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30 Wears: Medium Aqua Peplum Top & Black Capris
For today's 30 Wear post, I'm going to feature two items meeting my 30 wears + <$1 cost per wear (CPW) goals that have been mainstays of...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 25, 2022
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16 Summer Outfits in Turquoise/Aqua
Following up on my recent outfit of the day post with the turquoise t-shirt knit skirt and cardigan, I have put together 16 summer OOTDs...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 22, 2022
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OOTD x2: Turquoise Summer Outfits + DIY Red & Aqua Paper Bead Bracelet Set
Welcome to another round-up of recent outfits, this time focusing on outfits featuring a pair of comfortable turquoise t-shirt knit...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 20, 2022
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Design a DIY Bracelet Set: Start With a Butterfly Scarf
Today I'm back with another example of designing a coordinated DIY bracelet set with a mix of paper bead bracelets and stone/glass bead...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 18, 2022
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Style Imitating Art (SIA): Strawberry Tea Set by Childe Hassam
Terri at Meadow Tree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected this beautiful light-filled...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 13, 2022
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OOTD x2: High Priority Items and Ponytail Scarf Bows
Welcome to another round-up of recent summer outfits, this time with two outfits featuring items from my summer high priority wear list....
sallyinstpaul
Jul 11, 2022
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How to Create a 21 For 21 Capsule Wardrobe for Summer Starting with a Print Dress
Last week I pulled out my sleeveless floral chambray dress from CJ Banks (one of only 4 dresses that I own!) for the first time this year...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 6, 2022
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23 Red, White, and Blue Outfits for Work and Play
I updated this post to include 9 new outfits for style inspiration as we approach the July 4 holiday. Red, white, and...
sallyinstpaul
Jul 1, 2022
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How to Wear Black in Summer: SIA Karin by the Shore by Carl Larsson
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the lovely painting Karin at...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 29, 2022
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Design a DIY Bracelet Set: Start With a Colorful Striped Top
Today I'm back with another example of designing a coordinated DIY bracelet set with a mix of paper bead bracelets and stone/glass bead...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 27, 2022
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OOTD x4: Colorful Summer Work Outfits
Welcome to another round-up of recent outfits, this time focusing on business casual work outfits for warm days. I am still in work from...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 24, 2022
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My Scarf 2022 Capsule Wardrobe: June Additions
With the official first day of summer behind us, the warm-to-hot weather has arrived even here in Minnesota. It's definitely time to get...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 22, 2022
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14 Double Stripe Print Mixing Outfit Ideas with 4 Stripe Mix Style Tips
In my SIA Dali post, I shared my best tips for mixing stripes with stripes for a fun but not crazy print mix look: (#1) Separate the two...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 17, 2022
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How to Wear Stripes With Stripes: SIA Hallucinogenic Toreador by Salvador Dali
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the amazing painting The...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 15, 2022
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OOTD x5: June Skirt Outfits For Work and Play
It's June and summer has arrived in Minnesota! After a very long period of pants-based outfits (since last October?), I've started...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 13, 2022
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18 More Bird Print Outfits For Summer
When I posted my previous bird print outfit round-up in May, several commenters were (quite reasonably!) surprised that I have a total of...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 6, 2022
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What Makes You Feel More "You" When You Wear It? Part 2
Earlier this week, I started answering this style journal prompt from m gets dressed: Is there an item or pairing that always makes you...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 3, 2022
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Print Mixing With Animal Prints: SIA Leisure Lady With Ocelots
Terri at Meadowtree Style is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected an extremely compelling commentary...
sallyinstpaul
Jun 1, 2022
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What Makes You Feel More "You" When You Wear It? Part 1
Today I am answering a style journal prompt from m gets dressed: Is there an item or pairing that always makes you feel more "you" when...
sallyinstpaul
May 30, 2022
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30 Wears: Olive Leopard Flats
When I put together my outfit for the Style Imitating Art (SIA) Lotus Pond style challenge last week, the shoes I was wearing hit my 30...
sallyinstpaul
May 27, 2022
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