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!