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Styling Riding Boots for SIA: Countess de la Maitrie + DIY Paper Bead Page to Bead Examples
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1910 portrait Countess de la...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 15, 2023
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11 More Pink Outfits for Valentine's Day + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
Today I am finishing up my Week of Pink with 11 more outfits drawn from my OOTD archives. More blush pink and bright pink in t-shirts,...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 9, 2023
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Pink for Valentine's: 3 More Blush Pink Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
I am continuing this week's pink Valentine theme with three more outfits featuring blush pink tops and a new set of paper bead...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 8, 2023
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OOTD x3: Bright January Outfits + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
Can you guys believe it's almost February? This month flew by. Today I have 3 additional Bright January outfits to share as Jodie's...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 30, 2023
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How to Wear a Pullover Sweater Over a Dress + DIY Paper Bracelet Page to Bead Examples
As we are entering the coldest time of year in Minnesota, the layers start building up more and more in my outfits. It's not unheard of...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 27, 2023
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OOTD x2: Bright Color January Jeans Outfits
After last week's muted skirt outfits post, it's time to return to vivid colors for Jodie's Bright Color January challenge. The weather...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 25, 2023
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OOTD x2: Muted Color January Skirt Outfits
After last week's post with bright color skirt outfits to celebrate Jodie's Bright Color Challenge, today I'm sharing two January skirt...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 20, 2023
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Create Unusual Color Combinations with Scarves for SIA: The Drawing Lesson
Terri at Meadowtree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the circa 1665 painting The Drawing...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 18, 2023
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OOTD x2: Bright Color January Skirt Outfits
I am joining Jodie's Bright Color Challenge for January with two skirt outfits I have worn this month. For my first...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 11, 2023
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My Scarf 2022 Capsule Wardrobe: December Additions + Wearing Red Plaid After Christmas
We're a few days into January now so it's past time to wrap up our 2022 capsule wardrobe with our final winter additions! For this...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 6, 2023
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OOTD: Ringing in the New Year with Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
My best friend, husband, and I have adopted the practice of exchanging "rabbit rabbit rabbit" greetings on the first day of each month...
sallyinstpaul
Jan 4, 2023
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A Fall/Winter Casual Travel Capsule Wardrobe for the Pacific Northwest
In a comment to my Thanksgiving post, Dame Eleanor set me a delightful challenge: I wonder if you'd feel like putting together a capsule...
sallyinstpaul
Dec 2, 2022
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Rust Color Combos: Blue & Green
This is part 8 of the rust color combo series (inspired by Bettye's "colors of fall" post over at Fashion Schlub) that I started last...
sallyinstpaul
Nov 28, 2022
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OOTD x4: Wide Leg Pants Outfits for Fall
This is a follow-up to my recent wide leg jeans outfits post, this time featuring several pairs of full-length trousers with a wider leg....
sallyinstpaul
Nov 21, 2022
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How to Wear Black and White Print Scarves with Soft Coloring for SIA: Abigail Rose
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the 1786 portrait of 14 year old...
sallyinstpaul
Nov 16, 2022
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Where Bloggers Live: Favorite Fast and Easy Fall Soup Recipe
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
Nov 11, 2022
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OOTD x3: Wide Leg Trouser Jeans Outfits for Fall
With looser, wider-leg denim popular right now, I have enjoyed pulling out my two pairs of trouser jeans, which I find a nice tailored...
sallyinstpaul
Nov 7, 2022
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How to Wear a Heavy Scarf in Fall for SIA: The Guitar by Juan Gris
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she picked the painting The Guitar by the...
sallyinstpaul
Nov 2, 2022
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Mint Fall Outfits with Rust, Peacock Blue, Burgundy, and Neutrals
Today I'm talking outfit color combinations for autumn again, now switching from pink to mint...another color that stands outside the...
sallyinstpaul
Oct 31, 2022
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Ideas for Styling a Statement Print Shirt with 30 Wears: Cream/Dark Green Rabbit Blouse
I was very excited last week when my cream/dark green rabbit blouse from Loft hit its 30 wear mark! As always, a thank you to Mica for...
sallyinstpaul
Oct 26, 2022
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