Category Archives: autumn

14
Nov, 2012

fashion chronicles: wonder-pants! (three ways)

meet my new favorite pants.  i found them at goodwill a few weeks ago.  they needed a few interior patches, but they only cost me $2.  the name brand is “pilcro and the letterpress” and they were originally $118 from … Continue reading →

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13
Nov, 2012

movie monday (okay, it’s really tuesday): fizzle sizzle!

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10
Nov, 2012

fashion chronicles: orange cashmere two ways

this most excellent pumpkin-colored cardigan was one of my “three-in-one-day” finds.  it is vintage and a size “small” and i love it for its length (short) and color and that it’s super soft, lightweight and warm.  definitely worth the $4 … Continue reading →

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02
Nov, 2012

boot shapers: a happy stuff tutorial

on a recent shopping trip to a shoe store, i was admiring their beautifully simple boot shapers.  only, i didn’t know that’s what they were called.  i thought of them as “boot pillows” or “boot forms” but a quick google … Continue reading →

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29
Oct, 2012

movie monday: a(nother) walk in the woods

long-time readers of this blog might remember last year’s walk in the woods movie.  here’s this year’s installment:  

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18
Oct, 2012

fashion chronicles: i now have a boot obsession. here are two pairs.

this outfit gave me the confidence on saturday to face over 100 people attending my storytime, the extra 40 or so who trickled in after storytime to see the visiting farm animals, and the small group of teens who showed … Continue reading →

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15
Oct, 2012

kcwc, day ???: upcycled pants!

i sort of lost track of the kids clothing week challenge somewhere along the way.  i got started on these pants, then they took me awhile (i kept making adjustments) but they’re finally finished!  they were adult pants: and i … Continue reading →

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10
Oct, 2012

fashion chronicles: rainy days and polka dots (and making untucked work!)

just a quick post to say that i really loved this outfit.  it was comfortable and still looked pulled together. i tried it with the shirt tucked in when i first put it on this morning and it looked way … Continue reading →

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09
Oct, 2012

the beginning of kcwc and a tiny giveaway

do you know what time of year it is?  it’s time for the kid’s clothing week challenge! usually, i get my act together about two weeks after kcwc and miss all the fervor.  this year, i’m slightly more organized, so … Continue reading →

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04
Oct, 2012

fashion chronicles: all tucked in and the scarf winner

okay people.  i’m getting brave now.  look!  colored skinny jeans!  tucked into boots!  although i’m still not convinced that this is a great look for me.  i think the color of these particular jeans is just a bit too…. bright?  … Continue reading →

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