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Red, White, and Blue Stripes for July 4 and SIA: Betsy Ross

sallyinstpaul

Jul 3, 2024

Red, White, and Blue Stripes for July 4 and SIA: Betsy Ross

Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1927 oil painting "Young...

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How to Style Wide Leg Crop Pants for Summer Heat + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Jun 28, 2024

How to Style Wide Leg Crop Pants for Summer Heat + DIY Jewelry

Today I'm sharing two outfits I wore this month featuring the popular wide leg crop pants silhouette. The standard advice here is to...

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How to Style a Polished Nautical Spring/Summer Work Look with 30 Wears: Red Crochet Top

sallyinstpaul

Jun 26, 2024

How to Style a Polished Nautical Spring/Summer Work Look with 30 Wears: Red Crochet Top

It's definitely been a minute since I shared an item from my wardrobe that has reached the 30 wears mark! I actually have several that...

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How to Style a Ditsy Floral Skirt for SIA: Basket of Flowers

sallyinstpaul

Jun 20, 2024

How to Style a Ditsy Floral Skirt for SIA: Basket of Flowers

Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the circa 1913 oil painting...

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How to Style a Button Up Shirt For Summer Layers With the Thrifty Six

sallyinstpaul

Jun 17, 2024

How to Style a Button Up Shirt For Summer Layers With the Thrifty Six

I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and...

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Styling a New Summer Outfit Combination for SIA: Mary Koop Umbrellas

sallyinstpaul

Jun 5, 2024

Styling a New Summer Outfit Combination for SIA: Mary Koop Umbrellas

Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected a colorful 1925 London...

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Styling a Blue and Pink Summer Outfit for SIA: Dr. Seuss

sallyinstpaul

May 22, 2024

Styling a Blue and Pink Summer Outfit for SIA: Dr. Seuss

Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1961 painting "Gosh! Do I...

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How to Wear a Black Column with Neutrals in Spring and Family Resemblance Matching

sallyinstpaul

May 17, 2024

How to Wear a Black Column with Neutrals in Spring and Family Resemblance Matching

Although we are clearly past the original time frame for my fall/winter capsule wardrobe based on a 7-color palette, I have continued to...

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Spring Sweater Outfits + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

May 3, 2024

Spring Sweater Outfits + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry

I have fallen behind on sharing my outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe since the seasonal change from winter to spring, but...

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How to Style a Brown and Lace Spring Outfit for SIA: Book of Hours + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Apr 24, 2024

How to Style a Brown and Lace Spring Outfit for SIA: Book of Hours + DIY Jewelry

Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected a 14th century Book of Hours by...

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Fall Colors in Spring Outfit for SIA: Fernando Botero + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Apr 10, 2024

Fall Colors in Spring Outfit for SIA: Fernando Botero + DIY Jewelry

Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1987 oil painting "Four...

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Sweatshirt and Skirt Outfit for SIA: Carolyn Zimmerman + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Mar 27, 2024

Sweatshirt and Skirt Outfit for SIA: Carolyn Zimmerman + DIY Jewelry

Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the oil painting "Buon Giorno...

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Bright Pink Outfits with Bug-Themed Scarves and Mary Janes + DIY Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Mar 15, 2024

Bright Pink Outfits with Bug-Themed Scarves and Mary Janes + DIY Earrings

Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature bright pink garments along with black and white items...

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Winter to Spring Transition Outfit for SIA: Giles Newman + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Mar 13, 2024

Winter to Spring Transition Outfit for SIA: Giles Newman + DIY Jewelry

Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the collection of wood carvings...

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Inside My Wardrobe: Accessories from 2015 with Winter Outfit Ideas + DIY Bead Soup Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Feb 26, 2024

Inside My Wardrobe: Accessories from 2015 with Winter Outfit Ideas + DIY Bead Soup Earrings

Today I am continuing a historical tour of my closet with the accessories I have dating to 2015. Because accessories are relatively...

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Layering a Sweater Over a Dress for SIA: Evening Poplars + Dressy vs. Rustic DIY Bead Soup Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Feb 14, 2024

Layering a Sweater Over a Dress for SIA: Evening Poplars + Dressy vs. Rustic DIY Bead Soup Earrings

Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1885 oils on board...

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Inside My Wardrobe: Skirts Purchased in 2015 That I Still Wear...or Don't

sallyinstpaul

Feb 7, 2024

Inside My Wardrobe: Skirts Purchased in 2015 That I Still Wear...or Don't

It's been several months since my last Inside My Wardrobe post (inspired by Debbie at My Wardrobe, Myself), so I decided it was high time...

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Black Winter Capsule Outfits: Complex and Simple + DIY Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Feb 2, 2024

Black Winter Capsule Outfits: Complex and Simple + DIY Earrings

Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that are based on black pieces in my closet but have color, prints,...

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Styling a Pop of Color Scarf for SIA: Jubilee Procession + DIY Bead Soup Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Jan 31, 2024

Styling a Pop of Color Scarf for SIA: Jubilee Procession + DIY Bead Soup Earrings

Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1897 painting "Jubilee...

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How to Jazz Up a Simple Sweater and Jeans Outfit + DIY Jewelry

sallyinstpaul

Jan 22, 2024

How to Jazz Up a Simple Sweater and Jeans Outfit + DIY Jewelry

I took time off work between Christmas and New Years, so I was wearing some simple casual outfits with jeans and sweaters. Today I am...

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