The Final Post..... With Love To Each Of You.....

I am sure some of you clicked that link in a panic, hoping I wasn't about to say what I am about to say. 

Yes, I know, I am deleting a lot of things recently, and it appears I had a lot more people who enjoyed hearing about my life than I realized!

I have gotten countless comments, emails, messages, and various notes begging me to not stop blogging & making sure they found me other places. 

I am flattered.

Y'all are amazing & it really has made me feel special! 

For that, I am eternally grateful. 

Honestly, with all that has been going on in my life, there have been changes that are very personal & some of them, very painful. 

I really need to walk away from everything in the past. I didn't realize it, but a lot of online things were/are holding me back from fully embracing a new life. I am figuring it all out, slowly, but letting go.... wow... this has been one painful experience! 

I will have now deleted 1 website, 2 blogs, 17 accounts, and left one larger online group that I was a bigger part of.

And I have hated every step of it.

Good grief, there have even been tears over deleting some of that! Who knew online things could become SO personal?!?! 

This blog has been a LOT of fun for me! It has taught me so much & you, my dear readers, have been such a joy to have along for the ride! You've made me laugh & smile & feel loved! 

I feel SO blessed to have been given this opportunity! Thank you for being here. 

However, it is a big connection to my old life, in some emotional ways I can't even begin to explain. 

So in 2 weeks, I will be deleting this blog. 

I would give you other links of where to find me, but I have deleted so much of it already & am contemplating deleting more, so there is no point in sharing links. 

Besides, if you are really my friend, you will have already found me other places, & know where to keep in touch with me. *smiles* 

Again, I thank you so very much for taking part in this blog & for simply reading it! 

And with that, I will not say "goodbye", but rather....

 

{Because who knows what may happen?! I just may return to the blogging world in the near future.... }

Classic In Pink

I was shooting for something very summery, but also classy and stylish.... and wound up with something that felt rather classic,  as in a 1950s magazine style. 

Or at least, that's how I felt wearing it! 

{You'll noticed I thrifted this entire outfit, except for the pearls, that is, but the rest I did!
Proof you can find awesome deals second hand!}

~The Items~

Floral Skirt ~ Thrift Store

Pink Tee Shirt ~ Thrift Store

Pink Belt ~ Thrift Store

Pearl Bracelet ~ Ardene

{no shoes ;) }

So... what do you think? Which part would you steal?

Let's Go To The Ice Cream Parlor, Girlfriends!

Let's Go To The Ice Cream Parlor, Girlfriends! by missmousemiddleton featuring wet seal jewelry
" "Pull out the dresses, load on those pearls, touch up that red lipstick, turn on some swing dance music, and nibble daintily on a bowl of ice cream while giggling over the latest movie with your girlfriends!"

The Liebster Blog Award

I was so pleased to find out I had been awarded by the sweet Elizabeth from

~The College Seamstress~

 

 

 

Thank you! I am most flattered!

 

Here are my answers to the 11 questions posed by Elizabeth.

 

1. What are three words that describe you?

Unique, Strong, Passionate

2. Why did you decide to start a blog?

I loved fashion & wanted to share it!

3. If you could live in any time period, what one would you pick and why?

Only one? Send me back 50 years... send me back 70 years... send me back 100 years... send me back 150 years.... send me back 200 years... I will be happy!

4. What is your favorite kind of music?

Right now anything Celtic! Overall, anything that inspires me!

5. What do you like to do in your free time?

Free time? What's that?

I am usually busy trying to keep on top of housework and get some renos done.... getting caught up online... trying to squeak in some movies or books.... catching up on mail.... figuring out what I all need to get done then running like mad trying to do so.... haha

6. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

All over Europe.

But in all honesty, I want to see ALL of the world!

7. Do you prefer skirts or pants?

Skirts.

I have to wear pants for work & I can hardly wait to get out of them and back into something more freeing!

8. If you could play any instrument what would you pick?

I already do play several! But I really miss the piano. It was my parents, so when I moved, it didn't come with me, and there isn't one around here I can play. :(

9. What are some of your favorite books and/or authors?

This could take a while. Think I will go with authors.

L.M. Montgomery, Lois Gladys Leppard, Lauraine Snelling, Lynette Eason, Erynn Mangum, Linda Ford, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Janette Oke, Jane Austen, Amy Carmichael, Helen Steiner Rice, Debi Pearl, Eric & Leslie Ludy, Wanda E. Brunstetter, Cathy Marie Hake, Noelle Marchand, Ben Baglio, and many many more!

10. What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Hopefully settling into my new home and getting it all renovated to where I want it!

Right now, finding another job, hopefully soon!

Oh and there is a big convention in August I can't wait to attend!

11. Who inspires you and why?  

Aside from Jesus Christ, people that inspire me are those who honestly don't care what others think about them, and live their lives to the fullest point they honestly can.

They do what they feel in their hearts is right and follow God in the way they feel He is leading them.

I also greatly admire those who have managed to combine truth and grace, as that is a rare quality indeed, and one I am striving towards every day!

 

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Now I am not going to tag anyone, but if you want to accept the award & answer 11 questions, I have come up with 11 for you to answer!

You can do so in a comment too, if you want!

 

They are not fashion related as I know many of you have blogs that are more personal, than fashion, related, so I am making the questions general so anyone can do them!

 

1. What kind of blog do you have? (personal, photography, fashion, etc.)

2. Where is one of your favorite places to go and relax?

3. If you found out you had only 30 days to live, what would you do in those 30 days?

4. If someone else described you, what words would they use?

5. Do you have a favorite video on Youtube right now? Feel free to share!

6. Current book you are reading? Title, author, brief description?

7. Are you into fashion? If so, what's your style?

8. Dogs or cats? Neither? What's your choice, my unique friend?

9. Is it the beginning of summertime where you live or is winter still hanging on?

10. Tell me one (or a bunch of) random thing about yourself!

 



It's Summertime! Bring Out The Floral Summer Dresses!

This one is going to be a favorite since it's light, flowing, pretty, and goes with a gazillion different colors and styles of accessories!

 

These photos were taken on my phone, so poor quality.

 

But hey, from the responses I got, y'all didn't seem to mind poor quality, so long as you could see the outfit well enough and actually got to, well, see it at all! *laughs*

 

 

~The Items~

Sleeveless Dress ~ Katie (Small store in the mall I work at)

Wedge Flip-Flops ~ Simply Vera/Vera Wang (Thrift Store)

Silver Bangles ~ George (Wal-Mart)

Silver Earrings ~ Claires

Purple nail polish by Essence (no name color on the bottle)

Jade Sparkle Nail Polish (on toes) by Forever 21 Love & Beauty in "Jade"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So... what do you think? Do you like it? Would you wear it? Steal a piece of it?



What I Wore To The Symphony

I forgot to take photos of what I was wearing the actual day I was at the symphony, so I put the outfit on again and photographed it. *laughs* 

So my nails aren't done like they were the first time I wore the outfit... and the camera slipped sideways mid-shot, so that's why these photos look slightly crooked. 

However, I figured instead of trying to photograph the outfit again, I'd just go ahead & share them with you! 

{Although Blogger took nearly an hour to load these 12 photos!!! Annoying!}

~The Items~ 

Black Pencil Skirt ~ Thrift Store

Polka Dot Peplum Top ~ Dynamite 

Black Pumps ~ Payless

Gold Bow Bangle ~ Ardene

Earrings (sorry, don't have a great photo of them) ~ Claires

 So... what do you think? Would you wear it? How would you make it yours?

Bling It Up Red

I really love this top! It's bright.... it's blingy... it's red.... and I only paid $10 for it at Cleo!

It also goes with a lot of things, so that is awesome!

 

Sorry I look so tired in these photos. Lately I seem to be stressed (causing serious hair loss) & tired (causing dark circles under my eyes).... so don't look the best. *wry laugh*

 

But still trying to create & share outfits. It helps a bit. :)

 

~The Items~

Red Shirt ~ Cleo

Patterened Skirt ~ Thrift Store

Red Wedges ~ Wal-mart

Silver Necklace ~ Ardene

Lipstick ~ Wet 'n' Wild 519A Hot Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So.... what do you think? Do you like the shirt?



A Little Bit Of Vintage, A Little Bit Of Class

I photographed this outfit using my phone... not the best quality, but still decent!

You may see a lot of outfits done this way, as it's a lot easier & quicker for me to photograph them on my phone & simply email to myself to share here later! 

Any way to share more outfits, I say! 

Today's outfit doesn't really fit into any category... it's a bit vintage... it's a bit classy... it's a bit casual... it's a bit dressy.... it's a bit city...it's a bit country.... so you decide what genre of style it is. 

~The Items~ 

Skirt ~ Thrift Store

Tee Shirt ~ Wal-mart

Blouse ~  Thrift Store

Necklace ~ Dollar Store

Headband ~ Ardene

So... what do you think? Like a piece of it?

The Question Is....

Which pair of shoes to wear?!?!

Created By You ♥ Miss Hannah G.

Bless you, friends, who graciously offer to share outfits you've created & modeled with me so that this blog doesn't stay silent for so long! 

And it takes a bit of pressure off me knowing that new, inspiring ideas are being shared here, which I didn't have to find time to come up with, etc.

So if any of you have outfits to share, please, I'd love to see them in consideration for this blog! 

This outfit was shared by Miss Hannah G. & she looks so beautiful!!!!!!!!

{I am SO stealing those shoes, girl! *winks*}

~The Items~
Dress ~ Borrowed from a friend

Shoes ~ Deb Fashions

Hair Flower Clip ~ 31

What do you think? I think she should wear this color more often! It looks amazing on you, Hannah!