Did that grab your attention? Many, many people tell you to work smarter, not harder. I know, in my head, what that means. But, in reality, that has never worked for me! I usually work harder, stop, then work smarter! And, that means, I didn’t work smarter in the first place. I don’t really mean …
Not mine anyway… My mom didn’t wear dresses as she got older. In fact, the last time I can remember her wearing a dress was for my youngest sister’s wedding in 1984! And, I just happen to have it as well as the one she wore to my wedding. I have no idea why I …
Welcome to the second edition of Songful Style! This is a new collaboration with Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Anne of Spy Girl, Michelle of My Bijou Life Online, and me! We create looks based on a song selected by one of us and sharing them on the last day of the month. Our …
A deep abiding love… If you’ve read my blog for any time at all, you know my love for April Cornell clothing (and linens) runs deep! I’ve worn April’s dresses for Style Imitating Art (here), Ageless Style (here), to celebrate my 50th post (here), and even my very first post (here). It is rare I …
Or, am I? Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks posts the most stunning photos on Instagram as well as on her blog. If you’re not following her on either, do yourself a favor and find her! Last fall, she kept writing about Kantha Bae. I wasn’t exactly sure what that was, so I googled it …
Decline of the Day” by Emperor Ham Nghi Style Imitating Art is a group collaboration between Salazar, Terri, and Shelbee. Please do visit each of their blogs to see not only their SIA looks but other posts as well. For this collaboration, each of the contributors takes turns selecting an inspiration image. They then invite others to interpret …
Sunday Morning: Norman Rockwell Style Imitating Art is a group collaboration between Salazar, Terri, and Shelbee. This is Shelbee’s first foray into this particular group, but she’s an expert at group collaborations! Please do visit each of their blogs to see not only their SIA looks but other posts as well. For this collaboration, each …
Portrait of Saskia van Uylenburgh: Rembrandt Every other Monday, Salazar (14 Shades of Grey) and Terri (Meadowtree Style) host Style Imitating Art. Joining them next month is Shelbee (Shelbee on the Edge). For this collaboration, each of the contributors takes turns selecting an inspiration image. They then invite others to interpret that artwork through their …
Pantone’s color of the year It’s the third Thursday of the month! The women of Ageless Style are back with Pantone’s color of the year, Very Peri. In case you’re unfamiliar with this group, each month, one of us picks a theme. We then create outfits with that theme in mind. Daenel from Living Outside …
Short post today…maybe… I was in a brown mood today, at least as far as my clothing goes! Color has its own psychology, and I find it fascinating. According to this article, brown can signify “stability, structure, and support”. Does that mean all of my bras should be brown (insert drum and eye roll)? Actually, …