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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
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3 days ago
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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
sallyinstpaul
Nov 17
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Comparison and Judgment are the Enemies of Creativity
I am fortunate to have joined a talented group of bloggers for the Global Writing Challenge. Each month, we write about a very broadly defined topic, and the responses are quite varied. The group include s Deb’s World , Marsha in the Middle , MK’s Adventures , Rosie Amber , Suzy Turner , Women Over 50 Living Well ,  and now me. This month, Marsha selected the topic of Creativity...a theme that is close to my heart as a writer, photographer, jewelry designer, and general
sallyinstpaul
Nov 13
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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
sallyinstpaul
Oct 20
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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...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 26
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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
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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...
sallyinstpaul
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...
sallyinstpaul
Aug 18
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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...
sallyinstpaul
May 16
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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
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Where Bloggers Live: Birthday/Unbirthday Outfits and 12 Easy DIY Earrings
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
Apr 11
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How to Style Black Wide Leg Pants for Spring
Black can be a tough color to style for spring because many of us naturally start to gravitate toward lighter, brighter colors as we move...
sallyinstpaul
Apr 4
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How to Wear Maroon, Olive, and Gold for Spring/Fall + DIY Jewelry
Today I am continuing to catch up in sharing my 2024 purchases with two new items featured in two transition season outfits using the...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 28
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How to Wear Navy and Green with Polka Dots for Winter/Spring 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
Mar 17
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How to Style a Colorful Print Dress for Winter for SIA Sol LeWitt + DIY Jewelry
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the painted wall...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 12
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Style Over Time: Winter/Spring Outfits from Late February + DIY Jewelry
It's been more than long enough since we had our last Style Over Time post. (Read this post for a full introduction to the series.)...
sallyinstpaul
Mar 7
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A Light Summer Skirt Styled for Winter for SIA Egon Schiele 2.0
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1909 oil painting Portrait...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 26
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Black, Grey, and Purple Winter Outfits and DIY Jewelry
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 24
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How to Wear a Print Summer Skirt in Winter with the Thrifty Six + Layered Necklaces and Scarves
I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 17
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Two Teal Winter Outfits for SIA Diamond Dust Shoes + DIY Jewelry
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the Diamond Dust Shoes...
sallyinstpaul
Feb 12
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