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Outfit Post Day 1

I managed to get a few shots this morning as I was heading out.  I’ve decided to make an effort to wear at least one thing I’ve made every day.  Today it’s two things.  The first is the long fishtail...

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Expect the Unexpected

I never anticipated spending the last four days obsessed with raccoons.  I never anticipated finding out that one had taken up residence in our attic.  I have since learned a lot about humane traps,...

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A Sneak Preview

The past few days have been crazy and I’m still figuring out the photo part of blogging. Which is to say, I don’t have any great outfit shots from the last few days.  Consequently, I thought I’d share...

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Three in One

Here’s a quick look at some of the outfits I threw together this past week. Picture 1: Thrifted cardigan, Missoni for Target tunic worn inside out (I like the pattern better that way), boots from...

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Playing Miss Lady

I have the best in-laws in the world.  Not only do they love me (and I them), they are exemplars for all of us, practicing what they preach with so much love and integrity, it’s humbling.  In addition,...

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Red Carpet Ready

Occasionally I have the opportunity to walk the red carpet with Joey.  It’s generally fun, assuming I have something to wear that I like.  Consequently, I try to have options available and I try to...

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Mountain View

A few weeks ago we managed to get away to the mountains.  It was a beautiful day, perfect temperature as far as I was concerned (I like it cool), and a much needed break.  As I finish up a rather...

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Out to Lunch

A friend of ours is leaving town today to go out on the road with Usher.  We met in town for lunch, and it was cold enough for me to be able to wear my upcycled jacket, boots, and thrifted pencil...

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Separation Anxiety

I’ve spent the last two days in a frenzy, trying to put together my upcycled pieces and their write-ups for submission to Altered Couture Magazine, Fall/Winter issue.  The deadline is next week and I...

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Code Red

Historically I’ve worn mostly black.  It’s easy; everything goes together, my weight can fluctuate and it doesn’t matter, it’s easy on my cleaning bills etc. You know, all the usual reasons.  I’m...

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The Ode Series, #1

Because I’ve been inspired over the last few years by some exceptional personal style bloggers, I’ve decided to create a series of posts, The Ode Series, with outfits directly inspired by some of my...

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A Cardinal Rule

Okay, so I broke a cardinal rule.  Many of you know this rule: never get rid of your “fat” jeans.  As we head into Spring, and I’m packing for a trip, I’m reminded that a year ago I weighed about 15...

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The Week at a Glance

  You can tell I’ve been busy because I’m in my default maxis.  In addition to working on a few audio books, I’ve been cleaning out my closet, finally getting some clarity concerning what I should keep...

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When in Rome

This past week we attended a private cocktail party, sponsored by Gucci and GQ Magazine, at the Gucci store in Phipps Plaza, highlighting the Spring/Summer Men’s Suiting Collection.  The event was...

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The Holy Grail

The other morning I had a gift dropped in my lap.  I was supposed to do a voiceover session but it was changed to another day.  Suddenly I had time.  I decided to search for an elusive product that’s...

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Black and Tan

Here’s a quick one, y’all.  As I ran out to the studio today, I grabbed my upcycled skirt and a top that I made over the weekend. I’m madly in love with my new bracelet made from a recycled sign (it...

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Run it Back

As a blogger who embraces thrifting and refashioning, while trying to reduce consumption and increase creativity, I have no qualms about wearing something a gazillion times if I like it.  As I got...

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