Cowboy Skirt -- Stick 'Em Up

Dear Dress Lovers,

I have been busy altering more skirts. 

I felt like Miss Tough Western Female in this outfit, so I thought I'd go all out and create the biggest Gibson girl bun I could manage and turn the photo into an old sepia.  What do ya think?

I just didn't know what shirt to put with it.  I think I like the soft beige lace.  But I look horrible in beige.  So, nah. 

Kickin' some gravel your way.

Skirt:  hand-altered by Yours Truly, A Bit of Birdsong/Dylan's Dress
Boots:  Evenin Star
Striped blouse:  Prototype
Beige lace blouse:  Cynthia
Belt:  Cast off from a friend.

I think I will check out Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style and see what is going on with Patti.  Check her out each Monday to see what everyone's wearing!

Stiletto Skirt, or Stripes This Way and That

Dear Dress Lovers,

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.  Anyone know who always said that?

It's been sweltering lately, or it least it has felt so to me.  That said, I felt like a neat, light, casual dress code would fit the day.

The skirt is made by Stiletto.  I love that the tag inside says Made in the USA, and "laugh often for good health."  Yes.  Really.  The tag inside the skirt says that.  I love all the nips and tucks on this skirt!  So unique!

While taking photos in the park, I was aware that some people might wonder, uh, what is she doing?, so I was quite startled when I turned on my heel and saw this little Eastern fence lizard looking at me!  Totally unexpected!  I think we scared each other!  He allowed on photo and then took off running.

Hair today is a messy bun.

These sandals by Bongo are some of my favorite all-time sandals, go-to shoes for spring, summer and fall!




details:
skirt:  Stiletto
red and white tank:  Gap
white tee:  Old Navy
sandals:  Bongo
sunnies:  Rugged Wearhouse

Caught Up In A Cloud Of Black Ruffles

Dear Dress Lovers,

This post might just as well be called "What I Wore Today," because that is what it is.

I loved, all day, the contrast of magenta jersey ribbon on the dark black with pin stripes.  It's all about layering.  I know many of you love layering things.  I almost always love the result when I layer!  You?

gray shirt: Mossimo
black dress: miss me
black skirt:  choices
striped white tights:  The Scrap Exchange
shoes:  Merona
jersey belt:  from the scrap box in my office
Alice in Wonderland brooch:  Handmade by Yours Truly