Paint Drip Dress as Skirt

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Today I am experimenting with a little light layering over a  beloved sundress that I just can't let go 

I don't wear this cheeky, brightly colored

paint drip sundress alone anymore,

 because the bodice is very low and bare

 I have styled it with a blouse underneath,

and a buttoned up cardigan over top 

Today, I thought I would experiment with this

 lightweight, bright blue elbow sleeve blouse over it

I like the way this option turned out,

 but it is a little fussy with the blouse 

tucked under the belt

 I probably won't wear it like this again,

but there are many more options!

I am so enamored with the multi-color paint drip print,

 I am considering cutting and sewing it into a skirt

Do you even modify your most loved pieces

that just don't suit you for some reason anymore?

Carrying my 1960s vintage yellow mod handle bag

to pick up a color in the dress

Wearing some more yellow and white accessories

 The white crinkle wired scarf is fashioned around my neck,

 sort of like a necklace

 For jewelry, a bracelet with a double row of yellow oval discs, and a pair of white enamel flower shaped earrings

 I chose these white double strap sandals for this outfit

 I especially love the silver cylindrical heel, 

 and the neat row of square rhinestones decorating the strap 

Here is a previous wear of this dress, from spring, 2023

I have a fairly similar color scheme in this photo, too!

The deer on the island where I live are so cute

and generally no problem at all 

Except for one little thing-they favor chomping down

on many varieties of summer flowers

in the neighborhood gardens

We have to be very vigilant

with the harmless deer-proofing

to keep them at bay!

Hope you stay cool, and have a good week!

 

Y2K Denim Dress

 Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog today!

I have really been reeling through the decades

 the past couple of weeks with my outfits!

 Last week I posted a 1940's look 

and this week I am wearing a retro Y2K dress

This light wash denim dress is from Lucky Brand

 It's hard to believe it has been in my closet since

 the early 2000's! I wore it a lot back then

and have many happy memories from that time wearing it

It is such a cute dress with lots of fun details

and an adjustable waist with a sash belt

 I think I will pass it on,

 because a lot of women in their 20's now are really into Y2K

Many of them love thrifting and buying second hand fashion

for it's uniqueness, the fact that a lot of these items are

 much better made than what is being turned out today

and to limit consumption. And also to save money

I am very happy to see a new generation

  joining this movement!

 

I have heard that if you wore a fashion the first time around    you are too old to wear it when it comes back around

I do not subscribe to that fashion rule

 For one reason, trends are cycling back so fast

with fewer and fewer years in between

 and for another, with the right accessories classic items can certainly look modern again

 What do you think about this fashion rule?

This is one of my favorite new bags

 I got for Christmas last year

 I just love the bold red and white stripes

and contrasting navy blue handle

A few accessories for this casual outfit

A red and white striped seersucker headband

with an asymmetrical bow, and some silver tone jewelry

 Silver tone seemed right

 with this light wash of denim 

Adding an interesting scarf around my neck

 This one has four quadrants with two different patterns,

 a large and small polka dot, and a large and small paisley print

Wearing my white lace sneakers

 to finish this casual look 

 Out shopping I have been noticing back to school banners everywhere. It makes me a little sad for the K through 12 kids who are reminded already of their school supply list and new clothes for the fall academic season so soon!

Hope you are enjoying your summer!

Nineteen Forties Inspired Dress

 Hello, thanks for stopping by my blog-
 hope you are having a good day!

Today I am wearing a current dress,
that has a retro 1940's inspired look

 The dress is by Allegra K

It is a knee length, A-line style, with a wide Peter Pan collar,

 and sweet banded short puff sleeves

 The print is a petite ditzy floral,

 of red flowers on a white background

So many nice details of 40s style!

I decided to try this brand out, since it has so many

classic and cute retro inspired styles

  After purchasing a few pieces from the brand

through various retailers on-line,

 I don't think I would recommend it very highly, though

 Nothing I ordered has been in the least bit

 standardized size-wise,

and you really have to sift though,

there is a lot of polyester-

lesson learned!

Have you ever experimented with

popular on-line clothing brands

only to find out they fall short of your expectations?

I would love to hear about some brands

that exceed expectations!

A Uniqlo store just opened up

 in a mall near my house,

 and I am hoping to check it out soon,

as the brand is known for it's high quality basics 

Anyway, this dress does have such a sweet look

 I thought my red quilted,

 heart-shaped bag would be perfect with it

For jewelry I chose a few simple gold tone pieces

  An organic twisted bangle bracelet,

 and flower shaped post earrings

A few more accessories for pops of color-

 A red floral hairband and red crinkle fabric necktie

To give the complete outfit the retro vibe I was going for,

 I chose my red and white micro striped espadrilles

with red laces

A quintessential summer shoe that has

 stood the test of style through many decades!

I guess I am happy enough with the outfit outcome,

once accessorized

Here are soon daisies picked from the garden

they never dissapoint!

Hope your summer is going well,

 and you have a lovely week to come!

Summer Citrus Stripes

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Today, I'm feeling the need for a Dopamine boost

It has been very hot and humid,

and I have been wearing a lot of white

during the heat wave, so bright and stripe-y it is!

  I am not sure why stripes

 suddenly took off like a shot a few seasons ago 

They are a classic pattern that never goes out of style,

 and is always in the background of every season 

 

Stripes started showing up in a lot of different

 color and design ways, and are still going strong 

I think it may have started back when the preppy vibe

came in, with the reset and return to basics

Anyway, I love all the stripes, how about you?

 There are so many ways to wear them,

 and types to choose from

Bright, bold casual stripes, soft subtle pinstripes,

and everything in between!

Stripes are also a great way to balance your proportions

 if you are inclined to do so

I am glad to see more and more individual style reigning,

 I think it is such a good turn,

as the fashion cycle has become so fast and frantic!

Anyway, I am wearing a bright and cheerful,

 multicolored dress, with various widths of stripes

in some great citrusy summer colors

 I was attracted to the unusual undulating design

 and color mix of the pattern 

Wearing a shiny white bow blouse

 with little sheer, fluttery cap sleeves underneath 

I guess you could consider this

 striped navy blue and white clutch bag

 a pattern mix in a way,

a striped pattern, mixed with another striped pattern,

does that count?

Orange is a great summer color,

 and the major hue in the scheme of this dress,

 so I chose an orange enamel buckle bracelet,

to complement it

 Also, wearing white enamel flower shaped

 post earrings for jewelry

Since this outfit has a bright theme,

 I chose shiny white patent leather

 fisherman style kitten heels for shoes

Below is a blooming cactus flower in a neighbor's yard

 These are unusual around here and as you might know,

 they only bloom for a couple of days out of the year

 But when they bloom, they certainly are spectacular!

Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

 

White to Keep Cool!

 Hello, and thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

 Today, I reached for lightweight and cool,

  white summer separates

I have been choosing white a lot this season,

 especially as the temperature rises 

 To add interest to this mostly white outfit 

I included few of my favorite bright colors

How do you keep your cool

in the summer heat?

 Wearing a cropped short sleeve lightweight jacket/topper

 with a bright blue sleeveless shell underneath

 I paired this with a white button front midi skirt

 The skirt is a loose weave and very lightweight-

completely see, through. Fortunately it is lined!

 

A few bright pops of color really elevate the outfit

For a bag, I chose a bright pink handle bag,

 with gold tone hardware and chain strap

More golden tone in my jewelry,

 with a twist bangle bracelet and double entwined circle

 clip-on earrings

Oops, where is the bracelet

in the photos above-

forgot to put it on 🙄

To keep everything sparkling white,

 I chose these simple block heel ankle strap sandals

Adding a few more bright pops of color,

in a bright pink braided hair band,

 and a rectangular cotton scarf 

in a bright multicolor circle print

Some colorful yellow and coral begonias

 enjoying looking at the sunshine-from a distance!

They thrive under the cover of a shady porch ⛱️

or in a shaded garden spot

Hope everyone is enjoying a lovely

 sunny-shiny day where you live,

but I hope it's not swelter weather

like it is here! 

 

White Dotted Swiss for the Upcoming Independence Day Holiday

Hello, and happy upcoming Independence Day
 to those of you in the US who celebrate

 

Today, to start the holiday week,

I am wearing a classic, cool summer fabric-

  a white cotton dotted Swiss dress, in a loose-fitting shape

 It has an open banded collarless "V" neckline,

  and buttons down the front, 

with a long, flowing, tiered midi length skirt

Roger is joining me today wearing a red polo shirt,

 so together we can make a red, white and blue pair

Do you and your partner or kids

like to dress to match?

Roger and I like to have fun with it sometimes!

This dress has a pretty detail,

open work lace crochet

 down the center of the elbow length sleeves

It serves a purpose, too-

air conditioned arms

The dress came with a matching self fabric tie belt,

 that I switched for this cheerful Navy blue and white

 polka dot sash to go with the holiday theme

Carrying a fun vintage vinyl box bag,

in yellow, from the 60s

I have been trying to build a small collection

 of yellow accessories, but it is tougher than I thought!

  Yellow it is hard color to find in the shops,

except for soft, light butter yellow just now,

 and I have reverted to looking online

 Yellow is not yellow, is not yellow if you know what I mean,

on the computer screen!

I have been foiled several times

 The sunny primary yellow that I am looking for,

 sometimes arrives at my door more or less gold, 

even if the color is labelled yellow

 The golden autumn color is pretty,

but just doesn't mesh with the clear summery yellow

 I am trying to blend with

I will keep trying!

 🙂 ⭐️ 🌕 😎

Here is a yellow vintage 1950s

 expandable cuff bracelet,

 a pair of yellow and orange enamel flower earrings,

 and a gold tone chain link collar necklace,

 for jewelry with this outfit

A small yellow accessories collection so far! 

The lively polka dotted navy blue and white tie

 I am using as a sash belt today

I love a good pair of espadrilles for summer,

 and these are some of my favorites!

 I have had them for quite a while,

 They are a bold navy and white stripe,

 with woven wedge heels and navy ribbons

Some star spangled holiday treats

for my sweet tooth to enjoy this week!

Hope you enjoy the holiday,

this upcoming weekend!

Our part of the country is in for a massive heat wave

that will include the weekend,

with temperatures in the triple digits!

Be save out there! 🥵

 

Denim Dress for the Beginning of Summer

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog

☀️ Happy summer solstice to everyone! 😎

I hope your weather for the first days of summer

 are going better than in my part of the country-

it's pouring buckets, currently!

I am starting summer with a little bit 

of an unusual outfit today 

Generally, I pack away my darker denim 

in favor of lighter washes for summer,

but dark denim seems to be all the rage this summer,

 (as well as double denim outfits)

 So for today, I decided to wear this short sleeve, button front,

 denim dress, as a one and done outfit 

The dress is semi-fitted, with a stitched in waistband,

and brass buttons down the front

It has multiple pockets-

 two copious hip pockets and two smaller flap chest pockets

I love a garment with usable pockets!

 

There was a time in my teenage years

 that my closet was mostly full of blue jeans

Those days are gone,

but there is still room in my wardrobe for denim

Are you a fan of denim?

Did you go through a phase,

 probably during your teens and maybe early twenties,

 of wearing nothing but jeans

 practically every day, like I did?

I remember the American Music Awards in 2001,

 when Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake

 showed up together in double denim 

It was quite controversial at the time 

 Twenty-five years later,

 I don't think anyone would even bat an eye! 

 

 Denim is so versatile

 With all the weights and washes and styles, there is truly something for everyone, if you like it

This dress is a blank slate of blue,

 so I piled on the accessories 

 Since orange and blue are complementary colors,

on opposite ends of the color wheel,

 I thought I would give the outfit a little pop of orange

to lighter the darker denim

 My bag is vintage patent leather from the 60s

 I have had it for years and purchased it at an antique store,

way back when

This type of item is much more difficult to find today,

 except through resellers

 But I think it is worth the hunt,

 because they are so much fun,

 and add such personality to an outfit  

More orange, in a gold tone and orange buckle bracelet,

 and orange enamel 3-D flower shaped earrings

Since this is such a simple dress,

I piled on more accessories in the form of 

  a denim hair band, 

which I guess makes this a double denim outfit!

 Also, a white and orange print skinny scarf,

 and an orange belt

The dress has a stitched waistband,

that I think gives it a sort of utilitarian look,

kind of like a coverall

Oddly, it has belt loops too, 

 and seems to cry out for a belt,

so I added one for another pop of orange color 

Tan tassel loafer style pumps to finish the outfit

Yesterday, the summer solstice,

 was the longest day of sunlight of the year,

 and the start of astronomical summer

 in the northern hemisphere

Hope everyone has a glorious summer

enjoying all the things you love most!

Guardian hawks to the bay, yesterday

on a beautiful beginning of summer day

🏊‍♂️😎👙👒⛱️⛵️🌊☀️⚾️🧢