Casual Clothes Mini Challenge: Jeans with a Basic Tee and Jacket or Cardigan

Happy Wednesday, all! Soooo, it looks like Spring is finally here to stay. Yay for warm weather and sunlight and all the fabulous things that come with it. Like casual dressing. Oh, yeah, I’m totally in to dressing casual during the warmer months, not down, but casual. There’s a difference. And to show off my…

Casual Clothes Mini Challenge: Jeans with a Special Top

I’m a casual dresser. I’ve written before about how I used to wish that I worked in an environment where dressing up is required, but now I’m all kinds of happy that I can pretty much wear what I want. That doesn’t mean I don’t step it up every now and then, but most of…

Favorite Winter Outfits and a Boots Storage Tip

You guys! I think winter has finally ended. It’s been rainy and windy and a little bit chilly just about every Monday for the last 3 weeks but I’m not complaining because at least it’s not sleet, snow, or ice. In fact, every day except for Mondays it’s been really nice. Like nice enough that…

Dress Over Jeans for Work

Let’s give it up for jobs that don’t have dress codes! When I first re~entered the work force, I remember wanting a job that required business casual attire: skirt, hose, and pumps. It made me feel all grown up, you know, after years of wearing nothing but oversized tees, scrunchies, and sweat pants. Hey, it…

Modern Hippie: Faux Fur Vest, Poet Shirt , and Jeans

Dani Blue Sky Eagle Feather. That’s my hippie name. Everyone has one, right? I can’t remember exactly how I got that name but I do know that my cousins, my sisters, an old Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, and Buckingham County, Virginia were involved. I really wish I could remember the story because I’m sure it’s a…

An Original by Joy: Handmade Prairie Skirt and Lace-Up Boots

Do you see what I see? Yes, it’s sunlight! Can you believe it? I think everyone in Southeast Missouri was alternately confused and excited by that beaming ball of warmth ~ it’s been so long since we’ve seen it. It was nice being able to go outside and take pictures without having to worry about…

Graphic Tee and Floral Skirt {In the Closet}

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a beautiful week. I know I am. I celebrated my 41st birthday on Monday and my 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. My family went out of their way to make this year incredibly special for me and I love them all dearly for it. I’ve been a bit weepy…

Colorful Outfit Inspiration {In the Closet}

Happy Wednesday! How’re you doing? I’m doing well. Happy that we’ve reached mid~week, that’s for sure. Have you ever started to get dressed and think I have nothing to wear? Even though you’re staring at a closet full of clothes that you absolutely positively had to have while you were at the store and thought…