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Skirt: H&M
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Green and yellow bangles: B Fabulous; Red bangle: XOXO, Ross; Blue bangle, So, Kohl's; Pink bangle: Silver Linings, Ocean City; Ring: Wet Seal
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Top: Self Esteem, Macy's
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Top: New York & Company
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Skirt: Amazon
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Bow: Carole, JCPenney; Blue bracelet: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Maroon bangle: Iris Apfel for INC, Macy's; Red bangle: B Fabulous; Yellow ring: Making Waves, Ocean City; Red ring: Nordstrom; Brown ring: Charlotte Russe; Belt: Hand-me-down from my mom
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Top: New York & Company
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Skirt: Material Girl, Macy's
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Shoes: 2 Lips Too, JCPenney
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Bag: Current Mood, Dolls Kill
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Top: New York & Company
When the husband took this first pic of me, he said that I looked like The Nanny on an acid trip. And even though I don't condone drug use, I couldn't help but laugh. Because the striped cravat blouse, rainbow cactus brooch, and poufy hair did indeed remind me of the Flashy Girl from Flushing if she were under the influence. Which makes sense because all three blouses in this lineup are from (to me, anyway) Queens-themed New York & Company.
It wasn't until last spring that I started shopping there in earnest. I couldn't believe that I hadn't started sooner. They have so many affordable, brightly colored, polyester tops -- my favorite kind! Best of all, my new shirts inspired me to make some new barrette brooches. The Saguaro Stripe one started out as Striped Swallow but never quite took flight:
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The southwestern style worked better, I think. I love the idea of a black cactus against a rainbow, a kind of stylized version of what the desert might look like at sunset.
Then there's Checkerboard Cherry, which is pure '80s.
And here they all are together, the for-sale ones and the just-for-me doppelgangers, in -- what else? -- checkerboard formation:
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It's all a little magically messy and messily magical. In other words, as perfectly imperfect as Topher Grace riding off into the sunset with Scarlett Johansson.
Which means that I'm, ahem, in good company.
7 comments:
Oh, I do love how you are so inspiring with those broches of yours! Such amazing color from the tops to those fun bags and shoes. I really loved your last line too! I guess I don't go to New York & Company enough..not like I used too. Such a fabulous post!>>>>>>>🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒Finally, I got around to Slater being connected to Frank, Lindy and Jay. Also, the hardest part was finding a new face claim for Misty which I am still not sure of..but Oh Well. All the best to your imagination and creativity!💖💕🌟💖💕🍀
Oh, that was funny what your husband had said about the nanny. Although, it's amazing how you wear that broches which makes the whole outfit come together. So colorful. Such beautiful bags and shoes. Love the blouses you found too. Wonderful looks! It's wonderful to see how you make these broches too. Splendid post!🍀🍒❤️🍒🍀🍒❤️🍀Really, I have been wanting to write more about Roman and of course Eddie. Yes, Roman really has to keep himself in line, or no telling what might happen.
You really know how to bring the stripes! The Color and even more! Such an exciting post! Love the look. I haven't been to New York & Company in ages! Such a great wardrobe with such a wonderful imagination! I love how you make it WORK! You do have such great bangles and socks too! Oh the little things are so wonderful in all these outfits! You definitely know how to find the WOW factor!🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀🍒🍀Thanks for your take on Channing Tatum. Yes, there is something about him that will always be this 'boy' that's just doing his best to get by. I still remember him in Step Up. I always loved that series of movies.
*screams* Oh my GOSSSSHH!!!! I am totally in love with these new striped tops of yours! The first outfit is so rad with the saguaro barrette and pattern mixing (I like your husband's description, LOL! I, of course, adore the poufy hair and The Nanny!), and the second outfit's blouse pattern is stunning. My favorite is the last ensemble - what a total match that top is with your purse! Your cherry checkerboard barrette is the cherry on top. 🍒😉 I love that your new tops inspired new barrette brooches, which are all so fabulous! The silhouette concept is so striking. 💖💙💜💛💚
Very cool look!! Thanks for sharing.
I invite you to visit my last post. Have a good week!
Your colors are great and this is such a fun post! The purse with all the squares really intrigues me- It's the size that I love wearing. Your strips are colorful and cheerful and look terrific
I love all the colours in this post! It certainly brightened my day! My favorite piece is the New York & company top
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