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…

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 ThriftedDIY Sharpie TeeVintage Banana…

Ya know how the ‘experts’ saythat if you haven’tworn something in a year,donate it? That is not true in my little world…Every 5 to 8 years, trends recycle themselves. The only usual difference isa slightly different waist/hem/length. I have clothes that are 15 or more years young. And I still wear them! I go by my gut when it comes to style or trends. If I like it, I keep it. There will always be room for a bag or two of extra keepers… Like these floral pants that are stomping down runways all over the place. I’ve had them…

One last time to wear my black boots. Thanks Mother Nature!Tees and flouncy skirts make me feel all Springy.Hope you all are having a fab weekend!xXx

I’ve never beenone to dictatethe long or shortof skirtsin reference to a woman’s age.If you rock it,If you feel great,do it to it!Though,Dark tights have become my palwith mini’s 😉 This look is part 2of rethinking animal prints as a neutral…Honestly red was easy. I am gonna venture out into more daring territory.Send suggestions, please 🙂 Also when tights are paired with tall boots, mini’s really rock! back to the leopard…I really dug mixing the plaid scarf and skirt.How about florals and animal? – Brights?As my brain is churning I ask myself, WWKD?I wonder what I did with my zebra…

I hope everyone has a big honkin’ box of chocolates to binge on today!Happy Saint Lovey-Dovey Day !

Hi everybody,Hope the week is treating you great so far… I don’t have a whole lot to say today other than I am learning what ‘fits’ my style without compromising it. I know how much everyone hates to hear about body insecurity, but…..Lately I’m dealing with major body image issues. I don’t feel good about my body. Period.I feel warped – out of sync…This usually passes. I suppose that’s where wisdom comes in. Everything passes in time and when I am feeling something is ‘off’, it usually comes from pride, ego or self-esteem issues. Comparing, instead of celebrating the differences…

Hi everybody!Thanks for the nice thoughts sent out my way yesterday. It was just one of those days…Ya know- The other day at the doctor’s office, a lady told me that I reminded herof her daughter. Of course, instead of ‘thanks’, I asked why.“Do you shop in thrift stores?” she asked. “Why yes I do!”“You look so neat and hip. My daughter loves thrift stores.” she said.My ego was flattered. I think…We proceeded to chat about how finding things in a thrift store gives you more choices, more unique style and we even talked about ‘cookie cutter’ fashion!A stranger told…

Happy Slumber Party!Though I haven’t slept with a bunch of girls since high school, I was definitely the one who went nuts. You know the one- calling boys to sneak over, sneaking in beer and making prank calls (this was way before caller ID). We would do each other’s hair, tell scary stories and watch the Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack, remember him?Today, I honestly grab whatever is handy, usually a tee and my hubby’s underwear (they’re more comfy ;), but I grabbed my Hello Kitty gown thingy and my Betsey Johnson socks (my one and only Betsey item). I…

Happy Friday! I love this skirt. I feel so girlie and kinda french in it. OK, so first out the door, a snake crosses my path and squiggles down beneath our drive-way. Snakes freak me out! Then – The very first shot, the wind picked up my cammy and tripod and slung them into the yard. It was in total slow motion! When the panic that seized me dead in my pose was over, of course my best eye glasses were hung on the tripod.I crawled around, all blind and stuff, til I found them underneath the camera…She is fine.…