tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31253329088090795742024-02-19T02:50:41.988-05:00I Dream of... {by Jeanne}Challenge Yourself. Live Beautifully. Love Your Life.Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.comBlogger727125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-41175127723987477852019-12-10T21:46:00.001-05:002019-12-11T10:48:10.473-05:00Two of One Hundred: Make Jewelry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I haven't had much time to be creative over the past few years, and that has always been a big part of my identity. Making jewelry is another task on my list.Tonight I played with some resistor parts and jewelry pliers and made two pairs of earrings.<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-20379230845508597062019-12-09T21:32:00.001-05:002019-12-11T10:47:56.270-05:00One of One Hundred: 52 Cakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It has been a while... Over 3 years, in fact, since I posted here. A lot has happened in that time including new cities, new houses, new jobs, and, most recently, a new degree. I've spent the past 2 1/2 years working on a masters degree in my off hours, and today I turned in my final paper. I've been fantasizing about was to spend the hundreds of extra hours per month during which I won't be doing school work, so I made a list. Tonight I start my 100 things to do after I finish my degree with "bake 52 cakes."<br />
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Cake #1 is a<a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9661-zucchini-cake-with-ginger-and-hazelnuts"> ginger zucchini cake from the New York Times</a>. I recommend using melted butter instead of oil and adding finely chopped crystalized ginger. Won't you join me for the next adventure?<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-26979777711243351612016-08-12T08:00:00.000-04:002016-08-12T08:00:17.465-04:00The Long & Short of ItFor a period of years in middle school, I cried every time I made a significant (to me at the time) change to my hair. It was always really embarrassing. I'd want to change my look, and then I'd end up hating it. That kind of put me off of major haircut changes, even though it has been years and years since I last cried after a haircut. The last few times I've had my hair cut I've been drawn to this... but I kept chickening out. <br />
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It was a dumb anxiety. It's just hair. I don't do much with my hair, so what's the big deal. <br />
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And my feeling is... neutral. It's hair. I like that it's versatile and takes less time to style. There have been a few moments when I've felt insecure, but I think that has more to do with my perceptions of societal ideas femininity or attractiveness than with what I really think. I think I look fierce.<br />
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I went with a Dorothy-inspired outfit and took my new hair to see Todrick Hall's Straight Outta Oz in Atlanta. It was phenomenal. You should buy his album. Watch his YouTube videos. He's amazing. <br />
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Dress, Modcloth; shirt, Rafaella, thrifted; shoes, American Eagle, Payless; necklace and earrings, handmade by me. <br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-928356116921607682016-03-31T08:00:00.000-04:002016-04-07T16:14:59.848-04:00Pants and the BluesYou can't tell from these photos, but these pants are blue velour. They are a fun alternative to blue jeans, and I think they read as a little dressier than jeans. I've been wearing more pants, but now that the weather is getting nicer I'll likely transition back to more dresses and skirts. <br />
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Sweater, Faded Glory, Walmart; tank, A.K.C., thrifted; velour pants, Buffalo, Costco; shoes, Younkers, earrings, thrifted; necklace, made by me!<br />
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These glasses are one of <a href="http://thejustloveblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/save-best-for-first-part-1.html">"the best" things that I've been "saving."</a> I'm afraid if I wear them, I'll break or scratch them, but if I don't wear them, my prescription will change or I lose them or I'll die and I'll never get to enjoy them. Don't save the best for last, enjoy the best now!<br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-76182636443247766582016-03-22T08:00:00.000-04:002016-03-22T08:00:13.126-04:00A Shirt Dress and Styling I Really LikeIt took me a long time to find shirt dresses I really like, but Walmart and Beyonce's mom delivered with this one and its rust-colored mate. I'd rather have a litle nicer fabric, but they are the best shirt dresses I've found yet. I particularly like it with leggings because the result is comfortable and reasonably chic.<br />
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Dress, Miss Tina, Walmart; leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; belt, thrifted; shoes, Christmas Tree Shops; earrings handmade by me. <br />
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I'm wearing leopard shoes, leggings, and belt. The cashier at Costco said I must really like leopard, and she was right!<br />
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-17021529712165732102016-03-17T21:00:00.000-04:002016-03-17T21:14:12.343-04:00Pot O' GoldSomething you likely already know: I often post outfits a few at a time, which means that the outfit I post about isn't always the outfit I'm actually wearing that day. Some days, though, it is important to post on the actual day. Here is today's outfit, a pot of gold with flecks of green. <br />
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Jacket, Loft, thrifted; dress, Xhiliration, Target; jacket, Loft, thrifted; leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; belt, thrifted; shoes, Aerosoles, Amazon; earrings, Claire's; necklace, ebay.<br />
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I felt perfectly seasonal for Saint Patrick's Day without being too on-the-nose. <br />
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Also notable today, I'm trying contouring. My cheekbones could cut a bitch. <br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-35906789247746357982016-03-16T18:08:00.000-04:002016-03-16T18:08:00.200-04:00UnflappableI took my outfit photos at the end of the day, for once, and it was a long day of normal desk work and tromping through a construction site to be. All in all, I think the outfit held up. The long pearls and bow blouse have kind of a flapper vibe, but with the day I had, I'd call this ensemble unflappable. <br />
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Dress, Merona, Target; blouse, Loft, gifted (thanks, Kristin), shoes, Born, Goody Two Shoes; earrings, ebay; necklace, craft fair. (Honorable mention to my favorite glasses from Firmoo.com)<br />
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Jacket, Glen Aire, thrifted; dress, Studio I, thrifted; scarf, thrifted; shoes, Merona, Target. <br />
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I almost added neon yellow flats, but I'm glad I didn't pull in any more colors. Sometimes even bright ideas can go wrong. Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-35792473481276695672016-03-14T17:00:00.000-04:002016-03-14T18:03:46.630-04:00PerspectiveWhen I looked in the mirror at this outfit it felt like a 1970s costume. Looking at photos, I think it looks pretty cool. I curled my hair with a flat iron, and the front turned out ok. Luckily I only take photos of the front!<br />
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Dress, Miss Tina, Walmart; leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; vest, vintage without tags, swapped; shoes, Sofft, ???; necklace, thrifted; earrings, Augusta Market. <br />
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This fun vest is a vintage piece from my friend Chenille's aunt. Chenille brought it along with some other vintage pieces to a swap, and I snatched them right up. The necklace came from the same estate sale as my brooch from <a href="http://dreamofjeanne.blogspot.com/2016/03/here-for-weird.html">Here for the Weird</a>. It's another big, weird, funky piece. <br />
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You couldn't see my earrings in any of the photos, but they were lovely carved wood. I ditched the vest for most of the day at work, and just worked the shirt dress and leggings look. Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-37869214551763781662016-03-11T12:00:00.000-05:002016-03-11T12:00:11.861-05:00Chopped<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed this photo. I somehow managed to chop my hair the one day it was looking pretty good. I was well past due for a big haircut, and I'm <strike>dreading </strike>looking forward to figuring out how to style it. </div>
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-490449881798262802016-03-09T17:00:00.000-05:002016-03-09T17:00:23.527-05:00Stripes & SpikesThree sets of stripes make for good pattern mixing. Add colored pants and a spikey necklace, and it's a recipe for polished casual. <br />
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Jacket, Mossimo, Target; shirt, Gap, gifted (thanks, Kristin!); pants, Buffalo, Costco; shoes, Dr. Scholl's, Amazon; necklace, gifted (thanks, Beth!); earrings, Claire's. <br />
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I added two(!) pairs of pants to my wardrobe last weekend. They were a splurge (for me) at $15 each, but they are worth it.<br />
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<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-28242561301704809552016-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:002016-03-08T17:00:22.224-05:00Switched and SpottedThis outfit got away from me. It started out with a faux leather moto jacket, but it didn't quite feel right. I switched it to this suit jacket, and suddenly I was all dressed up. <br />
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Jacket, Apt. 9, thrifted; dress, London Times, swapped; leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; shoes, Relativity, Younkers; earrings, handmade and gifted; necklace, thrifted!<br />
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This dress is from my last clothing swap. I love it with leggings. <br />
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Also, there's a reason people wear lipstick. Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-83797477853612169232016-03-07T19:52:00.000-05:002016-03-07T19:52:01.972-05:00The "Also Rans"You know them from politics, athletics, and other contest of wits, strength, and popularity. They didn't place. They didn't do anything particularly noticeable. They are the also-rans. <br />
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One of the happy consequences of my <a href="http://thejustloveblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/gooooooooooooals.html">blogging goals</a> this year is that I am dressing to blog many days. That means I'm putting more thought and effort into what I wear and how I wear it, but, like any skill, it takes practice and I'm out of it. This has created a subset of outfits that I put together and even photographed, but they didn't fill me with joy like <a href="http://dreamofjeanne.blogspot.com/2016_02_01_archive.html">my koi pond outfit and my fancy thrift store ruana</a> or I just didn't have time to blog.<br />
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The also-ran oufits are important. Without trying new things I don't know what I like, what works, and what makes me smile giddily to myself throughout the day. <br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-80529231831446991202016-03-04T17:00:00.000-05:002016-03-04T17:00:18.557-05:00Here for the WeirdI got this lovely brooch at an estate sale last weekend. It's pretty weird. It is made of mother of pearl, silky cord, and red stone beads. I like thrift stores and estate sales because of the weird. You never know what you're going to find.<br />
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Jacket, Anne Taylor Loft, thrifted; shirt, BRAND, swapped; belt, thrifted; skirt, Xhilaration, swapped; tights, Assets, Target; boots, Frye, Goody Two Shoes; brooch, thrifted; earrings, handmade by me!<br />
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My friend Natalie said the belt makes me look like Minnie Mouse- compliment, right? <br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-2684774774256524282016-02-19T17:00:00.000-05:002016-02-19T17:00:19.286-05:00This MuchYou can probably tell by my smile how much I like this outfit, but, in case you can't, the second photo will tell you I like it **this** much. I. Love. It.<br />
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Ruana, not tagged, Goodwill; lace tank, Blue Asphalt, thrifted; belt, gifted (thanks, Kristin!); faux leather leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; shoes, Relativity, Younkers; earrings, Target. <br />
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I've been wanting a ruana since I started seeing them in stores last fall, but I held off because of price. I spotted this one at Goodwill last weekend, and I knew the wait was worth it.I love that I have the kind of workplace where I can wear coated leggings to work. <br />
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I belted only the front part of the ruana with a belt my friend Kristin gave me. Belting only one side left the outfit flow-y but also secure. I want to make another half dozen garments like this so I can wear this outfit in a variety of seasons. <br />
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Goal for next week: wear a different pair of glasses! I love this pair from Zenni Optical, but I have so many others to wear!<br />
<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-47687151917219524882016-02-18T20:30:00.000-05:002016-02-18T20:32:39.756-05:00Being KoiThis outfit is more than the sum of its parts, and the parts are pretty good. Put together, it reminds me of a koi pond with three little fish swimming serenely through. We all need a reminder that we're little fish in the big pond of this world, amirite? <br />
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Blouse, Cinnamon Stick, swapped, skirt, George, Walmart; tights, Target; shoes, Sigerson Morrison for Target, Target; earrings and necklace, ebay.<br />
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The shirt is a vintage find that Chenille brought to my last clothing swap. Thanks, Chenille! The shoes would not have been my first choice to go with this outfit, but I had to throw out TWO PAIRS of blue flats this morning because one was covered in mold (ick!) and one had a completely split heel. Luckily, the third pair was the charm- and charming. <br />
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This sweater may be my sole mate. I love the shoe print. I love the luxurious silk yarn. I love that I found it at a thrift shop. This sweater probably won't last a tremendous number of wears in my closet because it is delicate and I am not, but I'll enjoy it while I can.<br />
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Jacket, Self Indulgence, swapped; sweater, City Silk, thrifted; skirt, Azules, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CKGBCBS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CKGBCBS&linkCode=as2&tag=idrofbyje-20&linkId=YJNOWQNJ77FVX5QT" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=idrofbyje-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00CKGBCBS" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />; shoes, Xhiliration, Target; necklace, Walmart; earrings, ebay. <br />
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The jacket is one that my friend Chenille brought to a clothing swap. I really like the fit. I even like the brand name, Self Indulgence.<br />
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This is one of the best outfits I've put together in a long time. It's enough to make me kick up my heels.<br />
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Details matter, and I finished this outfit with a gold tassel necklace that I got from Walmart, earrings that spell "happy," and rosette shoes.<br />
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On the topic of shoes, my honey got hiking boots for me for Valentine's Day. Ursa likes them.<br />
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*This page contains an affiliate link. Purchasing products through that link may result in a commission being paid to me. Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-7037474562665773872016-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:002016-02-11T08:00:12.240-05:00No Bolo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I first saw this necklace (at a yard sale) it was wadded up in a Ziploc bag and I thought it was a bolo tie. I was irrationally disappointed that it is actually a necklace. I don't know why I wanted it to be a bolo tie. I still love it. <br />
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Jacket, Old Navy; dress, Calvin Klein, Ross; leggings, Faded Glory, Walmart; boots, Frye, Goody Two Shoes; necklace, yard sale; earrings, who knows.<br />
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I have been living in these Frye engineer boots (and their <a href="http://dreamofjeanne.blogspot.com/2016/01/pack-rat-unpacked.html">black twins</a>) ever since I found them at Goody Two Shoes. Goody Two Shoes is a small, local store sells prestige-brand seconds at a fraction of the original cost. Want Frye, Coach, and other high-end shoes for as little as $100 or less? Hop a plane to Augusta and head to Goody Two Shoes. <br />
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This sweater dress was saved by the power of leggings. Since I've gained weight recently, many of my dresses have fit shorter. <br />
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I've also started a second blog. I want to keep the focus of this blog primarily beauty and style, and my new blog, tentatively called <a href="http://lovenothateblog.blogspot.com/">Love is the New Hate</a>, will primarily cover self-acceptance and self-care. Because if you can't love yourself, how the in hell are you gonna love somebody else?<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16915708052582604655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-11138505936002668742016-01-31T21:29:00.002-05:002016-01-31T21:29:40.968-05:00Dis-Oriented<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm a goal-oriented gal. If I make a goal, write it down, and make a plan, chances are I'll check off the steps until I've seen it through. If I don't do those three things, well, I'm disoriented. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm one of those people who has never stopped carrying a paper calendar. <br />And one of those people with a personal mission statement. </td></tr>
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I spent most of 2015 disoriented. I completed plenty of projects on my new house, but I did very little to nurture and support my physical and mental health and balance. 2016 is already off to a better start. For January, I set goals to blog four times, work out three times per week, list items for sale on ebay and etsy, and clean the house for 15 minutes each weeknight. Effective the end of this post, I've completed those goals. It's 9:30 pm on January 31, so I'm squeaking just under the wire. <br />
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January was a good month. I'm ending it happier and healthier than I began. I got to visit my mom and my sister.. I helped a friend set up his very cool esty shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SkullsAndSkulduggery">Skulls and Skullduggery</a>. January was good. Hopefully February will be even better. I'll be back to post at least four more times. </div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-26617396891480995212016-01-24T21:02:00.000-05:002016-01-31T21:33:11.279-05:00Pack Rat: Unpacked<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My packing skills have gotten better and better over the years, but I can't seem to find the sweet spot. I always end up with a couple things more than I need. My most recent trip was to visit my mom and sister in Portland. For a five-day trip I brought:<br />
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<li>Two sweater dresses</li>
<li>My Boston terrier sweater</li>
<li>A turtleneck</li>
<li>A cowl-neck sweater</li>
<li>One pair of skinny jeans</li>
<li>One pair of leggings</li>
<li>Two pairs of tights</li>
<li>One pair of boots</li>
<li>Two pairs of yoga pants (for sleep/exercise)</li>
<li>Two athletic tops (for sleep/exercise)</li>
<li>One pair of tennis shoes</li>
<li>A rain coat</li>
<li>A wool coat</li>
<li>A scarf (that I forgot on my first plane)</li>
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Wow, that looks like so much once I wrote it all out, but it all fit in a small, carry-on roller bag. I wore a sweater dress, turtle neck, and jeans on the flight out, and I wore a dress, cowl-neck sweater, and leggings on the way home. The other days I mixed it up. I wore the boots the whole time. Since I had washer/dryer access, I didn't have to worry about packing enough for the whole trip. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And these are the gorgeous Frye boots I<br />got for a song right before the trip!</td></tr>
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Where did I go wrong? I didn't wear any of the tights. I would have been more comfortable with an extra pair of leggings instead of the jeans. I could have used a sweatshirt for cozy relaxation. </div>
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Where did I go right? Layering. I am not a fan of the cold, but the turtle neck and cowl neck sweater are slim fitting enough to wear under the dresses or Boston terrier sweater. Wearing a sweater dress over leggings or jeans is cozy. It was cold and drizzly, but I wasn't too bothered. </div>
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How do you optimize your packing? How do you identify the things to leave behind? </div>
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-22617067213612356062016-01-15T08:00:00.000-05:002016-02-12T11:34:51.900-05:00Life is Merrier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I saw a bumper sticker once that said "life is merrier with a Boston terrier." It's true. It's also true that life is merrier with a Boston terrier sweater. This one was a Christmas present from my dad and stepmom. <br />
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Blazer, Apt 9, thrifted; sweater, Bass, gifted; blouse, vintage Karen Scott, gifted (thanks Chenille!); skirt, Alison Brittney, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJRW0AO/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=idrofbyje-20&linkId=RK6TUIFGZLOVN7DW">Amazon</a>; fleece tights, No Boundaries, Walmart; Boston terrier socks, Bass, gifted; shoes, Bare Traps, Younkers; earrings, gifted (thanks, Kristin!)<br />
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I highlighted my Boston terrier sweater with Boston terrier socks and earrings. To make the socks as eye-catching as possible, I wore them over coordinating tights. I complemented the puppy accents with houndstooth, because those things clearly go together.<br />
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I'm thrilled by the way the divergent patterns and themes come together in one big graphic explosion. I felt great in this outfit. I would wear it every day. <br />
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So why is life merrier with a Boston terrier (or a Boston and a half like Widget and Ursa)? They are adorable dogs.<br />
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They know when to be helpful, like when I set a laundry basket on Widget and he didn't move for 15 or 20 minutes.<br />
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They help you keep your obligations. In this case Widget has a library book date slip stuck to his lip. I know to return library books, Widget.<br />
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I hope your days are merry and if you're looking for a merriment increaser who will also keep you active and well-socialized. Adopt a Boston Terrier!<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-89266364043659543232016-01-03T22:00:00.000-05:002016-01-03T22:00:29.628-05:00Lost and Found<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My New Year's Day was spend with these dogs. Please note that<br />I'm still a style blogger so I coordinated the dogs to the sweater and<br />the sweater to the couch. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2015 was a hard year
for me. It was a year of loss. My beloved pug died after 16 years of being
my daily companion. I adopted another
dog, Toro, and he was a bad fit for me and Widget. And, as I mentioned in my previous post, I
got divorced. It was a hard, hard
year. On top of the big losses, I had
myriad little ones. All the little
things I haven’t been able to find since my move. Treasured Christmas ornaments that didn’t
seem to make it into my boxes. Things
that were fairly distributed to my ex-husband, but the absence of those things
still stings. Such is life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In spite of the losses, large and small, I feel like I am
starting 2016 richer. I found a
home. I’ve worked very hard and made it
mine. I have two dogs who love me and
each other. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This evening I finally sorted through my jewelry chest. It was heavily jostled in the move, and
everything was tangled and out of place.
I knew it would be an ordeal- and it was- and that’s why I had put it
off for the nearly 10 months. I’ve been
wearing the same half-dozen or so pairs of earrings for nearly a year. That had
to end! I found so many treasures buried
in the clutter of those drawers. I found
trinkets from my travels, family mementos, and things that touched my eye or my
heart for various reasons. I also found
a lot of junk. I found things I don’t
like. There were gifts I’ll never wear
again. Things that were cheap, unsentimental
impulse purchases. The things that didn’t
bring me joy had to go. I sorted through
and dumped handfuls of beaded confection into a gallon Ziploc bag. When I was done, all I could see were the
things I love. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I lost a lot in 2015, but I found so much more. I found strength that I didn’t know I had,
love and support I didn’t feel I deserved, and I found the will to let go of
the parts of my life that don’t bring me joy.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">Life is good for me and Ursa today. Ursa's life would be even better<br />if I would just share my waffles. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am going to post more this year. My life is good, and I want to share it. You
can expect to hear some about loss, but much more about finding my place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy New Year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-10235035849152933872015-08-24T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-24T08:00:09.687-04:00Swimming Up Stream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This inappropriately-short, salmon-hued dress has become a summer favorite this year. To keep it PG, I've worn it with leggings. To keep from freezing in the office, I add a sweater. It has pockets. It's light enough to be comfortable in the Georgia heat (without the sweater). I feel confident in it. It is good for whatever most days hold. This salmon leaves me ready to swim up stream.. if we take that as a metaphor for working hard against the current, and not for going somewhere to die.<br />
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Dress, Dots, thrifted; sweater, Faded Glory, Walmart; leggings, George, Walmart; shoes, Merona, Target; glasses, Zenni Optical; dogwood earrings, thrifted.<br />
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Widget the velcro dog photo bombed me again. <br />
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I used to steer clear of these colors, but now I think they suit my coloring. Pink, peach, and coral tones bring out rosiness in my cheeks and lips. <br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-84158405663933125512015-08-19T22:33:00.000-04:002015-08-19T22:33:00.046-04:00Ka-Boom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is my super hero skirt. It is emblazoned with classic comic phrases like "blam," "buzz," "kaboom," and "ouch" My sidekick, as usual, is Widget. With those ears, you can call him Batdog.<br />
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Shirt, Chicos, thrifted; skirt, Xhiliration, Target; shoes, Relativity, Younkers; headband (worn as necklace), Urban Outfitters, The Final Cut.<br />
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I added nearly-neon pink lipstick. I'm not wild about the matte lipstick trend that seems to be a thing right now. It tends to feel dry, and it's too unforgiving of my shaking hands. <br />
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I work in a library. What's your super power?<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07213016493376259131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125332908809079574.post-88321812460885513142015-08-18T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-18T08:00:04.810-04:00Rosy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Some days are easy, some days are hard, but any day I get to snuggle my dog is rosy. Widget was insistent on the snuggling today.<br />
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Sweater, Gee, thrifted; lace tee, Eyeshadow, Younkers; cami, Oscar de la Renta, Sam's Club; pants, George, Walmart; shoes, Merona, Target; glasses, Zenni Optical; dogwood blossom earrings, thrifted.<br />
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I picked rosy pink for my clothes and makeup. The Widget accessory picked himself.<br />
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Widget was so insistent that he should be included in today's outfit photos, but he was less wild about being carried around. <br />
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