Dream Big, Dream to the Left

DRESS: Target / SWEATER: Thrifted / HAT: thrifted / BEADS: Sears,clx.

my blogger's prayer

Style comes from imagination...

It has nothing to do with money...

Style comes from within.

Fashion is an art...

So Step into this room

And think outside the box...

Let your mind roam wildly

And creativity will fly

Inspiration lies inside your centered self...

I won't allow the negative to come close to my skin,

A herd can never fly-

Remember this, Begin.

Dream big...

Dream to the left,

Imagination grows

with each stilletto's step!

“The first question I ask myself when something doesn’t seem to be beautiful 

is why do I think it’s not beautiful. 

And very shortly you discover that there is no reason.”

~ John Cage

 American composer, music theorist, writer, philosopher and artist.

 Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war AVANTE-GARDE.

Critics have lauded him as one of the most influential American composers of the 20th century. 

He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance. 

The i Ching an ancient Chinese classic text on changing events, 

became Cage's standard composition tool for the rest of his life.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Have an inspired weekend!

xXx

Reva

Knotted Dresses and a Vintage Hat

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A SUNNY, SPRINGY DAY AND THE FUNKIEST VINTAGE HAT TO GET MY JUICES FLOWING :)

MY CREATIVE JUICES BEGAN TO FLOW TODAY, AND I WAS INSPIRED...

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE VINTAGE HAT, THEN THE DRESSES AND KNOTS, 

ADD SOME THRIFTED BOOTIES W/O SOCKS (thanks Goodwill !),

AND MY ECLECTIC SOUL CAME OUTSIDE TO PLAY.

I even had the spunk to put on eye make-up ;)

( Honestly most eyes look great with liner and mascara, it gives eyes that punch ;)

I DON'T KNOW WHERE, OR HOW INSPIRATION BEGINS REALLY, 

MAYBE THE SPRING ISSUE OF IN STYLE? MARC JACOBS COLLECTIONS? NAH .....

SOME PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE IT IN THEIR BLOOD, THOUGH I STRUGGLE ....

I THINK MAYBE I TAKE A PIECE HERE AND AN IDEA FROM THERE AND SLAP MY STYLE IN THE MIX. 

I KNOW SOME PEOPLE DON'T SEE FASHION AS AN ART FORM, NOR IT MAKES THEM ACTUALLY FEEL BETTER WHEN THE THINK THEY LOOK GOOD, BUT TO ME, 

WHEN I WEAR SOMETHING I THINK IS ORIGINAL AND FUN, I FEEL GREAT :)

THE DEETS ( NOTICE THE VINTAGE BUTTONS ;)

YOU'LL BE SEEING A LOT OF THIS HAT :)

it's kind of a satin turbin ...

FROM MORNING TO DUSK,

HERE'S TO AN INSPIRATIONAL, FEEL-GOOD KICK-@SS SPRING !

xXx

Reva ;)
AND, DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE SHABBY APPLE DRESS GIVE-AWAY SPONSORED BY THE CITIZEN ROSEBUD !
These dresses are awesome !!!

ATTIRE: GREY MAXI DRESS: F21 ( 2 side knots )

                  BLACK DRESS: OLD NAVY- 1 front knot ( vintage buttons added and stitched askew )

                  BOOTIES: THRIFTED - HAT: VINTAGE - SUNNIES: GROCERY STORE

                  LONG SWEATER: VERY OLD

GREAT CLOGS !!!

Thanks, Gina !!! These beauties arrived on my door step this week. They were from Gina, of Clothes, inter alia., who didn't wear them. What a sweet, terrific thing to do! She rocks!!! I threw them on immediately and wore them . Twice ! They are super comfy and I didn't wobble a bit! However, the outfit photos I took in them were pretty bad. I am having blow-out issues. I've read the manual over again, which I missed the part about NOT pointing it toward the sun, which I don't remember doing, Hmmm....... So, I re-set all my personal settings last night. Here's hoping! So imagine lovely shots...............................

I grabbed this skirt after I got the shoes, but still had on a gray T, so imagine a light blue denim jacket or T.

The next outfit was a cotton Maxi dress from Targei' and a denim jacket. Blow-out,  Again !!!

ANTM was coming on, so I had to dash! After mucho editing , here's the best I could do!

The shoes came out perfectly !

I tried to get artsy to show that the dress is actually plaid.

Ooops! No shoes!

Mama told me there'd be days like these !

P.S. I desperately need to up-date my blog roll ! It will happen soon :)

Eclectic Cinched Boho Hippie ?

It all started with the shoes. 

A pair of Seychelles I bought several years ago. They may be the best made mules on the planet ! The bottom is hardwood. Better than my furniture for sure . Then a little white box - well really a Big white box - arrived at my door with F 21 tape on it. It was like my birthday and Christmas all in one silly box ! I snatched a long awaited ( 9 days ) Maxi out and threw it on. I bought more than one, as I see many possibilities for them this summer !  As I snapped a shot of the shoes , I realized why Hippies like maxi's. The hair on my legs needed to be mowed more than my grass did. Waves of Grain hair blowing in the wind !  Ahhh... Summer .......

I know people don't like to hear about what you don't like about your body, so I'll try to only throw this out once. I don't like my arms. They are about the same size as my thighs. Think running back. Long, skinny legs with big arms and chest, minus the cute butt ! I tend to wear alot of light, long sleeve tops or shirts to cover them. Actually, it's better for my skin , too! Yeah, right !

 My favorite accessory, a locket by @bstract for Target. It says "Fortune favors the Brave" inside, and "Hold on to your Dreams" etched on the back.

Double Happiness !

I am not driven as much by trends as I used to be, though I think I finally landed the Perfect boots / booties? for this Summer! They arrived with the maxi's and will be revealed this weekend for sure ! I usually dress for my mood and love to mix styles. I love to add chandalier earrings to a simple T, or mix vintage with boho. It's fun to be a girlie girl one day and a hippy chick the next ! Since my "No More Spending" mantra will be in effect til July, I can take the effort spent looking for the perfect piece and work what I have already.

My Outfit :  Maxi dress, F21. - Tunic, Old Navy. - T, No Boundaries. - Belts, Kohl's / Another dress tie.