Category Archives: style

10
Mar, 2013

february’s 28-post challenge report and wrap-up

(wrap-up.  get it?  p.s. these are the rolled up train games.) so…. i didn’t quite make it to 28 posts in february (i wrote 24!), but considering that i had a big presentation and a little boy’s birthday party to … Continue reading →

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21
Feb, 2013

fashion chronicles: scrunched up sweater sleeves!

please excuse the fuzzy focus, bad-lighting winter evening photography.  i just wanted to share this outfit with you all.  when i was putting it together this morning, i liked the way the colors went together, but the 3/4 length sleeves … Continue reading →

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14
Feb, 2013

fashion chronicles: jeggings, a haircut and a jr. photographer

i found some grey jeggings, brand new with tags still on them, while thrifting last week.  they were a bit more than i generally spend on thrifted pants and they were a bit tighter than i generally wear my pants … Continue reading →

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09
Feb, 2013

fashion chronicles: evolution of an outfit

awhile back, one of you, dear readers, asked me how i come up with my outfits.  i realize that some of my color choices are insane loud bold (i can get away with that in my line of work), but many … Continue reading →

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02
Feb, 2013

let’s start with some organization!

so, as you may remember, i invested in make-up last year.  problem was, our bathroom has no drawers, so i was a bit stumped as to where to store all this make-up.  plus, when i’m not wearing my glasses, digging … Continue reading →

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21
Dec, 2012

fashion chronicles: magic pants again

as i’m blogging this, there is a giant blizzard outside.  but i’m finally getting a moment (okay, staying up way past my bedtime) to post these pics of an outfit from last week.  i’m especially fond of this new, orange … Continue reading →

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13
Dec, 2012

fashion chronicles: skinnies and plaid

found this cozy swing jacket in a wichita thrift store.  actually, i saw it in the store, tried it on, liked it but couldn’t quite justify it for some reason.  then, i couldn’t stop thinking about it, so when we … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in autumn, style | 2 Comments
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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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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