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Black Winter Capsule Outfits: Complex and Simple + DIY Earrings

sallyinstpaul

Feb 2

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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30 Wears: Burgundy Birds Blouse - Part 2: Colorful Options

sallyinstpaul

Jan 26

30 Wears: Burgundy Birds Blouse - Part 2: Colorful Options

Today I will continue exploring ways to style a multi-color print shirt illustrated with my previous OOTD featuring this burgundy birds...

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A Color Lover's 7 Color Capsule Wardrobe for Fall/Winter Using Trios & Thinking in Threes

sallyinstpaul

Oct 2, 2023

A Color Lover's 7 Color Capsule Wardrobe for Fall/Winter Using Trios & Thinking in Threes

In my bead soup earring project post, I shared this outfit, which is an example of how I start wearing darker colors more often and start...

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OOTDx2: Rolling Long Sleeves Adds Structure to Outfits + DIY Paper Beads

sallyinstpaul

Sep 19, 2023

OOTDx2: Rolling Long Sleeves Adds Structure to Outfits + DIY Paper Beads

With fall officially starting on Saturday in the northern hemisphere, I expect to see more long-sleeved shirts come out of people's...

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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 5a: Match Your Skirt/Pants (Neutral)

sallyinstpaul

Aug 9, 2023

How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 5a: Match Your Skirt/Pants (Neutral)

In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...

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3 Statement Floral Shirt Summer Outfits + DIY Paper Beads

sallyinstpaul

Jul 31, 2023

3 Statement Floral Shirt Summer Outfits + DIY Paper Beads

Today I'm shifting away from the blue and pink color combinations of last week to feature summer outfits with another Lands End shirt...

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OOTD: Aqua Print Jacket Outfit + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

sallyinstpaul

Jun 2, 2023

OOTD: Aqua Print Jacket Outfit + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

This spring I have continued to design paper bead bracelet sets to coordinate with particular print items (clothing or scarves) from my...

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Mixing Black and Navy Prints for SIA: Floral Forms

sallyinstpaul

May 24, 2023

Mixing Black and Navy Prints for SIA: Floral Forms

Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1936 watercolor "Floral Forms"...

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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 2: Match Your Hair (Bookend)

sallyinstpaul

Apr 21, 2023

How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 2: Match Your Hair (Bookend)

In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...

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OOTD x2: White Rabbits for Spring + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

sallyinstpaul

Mar 24, 2023

OOTD x2: White Rabbits for Spring + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

Today I'm sharing two recent outfits featuring white rabbits. Not the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland...just white rabbits...in...

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Snow Follies + Viva Magenta Jeans Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

sallyinstpaul

Feb 24, 2023

Snow Follies + Viva Magenta Jeans Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

After posting about my accidental Viva Magenta DIY bead bracelet, I thought I'd follow up with a few recent OOTD incorporating magenta...

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Red, Maroon, and Burgundy Outfits for Late Winter + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples

sallyinstpaul

Feb 17, 2023

Red, Maroon, and Burgundy Outfits for Late Winter + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples

Rosemary at Distinctly Southern Style is wearing red for Heart Awareness Month to raise awareness that heart is disease is the leading...

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How to Wear a Pullover Sweater Over a Dress + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

sallyinstpaul

Jan 27, 2023

How to Wear a Pullover Sweater Over a Dress + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples

As we are entering the coldest time of year in Minnesota, the layers start building up more and more in my outfits. It's not unheard of...

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OOTD: Ringing in the New Year with Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit

sallyinstpaul

Jan 4, 2023

OOTD: Ringing in the New Year with Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit

My best friend, husband, and I have adopted the practice of exchanging "rabbit rabbit rabbit" greetings on the first day of each month...

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How to Wear Black and White Print Scarves with Soft Coloring for SIA: Abigail Rose

sallyinstpaul

Nov 16, 2022

How to Wear Black and White Print Scarves with Soft Coloring for SIA: Abigail Rose

Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1786 portrait of 14 year old...

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OOTD x3: Wide Leg Trouser Jeans Outfits for Fall

sallyinstpaul

Nov 7, 2022

OOTD x3: Wide Leg Trouser Jeans Outfits for Fall

With looser, wider-leg denim popular right now, I have enjoyed pulling out my two pairs of trouser jeans, which I find a nice tailored...

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How to Select a Scarf for a Fall Sweater and Pants Outfit: Olive & Rust

sallyinstpaul

Nov 4, 2022

How to Select a Scarf for a Fall Sweater and Pants Outfit: Olive & Rust

Way back in mid-August (!), Janice at The Vivienne Files posted six outfits in various color combinations using the same outfit formula:...

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How to Wear Pink in the Fall: Autumn Outfit Ideas with Neutrals

sallyinstpaul

Oct 19, 2022

How to Wear Pink in the Fall: Autumn Outfit Ideas with Neutrals

Whether you are wearing pink for breast cancer awareness (like Jodie, who inspired this post), following the brightly colored dopamine...

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Brown Cropped Pants Outfits for Warm Fall Weather

sallyinstpaul

Sep 12, 2022

Brown Cropped Pants Outfits for Warm Fall Weather

It's so helpful to have at least a few warm weather items that give you an autumnal vibe for the summer-to-fall transition season. Of...

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OOTD: Style Imitating Art - Sunday Morning by Norman Rockwell

sallyinstpaul

Feb 9, 2022

OOTD: Style Imitating Art - Sunday Morning by Norman Rockwell

New SIA host Shelbee selected this artwork from the May 16, 1959 cover of the Saturday Evening Post for her first foray because her...

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