Rising Hemlines: Part 1

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I recently took a bunch of dresses to a sweet little seamstress to be shortened. I felt like a floozy asking to take all these hemlines up but it was so worth it. This shirt dress was mid-calf length; awkward with a belt, sack-like without. Shortening was just the trick! More to come.
PS: do you like these winter wedges? They’re pretty amazing if I don’t say so myself.
Dress – Thrifted (& shortened) American Living
Coat/Wedges – Forever 21
Socks – Hue via Grey Dog
Sunnies – Target
Large Gold Necklace – Black Cherry Vintage
Dainty Gold Necklace – Mae’s
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All that Glitters

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My friend Darcy said she wanted to do a dressy Holiday shoot and I told her she came to the right person. I just happen to have quite the collection of sequins and sparkles, on dresses, natch.
So, I styled us up in my finest, Samantha from Crown Beauty Bar did our makeup & hair and Ms. Mallory Berry offered her trailer for the location.
The looks:
Turquoise Turban – Grey Dog
Gold Hat, Gold Turban & Blue Bows – Cheap Thrills
Ear Cuff – MACA
Queen Necklace – The Mustache
Gold Collar – Asos
Everything Else – Thrifted

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Little Buddy

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Just chilling with Mr. Wiggles on a lovely, unseasonably warm Saturday.
flannel – thrifted adonna
beanie – asos
booties – michael antonio
(the weiner’s sweater is from petco a few years back)

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Navy Gravy

IMG_8624I got navy tights. It’s about time. I feel like they’ve been missing from my wardrobe for a lifetime. Navy feels very fresh this season, don’t you think? Shout out to Ms. Darcy from Hello Luvvy for taking these pictures; she also posted this lovely recap of our (what is becoming a monthly) collaboration. Stay tuned for another glittering (hint!) project!
the look
boots – not rated via plato’s
blazer – thrifted casual corner
new watch – timex {the lovely people at Timex tweeted me a compliment and before I knew it the adorable watch arrived in the mail! my head could barely fit through the door}
mini & belt – thrifted model coat house dress
necklace –  vintage via mae’s / P pin – thrifted
tights – walmart (forgive me)
sunnies – asos

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x P

Black, white & fall all over

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It’s a beautiful time of year here in NW Arkansas. I will be the first to admit that I’m not a huge fan of cold weather. Layers stress me out. I’m already a bag lady – add coats, scarves, gloves, socks – it’s too much!
Today’s look
Dress – vintage
Leggings – beehive little rock
Booties – scarlet little rock
Beanie – carhartt
Sunnies – target
Leather bomber – vintage via grey dog

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Bad Girls

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I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way. – Jessica Rabbit
Retro on the Runway Lookbook

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Off to the Races!

Two recent takes on a new favorite. This dress is made of a bizarre fabric that feels like curtains but the race horse print is so good.
Dress – thrifted
leather necklace – thrifted
sunnies – asos
heels – thrifted
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hat – cheap thrills
necklaces – thrifted & emily’s one man band
booties – not rated via plato’s closet 

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COLLABO! Emily’s One Man Band

a lovely little lady named Emily asked me to work it in front of the camera for her rather wildy successful etsy shop. obviously, I obliged. We had a great afternoon full of fringe, sequins, denim and flying through the air with the greatest of ease.
Some of her stuff is recycled and some is upcycled. The amazing leather fringe necklace and fabulous bustiers are Emily’s handiwork.
For more

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A bouquet makes the day

my lovely friend, Bartus, brought me flowers one day. they truly do make everything better.
entire look – thrifted
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The Princess Dress

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This dress is slightly disney princess on crack. I realize this. AND it’s less intense than it once was – belive it or not! I chopped it! It was full length, you guys. However, it was perfection for my birthday. It felt like the quintessential celebratory frock.
dress – thrifted
sunnies – vintage
heels – Seychelles via Maude Boutique

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