Revas Rags 2 Roses: bohemian styles

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Crimson and Roses

Hi everybody!

Hope you all had a great long weekend :) We didn't do much,

but did really dig the cool summer air blowing through the curtains at night.

Also, my one and only rosebush is in full bloom! YaY!

Most women my age wouldn't see that as a huge venture that involves bragging rites, but I (or should I say, our rocky-ass yard) cannot grow the average flowering plant. Of any sort...

So, in honor of the crimson roses that are making my front yard a bit less drab -The ones making us not "Those Neighbors" who grow dandelions for sport, I am wearing a thrifted deep red Liz Claiborne dress. I LOVE the drop waist and I cut out that stifling attached slip to make it properly sheer... It could be really pimped out with a belt, baubles, vests, etc...,But it seemed to lay better sans tons of accessories. Just a wisp of red silk. Monochromatic.

If you don't count 2 scarves;)

This dress will definitely see some action this fall!

Bangles:Retail shop // Chain bracelet: Vintage // Multi-stone cuff: Black Mkt. Minerals // Watch:Target,Clx

(Underneath: a black leotard tank)

How would you accessorize this dress?

Do you enjoy wearing non-traditional seasonal colors?

Have a rose colored day!

Reva

Stevie Nicks and The Dog Whisperer

Hi everybody!!!

I've found that when in doubt, just dress like Stevie Nicks. Works every time....

Also, mixing a high-end piece with a low-end piece is a fun way to mix things up and still feel kinda style savvy.... Like the street style fashionistas;) I mixed a silk skirt (fancy;) with a $3.00 tee and supple leather booties. Bam!

I also found out that when you dress like a 70's fairy superstar,

you get magical surprises! Kind of like Lucky Charms only furrier...

My neighbor's dogs, they are big and lovey dovey!

What a great photo op :)

I felt like Super Girl, for real...

The dog whisperer, the dog speed bump. (They were really big!)

tee, theWplace // skirt,Goodwill // pendant, novelty store // great 'new' leather boots,Nine West,thrifted // scarf,Targei' // hat,Rue21 // brooch,Gabriel Bros. // 'shawl', a sarong,thrifted

Who is your fantasy dress-up idol?

Hugs,

Reva :)

Anyone Can Wear a Side Braid Like This!

Hi everyone!
Well, I have been waiting patiently since early Winter to wear this thrifted H&M dress. So Boho, So Springy, So Me! I almost passed it by, as it was a small size, but NEVER do that! I tried it on, and though it could be bigger on the top, it still works. I just keep the buttons open - almost as if I did it on purpose ;) I see it with boots, tights, a funky hat. However (as most of my posts go), today I also wanted to also share a new way to wear a scarf. Another two-fer...

I thought I saw this on the site Playing with Scarves, but I don't think so...

Anyway, it's so simple to make a faux braid with a scarf. I just wrapped the scarf with the bulk to one side, tied a knot, added a hair tie to the top, (matching preferred). I then wrapped it tightly, and tied matching ponytail tie to end to secure it. I also added a fancy tie to the top for a little bling. I used a scarf with fringe to look a bit like hair on the end. Next time, I am going to do it the 'over-under' wrap way instead of a simple twist. I believe it will hold tighter.

Give it a try, I think you'll really like it!

Yes, the dress is still awesome...

shoes:Newport News // earrings:gift from Karen // scarf:Target // sunnies:Foster Grant // choker:Claire's

Hugs all around!

Reva

Who are you, REALLY?

Hi everybody!

As a blogger who loves to have followers and people to relate with,

sometimes I feel the need to 'tone down' who I really am.

Anybody else with me?

You start thinkin':

My Mother-in-law reads this.

Religious people read this, Political, Ethical,

'Easily Sometimes Offended' people read this....

So you begin to edit your way of not only communicating- But thinking.

You start scouring the other blogs to see how
or why they have become so mainstream/successful.
Do they pretend to be something they're not at the price of success?

"Boy are they 'trending".....

Then I think, are the trendy 'big-time bloggers real? (I know they exist), but are they REAL? Meanwhile, I am losing my creativity. I find myself buying shit that I don't really care for. On the hunt for the 'truth' of others, I am losing myself! MY VOICE. (and I can actually be really loud).

But alas, you go to the home-grown blogs who are REAL. Who actually create their outfits from imagination, not cash flow. Who are honest - Who have hundreds/thousands of supporters. Who don't give a shit whether or not 'scalloped short suits' are the it thing to
blog about this Spring. The life blood of the original blogger. The choice of those who need to be separated from the herd.

So which are you?

and most importantly,

Which am I???

So far, I have been a hybrid of trying to please everyone

while hinting of my true nature, which includes:

1. Cursing (a lot).

2. Smoking (a lot).

3. a Liberal fruit fly.

4. A blaring 'rock-and-roll' station wagon driving cat lady.

5. A Bohemian, a Wanderer, a Seeker, a Thinker.
A cheap skate.

A lover, A very political person who always gives people spare change.

A cluttered heap of red-hot crazy.

I bitch. I take meds. I would rather run over a human than an animal...

the list goes on and on....

So, I am beginning to avoid trendy magazines. I only look at the sites I love, Like Free People (pricey but great ideas:). I am finding more and more inspiring places to hang out. I am starting to dress myself again without a post in mind. And ya know what?

My creativity is gradually coming back. My inner Gypsy-Artist-Grunge-Fairy is slowly and beautifully returning...

And I like her :)