Hi everyone!This dress came all the way from across the US-Around 2000 miles….My hubs bought it for me on our honeymoon in San Diego. I’d never get rid of it. He too has a small pile in his closet that will never go as well. His are daisy dukes from the late 70’s and shrunken vintage concert tees, even a Bob Dylan. I’ve already ready raided his Cowboy Junkies. Time for Dylan, maybe? I feel so grown up when I don a jacket… I think everything can be brought up-to-date with a fitted jacket, cinched belt and shooties. Double up…

Hi all!I usually choose a coat that has something a bit funkyon the inside. Apparently, my neighbor Buddy does too! Here’s to a funky week!xXx

SKIRT, TOP, BOOTS: thrifted , HAT: K-mart (I think) ,CROSS: thrifted , PENDANTS: various gem shops Happy Monday and a big HI to my new blog buddies! The little white dress is all the rage this summer.To me, taking a trend and making it my own is what personal style is all about.This is my alternative to the trend.Skirts allow for so many more looks compared to the dress.I wasn’t sure how the white on white would look,but pop me into a cowboy hat and everything seemed to flow just right!The boots and accessories gave it the right toughness for…

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…

You don’t see me in jeans much. That’s because I have a hard time finding jeans that fit. I had looked almost everywhere for these jeans! You know, the kind with the above-the ankle slight flair?They kick ass with heels! They ride high enough to show off your strappys…I’m not sure why I was attracted to the look.Maybe because it’s so wrong, it’s right?I finally thrifted these American Eagles, and as a bonus,a tee from Istanbul, with Turkey spelled Turkiye’.Go thrift shops!xXx

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?