Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, All You Have to Do is Call . . .

Fabulous Felt Rainbow Rings Necklace

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Pants: Xhilaration, Target

Shoes: Betseyville, JCPenney

Bag: Marshalls

Jacket: Bisou Bisou, JCPenney

Belt: Wet Seal

 Fabulous Felt Dizzy Daisies Necklace

Dress: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Shoes: Payless

Bag: Apt. 9, Kohl's

Scarf: A.C. Moore

Fabulous Felt Geometric Jam Necklace

Top: Eric and Lani, Macy's

Cardigan: So, Kohl's

Skirt: L'Amour by Nanette Lepore for JCPenney

Shoes: Worthington, JCPenney

Bag: Marshalls

Scarf: JCPenney

. . . your stylist.  I was grocery shopping recently when the cashier asked me if I dressed by the seasons.  Confused, I asked what she meant, and she said, "You know.  Are you a Winter?"  "Oh," I said, as we both made a grab for the boxes of cookies and crackers being dumped by the conveyor belt. "No.  I don't even know what I am."  The cashier went on to say that she used to think she was a Winter until her friend declared her an Autumn.  "I don't think you should worry about it," I said.  "Just wear what you want."  And I meant it.  

So then again, maybe don't call your stylist.  Maybe fire her and use part of the money to download the soothing sounds of Mr. James Taylor instead.  I'm sure he'd appreciate that.              

Red Letter (Valentine's) Day

 Fabulous Felt Love Knot Necklace

Cardigan: Merona, Target

Camisole: Worthington, JCPenney

Skirt: Necessary Objects, Annie Sez

Shoes: Betseyville, Macy's

Bag: Uniquely Different, Etsy

Belt: B Fabulous

Tights: JCPenney

 Fabulous Felt Love Dove Necklace

Dress: Olsenboye, JCPenney

Shoes: Madden Girl, Macy's

Bag: Fred Flare

Coat: She Said, JCPenney

Scarf: Express

 Fabulous Felt Love Blooms Necklace

Sweatshirt: Jenni, Macy's

Jeans: City Streets, JCPenney

Shoes: Betseyville, JCPenney

Bag: Betsey Johnson, ROSS Dress for Less

Scarf: Wet Seal

I realize that it's President's Day.  But there isn't much about George and Abe that screams fun or funny. Unless, of course, you count their patriotic profiles, which may look kind of amusing as the felt focal point of a star-spangled necklace.  Hang on a minute . . .

But no.  Too late.  This post is all about the extravagance that governs (hey, vamoose, legislative language) the glamour of hearts and flowers fashion.  To me, Cupid's calendar lays claim to the height of holiday style.  Sure, Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, and jack o' lanterns get all the press.  But for that unbeatable combination of romance and kitsch, there's no trumping February fourteenth.  Its comely clash of red and pink, punched up by conversation hearts' powerhouse pastels, are the ideal colors for cute candy boxes and crush-worthy dresses.  Not that your plans need be fancy to be festive.  For those who feel more pressure than passion on this lovey-doviest of days, sometimes there's no sweeter celebration than sitting on the sofa with your special someone, sucking down a box of Russell Stover's soft-centered finest.  What's more, Valentine's Day treats are now deeply discounted, which means that it's the perfect time to snag a fresh frilly box for my - er, your - collection . . . and enjoy the snuggle and scarf routine all over again.              

Supper Served Up Soft (and Also, Some Rainbows)

 Fabulous Felt Steak Supper Necklace

Dress: JCPenney

Shrug: The Limited, Marshalls

Shoes: Alloy

Bag: DSW

Belt: Apt. 9, Kohl's

 Fabulous Felt Ham it Up Necklace

Top: Bisou, Bisou, JCPenney

Skirt: Bar III, Macy's

Shoes: Ami Clubwear

Bag: Marshalls

 Sedate Sparkler Necklace

Top: Candie's, Kohl's

Skirt: Marilyn Monroe, Macy's

Shoes: Betseyville

Bag: Candie's, Kohl's

Belt: Izod

 Fabulous Felt Shooting Stars Barrette

Top: Victoria's Secret

Skirt: Modcloth

Shoes: Betseyville, Macy's

Bag: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Jacket: Vanilla Star, Kohl's

Fabulous Felt Shooting Stars Necklace

Dress: Macy's

Shoes: Worthington, JCPenney

Bag: Marshalls

Wallet: Betsey Johnson

Scarf: Boscov's

Sad is the day when all of your meat and potatoes merch disappears from your web site.  Oh, sure.  It's nice to know that someone out there is rocking your flavorful felt rendition of a 1950s-style square meal around her neck or in her side part.  But it's also a bummer to not be able to log on to your humble corner of Etsy and see said supper waiting to serve as some clotheshorse's main course.  So, for all those kooky carnivores out there (but mostly, as I said, for me), I crafted more crazy collars.  As the good people at Hillshire Farms would've said during their last ad campaign, "Go meat!"

Naturally, I made a daintier, bead-bedecked version of my erstwhile Fabulous Felt Steak Dinner Necklace. But I also made the Fabulous Felt Ham it Up Necklace.  I'm not ashamed to admit that this portrait of pork was inspired by none other than my healing hand wound.  Round and pink, it had a reddish, slightly off-center circle that made me think of a cartoon Christmas ham.  If that's not an example of art emerging from adversity, then I don't know what is. 

For Camping and Kitchen . . .

 Fabulous Felt Campfire Cutie Necklace

Sweater: So, Kohl's

Skirt: Boscov's

Shoes: Bongo, Kohl's

Bag: Marshalls

Belt: Apt. 9, Kohl's

 Greengrocer's Girl Necklace

Dress: Modcloth

Tee: So. Kohl's

Cardigan: Candie's, Kohl's

Shoes: Alloy

Bag: Bisou Bisou, JCPenney

Fabulous Felt Rosy Posy Necklace

Dress: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Tee: So, Kohl's

Shoes: Betseyville, JCPenney's

Bag: Princess Vera, Kohl's

. . . so says the Acme store-brand matchbox sandwiched between two of this week's photos.  Well, they got the "camp" part right.  After all, what better word than "campy" to describe a necklace that features felt flames? Neckwear notwithstanding, you won't catch me around a campfire any time soon (and not only because the glue in that thing is flammable enough to take out a Winnebago).  At least not unless I find myself as a movie extra in a scene that calls for toasting marshmallows around a bonfire on a cozy beach or in a creepy clearing (depending on if it's a romantic comedy or a slasher flick. Who am I kidding?  Of course it's a rom com; I can't even cook a steak without getting squeamish ).  

Faux film or not, I shouldn't mock matches.  I was mighty glad to have mine last week when the power went out.  Ditto goes for the candles that I usually eschew.  Lemon curd custard and nasturtium nectar smell more sweet than sickly when they're illuminating your cave of a campsite, er, casa.  The only drawback?  Having to put my latest glue-clogged project on hold.  Safety first, senoritas.