Outfit Post - There's No Place Like Home

I got some serious grief over these shoes, friends.  They're red..they sparkle..the men in my life asked if I was worried about flying monkeys or witches.  I care not..they're flashy and they make me smile ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Snow White

My 13 year old daughter LOVES to shop at American Eagle, so I find myself in there quite frequently (especially with the holiday season coming up.)  Typically, the items they sell are not my style, but imagine my surprise when I found this adorable red dress?  The back is open with a little bow at the waist, making it a perfect option to wear over a blouse as a jumper as well!  A little early Christmas present to  myself <3

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Mary Jane

My apologies, friends, for the slightly lackluster outfit post..I have been channeling all my creative energy into creating holiday gifts and find that it is sapping my wardrobe creativity a bit..(Confession..I did not want to take off my vintage MTV hoodie and yoga pants today..I might have cried a little.)

I'm also finding that I've put on a little "winter fluff".  I tend to crave comfort foods as the cold weather rolls in and it makes it a bit harder to throw an outfit together when some of my clothes have become a little too snug ;)

Never fear!  I have a few vacation days coming up that I will be devoting to finishing up all my holiday preparations and then I should be right as rain.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

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 - Wine with Everything

Wine is my new color obsession.  Especially in rich textured fabrics like wool and velvet.  I plan to add a lot of it to my winter wardrobe this year :)

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

Outfit Post - Channeling Daisy Buchanen

Since cutting my hair short (and subsequently wanting to grow it long again) I've noticed a decidedly 1920's influence on my style.  I'm still in search of the perfect drop waist dress, though!  I may end up having to make one myself.  I did purchase a really nifty 1920's sewing book in my travels last weekend ;-)

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 - 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 - 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 - The Exception

I'm making an exception to my "no outfit posts in above 80 degree weather" rule because I'm not wearing a dress today and that all by itself is an exception ;)  In general, I wear pants maybe once or twice a month (unless I'm working in the yard).  I don't find them particularly comfortable, but if I can find them in fun colors or styles, I'll wear them once in a while.  I just couldn't pass up purple pants :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - 19 "Something"

This weekend I attended an estate sale.  The woman who had resided in this home had more clothing that ANYONE I have ever seen.  Huge walk in closets, bureaus full of stuff, rooms filled with clothing, knitting, sewing..it was amazing.  Most of the items were 60's/70's (though I did find some great 1940's knitting patterns).  Some of the dresses I picked up will be going on my website, but I decided to keep this one for myself because I was so crazy about the color.  When I put it on this morning, my hubby told me I looked very "Nineteen-something".  He still gets bonus points for recognizing vintage ;-)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Jiminy Cricket!

I love this little cricket brooch.  He was a gift from my Mum and he makes me think of Jiminy Cricket.  He's my conscience ;)

I put a picture of the back of my hair in this post because I wanted to share how easy it is to have an "updo" even with short hair!  I pulled it back in a banana clip (you recall those from the 80's, yes?) and pinned strands of hair around the clip to cover it.  That's it!  It even catches the shorter hairs at the base of my neck :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Mighty Aphrodite

I went through a brief phase in my teens where I was obsessed with Greek mythology.  I read everything I could get my hands on.  (Sadly, there was no Percy Jackson available at the time ;)  Aphrodite won a place in my heart that she has held ever since, so when I stumbled across this lovely brooch at the Brimfield Antique Market a few years ago, I was ecstatic (and that's putting it mildly).  Isn't she pretty?

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit post - Rainy Day Pseudo PJ's

We have had 4 days of rain.  FOUR DAYS.  And it doesn't look to be lightening up anytime soon.  Today, I woke up and didn't want to get out of my jammies, so I got dressed in the next best thing.  A giant sweater (which I forgot to mention was from Kohls).  Kinda feels like I'm wearing my robe ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Le Mustache

Mustache.  'Nuff said.

Hugs and Smooches,
D