Outfit Post - Oranges and Leopards

Today, I included a picture of my coat, because it's one of my absolute faaaavorites!  I got it at an estate sale last year, and the fabric is an amazing tapestry of browns and blacks.  Plus, it's SUPER cozy :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Absinthe

Up until a few years ago, I firmly believed that I could not wear the color green, as I was certain it washed me out and gave my skin a yellow cast.  Until I discovered this particularly vibrant shade (kelly green, maybe?) that brightens up my face and makes my eyes look peacock blue.  Now I'm totally in love with it ;-)

Do you have a particular shade that you like to wear?

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Hey look! An Outfit Post

I was feeling colorful and outfit-post-y today.  So here you go!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Bobbed Hair and Coral Scarf

It's been a while since I did an outfit post!  Bet you were forgetting what I looked like ;-)  Well, here I am with my brand new haircut.  A little shorter than I'm comfortable with, but after it grows a little, I think it will work just fine.

I also finished up my coral scarf using this pattern.  It's VERY simple and great if you just want something to work on without having to thing about it.  I may try it next with a bigger hook and larger yarn for a more tree branch-like effect.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Casual Tuesday

This is the only pair of shorts I own.  (Though I do have two "rompers").  I usually wear them to work in the garden, but since today is my last day of work before I head out for my mini vacation, I figured I'd be comfy ;-)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Rainy Days and Mondays

Hooray for haircuts!  I'm so relieved to have my hair back in some semblance of order.  I always THINK I want to grow it out again, but the truth is, I really love the ease and tidiness of a bob ;-)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Seafoam

This was a surprise sweater..I totally forgot I had it in my wardrobe :)  I LOVE this shade of seafoam green..I think perhaps I  need to find some more to add to my collection!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Deja Vu All Over Again

This dress is a favorite in my wardrobe.  It's extremely light and sheer, so it works well as a layering piece.  (You can also see it styled differently here.)

Sometimes I wear it layered over a skirt or a slip, sometimes I wear it with funky bright purple tights and a long cardigan, and it even transitions well into winter under a dress like the one shown below.  I just unbutton a few buttons on the bottom so the dress can peek out!

Vintage 1940's Button or Zipper Front Simplicity Pattern - Etsy

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Humidity is my Nemesis

I almost didn't do an outfit post today...that's how crazy my hair was.  The humidity around these parts today is outrageous.  I'm pretty sure I could wring myself out.  As soon as my poor hair gets the slightest hint of moisture...POOF!  Thankfully, I have plans for a haircut on Friday ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Snow White and Rose Red

The necklace featured in this post is one that I created for the "Once Upon a Time" series.  I fell so much in love with it, that I decided I couldn't possibly part with it ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Under the Sea

This top is soooo comfy.  It's very light and floaty, so perfect for a warm summer day.  The thick lace on the bottom reminds me of a net, so I decided to accessorize with sea-like accents for a mermaid-like feel.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Blank Canvas

My usual penchant for color mixing seemed absent this morning.  I elected to wear all white..but as it turns out, it's the perfect backdrop to display my necklace, and it's nice and cool on this almost 90 degree day!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Tangerine and Green

My curls turned out MUCH better today, though I had different plans for my bangs..  The lovely Casey over at Elegant Musings cut her bangs recently and had created a pinterest board of different ways to wear bangs.  Since my general default is either straight, or pushed to the side when they get too long, I figured I'd give some fun curly bangs a whirl...Fail.  BIG fail.  I looked like a poodle, so I shellacked them to the side.  I think I'll practice a bit more with different ways of curling them before I debut a new bang look ;-)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Lillian Gish

Today I woke up with crazy hair.  CRAZZYYY.  I tried to pin curl it, but it didn't dry completely, so all I got was a puffball on my head...I figured rather than fight it, I'd use it to inspire me ;)  Chaotic hair always makes me think of Clara Bow or Lillian Gish, so I did a little Lillian inspired make up today instead of my usual red lips/rosy cheeks.  Now if only I can keep from rubbing my eyes and smearing the black liner all over my face...

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Le Mustache

Mustache.  'Nuff said.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - The Ladybug :)

This weekend I finished changing out my summer and winter wardrobes.  (*Phew* What a lot of work!)  I realized that I have a LOT of red in my wardrobe and 7 (yes SEVEN) white summer dresses.  I'm going to have to work on adding a little more color variety ;)

In the meantime..Here is my outfit post for today, with my favorite ladybug brooch.  Isn't she sweet?

Hugs and Smooches,
D