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How to Wear a Black Column with Neutrals in Spring and Family Resemblance Matching
Although we are clearly past the original time frame for my fall/winter capsule wardrobe based on a 7-color palette, I have continued to...
sallyinstpaul
May 17, 2024
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Spring Sweater Outfits + DIY Paper Beads and Jewelry
I have fallen behind on sharing my outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe since the seasonal change from winter to spring, but...
sallyinstpaul
May 3, 2024
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How to Style a Brown and Lace Spring Outfit for SIA: Book of Hours + DIY Jewelry
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected a 14th century Book of Hours by...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 24, 2024
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Fall Colors in Spring Outfit for SIA: Fernando Botero + DIY Jewelry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1987 oil painting "Four...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 10, 2024
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Sweatshirt and Skirt Outfit for SIA: Carolyn Zimmerman + DIY Jewelry
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the oil painting "Buon Giorno...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 27, 2024
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Bright Pink Outfits with Bug-Themed Scarves and Mary Janes + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature bright pink garments along with black and white items...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 15, 2024
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Winter to Spring Transition Outfit for SIA: Giles Newman + DIY Jewelry
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the collection of wood carvings...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 13, 2024
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Inside My Wardrobe: Accessories from 2015 with Winter Outfit Ideas + DIY Bead Soup Earrings
Today I am continuing a historical tour of my closet with the accessories I have dating to 2015. Because accessories are relatively...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 26, 2024
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Layering a Sweater Over a Dress for SIA: Evening Poplars + Dressy vs. Rustic DIY Bead Soup Earrings
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1885 oils on board...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 14, 2024
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Inside My Wardrobe: Skirts Purchased in 2015 That I Still Wear...or Don't
It's been several months since my last Inside My Wardrobe post (inspired by Debbie at My Wardrobe, Myself), so I decided it was high time...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 7, 2024
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Black Winter Capsule Outfits: Complex and Simple + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that are based on black pieces in my closet but have color, prints,...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 2, 2024
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Styling a Pop of Color Scarf for SIA: Jubilee Procession + DIY Bead Soup Earrings
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1897 painting "Jubilee...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 31, 2024
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How to Jazz Up a Simple Sweater and Jeans Outfit + DIY Jewelry
I took time off work between Christmas and New Years, so I was wearing some simple casual outfits with jeans and sweaters. Today I am...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 22, 2024
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2 Winter Capsule Outfits with Quilted Vests + DIY Earrings
Today I am sharing two outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature a quilted vest. I recently mentioned that wearing a...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 19, 2024
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Styling Blue and White Stripes for SIA: Grand Canyon from the South Rim + DIY Bead Soup Earring Tips
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1981 oil painting "Grand...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 17, 2024
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Combining Pleasing Pairings for SIA: Interrupted Reading + DIY Bead Soup Earrings
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and it is her last selection as a host for this...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 20, 2023
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2 Bright Pink and Black Outfits for Fall/Winter + DIY Bead Soup Earrings
I am continuing to wear outfits based on my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that rely on some of the capsule supplementation strategies I've...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 15, 2023
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3 Capsule Outfits with a Small Square Silk Scarf + DIY Bead Soup Earrings
Today I am sharing three outfits from my fall/winter capsule wardrobe that feature the same scarf: a small square silk scarf from Echo...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 13, 2023
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Supplementing a Capsule Wardrobe #3: Add a Related Color from Your Closet + DIY Jewelry
In my previous post in this series, I discussed expanding a capsule wardrobe by creating a module of pieces from your closet in a new...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 1, 2023
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Fall Outfit Formula: Print Scarf + Animal Print Shoes
A couple weeks ago, Liz blogged about the "easiest style hack ever": adding a scarf and animal print shoes to turn a basic top + bottom...
sallyinstpaul
Nov 29, 2023
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