Embroidered Boho Style Round Neck Blouse and Cropped Olive Pants

See the message on my bracelet? I’m totally feeling it. The Hubs and I have unpacked all the boxes and are finally settled into our new home and are ready to start collecting memories. You can see some photos of our place by following me on Instagram {although I do intend to do a full…

Ageless Style Linkup: Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat

THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Hi, welcome to the Ageless Style Linkup. The linkup runs the first Tuesday of each month and features 10 women over the age of 40 styling an outfit based on one theme, and, because we’re all so different, each theme interpretation is different. Each month, one of the co-hosts invites a guest co-host…

Aztec Print Blouse, Jeggings, and Black Ankle Boots

Disclaimer: I was provided this blouse as a gift for being a Heartfelt Role Model and Brand Ambassador for Laurie Felt. A little under three months ago, I was invited to be a Heartfelt Role Model for a clothing line called Laurie Felt for QVC. I discovered Laurie’s clothing line years ago when she was…

Style Imitating Art: Large Dish with Cherry Blossoms

Welcome to another week of Style Imitating Art, where we draw our style inspiration from works of art. This week’s selection was curated by Salazar from 14 Shades of Grey. STYLE IMITATING ART INSPIRATION Large Dish with Cherry Blossoms, The Met, circa 1690-1720s, Japan {public domain} Salazar selected the inspiration piece for this round of…

Back in Camo

The tee was provided free of charge by Laurie Feltheimer’s line, Laurie Felt, for QVC. All opinions about the tee are my own. When I separated from the Army, I swore I’d never wear camo again.  Well, you know what they say about never saying never. I loooove camo. I’ve had these camo pants in…

March 2018

You guys, March was so much better than I could have ever imagined! I celebrated my 45th birthday and The Hubs and I found out that we’ve been married 23 years and not 24 {thank you, Facebook}. And, of course, there were the adventures in camping. Seriously, how many bad camping trips can two people…

My First Facebook Live Takeover

You guys, I’m hosting my first Facebook Live takeover and I cannot possibly be more excited or nervous or honored or insert every adjective possible that describes happiness and eek! Wednesday, 14 March from 6-6:30 PM EST I’ll be discussing all things style and play for the Heartfelt Takeover… ABOUT LAURIE FELTHEIMER & THE HEARTFELT…

Ageless Style Linkup: It’s All in the Details

THE AGELESS STYLE LINKUP Hi, welcome to the Ageless Style Linkup. The linkup runs the first Tuesday of each month and features 10 women over the age of 40 styling an outfit based on one theme, and, because we’re all so different, each theme interpretation is different. Each month, one of the co-hosts invites a guest co-host…

A Week of Outfits 2

As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. Sizing: I’m 5’4″…

Ageless Style: Gems

As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. Y’all, I’m so…