The weather in the mid-western US has been absolutely perfect!Since the temps have dropped to the high 60’s/low 70’s, With lots of summer brightsand sheer pieces floating around,I have suddenly been drawn to more basic pieces lately. So this cool season is giving me a chance to layer with black again.(For A few minutes, anyway)Black is also the best backdrop for tons of accessories;)I’ve also been jogging! YaY! The weather is perfect for itand I feel great doing something to make myself healthy. I am finally working toward my goal to be“The Best Me I can Be” by 50! TAN…

Happy Sunday!I am really enjoying this cool snap.I even feel comfy in tights – my go-to basic!This kind of weather makes me feel good and I thought it was time for a shout-out to everyone who takes the time out of their busy lives to make my hobby worthwhile, so… Lot’s of folks think this is too much touchy-feelie stuff for a simple style blog. I don’t. It’s important for me to pass on my appreciation. There are times I miss sending comments to everyone and I apologize. So, here’s to all the true-blue followers who keep me stylin’! And…

I love kitschy flip-flops! There, I said it…Don’t judge. The Glamour Shot… (It’s hard to look glamorous in this skirt) though it does have pockets! TOP: Target / SKIRT: thrifted / TANK: Walgreen’sFLIPPIES: Hilton Head Island Gift Shop (old) Now tell me YOUR style secrets!

Each year, there seems to be a color of the moment.This year it’s mint. From mint clothing and bags, to shoes and accessories.Plus the top has another trend factor: Sheer.I toughened up the shade with a little black for good measure.I didn’t get this one on 1/2 price day, but at $8.00, it’s still a bargain! SUNNIES: Vintage / SHOES: Dot’s / EARRINGS: Gift / RING: costume store (“Told Ya So Tuesday” is a regular feature at Rags2Roseswhich proves that any trend can be thrifted.)xXx

The Inspiration (Vogue) The goods:‘Shutter’ frames (found at a party store) and fingernail polish.And a cute helper… The end result. “It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t want to paint it.” Steven Wright What will you paint today? xXx

How I styled them: I wanted the pants to be the main focus, so I decided to keep it simple.I added a thrifted cream cropped sweater, a few long necklaces,and my go-to Nine West pointy toe strappy pumps.To keep the cuff from falling, I used safety pins!I want the cuff to look a bit sloppy and not too ‘done’.Adding an on-trend hat seemed to make the outfit more groovy… Different Examples to look for… More thrifted trends next Tuesday! What trends have you thrifted lately?

CARDI,JCPenny’s / PLEATED TOP / F21,thrifted / PANTS,old / HAT,theWplace / NECKLACE,vintage I swear I used to think that’s what they said inLady Marmalade!Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dadaGiuchie, Giuchie, ya ya hereMocha Chocalata ya yaCreole lady MarmaladeHappy Monday!!!xXx

ANOTHER WAY ANY TREND CAN BE THRIFTED.It’s fun to mix thrifties with newies 😉xXx

Just Hangin’ 😉 Today was like Christmas and my birthday!My flowers are a bloomin’, my mail man left me 2 packagesAND a Glamour (a gift from my hubby :).I can’t wait to show you one present I got.I’ll show you tomorrow! Hope your weekend is going great 🙂 DRESS: THRIFTED / TANK: FOREVER 21 / BOOTS & HAT:THRIFTEDBELT AS NECKLACE: THRIFTEDxXx

The temps are rising and I’m trying to cram as many Spring outfits in as I can…I was going though my older images and found this one from late March.The only thing thrifted here is the scarf. Yes, I do buy new stuff, but if it’s 50-75% off.I may go ahead and rock the pleather leggings all the way through Summer!The tee is a summer staple of mine for the past 2 years. What items do you wear year-round?xXx