Category: Outfits

Favorite britches, Great weekend!
xXx

Just another Saturday, another vintage tee…
This one is from the grungefather of rock & roll,
Neil Young, 1983.
Thanks, Honey!

vintage T-straps & scarf

pastel nails – not sure if I like em’…
Hope your weekend is going great!
xXx

(Hi everyone 🙂

I am a summer cardigan kind of gal. I don’t prefer to show my arms – all jiggly, and stuff…
It would be a better option to firm them through exercise, but let’s get real. If you are over 40 and have gained/lost weight many times throughout your life, the jiggle factor can remain as loose skin. Sorry, younguns, it’s true. My advice would be to try and sustain a relatively constant weight and keep them nice and fit. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of surgery…

I’ve bought lots of thin cardigans over the years and have found that it’s worth it to invest in good quality. The cheapo’s may last through the season, but they are pilled within one wear.

I used to be the queen of thongs,aka flip-flops.
I still have many. Favorites from beachy vacations
or just to wear around in the summer.
Here’s a neat way to take breathe new life into an otherwise plain pair of thongs!
You’ll need:
an old pair of thongs ( I chose a patent with a small heel )
scissors and an old gauze scarf (I used left-over material from an old skirt)

Cut about 24 2 to 3 in long strips at around 1″ wide.
12 or so for each side.
Tie them to the straps and knot. You can use more for a fuller ‘poof’,
just make sure you have room for your toes.

LACE DRESS: Old,thrifted / CARDI: Sears / HAT: Thrifted / GOLD STATEMENT NECKLACE: UC gift shop
BIKE SHORTS UNDER DRESS!

That’s it! Easy-Peasy – and when you tire of this look,
just change out your fabric.
( I think I’m gonna do this with some platform flippies! )
Here’s to a great weekend!
xXx

Ah, Summer.

While most people are breaking out their bikinis and popping hot-dogs on the grill, I will be inside, head drooped over the AC. I don’t enjoy heat – unless I’m near the ocean. Summer to me is a time of sweat, oceans of plain (non-layered) clothes, flat hair and plump white fleshy arms. Wringing my boobs out ever 10 minutes and peering down my cleavage as the sweat disappears who-knows-where…

Black becomes an enemy, and you know I LOVE black.

But, as most style-minded folks do, I try. I try and try to work a long-sleeved top while keeping ‘the girls’ in a supportive bra – Without dying. I wear my floppy hats and big sunnies. I am always tempted to throw caution to the wind, pitch the sunscreen and just get a damn tan.
Sunscreen is also very HOT.

However, as a +40 woman who overexposed herself in the 70’s, I resist.

Here is my attempt to layer in the heat. I know most will disagree with my lack-luster view
of summer, so I’m finished bitching. BUT – the next time you hear the hot-dogs sizzling,
think of me…sizzle…sizzle…sizzle…

In it’s defense,

There are a few upsides to summer, however.

Sunglasses, soft maxi dresses, up-do’s, fun nail polish and funky sandals!
Hummingbirds, the smell of freshly mown grass, and roses.
And, of course, vacations to the beach.
Every year, around this time, I consider moving to Seattle.
I wonder if Bella has a two bedroom?

SWIMSUIT COVER-UP AS DRESS / THRIFTED SKIRT / PINK TANK / KROGER SCARF / BLACK MULES

I wonder how many sunnies I can collect this summer?
xXx

“The most important decision you’ll ever make is
whether you live in a friendly universe or a hostile universe”
Albert Einstein

One of my favorite quotes has been keeping me sane lately. I recently found myself in a situation (thanks Google…), which left me in a rather aggravated state (to say the least)…
But thanks to my friends from our kick-ass community, solutions to my petty problem have gone into action. I now have a Fan Page on Facebook! YaY!!!

So, those of you who have been unable to comment on my blog here, can just pop over there and leave one. I am actually excited. This crazy weekend has led me to sit back and rethink my view on this uninvited event…
The lessons I have learned so far is: 1) There is nothing I can’t do with a little support from my friends and 2) Things can happen for a good, but unknown reason which will be revealed at a later date.

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
― Marilyn Monroe

Hi All !
What a great weekend!!!

I’ve been up to no good. Well, not really, unless you think shredding tee shirts for days,
gently knotting them together while watching hours of ‘The Americans’
is not a good way to spend one’s time. I suppose it’s all in your perspective.
I think of it as either meditation, or creative nonsense… I’ll let you decide for yourself 😉

the inspiration from a Piperlime ad…

Diy instructions:
Don’t try to be perfect, the messier the better!
Cut thin, long strips – pull tight to make the sides look ‘rolled’ – cut, knot – tie, tie, and tie.
Enjoy!

Some days all you really need is a great, neutral tunic!
xXx

Hi everyone!
I am writing this with a very sleepy head right now. I spent a lot of time today enjoying the sweet lower temps that showed up here in Cincy. I snagged this vintage cropped jacket a few months ago with definite plans on how to wear it. It must have a flowy top underneath. I was patient and did wait, until I remembered this top I’d purchased from Dot’s last fall! It was buried, of course… Which reminds me, I have some cool summer floral pants that I am gonna sell very soon. Stay tuned – they will be cheap!

This is my second cropped vintage jacket.
I feel a trend coming on.

I really like how this outfit turned out!
Cropped over long: The Perfect Combo…

Yes, I was in photo overload.
Some days you’ll just have to have that….
Have a kick-ass weekend!

Hi everybody!

Today is The Big Day, Earth Day.
Each year since I started blogging, I have dedicated Rags2Roses to Earth Day.
Of course, this year my theme is to recycle. Especially our clothes!
Shopping second hand first is a great place to start…

From thrifted T shirts to vintage hats, sunnies and brooches – Not only buying second hand, but donating to eliminate excessive ‘junk’ we don’t really need, is a way to be eco-friendly. Our earth is really taking a beating and if we don’t do our part to save her, she will perish.

Vintage Brooches: All Thrifted
DIY Sharpie Tee
Vintage Banana Boat wayfarers: Thrifted