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Brown Color Combos: Rust & Green/Teal/Mint
Today I am continuing my brown color combos series...which may surprise you if you think this color is only suited to fall and winter. But the Pantone spring/summer colors for 2026 include a dark, rich brown among its neutrals; coffee bean is "a deeply roasted bold brown with a smoky, chocolatey and nutty appearance." Pantone specifically calls out their neutral selections as "seasonless shades: a range of trans-seasonal neutrals [that] underpin the foundation." While 202
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Mar 2
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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...
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Aug 27, 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...
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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...
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May 21, 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...
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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...
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May 12, 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...
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May 2, 2025
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How to Create an Outfit Starting with a Print for the Good Buy Book: Rainy Days
The April theme for the Good Buy Book was Rainy Days as shared in Shelbee's post and Nancy's post . With spring well underway in...
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Apr 25, 2025
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How to Take Inspiration from Art You Dislike for SIA Maarten Baas
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the "Hey Chair Be a...
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Apr 23, 2025
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Navy & Grey April Outfits with Bird Prints + DIY Jewelry
Today I am featuring two recent outfits based on the navy and grey color palette with a blouse and a cardigan with very similar...
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Apr 7, 2025
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Style Over Time: Winter/Spring Outfits from Late February + DIY Jewelry
It's been more than long enough since we had our last Style Over Time post. (Read this post for a full introduction to the series.)...
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Mar 7, 2025
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A Light Summer Skirt Styled for Winter for SIA Egon Schiele 2.0
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1909 oil painting Portrait...
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Feb 26, 2025
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Two Teal Winter Outfits for SIA Diamond Dust Shoes + DIY Jewelry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the Diamond Dust Shoes...
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Feb 12, 2025
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An Easy "Color Recipe" Winter Outfit in Pink + Blue and DIY Jewelry
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
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Feb 10, 2025
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Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits: Beige/Taupe + Painting Catalog Paper for Paper Beads
In my last post , I shared this soft pink outfit inspired by a painting of Joan of Arc for the latest Style Imitating Art challenge. I...
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Feb 3, 2025
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A Brown + Red Winter Outfit and Loden Cape + Cap 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...
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Jan 20, 2025
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Winter Outfit with Teal Pants + Denim Jacket and DIY Paper Beads
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
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Jan 17, 2025
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Birthday Beads, DIY Pearl/Rhinestone Necklace, and Circus Striped Winter Outfit
Welcome to 2025! After a holiday blogging break that I didn't plan for but should have anticipated, I'm back today with some beady...
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Jan 8, 2025
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How to Wear the Teal and Brown Color Combo in Winter for SIA Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the UNESCO World Heritage...
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Dec 18, 2024
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A Winter Green Outfit with a Pop of Red 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...
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Dec 16, 2024
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