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Shop Your Closet and Curate a Brown Capsule Wardrobe Collection for Creating Fall/Winter Outfits
Updated November 5, 2025 with brown cardigan Dark chocolate brown is having a fashion moment for fall/winter 2025 and going into 2026, according to...well...everyone (e.g., You Look Fab , Bridgette Raes , InStyle , New York Times )! Even if you have a personal style that does not change dramatically with style trends, incorporating color trends into your outfits is an easy way to breathe fresh life into your outfits, add an element of currency to your looks, and participate i
sallyinstpaul
Oct 24, 2025
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Creating a Jewelry Set for a Brown Art-Inspired Fall Outfit for SIA Autumn
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1573 painting "Autumn" by Italian Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. She chose this painter because he is "known for creating heads out of random objects like fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even books...[they] are so clever and really crack me up." Source: shelbeeontheedge.com She selected this specific artwork was an obvious choice since we are "truly in autu
sallyinstpaul
Oct 22, 2025
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Layering Over a Lace Jacket for a Fall Outfit 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 accessories in themed monthly posts (third Monday of the month). I hope that this showcase of secondhand items and outfits provides some shopping and style inspiration for anyone who is interested in creating great looks in a way that is sustainable for our planet and our pocketbooks. Today's topic is Lace Skirt...and this was a Challenge with
sallyinstpaul
Oct 20, 2025
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A Summer-Fall Transition Outfit for SIA Hilma af Klint
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1907 painting "The Ten Largest, No. 7, Adulthood" by Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. She chose this artwork because she wanted to find something different from her "pretty" norm for this challenge. Though she wasn't familiar with the artist or this work prior to some Internet searching, she liked that it was unlike anything she's presented before. Source: marshainthe
sallyinstpaul
Oct 14, 2025
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A Print Mix Outfit with Unexpected Proportions for SIA Walter Westley Russell
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1910 painting "Tying Her...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 26, 2025
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12 More Easy DIY Bead Earring Designs for Fall
In my previous post on this topic , I shared 10 very easy, beginner-friendly beaded earrings designs that can be made with basic supplies...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 23, 2025
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Styling a Colorblocked Outfit with the Thrifty Six: Inspired by Gucci
I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 15, 2025
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Where Bloggers Live: 10 Easy DIY Bead Earring Designs + Fall Jewelry Tips
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 12, 2025
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Adding Fall Jewelry to a Summer Outfit for SIA Earth and Sky
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the circa 1930s painting...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 10, 2025
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Last Chance Summer Outfits: Linen Striped Skirt Print Mix
Earlier in the summer, I wrote about creating striped skirt outfits using a print mix that matches the neutrals in the print, focusing...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 5, 2025
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Styling a Colorblocked Outfit for SIA Bellini
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the circa 1490 painting...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 27, 2025
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How to Wear a Lightweight Shirt-Jacket in a Print Mix Outfit with the Thrifty Six: Unbuttoned
Hello, everyone! It's definitely been a minute since I've posted. I was dealing with some life stuff but all is well and I am happy to...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 18, 2025
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How to Wear Nautical Vibes in 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
Jun 16, 2025
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Adding an Unexpected Color to an Outfit for SIA Pumpkin
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1994 sculpture "Pumpkin" by...
sallyinstpaul
May 21, 2025
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How to Wear the Summer Crochet Trend 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 19, 2025
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Style Over Time: Spring/Summer Outfits from Early May
I am happy to be here today to share another round-up of outfits over the years, this time from the first part of May. These OOTD are...
sallyinstpaul
May 16, 2025
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A Dusky Pink and Orange Outfit for Spring + DIY Paper Beads
Today I am sharing a recent outfit that I created with a new dusky pink tank that I purchased last August. I was happy to find this new...
sallyinstpaul
May 12, 2025
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How to Layer Gold Necklaces for SIA Diego Rivera
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1928 painting "Dance in...
sallyinstpaul
May 7, 2025
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10 Colorful Print Skirt Outfit Ideas for Spring/Summer
Following up on my recent posts about creating outfits starting with a print and using color formulas with a print , today I am sharing...
sallyinstpaul
May 2, 2025
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How to Style Color Formulas in Spring/Summer with 30 Wears: Navy Rabbit Blouse
It's been a minute since I've shared a 30 wears post, but this one is fun because it features one of my favorite tops, a sleeveless navy...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 28, 2025
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