursday of every month with the goal of…
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Style Imitating Art: Simultaneous Dresses (Three Women, Forms, Colours) by Sonia Delaunay
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Terri of Meadowtree Style. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You…
