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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
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Nov 19
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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
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Nov 17
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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
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Nov 7
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Creating a Purr-fectly Whimsical Jewelry Set for SIA Cat Symphony
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1868 drawing "Katzensymphonie" (Cat Symphony) by Austrian artist Moritz von Schwind. She chose this artwork because "a symphony of black cats just fits the bill" of "something Halloween-related without being too obvious." The artist created this work as a gift for his friend and fellow member of Die Schwarzen Katzen (Black Cats) drinking club Joseph Joachim to celebrat
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Nov 5
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Shop Your Closet and Curate a Brown Capsule Wardrobe Collection for Creating Fall/Winter Outfits
Updated November 5, 2025 with brown cardigan Dark chocolate brown is having a fashion moment for fall/winter 2025 and going into 2026, according to...well...everyone (e.g., You Look Fab , Bridgette Raes , InStyle , New York Times )! Even if you have a personal style that does not change dramatically with style trends, incorporating color trends into your outfits is an easy way to breathe fresh life into your outfits, add an element of currency to your looks, and participate i
sallyinstpaul
Oct 24
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Creating a Jewelry Set for a Brown Art-Inspired Fall Outfit for SIA Autumn
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1573 painting "Autumn" by Italian Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. She chose this painter because he is "known for creating heads out of random objects like fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even books...[they] are so clever and really crack me up." Source: shelbeeontheedge.com She selected this specific artwork was an obvious choice since we are "truly in autu
sallyinstpaul
Oct 22
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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
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Oct 20
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How to Style Colorful Pants with 30 Wears: Green Pants - Part 2
Today we are finishing up style inspiration featuring a pair of green pants, this time paired with other accent colors. ( Part 1 here ...
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Oct 3
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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...
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Sep 26
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How to Style Colorful Pants with 30 Wears: Green Pants - Part 1
I was excited that my recent "inspired by Gucci" outfit brought me up 30 wears for my green ankle pants. In a weird way, I feel like I...
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Sep 17
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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...
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Sep 15
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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
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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...
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Aug 18
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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
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Creating Striped Skirt Outfits: Part 1 - Neutral in the Print
In my recent Style Imitating Art post , I mentioned that I have been wanting to experiment with different ways to style this striped...
sallyinstpaul
May 30
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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
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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...
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May 19
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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
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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
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How to Style Color Formulas in Spring/Summer with 30 Wears: Navy Rabbit Blouse
It's been a minute since I've shared a 30 wears post, but this one is fun because it features one of my favorite tops, a sleeveless navy...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 28
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