Create Something
I posted a quote from Kurt Vonnegut on Facebook last month: The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well… Continue Reading
Visible Monday #130: She Wore Blue (And) Velvet
Welcome to Visible Monday #130! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the how-to. Please be kind and leave a link to Not Dead Yet Style in your post. The… Continue Reading
Oh Yes I Did: Wore This Skirt Three Times In A Week
I’ve been known to repeat an outfit twice in a week, just because I like it and it feels good. And as we all know by now, nobody remembers what we wore yesterday! Last week I wore a skirt three… Continue Reading
What I Wore: Peacocks and Butterflies, and Color!
I am a neutrals-loving woman. My closet is full of navy, black, and ivory, and I like it that way. But I could get in the practice of wearing color, especially for summer. And especially if it’s in the form… Continue Reading
Coming Clean: What’s Your Routine?
“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” -Thomas Aquinas Drawing via TheCraftyMinx.com I used to be a 100% shower person. Bath tubs were for rinsing out rayon dresses, or, on Friday night, sitting… Continue Reading
Yellow Brick Road
I hardly own a single wardrobe piece in yellow! I have one skinny yellow belt. Is there some Holden Caulfield in me? It’s no fun to be yellow. Maybe I’m not all yellow. I don’t know. I think maybe I’m… Continue Reading
How I Learned To Show My Knees: Kika Sundress
I heard from the very nice people at kika clothing a couple of weeks ago. They asked me to take a look at their collection, and to sample a couple of pieces. I turn down most offers to promote clothing,… Continue Reading
Ready For Reinvention: Change In The Air
Via Shutterstock.com Well, I don’t want to truly revamp myself because I am OK as-is. But changes are in the air so I’ve been thinking about new paths. It’s exciting, and a little scary too, of course. I’ll be 59… Continue Reading