Wearing a Real Flower

     I went to an outdoor party last weekend and this is what I wore. On a whim, I cut a dahlia from my garden and secured it with two bobby pins. I was surprised the flower lasted well into the evening. There's something fun about wearing a real flower especially a flower that you have grown in the garden. Pinning a flower on your lapel or in your hair makes the simplest outfit come alive.
     Since this event was outside on grass, lower heeled shoes seemed like the best decision. If you need a small bag, this one is a beauty and the color combination works great with many outfits. 

shoes--giani bernini
bag--coach (bloomingdales)
dress--nine west (consignment purchase)
bracelet--gift from Stacie

location--reflecting pool near a chapel in Minneapolis

links
the mrs. and the momma
favorite fashion friday

style sud-est
friday's fab favorites
not dead yet style
plane pretty
transatlantic blonde
the pleated poppy
hat attack 2

Mint Green

     The end of summer clearance is the time I look for dresses to add to my most worn category of clothing during the warm months of the year. I'm fond of these colors and I like this pattern so this comfortable wrap dress fits in well as a long term purchase. I styled it with shiney silver jewelry and my new summer favorite, black patent leather.

dress--bcbg
shoes--calvin klein (consignment purchase)
necklace--from target
bracelet--kenneth cole

location--building near the studio

links
plane pretty
not dead yet style
mingle monday
style elixir
still blonde
the pleated poppy
the mommy chronicles
look what I got

     A few of you requested to see some of my artwork. Here's a short piece that aired on public TV about us four years ago. It's a taste of the kind of things we make!

It's All About the Bag

     I enjoy trying unusual accessories to change an outfit I already have in the closet. I've been eyeing this BCBG bag all summer so at the summer clearance I picked it up. I like the sculptural quality and it adds a fun twist to this summer outfit. These shoes are from DSW and I think make a great transition piece into fall.

jacket--bcbg
purse--bcbg
earrings--handmade
shoes--audrey brooke
skirt--the limited

location--state fair grounds


links
plane pretty
not dead yet style
monday bloom
still being molly
mingle monday
lowercase letters
style elixir
what I wore wednesday
the pleated poppy
modly chic
the mrs. and the momma
face it catalog