A couple of these days I included clothing that I DIYed, altered, or knitted. I don’t always think about the things I’ve changed to make them fit better, but the more I do it, the more I realize what an essential skill it is. Knowing I can change something, allows me to be open to […]
A reader asked me to share some of the easy sew alterations I use. Even though my mother was a professional seamstress, I consider myself a beginner as I’ve never sewed a clothing item from scratch as an adult. Quote of the day: “There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they […]
With the extreme heat in Arizona in the summer, we wanted to give examples of how you can still look stylish yet stay cool with a variety of clothing items. The 4 of us approached what to wear in Arizona with different clothing bottoms and fabulous looks for a boatload of inspiration. Quote of the […]
I have a Pinterest board named Mimic for interesting and fun outfits I would like to recreate. Gone are the days of boring outfits. I want to try new things and tickle my creativity. That doesn’t mean you have to have to buy new stuff. There are many ways to refresh a Pinterest look even […]
We ventured up to Flagstaff on Thursday and it was like experiencing autumn. But for us in the Phoenix area, we have 2 more months of summer. I’m not complaining because I like the heat better than the cold. And soon it will be cool enough for breakfast on the patio. I think you would […]
It’s no secret that I like my glasses to go with my outfit. In the past, I’ve shared that I store my glasses in a clear utensil tray (shaped like this and found at Amazon or Target). Having multiple pairs of eyeglasses is no different than having a variety of earrings. This is Especially after […]
I’m calling this my authentic summer travel capsule wardrobe because it’s actually what I packed and took on our recent road trip.There are many times I see suggestions on what to pack. But did the person really travel and take those items and really wear them?? That’s why I’m here to prove my authentic style […]
Our Thrifty 6 group is styling European summer outfits. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to showcase an idea I was inspired to create after seeing this video on Instagram. In fact, I created many of these looks using the navy dress as a base at a fashion show for Just Be Youtiful using […]
One of the best things about returning from vacation is the chance to wear more variety of clothing. Traveling is the only time I embrace a capsule wardrobe. I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going […]
Our Ageless Style group came up with the prompt of shopping splurges. Knowing that we are frugal at heart and routinely shop at thrift stores, this was a challenge. Until we really thought about it and each of us chose a different type of shopping splurge to showcase. Quote of the day: “If a man […]
