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Layering Necklaces for SIA: At the Risk of the Sun + DIY Paper Beads
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1947 Surrealist panting "At the...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 27, 2023
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Bead Organization and My DIY Bead Soup Earring Project + OOTD
With a couple hundred DIY stretch bracelets {tutorial} in my collection, most of them in paper bead bracelet sets {tutorial 1 & 2}, I am...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 22, 2023
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OOTDx2: Rolling Long Sleeves Adds Structure to Outfits + DIY Paper Beads
With fall officially starting on Saturday in the northern hemisphere, I expect to see more long-sleeved shirts come out of people's...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 19, 2023
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How to Organize Bracelets: My Paper Bead Bracelet Set Storage System
If you've been here before, you've no doubt noticed that I am obsessed with making paper bead bracelet sets! I have made something like...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 15, 2023
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Styling a Button Up Shirt for SIA: Juan Gris's Tablecloth + DIY Paper Beads
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1915 Cubist panting "Still...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 13, 2023
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Adding an Orange Beauty Bundle to Summer Outfits with Color
Today is my last post in this short series about accessorizing summer outfits with beauty bundles/accessory sets, and we will be...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 1, 2023
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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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Adding an Orange Beauty Bundle to Summer Outfits with Neutrals
Last week I posted about how I used my orange beauty bundle/accessory sets to finish summer outfits with print pieces containing orange. ...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 28, 2023
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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 5c: Match Your Skirt/Pants (Accent Colors #2)
In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 25, 2023
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Adding an Orange Beauty Bundle to Summer Outfits with Prints
Today I am following up on last week's rainbow striped top and beauty bundle/accessory set post to feature a surprisingly useful beauty...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 23, 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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Styling Idea: Adding Beauty Bundles to Rainbow Striped Print Top Outfits
I bought this rainbow striped linen top in my December 2022 Lands End order for $13.19. It is the same style as the indigo one I shared...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 18, 2023
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Styling Double Denim/Chambray for SIA: Interior with a Book
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1959 painting "Interior with a...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 16, 2023
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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 5b: Match Your Skirt/Pants (Accent Colors)
In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 14, 2023
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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 5a: Match Your Skirt/Pants (Neutral)
In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 9, 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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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 4c: Neutral + White Prints
In this warm weather footwear series, I am reviewing our choices when we select a shoe color for our outfits. Previous posts in the...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 28, 2023
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Pink and Blue Summer Outfits with Viva Magenta T
Today I'm finishing up my series on blue and pink summer outfits not directly inspired by, but reflecting the colors and motifs of, this...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 26, 2023
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