Outfit Post - Be Mine

Sorry to have been a bit MIA here, darling ones.  I came down with an awful flu about three weeks ago that I couldn't seem to shake..and then it turned into pneumonia (yuck!).  I'm finally on the mend and starting to feel human again, so I was moved to post my outfit for the day :)

Create 365 is moving right along, though at a slower pace than I anticipated before getting ill!  I have been working on writing my very first fair isle knitting pattern for a pair of wristwarmers and I hope to complete them and have the pattern up here on the blog very soon.

Wishing you all a love filled Valentine's Day!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Hoot

This outfit always makes me feel like skating.  It is the perfect swirly, twirly skirt for it :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Monochrome

I love color (mostly red, as I'm sure you've guessed by now) but all colors are wonderful. 

I love to mix and match, pair them in different unexpected combinations...but after a while, I find myself using the same color combos over and over again.  When that happens, it's time to "cleanse my palette" with some good old neutrals. 

After a day or so of not worrying about color pairing, new combinations suddenly become clear to me again.  I'm looking forward to spending the weekend gathering color ideas to see what fun pairs I can come up with next!

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 - Peacock

I built this entire outfit around this pair of tights.  True story.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

New to the ConstantlyAlice Shop

A few lovely new items for the colder weather and upcoming party season :)

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A pretty plum colored plum velvet party dress (with a built in crinoline so you can "swish" :)

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Black velvet and satin headband hat with veil..so you can be that mysterious gal at the holiday party..

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Look like a russian princess in this super warm plum colored wool coat that has a quilted lining!

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Pretty, sparkly black sequined vintage hat it perfect for any occasion..even for dressing up your winter coat!

Check out the ConstantlyAlice shop for these and many other holiday gift ideas..to give or receive ;)

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

My So Called Life

"Like with boys, how they have it so easy. How you have to pretend that you don't notice them... noticing you."  - Angela Chase, My So Called Life

Today's ConstantlyAlice look features a gorgeous green and blue flannel Lanz dress that is PERFECT for the cooler weather (it doesn't get any more cozy than flannel!)  Besides..who doesn't want to channel their inner Angela Chase?  Get your grunge on!

My So Called Life by constantlyalice featuring madden girl boots

Items can be purchased here in my ConstantlyAlice Shop:
Vintage 1980's Lanz Original Plaid Dress
Vintage 1980's Laura Ashley Blue Wool Hat

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

..It's "go time"..

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Well, friends, it looks like it's time to put up or shut up.

A few months ago, I ordered my bridesmaid's dress for my adorable cousin's wedding.  I had put it off a bit because I had just started eating gluten free due to my allergies and I had been losing weight.

It arrived today..and it won't zip over my bust (honestly, I've always been a bit larger in the ribcage area..but I have noticed that it's not entirely ribs of late..it would appear that my weight leveled off and adjusted to my new diet).  GAH!

The dress cannot be returned or exchanged, and (as my fellow sewists can attest to) it's nearly impossible to size a dress up.  There's about an inch gap where the zipper should meet between my shoulder blades.  This basically leaves me with one choice..lose weight.

I have 10 weeks until the wedding (and really, 8 is more realistic, since I'm going to need to be able to fit into the dress comfortably at least a few weeks prior to the wedding, just in case I have to come up with a plan B).  It's do-able..I figure a 10lb loss would be enough (15 would be even better), so that means about 2lbs a week, which is reasonable.  I don't really have too much trouble with the diet front..I can manage just fine with more veggies and cut out my sugar intake..it's the exercise that kills me.  And it's going to be crucial.

There is a silver lining, though.  My doctor has suggested for years that more exercise will help with my anxiety and migraines.  Maybe this will end up being the best thing EVER.

I've hung the dress on the back of my door as a reminder...I'll keep you all posted on my progress ;)  Wish me luck!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

(PS.  As a humorous side note, my youngest daughter just leaned around my laptop and said "Whatcha doin' Mom?  Writing on your blob?"  Ohhh, how appropriate, lol.)

Style It - ConstantlyAlice Originals Jewelry

Today, instead of doing an outfit post in the 98 degree (GAH!) heat, I am re-visiting the "Style It" posts and doing a few outfit suggestions inspired by three of the new pieces of jewelry listed in the ConstantlyAlice Shop. Necklaces can be purchased here.

Red Riding Hood by constantlyalice 

Snow White by constantlyalice 

Mermaid by constantlyalice 

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Gatsby Girl

This dress is SOOO easy to wear and accessorize.  It has two giant pockets and zips right up the front.  I can wear it as a jumper over a blouse, or a dress, like I've done here.  Add a vintage collar, some pearls and a cute hat and it suddenly has a flapper-like feel to it.  The best part...it cost me $2 ;)

If you haven't entered the ConstantlyAlice giveaway, time is running out!  Only three days left!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Tropical Heatwave

This outfit makes me feel very Carmen Miranda.  All I need is a fruit hat ;-)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Today I'm wearing a maxi dress because I didn't want to wear anything "binding".  I'm allergic to gluten, but I'm terrible about sticking to a gluten free diet (I sooooo love a good cupcake..)  Sadly, as tasty as gluten is, it makes me feel achy and bloated.  Sooo I've decided with the warmer weather heading our way, the last thing I want is to feel yucky.  Today I begin a "detox diet".  Wish me luck :)


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 - Tardy!

I was running SO late this morning.  Of course, my cats refused to be corralled inside the house, my daughter forgot hercello and both of my girls decided to move at a pace that would make a snail look like an olympic runner.  Fortunately, I plan my outfits the evening before, but what to do with my soggy hair??  It just BARELY made it back into a ponytail and I held it all in place with a scarf (that I just noticed this morning goes remarkably well with this dress.  PHEW!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Geek Chic

Awwwwkward.  That's how I'm feeling today.  My eyes are a mess from my allergies, so I have to wear my glasses.  Don't get me wrong, I love my glasses (I even have them in several colors) but I only like to wear them when I have planned them as an accessory, not when I *have* to.  But a girl's gotta see ;-)

..and, I can always pretend I'm Velma from Scooby-Doo :)

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 - Butterfly Garden

I love the colors of this dress, and it has huuuge pockets, but it needed a little "something", which is why I was so delighted to discover this pretty collar at The Market Darling.  It's just what I needed!  The print is a pretty paisley made up of butterflies and polka dots, so I whipped up a pair of earrings to match as well.  You can purchase a pair in my shop here.

Hugs and Smooches,
D