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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
11 comments


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
18 comments


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
16 comments


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
16 comments


How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 4b: Cool Animal Prints (Grey Leopard)
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
Jun 30, 2023
10 comments


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
20 comments


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
22 comments


How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 4a: Warm Animal Prints (Tan Leopard)
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
Jun 16, 2023
12 comments


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
22 comments


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
22 comments


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
24 comments


How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 3b: Cool Metallics (Pewter/Silver)
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
May 31, 2023
10 comments


Mixing Black and Navy Prints for SIA: Floral Forms
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1936 watercolor "Floral Forms"...
sallyinstpaul
May 24, 2023
16 comments


How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 3a: Warm Metallics (Gold)
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
May 22, 2023
22 comments


3 More Soft Blue Outfit Ideas for Spring and Summer
I knew that I like wearing softer alternatives like denim, chambray, and grey-blue colors in the spring and early summer, but apparently...
sallyinstpaul
May 15, 2023
23 comments


Outfit Ideas: Softer Alternatives to Navy for Spring and Early Summer
Navy is probably my favorite neutral, and it's my dominant neutral in high summer (with olive/moss/sage and white supporting it). I like...
sallyinstpaul
May 8, 2023
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How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 2: Match Your Hair (Bookend)
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
Apr 21, 2023
25 comments


How to Pick a Shoe Color Part 1: Match Your Skin Tone (Nude to You)
With temperatures on the rise across the northern hemisphere, it's time (even in Minnesota) to ditch the boots and tights and turn our...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 19, 2023
16 comments
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