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Brown Casual Layered Utility-Style Summer Outfit for SIA: Holly Hobbie + DIY Paper Beads
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked an illustration of "Blue Girl"...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 30, 2023
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2 Light Peacock Blue T-Shirt Summer WFH Outfits + DIY Paper Beads
Today's post is brought to you by this pompadour-sporting Lesser Scaup chilling out in the light peacock blue water of Upper Newport Bay....
sallyinstpaul
Aug 21, 2023
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Indigo Linen Top & Colorful Pants Outfits + DIY Paper Beads
Today's post is a bit of a swerve back into softer alternatives to navy territory as I introduce another of my Lands End winter sale...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 4, 2023
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Styling a Graphic T Print Mix for SIA: Race to the Moon Quilt
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 2006 quilt "Race to the Moon"...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 2, 2023
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 31, 2023
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Navy/Pink/Blue Floral Cardigan Summer Outfits + DIY Paper Beads
Remember this guy? Yep, I'm showcasing more blue and pink summer outfits today! My outfits feature another new item from my...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 24, 2023
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3 Blue and Pink Summer Outfits with Dusky Rose Pants + DIY Paper Beads
In my last Style Imitating Art post based on this painting (improved with rabbit), I created a shades of blue outfit because I have been...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 21, 2023
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Dressing Down a Fancy Skirt for SIA: Still Life by Kristy Goggio
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1990's painting "Still...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 19, 2023
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Summer Necklace Layering With a Print Topper + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
One of the signs of summer in St Paul, MN is I start wearing my sadly-shrunken rabbit blouse as a topper layer over a sleeveless tank...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 12, 2023
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2 Coral and Grey Leopard Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
It's been a minute since I posted, and I'm glad to be back today with two OOTD from this spring/summer featuring sandstone coral clothing...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 7, 2023
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New Palm Print Linen Shirt Two Ways + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I am continuing from my previous post about my new sherbet check linen top with another linen shirt from Lands End, this time a...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 27, 2023
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New Sherbet Check Linen Shirt with Floral Keds + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I've mentioned before that last December I was able to take advantage of a big sale at Lands End to add some new items to my wardrobe. ...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 23, 2023
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Summer Outfit Idea: Styling a Striped Linen Skirt for SIA: Suntan
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1973 painting "Suntan" by...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 21, 2023
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2 Aqua Summer Outfit Ideas + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I have been meaning to get this post up for a couple of weeks but life has been a bit hectic between work deadlines and my seemingly...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 14, 2023
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Mixing Prints and Shades of Blue for SIA: Taking in the Laundry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1951 painting "Taking in...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 7, 2023
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 2, 2023
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Where Bloggers Live: My Weekend Paper Bead Dip Glaze Tutorial
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
Apr 14, 2023
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Styling a Tonal Column of Color for SIA: Redoute Roses + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked four rose paintings by 18th/19th...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 12, 2023
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How to Style a Denim Skirt: 30 Wears - Part 1
The light teal sweater + denim skirt outfit I shared in my last post brought that denim skirt up to 30 wears! So it's time for a review...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 5, 2023
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OOTD x2: Light Teal Sweater + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
For readers who live somewhere Spring = warm, here is a reminder of why my Winter/Spring sartorial season (aka Cool Spring) doesn't end...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 3, 2023
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