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OOTD x4: Colorful Summer Work Outfits
Welcome to another round-up of recent outfits, this time focusing on business casual work outfits for warm days. I am still in work from...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 24, 2022
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My Scarf 2022 Capsule Wardrobe: June Additions
With the official first day of summer behind us, the warm-to-hot weather has arrived even here in Minnesota. It's definitely time to get...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 22, 2022
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How to Accessorize a Colorful Summer Capsule Wardrobe (21 For 21)
In my last capsule post, I created a colorful capsule wardrobe for summer starting with 13 garments that I identified from my wardrobe...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 21, 2022
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14 Double Stripe Print Mixing Outfit Ideas with 4 Stripe Mix Style Tips
In my SIA Dali post, I shared my best tips for mixing stripes with stripes for a fun but not crazy print mix look: (#1) Separate the two...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 17, 2022
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How to Wear Stripes With Stripes: SIA Hallucinogenic Toreador by Salvador Dali
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the amazing painting The...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 15, 2022
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OOTD x5: June Skirt Outfits For Work and Play
It's June and summer has arrived in Minnesota! After a very long period of pants-based outfits (since last October?), I've started...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 13, 2022
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How to Create a Colorful Capsule Wardrobe for Summer from High Priority Wear Items
My initial plan for this post was simply to share the high priority wear items I'd identified in my wardrobe for this summer (now through...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 8, 2022
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18 More Bird Print Outfits For Summer
When I posted my previous bird print outfit round-up in May, several commenters were (quite reasonably!) surprised that I have a total of...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 6, 2022
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What Makes You Feel More "You" When You Wear It? Part 2
Earlier this week, I started answering this style journal prompt from m gets dressed: Is there an item or pairing that always makes you...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 3, 2022
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Print Mixing With Animal Prints: SIA Leisure Lady With Ocelots
Terri at Meadowtree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected an extremely compelling commentary...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 1, 2022
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What Makes You Feel More "You" When You Wear It? Part 1
Today I am answering a style journal prompt from m gets dressed: Is there an item or pairing that always makes you feel more "you" when...
sallyinstpaul
May 30, 2022
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30 Wears: Olive Leopard Flats
When I put together my outfit for the Style Imitating Art (SIA) Lotus Pond style challenge last week, the shoes I was wearing hit my 30...
sallyinstpaul
May 27, 2022
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OOTD x3: Teal & Blue Late Spring Scarf Outfits
This late spring/early summer season in Minnesota has its ups and downs, starting with the weather, which is...well, let's call it...
sallyinstpaul
May 25, 2022
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Design a DIY Bracelet Set: Start With a Pink Outfit (Spring)
Today I'm back with another example of designing a coordinated DIY bracelet set with a mix of paper bead bracelets and stone/glass bead...
sallyinstpaul
May 23, 2022
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My Scarf 2022 Capsule Wardrobe: May Additions
With the warmer weather either fully arrived or on its way (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), this scarf and color palette...
sallyinstpaul
May 20, 2022
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How to Wear Black Pants with Intention: SIA Lotus Pond
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the gorgeous woodblock print...
sallyinstpaul
May 18, 2022
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15 Warm Weather Bird Print Outfits To Inspire Your Summer Style
The theme for this month's Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is Birds & Feathers. Do I have bird prints? Oh do I have bird prints! I did an...
sallyinstpaul
May 16, 2022
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Pantone SS 2022 Accessory Sets/Beauty Bundles - Part 1
I recently completed the rather huge project of creating a version of my digital closet (clothing and accessories) organized by color...
sallyinstpaul
May 11, 2022
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Design a DIY Bracelet Set: Start With a White Floral Shirt (Summer)
Today I'm back with another example of designing a coordinated DIY bracelet set with a mix of paper bead bracelets and stone/glass bead...
sallyinstpaul
May 9, 2022
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My Scarf 2022 Capsule Wardrobe: 13 Outfits for Jan-April
Well, it's happening. After about 2 days of weather in the 60s F, it's going to be 70F this weekend and in the 80s F next week! Once it...
sallyinstpaul
May 6, 2022
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