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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Holiday Gift Idea by Mapiful & Stay at Home Holiday Outfit Inspiration
I know I have already shared a bit about Mapiful and their gorgeous personalized prints as the perfect gift idea this holiday season. With Christmas drawing ever closer, I wanted to show you how beautifully these prints pair with holiday home decor. And as a little extra bonus, I also created this sassy, sexy outfit playing dress up in my closet the other day. The combination of black satin, bright pink, and red made me smile. It may be a bit too revealing for a holiday spent at home with children, but for those of you who do not have young children at home and are planning a quiet holiday…
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One Thrifted Skirt Styled Five Different Ways & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #200
The boredom has really taken over these last few weeks as the weather has turned to much too cold for me to step outside. Obviously, I do step outside sometimes because you see photos of me in the outdoors all the time here. But let me tell you, those jaunts into the great outdoors literally last about 15 minutes before I am scrambling back into the warm car to head home and change into my coziest winter lounge clothes. Yes, I have returned to a life of lounge clothes once again…exactly where I was back in March and April at the beginning of this dumb pandemic. During the warmer months…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 4: Olive Suede Blazer and Gingham Dress & Link Up On the Edge #222
With all the new holiday regulations on businesses and individuals, I have taken to my sweet isolation once again (although I never really did emerge from isolation) and haven’t gone on a thrifting adventure in a while. But my last few trips to the thrift shops were quite fruitful and I haven’t shared everything with you yet. Today’s featured thrifted find is this olive green suede blazer. It is the Lord & Taylor brand and it is 100% genuine leather. I paid $2.50 for it at my local Thrifty Shopper! It was marked at $5.00 and I would have gladly paid that amount but I had a 50% off coupon…
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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…
