outfit 39--wool skirt and we love color tights!

recycled wool--found at thrift stores, cut into strips becomes the latest sewing project! 

vintage button from grandma z on the waistband! 

yay for tights that fit and are comfortable! 

outfit 18--black and red--what a surprise, huh?

this is a dress thingy from lane bryant, i know i got on clearance but i don't remember the price.  the tank underneath is an oldie but goodie that i cut the tag out so i can't even remember where i got it.  the pants are a lane bryant clearance stretchy fabric, cuz the dressy thing would be too short without the pants.  the shoes are my black dansko mary janes.   so, so, so comfortable...love the animal print and sheen. 

outfit 17--analogous gray and blue

AWESOME scarf: gift from friend, velvet gray shirt thrifted long time ago, black old navy pants also a long time ago, terrasole shoes from Sam's Club, earrings from Cato's in Texas 

 living room shot--I love the rug and my cute apt.

velvet shirt is soft and comfy, details of the scarf and earrings

outfit 9--revamped olive sweater into cardigan, vintage touches

okay so why is it that blacks have to be different colors..bleh.  anyway, i love this cardigan because i count it as a successful upcycle adventure. i cut up the center, cut off the sleeves, added the ruffle at the bottom and added an edge stitch to keep it from fraying. 

the ruffle at the bottom comes from the sleeves:)

thanks grandma zolman hildebrandt for the buttons.  thanks grandma nelson for the necklace.  these are some of the best memories i have of them:)

outfit 7--black chicos and hand made bead

Several years ago Trav and I took an art class together and I made this square bead.  I then strung the strands and made the necklace.  I love the necklace and yet it is a heavy thing so I don't wear it very often.

This is the whole outfit, comfortable, fun but classy.  chico's pants, and Josephine Chaus top but chico style fabric, Dansko silver and black leopard print shoes! Who can resist patent leather leopard print if you grew up in the 80's? I mean, hello, hair band hommage--my fav--Van Halen!

True confession time:  if I could afford it, I would wear more chicos...I truly love their designs and colors and comfort.  And their jewelry is inspirational. 

outfit 3--black on black with a touch of color

trav and i are getting better at taking pictures, and we will keep practicing.  i love black, i could wear it every day,  this collard shirt is another $1 lane bryant find and i love it because it doesn't bug my neck but it breaks up the solid black. 

tank top, flat laying collared shirt, favorite old navy cotton sweater and cute earrings with crocheted accent flowers to not appear like a "goth". or "emo"....

ladies, i love my lane bryant pants, they fit so well, worth every penny!  my dansko "lady janes" and we are set to teach those jr. highers!