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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 26, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 20, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 17, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 5, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
May 22, 2024
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How to Style a Secondhand Silk Skirt and Scarf for Summer 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...
sallyinstpaul
May 20, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
May 17, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
May 3, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 24, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 10, 2024
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Dress and Utility Jacket Outfit Formula for Spring + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
Today I am sharing an outfit from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that I had previously (accidentally) skipped over. It dates from...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 3, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 27, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 15, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 13, 2024
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Accent Color Skirt Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfits + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature colorful solid knit skirts worn with tights. Sometimes...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 1, 2024
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Styling Blue and Green for SIA: Hipgnosis + DIY Jewelry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she went in a bit of a different direction...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 28, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 26, 2024
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Magenta Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfits + DIY Jewelry
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that incorporate cheerful magenta pieces along with capsule items...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 23, 2024
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 14, 2024
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Inside My Wardrobe: Cream Vest Purchased in 2015 That I Still Wear + A Pleasing Pairing
Today's post features the fourth garment in my wardrobe that dates from 2015: a cream cardigan vest that has reached my under $1 cost per...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 12, 2024
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