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Cozy Sweater Picks for the Season

Just like that, a chill has set in and seems to be here for good this season. So of course, it's the perfect time to start shopping for some cozy sweaters! Grab a cup of cocoa or tea and come shopping for some darling and affordable sweaters with me!

Cute cowl neck, cable knit and 100% cotton:

Love the chunkiness of this style and the color which would be great for fall and winter:

Classic pullovers are a wardrobe staple and this soft gray style is described as velvety. Yes please:

Another wardrobe staple is the turtleneck. I really like the ribbed cuff trim on the sleeves and waistline - those simple touches really elevate the style of this sweater:

The cable knit on the heart is perfect:

The gold snaps! So cute:

For the ultimate in cozy, this soft and fuzzy hooded cardigan would not only be the coziest ever, it's also super on trend with this season's teddy bear sweater craze:

That was fun! Do you have a favorite? Let me know what you choose! Now all I need is a good book and maybe a little Sunday nap,,,

Questions? Please leave them for me in the comments section below. 

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Finding Perfume in Paris

As a part of my girly trip to Paris, I thought it'd be so fun to find a new perfume as a special souvenir of my trip for one. Because of my love for great aesthetics in all things, I settled on visiting L'Officine Universelle which has been making their lovely, natural products since 1803. If you were walking down the street, you might not notice the shop.

Once you step into the little lobby, you can see there must be something special just beyond.

They've really done a great job of creating a dear little tranquil experience for you as they walk you through their different perfumes, lotions, and natural products. The ladies are just really sweet.

And if you have time, they'll personalize just for you.

I was noticing as I walked around Paris that day that so many more people wore perfume here than I could remember. I kept just getting the slightest little whiffs of perfume. I know that's probably a funny thing to notice, but I'm one of those people that really notices scents. And I just kept thinking, there really is a special beautiful scent that all these Parisian women wear. So lovely! Then as I sat down to dinner and as I set my shopping bags down, I smelled the scent once again. So nice! ..... Then I realized, I'd been smelling my new perfume that I'd been carrying around all day. Oh my goodness. Well, at least I really love the scent and now it will always really remind me of Paris!

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This is the fourth post in my Paris Party of One series. You can find the first post here. The second post here. The third post here. There will be more posts to follow. Hooray!

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Foraging and a Boot Review

Not long after I got home from Adriana's bridal shower, the bluff started getting smokey. I was worrying about grandma and grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary outdoor party the next night and the possibility of the smoke causing problems. Nobody really wants to go out when the skies are hazy like this but, needing a bunch of greenery for the floral arrangement I was making for the big celebration, I slipped off my bridal shower party heels and into the Parcours 2 rubber boots Aigle recently sent me to review and headed down the road to forage.

Every stage of the wild roses that thrive on the bluff are beautiful to me. The petals are long gone and the rosehips have now appeared. They're a pretty cream color for the time being but will turn pink and then to red in the coming month or two.

I've been enjoying my new boots for a few weeks now. I really like how they have a heavy-duty type of quality feel but still wear like a lightweight boot. And it's so nice to have something to protect my feet and legs when I'm dealing with all those thorns on the rosebushes or any number of things while working outside.

I do a lot of walking around the fields and the bluff so I've been trying them out for comfort as well. They're great in that area too, being really comfortable with an almost bouncy sole. Is this why French girls have such a cute bounce in their step?! (Aigle boots are made in France, founded in 1853 by an American living in the country.  have just recently expanded to begin offering their products in the U.S. and Canada).

I guess the biggest question I ask myself when I'm doing a review is, would I actually buy and use the product had it not been sent to me? And the answer is yes. They're great for my rural needs, but I'd definitely throw them on over a cute pair of jeans, with a bright red cable sweater in December or as part of an outfit on a rainy spring day running errands.

 

You can read all about the history of Aigle boots and if you're interested, shop for your own pair here. I think I might need these ones next...

Boots: Aigle, Parcours 2 style which actually have cushions in the heels so they act as springs with every step and are very comfortable.

Dress and belt: Target. (Belt is from a few seasons ago).

Rosary bracelets: Vintage.

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Summer Personal and Beauty Necessities

::: I was thinking about how off the shoulder shirts have been so popular for the last two summers and how they can be such a pain to wear sometimes, right? First, what to wear underneath? What do you do about the shirts with sleeves slipping up onto the shoulders? Why do some of the shirts feel like you've had rope strapped around you, making it hard to move your arms? I thought I'd share what has worked for me with all of the above.

As far as what to wear underneath, I have discovered bandeau bras and I think they're really great because they stay up so much better than a strapless bra. (I'm never having to tug at a bandeau to keep it in place). Bandeaus are made of stretchy material and have a soft cup making them comfortable to wear. They're widely available and can be found with a simple online search or at most department stores.

For shirts that are constantly slipping up and onto the shoulder, the best advice I can give is to figure that out when you're shopping and to get a bigger size. This is caused because the elastic is too tight on your shoulders and has nowhere to go but up. But if you already own the shirt, I suggest trying fashion adhesive that works as a double-stick tape, on your arm, under the sleeve. Search online for fashion adhesive, or fashion tape.

Something else I've found with off the shoulder tops is that I usually need to buy one or two sizes up from what I would normally wear. This seems to fix both the problem of the sleeves slipping up and out of place or the elastic being so tight that it leaves my arms feeling constricted. I normally wear a size small top, but in the picture above, I'm actually wearing a large. So, it's worth noting that the sizing seems to be a bit wonky on these style tops and you really need to take the time to try on multiple sizes of the same style to figure out which size fits the best and stays in place at the same time.

::: Summer can leave my face feeling dried out. I love this Coco Rosa Hydrate Face Mist from my-soon-to-be sister-in-law's company, Esteli. I like to mist it on after the gym or after a day at the lake.

::: At some point I realized that endless summer sun isn't the best for my skin and have become pretty vigilant about wearing a sunhat at the lake, and a daily tinted moisturizer with sunscreen throughout the year. So sadly, I'm no longer full of that summer glow of long ago. Because of this, I now add my own bit of glow with bronzer. My favorite is Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick. They come in many different hues to fit your skin tone and last for an extremely long time. (Yes, it's expensive, but I've had mine for more than two years and it's barely dented).

Do you have any summer go-to's? I'd love to hear about your favorites too.

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Winter Favorites

Some of my current favorite beauty products that are adding a little "something" to my winter days:

1.) Aztec Secret ($10.14) - This is a clay that comes in powder form. You add apple cider vinegar or water to make a paste, that is then applied as a mask. It's really great for cleaning your pores.

2.) Simple Cleansing Water ($6.99) - This cleanser is really great for removing makeup, is really gentle on your skin and made in the USA.

3.) Beach Blonde Sea Waves ($8.99) - This classic leave-in spray not only has the smell of a day at the beach, but leaves your hair with a beachy, texturized look that enhances the natural waves in your hair. It's like a little kiss of summer, just when you need it.

4.) Essie Mademoiselle Polish ($8.50) - After all the color of the holidays, I tend to be drawn toward understated tones in January. This polish is perfect.

5.) Water (Free) - I know, I know. Water? We can all use a reminder that we should be drinking more water.

6.) Aerin Rose Lip Conditioner ($28) - This is definitely a splurge item. I love its soft rose scent and slightest tint. It works really well for nourishing and repairing lips, is very thick and shiny, and lasts a really long time. If you don't like a thick gloss, this isn't for you.

Do you have any current favorites that are getting you through winter? I'd love to hear about them!

Curating Your Wardrobe

Tuesday I was talking about curating in general and how you can use that practice to really make a difference in your home. But curating applies to other areas of your life, like your wardrobe for example. Around the end of February, I start dreaming about cute outfits that don't involve heavy sweaters or boots. Spring and summer are on my mind and I begin to think about the one color that will be my inspiration for the season. This year, I'm into yellow. Well, I can DREAM of all these cute things, right? (Sources listed at the bottom of this post). So when I start thinking about my season's color, I start noticing it all around and taking little mental notes of what I love. My plan is to buy a handful of new things in that color to mix in with what I already have. Usually a new top, maybe a couple of tanks, some sandals,  a piece of jewelry, and if I can find a steal, a cute new clutch or tote. By doing this wardrobe curation, I'm bringing together a collection that will work and make sense - the old with the new, giving me lots of mix and match options. To get started, I recommend going through your closet and dresser drawers. Move your fall and winter pieces aside and place your spring and summer pieces in the most prominent space. Do you have flowery tops and need a new pair of stripe or solid shorts or capris to balance them out? Would you wear yellow stripes with that navy blouse? Yes! What does that pink skirt need? How about a buttery yellow tank? Yes! And so on... I think you'll find in the process that you can also do some thinning of what you have on hand, and that's good too. Because too much is too much. That leather purse you've been saving because it's a name brand? Take it to a consignment shop, list it on ebay, or trade with a friend. Curation is all about letting go of what doesn't work for you any more and putting together what does. Tips: Want to find lots of choices in your color? Go to your favorite websites and search for it, like I did here on Bodenusa.com with the search: yellow

Do you have a hard time putting colors together? Click around on your favorite websites or leaf through your favorite catalogs. You know all those cute shots? They were all carefully put together by great stylists and can be very inspiring.

Cute new pieces don't need to be "new". Check out your local vintage clothing and thrift shops for one-of-a-kind finds. Estate sales are also really great for vintage jewelry, dresses, and blouses. Just remember, only buy what works for your collection, not items that you're only buying because they're a great deal. I promise, you'll never wear it.

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Tomorrow I'm going to be talking about the one and only Farm Chicks Antiques Show and the curation that takes place there. Yippeeeeee!!

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Sources:

1.) Flowery top by Boden. 2.) Sunglasses from Nordstrom. 3.) Lemon slice earrings from Forever 21. 4.) Bangles from Forever 21. 5.) Keds sneakers. 6.) Ciate polish. 7.) Kate Spade coin purse. 8.) Daisy Eau So Fresh fragrance. 9.) Bike from Target.

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Springing Up Your Everyday Way

Spring has sprung! Here are some favorites of mine to add some happy spring color and sweetness to your everyday way.

Dress: Target

Bag: Forever 21

Paris Mini Postcard Set: 7321 Design

Flowery Flats: Madewell

Polish: Essie

 

Glamorous Glamorous

I was feeling glamorous so I decided to do a little nail shop, just for me.

I gathered all the essentials. Cuticle pusher, cuticle clippers, files, nail buffer and polish.

Since I was feeling glamorous, I decided to add a little sparkle. Nail stickers!

Just stick, press, and file down tips.

 

G - L - A - M - O - R - 0 - U - S .  Glamorous Glamorous.

Sources: Nail supplies, Loreal nail polish and Loreal Nail Stickers from Target.

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My Color of the Season: Gold

My Color of the Season: Gold

This season, I'm loving gold. I think it adds a special glimmery feel to the season. My style is to add in a bit here and there - an accent. Because too much is.... too much!

Here are some of my favorites right now:

Earrings: American Eagle

Headphones: Target

Travel Phone & Card Case: Target

Flats: Forever 21

Scarf: Target

Here's to a shimmery, glimmery season!

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Holiday Inspiration

Granny DON'T, Granny DO

With the return of some granny fashion, sometimes we can make big fashion mistakes. Take these cute little granny sneakers, for example.

My fashion DON"T would be pairing the granny sneakers with ordinary jeans. Not only does it look dated, it adds weight to your frame.

My fashion DO would be to pair the grannies with a tapered leg jean, which not only has a slimming effect, but is more current too. Isn't it funny how such a tiny variation can make such a difference?

Even better? A little roll-up on the cuff:

The trick when adding in a granny piece is to add just one, and mix it with something current. A little bit of granny goes a long way.

Shoes: Target

Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft (both pairs)

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My Color of the Season

My color of the spring and summer season this year is Coral. Coral feels like 1960 to me and I love it - in small doses. On my toes, or perhaps a summery scarf, or a cute little clutch.

And Coral is perfect paired with summer favorites such as White, Navy, and Bright Pink.

This season, it's all about color!

Polish shown above: Tangerine Crush and Versailles Romance by Loreal.

Gold

Hi! It's me!

I wanted to tell you about my favorite fashion accessory right now: Gold!

Not real gold, silly. Faux is just fine, and affordable too. Faux is still just as pretty to me.

Here are some of my current faves:

Gold Lace Pocket Watch Pendant (Spool No. 72) $22

Fan Disc Earrings (Forever 21) $1.50

Athena Bracelet (Etsy Seller Cosette) $20

Well, that's what's making me smile right now. Do you have accessory phases too?

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Fall Favorites (Part 2)

Today I want to tell you about the pretty little things I'm loving right now. A few more little pick-me-ups for the fall wardrobe.

The best thing about gold? It makes you SHINE!

Happy day!

Sources:

Lace Clutch: Forever 21

Gold Nail Polish: Nicole (OPI) in shade "Next CEO"

Fabric Flower Pin: EmersonMade

Gold Lace Necklace: Payaya!

 

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Fall Favorites

Adding a few special things to your seasonal wardrobe is like a little pick-me-up. A "Happy Day To Me, From Me" sort of treat. Here is what I'm loving for fall:

1: Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon - I love the look of a stained lip. Not overly made up, but lovely, nonetheless. And, yes, it feels velvety, not dry like a normal lipstain. I love this stuff! My fave? Mulberry Nude. $7.99 at Target.

2: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I love how quickly this polish dries. Perfect shade for my toes: Mocha Blast. $3.49 at Target.

3: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I like the shade Ivory in Seconds for my hands. $3.49 at Target.

4. Aviators (on the cheap!) Let me say that I've owned really expensive sunglasses and really inexpensive ones and the expensive ones break and get lost just as easily as the cheap ones. My vote? Wal-Mart $4.99.

5. Minnetonka moccasins. If you're going to buy moccasins, don't go cheap. I think Minnetonkas are the best, and aren't they just the cutest for fall? I got mine for a great deal: $29 at TJ Maxx. (Normal retail is $45, but well worth it).

Note: I was not paid to endorse these items. I just happen to enjoy them.

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Farm Dinner Style

Ever wonder about farm dinner style? A little bit of country and a little rock and roll.

What would you wear?

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Serena's Rules for Packing

If there was any month in the year that I could choose to take a sunny vacation, it would always be February. Here in Spokane, it's the grayest of months and always feels like winter has gone on too long.

We were able to get away this year and the sun did us all some good. When we travel, I have one basic rule: Less is more. We never check suitcases, choosing to use carry-ons instead. It forces us to bring less and is just a lot more efficient. No waiting for checked or lost luggage and if there's a different flight we'd like to stand-by for (getting us to our destination earlier) it's possible since we don't have checked bags. (Airlines require that passengers travel on the same plane as their luggage).

Several years ago, I purchased a wheeled carry-on suitcase for each of the boys at Target. They were on clearance for $5 each and have been the best vacation purchase I've ever made. Now each person in the family has their own suitcase that they're responsible for.

When choosing what to pack, I make sure all of my clothing works well together. A few shirts, shorts, a couple of swimsuits, a cover-up, light sweater, and a little dress. (Pictured above top to bottom: Sundress, top, light sweater, swimsuits, cover-up, top).

Since I will be wearing sandals most of the time, they are what I wear on the plane. These neutral sandals work well with any of my outfits. (Funny story about these sandals: One time while accompanying Colin on a business trip, I decided to go to the hotel's salon for a blow-out while he was in a meeting. When I sat down in the chair, the stylist looked down at my feet with a horrified expression. Then after doing a double-take, he said, "Oh my gosh! I thought you had hair growing out the top of your feet!"

I also make sure to pack workout clothes (and shoes) and a pair of flip-flops for pool and beach.

And my favorite thing to pack? A little sample-sized perfume. It makes every outfit just a little more special. My favorite right now? French Lime Blossom from Jo Malone. And their samples even have a little sprayer. And once we return home, I like to use the sample for a while longer to remind me of vacation.

Sources:

Top image from top to bottom:

Green Cotton Sundress: Ann Taylor Loft

Pink Floral Top: Anthropologie

Striped Sweater: The Gap

Yellow Striped Swimsuit: Target

Floral Swimsuit: Boden

Ribbon Adorned Cover-Up: Boden

Yellow T-Shirt : Target

Second Image: Sandals: The Gap

Third Image:

Tennies: Nike

Silver Flip-Flops: Old Navy

Last Image: Perfume: Jo Malone

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Floral Fashion

Floral fashion (English roses, especially) is the big trend this year. You're going to see it everywhere. But floral and fashion can go wrong quickly if you're not careful. You don't want to look like grandma's comforter, do you? The key is to not overdo it. Just a touch of floral here and there. Here are some of my favorites:

Free People:

Forever 21:

Aldo:

Nordstrom:

Topshop:

Happy happy *happy*

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A Short Novel About Fashion

Thank goodness my sister was into fashion. She used to order us Esprit catalogs which we'd pour over, learning what was cool at the moment. When we were done with them, we'd pull the pages out and hang them on the walls of the little travel trailer she and I shared as our bedrooms. It opened my eyes to a beautiful world I never knew existed. I thought being a fashion model would be amazing, but I was going through an awkward phase, so I set my sights on being a hand model. Oh my goodness.

When I was in fourth grade, my family moved deep into the woods outside of the small Northern California town of Yreka. I loved when we'd get to make the trip into town and I could gaze in the windows of my favorite store, Directions. The window displays were always done by a beautiful woman named Yoni, who I admired very much. When I got older, I would pick her brain about how she created those amazing displays. And it's definitely where I learned to appreciate a good display, especially one with cute merchandise.

My mom eventually took a job at a shop in town called the Second Hand Rose, which sold used clothing. It was like a dream come true for me because I got to be in charge of window displays. And sometimes, there wasn't as good of a selection as other times, so I learned to be resourceful with outfit displays, leaning on a few good key pieces to pull the looks together.

Along the way, I met my uncle who was a very successful doctor in San Francisco and I began to visit him on holidays. He shopped in wonderful department stores like Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue and would take me there to shop, carte blanche. It was a shocking experience for me, as his world and mine could not have been more different. Now I could have the Esprit outfits I had only seen on my travel trailer bedroom walls, never even imagining that one day they could possibly be mine.

When I was just beginning my life as an adult, I'd still order fashion catalogs and would fill out huge orders on the order forms, sometimes taking several days at a time before I was done. Once complete, I'd tuck them away and wait for the next season's catalogs to arrive. For many years I wasn't able to place the orders, but the process made me happy. Like I was in touch with fashion.

I still love seeing each season's collections and look forward to every catalog that arrives. Each season (I break it up by spring/summer and fall/winter) I try to think about one main color I'm going to build my wardrobe around so that everything works well together and my dollar goes farther. For spring/summer this year, I'm loving navy blue. And so many colors look great with Navy.

From Boden. Wouldn't this be a cute start to my navy spring/summer? :

From EmersonMade:

and from Made by Hank (any of these would look so cute with my wardrobe):

And even the color of the year looks great with navy!

Look sis, it's me! I'm a hand model.

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Collecting: Clutches

One of my favorite things to collect are darling little clutches.  I love having something cute to finish off an outfit on date nights with Colin.

I like to check the clearance sections of my favorite stores for good deals.  Because how often will I use an orange clutch?  Not often, but when it's only $5, I can't pass it up!

Sources:

Bonus: Opening a clutch and finding an old ticket stub.  It's all about the memories.

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Covered Button Cuteness

Just recently, I showed you the little covered buttons I made and added to a summer jacket.  I love how simple it is to makeover clothing pieces and add my own personal touch.  I purchased a heavy winter coat from Forever 21 and knew some simple covered buttons would be perfect.  Here it is before:

I use Dritz Cover Buttons because they work really well and have simple, easy instructions on the back. The first time I made buttons, I bought the kit, and now I can just buy the refills for future projects:

To start, cut the button pattern from the back of the package:

Trace the pattern onto the fabric.  I knew I wanted simple buttons with no pattern, and chose red wool, since the coat is heavy and wool is an appropriate texture match:

Cut out the fabric:

Center fabric, wrong-side up over the little mold that comes in the kit and place button shell atop:

Press button shell into mold:

Tuck fabric into button shell and top with button backing:

Take the pusher that comes in the kit and place atop the button backing.  Press into place.  If the fabric is really thick, (as in this case with wool) you might need to use a rubber mallet:

And voila!  A darling new button, completely your own style!

Then, just sew the little cuties into place and you're all done!

 

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Button Love

I love clothing that has a unique touch, or something just a little special to it.  I'm pretty sure that's why I love Anthropologie so much.  But I also don't enjoy spending lots of money, especially for something that I know I can specialize on my own.  One of my favorite things to transform is buttons, because I can take an ordinary piece and make it pretty special.  This summer, I wanted a fun little jacket for our trip to Nantucket.  I went to TJ Maxx and found this little jacket on clearance for $5.

I removed the boring buttons it came with, made some fabric-covered buttons, and added them to the jacket.  (I'll have a tutorial for the buttons in a few days).

And now, it's completely my style.

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Embellished Tank

I buy a lot of vintage linens and really love retro prints.  I love the big flowery prints because they're perfect for making plain tank tops look cute.

Start with a plain tank top, fusible iron-on web, and your choice of
fabric for embellishing.

Directions:

1.)  Cut out fabric and fusible web for embellishing.

2.)  Fuse onto tank following instructions provided with the fusible web.

You're done!

Quilted Babydoll Smock

Recently, I was inspired by a $900 Tsumori Chisato dress, and figured I could create my own version for much less.

 

A recent find of a huge bag of antique quilt and floursack squares at one of my favorite thrift shops worked perfectly for this project.

Supplies:

• Target Cotton Tank Top - $6
• Men's XL or XXL Fruit-of-the-Loom Cotton T-Shirt - $5
• Thrift Store Quilt Squares, Floursack - $1

Directions:

1. Pre-wash and dry tank and t-shirt
2. Cut tank top straight across just under chest.
3. Cut t-shirt straight across just under arms.
4. Gather t-shirt on raw edge to fit tank top.
5. Pin tank top and gathered t-shirt, right sides together and stitch.
6. Affix quilt squares and floursack materials using a decorative top stitch or hand-embroidery stitch.

Total Cost: $12

Style Tip:  This smock can be worn alone as a cute little summer dress or over your favorite pair of slim-fit jeans or leggings.

Vintage Rosary Bracelets

I really love vintage rosary bracelets. I came across my first one at an estate sale and have found many more at flea markets over theyears. I like to layer several together at one time and enjoy the way
they jingle jangle together on my wrist.