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What I Wore: Berry Suit with White Shirt and Repurposed Tie
I work with some of the most creative people on the planet. Our team is a mix of welders, wire artists, fiber creators, writers, and ministry leaders, and so much more. I recently discovered that one of my coworkers repurposes men’s neckties, and they are stunning! On Monday morning, she greeted me with a smile and a “Dani, I have something for you…” before gifting me a collection of these beautiful pieces. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to build an outfit around my favorite one. WHAT I WORE Initially, I’d planned to wear a basic black suit, but y’all know I’m anything but basic. Then I remembered that I had this…
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What I Wore: Black Blazer with Zuri Dress and Black Boots
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. Hi, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve updated the blog, but life has been lifin’, y’all. I’m not complaining, though, because I like the busy work. It keeps me from doom scrolling and stressing. I’ve also been reading some really good books. I recently finished My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney and, omg! If you’re a Frieda…
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Closet Tour: Spare Bedroom Turned Walk-In Closet
A little over a month ago, The Hubs and I converted our spare bedroom into a walk-in closet for me. We’d been talking about it off and on for a couple of years, but never got around to it. But schedule conflicts made the conversion necessary. The first thing I had to do was figure out what sort of vibe I wanted and then how I wanted things laid out. The vibe was easy — I wanted my space to have a bohemian , vintage store, found pieces feel. Vintage shops are my happy place; I wanted to feel happy every time I got dressed in the mornings. The next…
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Style Imitating Art: “Harlem at Night” by Charles Henry Alston
When I initially saw the title of the painting for this week’s selection, the first thing that popped into my head was the Harlem Renaissance. And if you’ve been around me for any period of time, you know that the Harlem Renaissance is my favorite era — there was so much cultural growth within the Black community with writers like Nella Larsen, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and more. But once I saw the art piece, it made me think of a more contemporary Harlem, like Charles H. Alston may have been looking into the future. That being said, I’ve never been to Harlem and I know I romanticize it…
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What I Wore: Burgundy Blazer, Geometric Floral Top, and Jeans
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. Hey, y’all, hey! How are you doing? All is well over here. I’m enjoying my second day of vacation by writing this post and doing a bit of cleanup before we move into the new year. I’m not just cleaning up my physical space, but my digital space as well. I’ve finally emptied my closet of all the…
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What I Wore: My DIY Patch Denim Jacket
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. Can you believe it’s already December? I haven’t really been up to much, just working and taking care of my family. I feel like I don’t have the energy or the time to do much more beyond that. That being said, I did find some time to DIY this denim jacket that I’m wearing in today’s post. I…
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What I Wore: Mixed Prints
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. I’m not even gonna ask how things are going because *waves hands wildly* it’s crazy out there. Part of me wonders if I should continue posting my outfits or not, but I feel like with everything going on, there needs to be a bit of whimsy and fun. That being said, I stand ten toes down on the…
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What I Wore: How I Styled My Barrel Dress and Mesh Tee
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. I swore up and down that I would not get a Tik Tok account so you know what that means… I created a TikTok account. Originally, I’d planned to use it for sharing style pictures because my daughter kept sending me all of these chic style ideas from different accounts, but I ended up using it mainly for…
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February 2025 Wrap-Up
Hey, y’all, hey! How are things going? I know I’m late with last month’s wrap-up but I’ve had a hard time sitting down long enough to get this post written. It feels like by the time I get home, get the dogs fed, and make dinner, it’s time for bed. Do you feel that way too? I need more hours in the day. Even though I know I probably wouldn’t use them to relax or do something fun. deep sigh What would you do if you had extra hours? WHAT I ACCOMPLISHED My Bingo Card hasn’t changed at all since last month, still I accomplished a lot. Mostly work stuff,…
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January 2025 Wrap-Up
Did 2025 have the worst beginning ever or what? And it seems to be spiraling towards the ground at a dizzying pace. Part of me wants to totally check out, but the other part of me knows I need to pay attention. I also refuse to be held hostage by the crazy that pops off every single day. I plan to focus on the things that are important to me: my faith, my family and community, and free and open access to information in all of its forms. I will protect my peace and I’d advise you to do the same. We cannot allow ourselves to become overwhelmed or complacent,…
