tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-659571159355396802024-03-25T06:58:23.674-07:00Dress Up, Not Down!I like vintage looks. I have a tacky gene that loves to mix prints. I have fun trying new things with my hair. I'm a bargain hunter and hardly ever buy an item full price. I love to sew, and feel pleased as punch when I wear something of my own design.DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-41593006691601627272016-03-20T13:56:00.000-07:002016-03-20T13:56:15.345-07:00Full Outfit of Grandma's Clothes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The hat, blouse,belt, and skirt all came from my Grandmother. (I had the butterfly scarf hanging on that branch wrapped around me part of the time due to the Spring Chill.) On the way to church I told Hubby that I remember going to Mass with Grandma and her wearing this very blouse. *sigh* I love wearing her clothes. And I miss her so. Her skirt is a dream to wear. It is wonderfully fitted through the waist and hips, then those deep pleats all around make it swish beautifully with every step! And the hat! Oh gosh, it might be my new favorite! I have always looooooved big hats. They do make it interesting getting in and out of cars, and hugging people requires a tilt of the head. There is a widowed gentleman that I kiss on the cheek every Sunday, this morning I told him that I couldn't since our hats would clash. He quickly whipped off his cowboy hat! :o)<br />
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A thank you kiss for my photographer/hubby!<br />
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Silk Scarf: Vintage<br />
Dress: Grandmother's<br />
Earrings: Gift from Hubby<br />
Necklace: Burke's Outlet<br />
Hue Tights: Macy's Clearance<br />
Navy Leather Oxfords: Dillard's Clearance<br />
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And now for more of a "real" blog post. :o) We actually got out the camera after church for this outfit! As fun as phone pics are, my camera captures details much better. Still not perfect photos, but once again, if we wait for perfection it will never happen.<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-48164825610709665622016-02-28T21:24:00.001-08:002016-02-28T21:51:16.804-08:00February HappeningsIn spite of being the shortest month, February has been jam packed full of fun! As much as I would love to have perfect, professional photos to share with you, I don't. I do have evidence through phone pics though! If I wait on the perfect photos, there will never be another post. This is real life after all, so this is me being real. Hope you enjoy a <strike>raw</strike> organic taste of me! :o)<br />
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I colored my bangs a lovely eggplant-y purple. I REALLY love it, waaaaay more than I even thought I would!<br />
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A casual, leading up to Valentines look. The tee is Blue Bell! :o) The skirt is one of my Grandmother's, it's silk and designer, and I might be wearing it backwards!!! The back (front???) has the checks pleated out into stripes with snaps going down the middle. There is no tag to clue me in on what is the front, and the horizontal stripes actually looked better across my butt vs my tummy.<br />
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I refashioned a romantic tee as a gift for my older sister. I wish I had a picture of her wearing it, but that's on her phone, not mine. Grrr!</div>
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Another casual, leading up to Valentines Day look. Our weather has crazy mood swings, so yeah I went from short sleeves to layers and furry boots. The cardigan was another Grandmother's, I only have a couple of things from her. The stripe tunic is thrifted. The velvet legging are Target clearance from last year. The jellyfish earrings are a gift from my boys. :o) The furry boots came from Amazon.<br />
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More flowers for yet another leading up to Valentine's Day outfit. I wore this to my little niece's 2nd birthday party, then shopping after. I just thrifted the silk 90's bomber cardigan. The striped shirt is Target clearance. The hat is vintage from a flea market. The furry coat is thrifted vintage, I love how the suede side panels reduce bulkiness. My jeans are actually gold. My boots are a Christmas gift from Hubby.<br />
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I refashioned a plain pair of sweats into snazzy joggers for my oldest. He loves the double pocket, too bad you can't see the details. The youngest is still waiting on a pair...probably won't happen until next Winter! :o)<br />
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I made a new tee out of cute bird fabric that I bought for myself LAST Spring. Took me long enough! I made up for the delay by wearing it three days in a row, styled different each day of course!<br />
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So then we finally got to celebrate Valentine's Day! I wore this gorgeous, silk, Chanel, jumpsuit of my Grandmother's, complete with matching scarf on my head. I had a closeup of the print, but my phone ate it!<br />
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A blurry pic of the happy sweethearts. :o)<br />
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And a nice clear pic of the 1930s Jade ring Hubby gave me for Valentine's! I squealed when I opened the box!!!<br />
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So there you are, a very imperfect blog post. Which is pretty perfect for imperfect me. :o)<br />
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Ring: Gift from Hubby<br />
Earrings, Purse, and Belt: Thrifted<br />
Leather cuff: Tx Ren Fest <br />
Dress: Macy's (clearance)<br />
Boots: Grandmother's<br />
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I spied this dress at Macy's back in the Summer. I was VERY tempted to pay full price for it that day due to the ah-mazing full, full skirt, but I resisted. Fast forward to this Fall and I happened to remember it and went to see if it had made it to the clearance rack. It had! For 70% off, Woohoo!!! No matter that it was meant to be a Summer dress, the colors are perfect and cotton works great for our not always cool Texas Fall weather.<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-30659074773963473502015-10-08T20:46:00.001-07:002015-10-08T20:46:14.463-07:00Yellow Tutu for Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gold Hoops, Watch, Necklace, and Ring: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Wide Leather Belt: Local Comission<br />
Equestrian Top: Thrifted<br />
Yellow Tutu Skirt: Self Made<br />
Vintage pumps: Gift from Sister<br />
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Well, I'm back to having Red bangs again. I feel like I've gone to my "natural" hair color. :o) The night I put in the Red I dreamed I colored my bangs Purple. So I guess that's next!<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-25737807189376537142015-09-28T18:41:00.002-07:002015-09-28T18:41:42.237-07:00I Wear My Grandma's Clothes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunglasses: Grandmother's<br />
Blouse: Grandmother's<br />
Denim Skirt: Banana Republic (clearance, old) <br />
Earrings and Ring: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Watch: TJMaxx<br />
Zebra Wedges: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
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On Labor Day Grandpa invited the daughters and granddaughters to come up and go through Grandma's clothes. It has been three years since her passing. It was still hard, but we were all happy to get to take a little bit of her home. My Grandmother is my style icon forever and always! She did some modeling when she was young and always dressed and walked like she had just stepped off of a photo shoot. I am picturing her right now with a golden yellow silk scarf wrapped around her dark curled hair and draping off her shoulders, it was Easter Sunday. That is my Grandma Janell. Her closet was always my favorite room in her house. I would sit on the floor and look at all the designer clothes and just dream. When I arrived on Labor Day, I hurried up to her closet to sit and dream one last time before anyone else came upstairs.<br />
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PS: If you're curious about my dazzling ring...it was my birthday present from Hubby!!! I'm still flabbergasted!<br />
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Vintage Silk Scarf: Thrifted<br />
Belt: Thrifted<br />
Orange Top: JCPenny's (clearance)<br />
Skirt: Refashioned from a thrifted vintage dress<br />
Loafers: Thrifted<br />
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I totally forgot to post this outfit several Sundays back! It's that time of year when I want to wear Fall colors and layers, but they feel all wrong when I step outside in the heat. So, Orange and Brown and a light skirt help get me through this last bit while Summer hangs on.<br />
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JJ<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-42672891925702989322015-08-24T21:15:00.001-07:002015-08-24T21:15:26.986-07:00Vintage Hawaiian Muumuu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vintage Scarf: Thrifted<br />
Gold Hoop Earrings: Gift from Hubby<br />
Coin Bracelet: Gift from Oldest Son <br />
Pineapple Necklace and Yellow stretch Bracelets: Burke's Outlet<br />
Navy Corded Bracelet and Watch: TJMaxx<br />
Vintage Muumuu: Thrifted (and shortened)<br />
Sandals: DSW (clearance)<br />
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It's that time again...the end of Summer. That's when I feel like this dress is most appropriate. It is for sure a Summer dress, but is full of the Fall colors I'm always craving by now. Perfect for hanging out on my in progress patio with a cold drink. Who am I kidding? It's still too hot here to be out on any patio in the middle of the day! Right now I just stand at my back door and look out longing for cooler temps so I can relax out there with a book or magazine. I have plans for a fire pit that I know will be wonderful when Fall arrives!<br />
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JJ<br />
<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-46203477546465952452015-08-18T12:37:00.001-07:002015-08-18T12:37:07.227-07:00Yellow Plaid and Floral<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunglasses: Burke's Outlet<br />
Yellow Bracelets: Burke's Outlet<br />
Ceramic Watch: TJMaxx <br />
Seahorse Earrings: Antique Shop<br />
Vintage Silk Scarf: Estate Sale<br />
Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace: Thrifted<br />
Braided Belt: Thrifted<br />
Yellow Plaid Blouse: Thrifted<br />
Full Maxi Skirt: Self Made<br />
Sandals: DSW (clearance)<br />
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This outfit was so comfortable and so pretty, it just makes me happy! :o)<br />
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JJ<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-86490125168133715152015-08-08T22:17:00.000-07:002015-08-08T22:17:06.411-07:00Zebra Print and Printed Zebras<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vintage Zebra Top: Thrifted<br />
Lime Leather Belt: TJMaxx (Men's section)<br />
Trousers: TJMaxx (clearance)<br />
Zebra Print Wedges: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
Guatemalan Purse: Local<br />
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After lunch last Sunday, I took the boys for a stroll down the jogging trails behind the restaurant while we waited for everyone else to finish eating. The little guy was getting more than a little antsy and needed to burn off some energy. We managed to snap a couple of cellphone pics along the way.<br />
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This Zebra top was found on a day of thrifting with my niece in Tennessee. She was across the store and held it up for me to see. I probably scared everybody when I screamed and ran towards her with my arms stretched out saying, "Is it mine? Tell me it's mine! IT'S MINE!!" So here's the deal, we both like the same clothes and thrifting together can be a bit of a race, but we try to be nice and find things for each other too. She was being nice. :o)<br />
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JJ<br />
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<br />DressUpNotDownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09704198638632754915noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65957115935539680.post-72973379686765728072015-08-01T21:12:00.000-07:002015-08-01T21:12:03.725-07:00Gypsy Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earrings: Thrifted<br />
Diane Fries Dress: Thrifted<br />
Black Leather Belt: Local <br />
Zebra Wedges: Dillards (clearance)<br />
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The last time I wore this dress was <a href="http://dressupnotdown.blogspot.com/2015/01/gypsy.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> back in January. This time around I let the dress pretty much stand on its own with minimal accessorizing. It was kinda hard for me. I felt like I should be wearing bangles and rings, but the July heat said, "Don't overdo it!" So I slipped on chandelier earrings, buckled my belt, stepped into my wedges and went to church. :o) And you know what? I felt so light and comfortable!<br />
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JJ<br />
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Pearl Earrings and Necklace: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Pearl Bracelet: Gift from Friend<br />
Flower Ring: Gift from Brother<br />
Little Butterfly Diamond Ring: Senior Ring from Parents <br />
Tie: Stole from Dad when I was in High School<br />
Guess Belt: Thrifted<br />
Dress: Thrifted<br />
Flats: DSW (clearance)<br />
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I know Father's Day was ages ago, but I've been There and Back since then. So now I'm finally getting a chance to post an outfit. Hurray!!! Hopefully there won't be such a gap between the next post!<br />
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JJ<br />
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Earrings:Gift from a Friend<br />
Red Beads: Grandmother's<br />
Rhinestone necklace: Burke's Outlet<br />
Flag Pin: Gift from a Friend<br />
Cameo Ring: French Quarter, New Orleans<br />
Tee: Macy's<br />
Belt: Local<br />
Skirt: Thrifted<br />
Zebra Wedges: Dillard's (Clearance)<br />
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So I seem to be wearing my Zebra wedges every Sunday here lately! That happens a lot during the Summer months. They are just so easy and make every outfit fun. :o)<br />
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A little sweetheart came up to me before church started and took this flag pin off of her blouse and gave it to me. She said it looked so nice with my outfit that she wanted me to have it. What a dear!<br />
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I usually wear this skirt for casual everyday outfits. I like to throw a graphic tee and sandals with it and flounce around doing my errands. :o) So here's the fun part...it's an honest to goodness Square Dancing skirt! I thrifted it along with its coordinating peasant blouse. A lady had donated a dozen or so of her Square Dancing costumes and I pounced on this skirt and a brightly colored one that I call my "Fiesta Skirt" (you can catch a glimpse of it <a href="http://dressupnotdown.blogspot.com/2015/06/what-i-wore-in-may-part-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> in my Instagram roundup of for Me Made May). Sadly, I wasn't quick enough to nab one of the two petticoats with them. Even though I have sewn my own petticoats, it would have been nice to add to my collection for only a few bucks. Oh well, I'm happy enough with the skirts. :o)<br />
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JJ<br />
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Well y'all get to see how I dress up on a daily basis. I present to you my Me Made May 2015 Instagram roundup. Not every day is exciting...I figured out I reach for my cutoffs a LOT. :o) I really thought I had more fun skirts sewn up. Turns out they are all waiting in the "to sew" stash! I also have a bunch of tees waiting in my refashion pile that really, really need to be worn. Alright JJ, get off of the computer and on to your sewing!<br />
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Hope you liked this little change of programming. :o)<br />
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Pearls and Opals: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Pink Pearl Bracelet: Gift from a Friend <br />
Paris Tee: Ross<br />
Skirt: Self Made<br />
Zebra Wedges: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
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In the middle of our wedding preparations for my sister, we got to take a break and attend my cousin's wedding. I have had this fabric waiting to be made into a skirt since January. I was determined to find time to sew it up and wear to their wedding, so on the evening before I started sewing furiously! I finished at 2am with a little bit of hand stitching to do on the waistband in the car. We had a 4 hour drive, so I used that to my advantage. :o)<br />
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JJ<br />
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Red Beads: Grandmother's<br />
Pearls: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Vintage Blouse: Thrifted<br />
Belt: Local<br />
Skirt: Self Made<br />
Zebra Wedges: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
Purse: Gift from Hubby<br />
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This is what I wore to church on Memorial Weekend. I have a beautiful vintage Red, White, and Blue dress that I wanted to wear, but I stuck to Me Made May. It worked, someone commented that I was wearing Yellow for Remembrance.<br />
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When we got home to take photos, I was drawn right into the Yellow Black-Eyed-Susans. It's like they were a magnet to my skirt, pulling me in. :o)<br />
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JJ<br />
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Pearls: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Top: TJMaxx<br />
Palazzo Pants: Self Made<br />
Vintage Heels: Gift from Sister<br />
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May was a blurrrr of wedding sewing for me! I was finishing up my sister's wedding dress, and four bridesmaid dresses, and three bowties! I loved every minute (hour) of it, but didn't get much else done. Add in end of school year events, a cousin's wedding, and a bachelorette party and there's your excuse for only one post the entire month.<br />
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This was my first year to participate in Me Made May! I loved it! I kept up with daily outfits via Instagram and will do a round up in Part 4.<br />
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It's good to be back. :o)<br />
JJ<br />
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Sapphire set: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Dress: Self Made<br />
Shoes: DSW<br />
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I've been having a blast participating in Me Made May this year! I'll do an Instagram roundup post later of my OOTDs.<br />
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I made this dress for Easter 2010. I haven't worn it since Fall 2011. Not because I didn't want to, I just had baby weight to get rid of . Yay, it fits again! :o) I had so missed this collar! I remember flipping through the pattern book, locking eyes on that collar and just had to have it. I think it was even featured in this very fabric. Not much for originality that year, but I LOVED it...still do!!!<br />
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JJ<br />
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Czech Glass Necklace: DIY<br />
WWII Trench Art Ring: Hubby's Grandfather's<br />
Watch and Top: TJMaxx<br />
Skirt: Refashioned from a Vintage Maxi Dress<br />
Heels: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
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This may very well be the last time I wear those heels! (I might have said that last time too) They are only comfortable for about an hour of standing. For the first hour or so of church I am on my feet, by the time I stepped off stage my left foot was complaining. The right one was fine. Who knows? The thing is, the heel is nice and sturdy making the height not a problem for walking. I feel so fierce when I put them on...that is until I'm limping through the front door coming back home.<br />
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Enough of my shoe dilemma, check out Hubby's awesome new oxfords (brogues?)! He walked up wearing them in DSW where I was trying on heels for my sister's wedding. I said, "You ARE buying those!!!" He tried to resist (doesn't like spending money on himself, but doesn't blink over spending even more on me), but I could tell he REALLY liked them. It didn't take too much to talk him into getting them. :o)<br />
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PS: I freshened up my Green bangs, too bad I forgot to freshen up my lipstick before taking pictures!<br />
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First things first, I didn't realize my collar necklace had shifted sideways until I got back inside to change out of my outfit! I simply could not redo the photos, so big blooper #1. (I'm saving another for the end.) :o)<br />
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This outfit was thanks to my super sweet friend, Shelly! Two birthdays ago, she wrapped my present in the polka-dot fabric I used to sew my top. Last Summer she thrifted the skirt for me. Last week she bought the tiny hat for me. She said it jumped out at her and said, "Buy me for JJ!" I told her she needs to get me a pair of shoes next so I'll have a complete Shelly outfit. :o) <br />
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JJ<br />
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Items not compliments of Shelly are: Ring (DIY), Belt (Local), Vintage Collar Necklace (Antique Shop), and Heels (Marshall's)<br />
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Here's the promised 2nd blooper...a BIG swarm of bees flew overhead. This is a mixture of "worry" and "what it that?" facial expressions. :o) <br />
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This Sunday was our Wedding Anniversary. We've been married a dozen years...we joked that the anniversary gift should be a dozen donuts. :o)<br />
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I decided to pull out my wedding dress and see if I could squeeze into it. I just made it! I designed my wedding dress and my Mom sewed it. You see alllllll those dangly beads from the butterflies? She hand strung and hand sewed them on! She also hand sewed the lace around the entire hem and train AND added beads to it too!<br />
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I had a garden wedding that wasn't very fussy at all. I ran around barefoot as soon as the minister pronounced us Man and Wife. :o) Would I design the same dress if we were getting married today? No, but it was perfect then! The lace has all yellowed a bit, and there are some mystery stains here and there, but I still think it is beautiful. I loved it as a Bride, but now that I see it through a sewist's eyes I see so much love in every stitch! I remember how stressed my Mom was about it being perfect! She really did a spectacular job!!!<br />
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Oh, and the Butterfly hair jewels were alllll over my hair on our wedding day...I only wore three for our anniversary. :o) <br />
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Hat: Flea Market<br />
Blue Pearl Necklace: Gift from Grandmother<br />
Gold Necklaces and Earrings: Gifts from Hubby<br />
Vintage Dress: Thrifted and Refashioned<br />
Wearing my Yellow Tutu skirt as a petticoat <br />
Sandals: DSW (clearance)<br />
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It was my Sister-in-Law's turn this year to pick out the colors (see color palette) for our Easter outfits. I had this vintage dress (complete with original sales tags still attached) hanging out in my refashion pile. My original plan was to do something nautical to it. Well, I'm happy that I needed to change plans, I really do love how it turned out. I tossed the dress in the wash with three bottles of Kelly Green dye and it came out this Jade color. I took in the bodice and those giant sleeves, those things went past my elbows! I swapped the buttons for cute little sheep that I colored in with Sharpies. I sewed them on when they were still White and they just jumped out and were distracting. Once I colored them in I thought they were cute and complimentary. :o)<br />
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I bought the sandals last Fall when they were marked way, way down. This was my first time to wear them. I was so happy they went so well with my outfit since I hadn't taken them out of the box until the day before Easter to see if they'd work. I didn't really have a backup shoe in mind either. I live life on the edge sometimes. :o)<br />
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Butterfly Wing Earrings: Gift from Sister-in-Law<br />
Necklaces and Bracelet: Burke's Outlet<br />
Lego Watch: Gift from my Son<br />
Dress: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
Belt: Local Leather Shop<br />
Butterfly Top: Thrifted<br />
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This top mostly gets worn with casual outfits, think ripped jean shorts. I'm happy I hit on this flowy outfit to dress it up. I almost felt like a butterfly myself...my earrings flit about, my sleeves floated, and my dress tried to blow over my head! Not a safe outfit for a windy morning. :o) Thankfully the wind had calmed down by the time church let out.<br />
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JJ<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.rachelthehat.com/2015/04/project-sister-act-that-70s-show.html" target="_blank">Passion for Fashion</a> <br />
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Cluster Earrings: Old<br />
Watch: Refit Hubby's Watch<br />
Bracelets and Necklace: Burke's Outlet<br />
Silver Spoon Ring: Made by Hubby<br />
Vintage Dress: Thrifted<br />
Petticoat: Self Made<br />
Purple Suede Shoes: Dillard's (clearance)<br />
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I could have taken so many more nature photos! The heavy dew and overcast day were making for some pretty photos. The moss is my favorite! I love moss...always have. We used to pretend it was carpet when we played in the woods as kids. :o)<br />
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Opal Butterfly Necklace: New Mexico<br />
Opal Ring: Gift from Hubby<br />
Earrings: Gift from Dad from The Czech Republic<br />
Kimono Top: Refashioned<br />
Black Top: Old, old, old :o)<br />
Skirt: Thrifted<br />
Belt: Local <br />
Blue Leather Flats: DSW (clearance) <br />
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So...I colored my bangs Green. Why? Well, I'll tell you...I'm testing it out before my sister's wedding. My dress is light Green and Blue, so we thought Emerald Green bangs might look nice with it. The wedding will have a fun, funky vintage vibe. My sister's hair is always a rainbow of beautiful colors. I'm the Matron of Honor, so I wanted to match the Bride more. If we decide we don't like it, I will do my usual bright Red. So far though...we like it! :o)<br />
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I refashioned this kimono top from a tunic my Sister-in-Law thrifted for me. She new I'd LOVE the colors (and I really, really do!) and would make it into something fun if it didn't fit as it was. Well, it was too tight across the chest, so I got to chopping. I cut straight up the front, then added trim aaaalllll around. The trim was a super long thin scarf gifted to me by a friend. So hmm, this top was quite free. :o) To wear with my skirt, I tied it in a knot and tucked the long back under. I have a "before" to show you below, but I didn't take a picture of it worn loose. Sorry!<br />
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I was so excited to discover all the same colors in my top and skirt. One just has Green as the dominate color, the other Blue.<br />
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BTW, I think I'm getting better at the jumping off of things shot. :o) This one was from higher up and it totally "got" my tummy!<br />
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The Before: (I had already started cutting up the front when I remembered to snap a pic)<br />
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