Independence Holiday Weekend

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I hope everyone is enjoying a great Independence Day celebration this weekend! 

I thought this would be the perfect time to feature a few holiday outfits,  

 so here are two looks in festive summertime red, white and blue

for the patriotic celebration!

My first outfit is an allover red strawberry print dress with a bright aqua blue background 

Layering a cropped crochet vest, featuring an embroidered hibiscus pattern over the dress

I also wore this dress on it's own back in May, for a post about fruit prints

Today, a fruit and flower print mix! 🍓🌺     

 

For jewelry, I chose some bright gold tone pieces

Three-D stylized flower shaped earrings, a chain link collar necklace,

and a blue enamel bow bracelet

If the bracelet looks familiar, I also have it in plain gold tone and wear it a lot

Carrying a white fold over bag with detachable strap

For shoes to finish the look, Mary Jane sling backs 

The gingham fabric is a pattern that just says summer,

especially in this tan and white color combination 

Here is another outfit for the Independence Day weekend  

I don't often wear this red and white striped top

with it's cute navy blue bicycle graphic print    

I seem to save it, because it is so perfect for the patriotic summer holidays!

Worn here with a white linen blend button front midi skirt

The roomy pockets give it a gold star 🌟 

Carrying my red draw cord bag

With this outfit, it is reminiscent of a picnic lunch bag

For jewelry, white enamel 3-D petal flower earrings

with a shiny silver tone bar bracelet

(Ignore the red krinkle hairband, I decided not to wear it today,

as there is a lot of red in this outfit already!)

Fun summer shoes-red and white striped espadrilles 

with red lace up ribbons

Hope everyone has a sparkling holiday and good week to come!

 

Show Your Stripes!

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This week, I am wearing two outfits featuring bold striped patterns 

Stripes of all types (rhyming!) are trending this season-no surprise here

Although they are always big for spring and summer-especially those with white in them

 I am a big fan of stripes and wear them year round,

whether trending or not-how about you?

They are such a classic pattern

There is practically an infinite variety of colors and widths stripes,

 and they all look so different

They are a wardrobe workhorse pattern for me, for sure!

My first outfit features a black, white and grey striped skirt in an unusual wrap style

Worn with a white denim jacket and a magenta top underneath for a pop of color

Carrying a bright magenta bag for another matchy bit of color

Simple, casual jewelry to accessorize this outfit 

A 1950's vintage expandable bracelet in purple plastic 

and chunky textured silver tone hoop earrings

Black band strap sandals to finish the outfit

Another stripy summertime outfit,

this one with wide horizontal navy blue and white stripes on the top

Worn with a Kelly green linen blend button front midi skirt

Kelly and navy are a classic color combination

and like this outfit, frequently translate into a nautical look 

There are so many great green pieces to chose from in the shops now

since the color is trending big!

Carrying my 1960's vintage white wicker bag

with the see through front panel and psychedelic print lining!

For jewelry, I chose a few key silver tone pieces 

that work so well in the summertime

A star, or starfish necklace, a link design cuff bracelet,

and large, shiny hoop earrings 

One of my favorite pairs of summer shoes seemed the perfect matchy

bookend for this outfit-navy and white striped lace up espadrilles!

Stripes all over!

A vertically striped ruffle trimmed jumpsuit from summer, 2018

Hope everyone enjoys their week!

 

It's Hip to be Square-Square Necklines

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Square necklines have been having some time in the spotlight over the past few years

 I first started noticing them a lot in the Cottagecore niche, in dresses, blouses and vests

Now, more pieces with square necklines have moved to grace many other styles, 

and have trickled over to mainstream fashion

I love this style of neckline, and am glad to see it has gained popularity

 and has proven to have some staying power!

My first outfit features a square neckline peplum blouse in a bit of a retro boho style,

with long full sleeves and an all over cheerful multi colored floral print 

I paired the blouse with a super full lilac skirt

that matches one of the minor colors in the top    

Frilly!

Complementing this outfit with jewelry with a slightly boho look, too

Wearing large gold tone hoop earrings, my much loved bow bracelet,

(I wish I could clone this bracelet in every color of the rainbow 🌈)

and a two toned stylized butterfly necklace

It is finally time to get out my summertime purses and shoes!

Carrying a bag that has become one of my go to's 

and you will surely be seeing more of it this season

The natural wicker seems to magically compliment almost every warm weather outfit,

and the sea shell detail 🐚 has a fun beachy, vacation feel to me!

Natural tan braided band sandals to finish the look

Next, a sweet summery dress with a square neckline

It's pretty details include a smocked bodice, 3/4 length sleeves with bows

at the ends, and a ruffled hem full skirt

Oh, and of course I love all the flowers 🌺 🌸 in the print 

 

Carrying another one of my favorite summer bags

It is a 1960's vintage white wicker one, with a plastic see through panel in the front

allowing you to see the fantastically printed lining

(I took out all of the distracting contents out for the photo)

I chose light and breezy summertime jewelry for this outfit

A faux pearl collar necklace and half daisy earrings

Skimmer bow toe ballet flats for a casual look today,

but this dress is very versatile and could easily be dressed up with different accessories 

What's blooming in June?

I look for this Cactus to bloom along the path where I walk at around this time each year

Cacti are rare plantings in my area, but this one must be in just the right super sunny spot

because it really thrives here

This year the flowers have bloomed much more slowly over the course of a week, so far

In previous years they have bloomed and the flowers have faded in a few days

They are a special treat to behold!   

Hope everyone enjoys their week!

 

Viva La Pinks!

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It's no secret that I have embraced the color pink to the fullest

Even more so since Barbiecore has become such a hot and widespread trend!

 My love of pink has been longstanding,

but there were years when I did not wear much of the color at all 

due to fear of not being taken seriously in the workplace

Thank goodness the days when dark, drab colored workwear ruled are (mostly) gone! 

This week I am featuring two outfits dominated by shades of pink

First, a lovely to wear silk shift dress with an all-over wild, stylized floral print

It is in deep and saturated shades of pink, orange and red on a bright pink background

Layering an ivory double layer chiffon peplum blouse over the dress in this outfit

I would love to have these exotic blooms growing in my garden 😍!

To accessorize, I am wearing a pink braided hairband,

and gold tone jewelry

Large flower shaped earrings, and a rhinestone embellished collar necklace

Carrying a white clutch bag, that converts to a cross body style with a detachable strap

I detect a hole in my accessory collection-

I need to shop for a less structured small white bag for softer outfits

Dark pink faux reptile kitten heel slides with bow detail 

seemed the perfect way to complete this colorful outfit

Next, is a dress I last wore on the blog

during the Christmas holidays in a post titled Holiday Flare

Back then, I layered a wine colored cropped cardigan over the dress for warmth

This week, I am wearing it accessorized for spring

The dress is a bold geometric print in bright multiple shades of pink,

with short puffed sleeves and a flouncy bias cut skirt    

All the pink!

Carrying my pale pink heart shaped bag

that blends nicely with the background shade in the dress

The print of the dress is a lot, especially on it's own, so I kept the jewelry minimal

Wearing a simple gold tone hinged collar necklace and bow bracelet  

Pale lilac tie heels to finish the look

Here is a more subtle shade of pink 

in a casual outfit from a spring past, 2019

Hope everyone has a good week!

Spring jackets

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This week I am styling two jackets from my wardrobe 

that are just right for this time of year

Many of us are (still) transitioning to the warm weather 

Although it is June, and the summer equinox is just around the corner,

it has been the slowest, coolest and rainiest spring that I can remember in years!

There will be a beautiful promising sunny day or two in the seventies,

and then back we go to the rainy low sixties for a spell, again 🤷‍♀️ 

Anyway, my first outfit features a classic moto jacket,

you can't beat it for any kind of weather! 

The moto jacket is a versatile staple already in most women's wardrobes

In leather and heavier denim, it is great for the cooler months,

but in a lighter weight denim or a wide array of light weight fabrics

the moto jacket is great for warmer temperatures  

I like the fresh and  unusual twist on this one

 It is made of a boucle fabric in bright white that is perfect for layering

Worn here, all zipped up, over a short crepe blue shirt dress with a white ditsy floral print  

 

Green is a very popular color for this spring and summer,

so I am accessorizing with a pop of Kelly green in a bucket bag 

Wearing one of my many vintage scarves in my hair

I am a native Washingtonian, so this brightly colored one

depicting the Mall and historic landmarks is a sentimental favorite 

Simple silver tone sculptural jewelry to complement the zippers on the jacket

Shiny navy blue patent leather kitten heel sling backs to finish the look

Here is another outfit option for spring featuring a jacket, this one in denim

It is a light wash and slightly distressed one in a retro 70's style 

This style has come back around again with the recent emphasis on the waist

I love the slightly fitted silhouette and the mix of the feminine puffed sleeve caps

 and the western shoulder yoke

The pale pink and white floral blouse underneath is part of a set with a matching midi skirt

Worn with straight leg ankle cropped jeans in a medium wash-

double denim!

 

Carrying a pink fabric tote bag with tanned leather trim

 

For jewelry, I chose some chunky pieces in textured silver tone

The unusual wide cuff bracelet is vintage, and a mix of metal and embossed leather

The double chain link necklace is also vintage, from the 60's

My star shaped stud earrings are current, and  artisan crafted

More accessories to add interest to this basic outfit

A pink and blue paisley scarf in my hair,

and a woven leather belt that I added because in seemed like such a good accent

to the trim on my bag

Tan stacked heel short boots to finish this casual outfit

An outfit from spring 2018

Do you remember when these extra long blazer style jackets

 where having a moment in 2018?

Hope you all have a good week!