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What I Wore: A DIY That Meant Well

September 20, 2012patti 39 Comments

I have never claimed to be a skilled wardrobe re-fashioner. I find tucking-in vs. leaving-out a creative effort. I’ve never re-made a tee into anything other than a cleaning cloth. But I still love and read the refashion blogs, hoping… Continue Reading →

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Miracle Makeovers

September 18, 2012patti 35 Comments

I have enjoyed every style book written by Brenda Kinsel. She is witty, warm, and usually spot-on in her style advice. A quick, fun read. Her little book Brenda’s Bible is a collection of advice, encouragement, affirmation and humor. Today… Continue Reading →

Beauty, Life Philosophy, Wardrobe

Visible Monday #64: Dotty

September 16, 2012patti 49 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #64! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. I’m still in very summery styles, but I felt like adding a slightly Fall-ish touch… Continue Reading →

Visible Monday, Wardrobe, What I Wore

It’s The End of Shampoo As I Know It

September 15, 2012patti 27 Comments

For decades, I was a shampoo-every-day woman. I didn’t feel “clean” unless I scrubbed my head every morning. As I have very fine, curly hair, it’s no surprise I finished with a dry fuzzy look many days. My natural curls… Continue Reading →

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Inside Out, and a Delightful Meet-up

September 13, 2012patti 22 Comments

I wore this wrap maxi skirt with the other side out here, and liked it – but I thought the contrast was sharp between the tee and the skirt. Here I’m wearing it opposite-side out, with a softer tee. I… Continue Reading →

Etc., Wardrobe, What I Wore

Shopping List for Fall!

September 11, 2012patti 30 Comments

I’ve been reducing rather than expanding my wardrobe for the last six months. I’ve followed a one-in, one-out policy and just-plain-purged quite a bit. I am enjoying my smaller closet, even though I find myself repeating pieces a lot. I’m… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #63: Re-Working Old Faves

September 9, 2012patti 48 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #63! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. Well, my outfit today is a combination of a lot of re-runs, but I had… Continue Reading →

Visible Monday, Wardrobe, What I Wore

Cheap Thrills

September 6, 2012patti 30 Comments

I just finished Nina Garcia’s book, The Little Black Book of Style. I won’t label it a must-read for style lovers; it’s a lot of material you’ve read elsewhere. Nina goes through the checklist for wardrobe must-haves, the rules for… Continue Reading →

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I am a sixty-something woman, wife, professional, auntie and crazy cat lady. We're not dead yet, so let’s enjoy every sandwich and gild the lilies. Photo credit Suzanne Carillo.

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