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Easy to Make Festive Faux Fur Collar So You Can Attend Your Holiday Parties in Style

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

It’s no secret that I love parties! The bigger, the better. The more the merrier. So many reasons for a party, so little time. I truly am a walking party cliche. 🙂 To me, one of the best things about the holiday … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: An Upcycled Sweater Just in Time For Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

Thrift store clothes amaze me. Even after all these years of shopping second hand, I’m still thrilled when I find quality clothing for very little moolah. And even better, they don’t even have to fit when you know how to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Five Minute T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

I don’t know about you, but I felt a bit of fall in the air yesterday. I’m not ready to give up my summer dresses quite yet so here’s a great way to be able to wear them a little … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: DIY Ruffled T-Shirt Cardigan Tutorial

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

Here’s another refashion blast from the past that I think still holds up. So, if you’ve been thinking about giving this refashion thing a whirl, it’s the perfect beginning project. I promise you will be successful. 🙂 What should we … Continue reading →

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New One Minute Video: How to Add Pockets to a Dress or a Skirt

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Oh, the luxury of a good pocket–perfect for phones, lipstick, or loose change. Plus, you can plunge your hands into them to look effortlessly casual during social situations. But what to do if your favorite dress or skirt is pocketless? … Continue reading →

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New One Minute Video: How to Stencil a Design on Jeans

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

Blue jeans aren’t just for cowboys anymore. Move on over you rugged men, we’ve got some fashion statements to make. We’re distressing them, cropping them, acid washing them and fraying them–anything to make our jeans cool and different. Now you … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: A Mumu Makeover

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

A fun summer makeover for you from a few years ago:   Seriously, who cares if I get freckles on my legs. Sometimes you just need to go outside, relax and accept what the sun has to offer. I know … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Denim Dress Refashion

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

Who doesn’t love a good denim dress? Well not this one. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie! What were you thinking? No wonder someone dropped it off at the thrift store. They probably laid it on the doorstep, rang the doorbell and ran. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

Just spent two weeks in Minnesota so I thought this would be the perfect post to bring back to life: Time froze for me the other day while at my beautiful niece Melanie’s house in St. Paul. The kids playing hockey in the driveway, … Continue reading →

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Throwback Sunday: Mother of the Bride Dress Redesign

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Another good tutorial worth unearthing from the archives: I’ve never been a good clothes shopper. Just ask my sister, Jan, who would painstakingly shop for the perfect outfits while I was off swimming, riding my bike, and hanging out with … Continue reading →

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