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Styling Old Favorites and Recent Additions in Cardigan Outfits for SIA Puppeufee (The Circus)
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1945 painting "Puppeufee (The Circus)" by American artist Zelda Fitzgerald (better known as the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald). She chose this artwork because she is watching a drama about the Fitzgeralds in which she learned that Zelda was an accomplished artist - "It is not my favorite of her works, but I like that the colors are Christmasy for a December outfit
sallyinstpaul
Dec 3, 2025


Brown Color Combos: Rust
Today I am continuing my brown color combos for fall/winter outfits series with rust, a color that is very easy to mix in outfits with all shades of brown. I have 5 rust + brown outfit examples to inspire you in ways to wear the season's trendiest color. First, I want to share a corduroy skirt in a dark rust color that I added to my wardrobe just prior to fall last year and that I am looking forward to wearing for many cold seasons to come. This skirt, and the first outfit
sallyinstpaul
Nov 24, 2025


How to Start a Colorful Fall Outfit with a Scarf for SIA André Derain
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1906 painting "The Turning Road" by French painter André Derain. She chose this artwork because she kept coming across the term Fauvism and didn't know anything about it; when she asked ChatGPT for famous painters who were Fauvists, this artwork came up. Although I am unfamiliar with this artist's work, I know a bit about Fauvism because I have read a couple of b
sallyinstpaul
Nov 19, 2025


Styling a Colorful Casual Fall Outfit with the Thrifty Six: Chiffon Scarf
I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and accessories in themed monthly posts (third Monday of the month). I hope that this showcase of secondhand items and outfits provides some shopping and style inspiration for anyone who is interested in creating great looks in a way that is sustainable for our planet and our pocketbooks. Today's topic is Chiffon...which is not a fabric I gravitate
sallyinstpaul
Nov 17, 2025


Brown Color Combos: Pink
Today I am starting my dark brown color combos for fall/winter outfits series with one of my all-time favorites: pink! I like pink + brown together so much that I posted 8 outfits featuring soft pink and brown last winter in my soft pink color combo series. In today's post, I have an additional 4 pink + brown outfit examples to inspire you in ways to wear the season's trendiest color. First, I have an updated solid brown clothing capsule to share because my back-ordered br
sallyinstpaul
Nov 7, 2025


Layering Over a Lace Jacket for a Fall Outfit 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 accessories in themed monthly posts (third Monday of the month). I hope that this showcase of secondhand items and outfits provides some shopping and style inspiration for anyone who is interested in creating great looks in a way that is sustainable for our planet and our pocketbooks. Today's topic is Lace Skirt...and this was a Challenge with
sallyinstpaul
Oct 20, 2025


A Print Mix Outfit with Unexpected Proportions for SIA Walter Westley Russell
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1910 painting "Tying Her...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 26, 2025


12 More Easy DIY Bead Earring Designs for Fall
In my previous post on this topic , I shared 10 very easy, beginner-friendly beaded earrings designs that can be made with basic supplies...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 23, 2025


Styling a Colorblocked Outfit with the Thrifty Six: Inspired by Gucci
I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 15, 2025


Where Bloggers Live: 10 Easy DIY Bead Earring Designs + Fall Jewelry Tips
Welcome back to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live! I am lucky to have joined a terrific group of bloggers who give a peek into...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 12, 2025


Adding Fall Jewelry to a Summer Outfit for SIA Earth and Sky
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the circa 1930s painting...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 10, 2025


Last Chance Summer Outfits: Linen Striped Skirt Print Mix
Earlier in the summer, I wrote about creating striped skirt outfits using a print mix that matches the neutrals in the print, focusing...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 5, 2025


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...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 27, 2025


How to Wear a Lightweight Shirt-Jacket in a Print Mix Outfit with the Thrifty Six: Unbuttoned
Hello, everyone! It's definitely been a minute since I've posted. I was dealing with some life stuff but all is well and I am happy to...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 18, 2025


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...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 16, 2025


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...
sallyinstpaul
May 21, 2025


How to Wear the Summer Crochet Trend 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...
sallyinstpaul
May 19, 2025


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...
sallyinstpaul
May 16, 2025


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...
sallyinstpaul
May 12, 2025


How to Layer Gold Necklaces for SIA Diego Rivera
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1928 painting "Dance in...
sallyinstpaul
May 7, 2025
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