Revas Rags 2 Roses: dress over skirt layering

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I don't do summer....WELL....

Since Joni complained yesterday, I thought it was my turn...

Ah, Summer.

While most people are breaking out their bikinis and popping hot-dogs on the grill, I will be inside, head drooped over the AC. I don't enjoy heat - unless I'm near the ocean. Summer to me is a time of sweat, oceans of plain (non-layered) clothes, flat hair and plump white fleshy arms. Wringing my boobs out ever 10 minutes and peering down my cleavage as the sweat disappears who-knows-where...

Black becomes an enemy, and you know I LOVE black.

But, as most style-minded folks do, I try. I try and try to work a long-sleeved top while keeping 'the girls' in a supportive bra - Without dying. I wear my floppy hats and big sunnies. I am always tempted to throw caution to the wind, pitch the sunscreen and just get a damn tan.

Sunscreen is also very HOT.

However, as a +40 woman who overexposed herself in the 70's, I resist.

Here is my attempt to layer in the heat. I know most will disagree with my lack-luster view
of summer, so I'm finished bitching. BUT - the next time you hear the hot-dogs sizzling,
think of me...sizzle...sizzle...sizzle...

In it's defense,

There are a few upsides to summer, however.

Sunglasses, soft maxi dresses, up-do's, fun nail polish and funky sandals!
Hummingbirds, the smell of freshly mown grass, and roses.

And, of course, vacations to the beach.
Every year, around this time, I consider moving to Seattle.
I wonder if Bella has a two bedroom?

SWIMSUIT COVER-UP AS DRESS / THRIFTED SKIRT / PINK TANK / KROGER SCARF / BLACK MULES

I wonder how many sunnies I can collect this summer?

xXx

Reva ;)
As the sexy Sarah might say:
"Summer, I want a divorce."

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Bohemian Earth Tones

Hi everybody !

Thanks for all the great comments yesterday :) You made my day!

The costume was completely made from recycled plastic bags. I had to staple myself into the dress, but it was worth every minute :) There are so many lovely bloggers that would rock a trash bag, but I couldn't get anyone to do it for me, so I did it myself ;) Lady Ga Green may show up again sometime in the future :)

Now on to today's outfit post :)

This idea came from a bunch of different style trends. First, the "dress over a dress", then the "skirt as a dress". I then combined a look from "The Uniform Project" (year one) and added the tied thin poncho scarf. And last, but not least, the earthy tones of this fall .
I've almost given this heavy cotton skirt away a dozen times, but just can't part with it just yet ;)
It's tribal / indian print is one of my favorite patterns. I suppose I am the Bohemian Hippie Chick. With my usual "twist' ;) ~ I like the fullness of the skirt/dress. It adds to the hippie vibe ;) And everything but the poncho/boots are thrifted. Bless you, Goodwill :) ~ And Hey, I match my garage .... Wasn't even trying ;)

earrings: Dot's: $3.oo
boots: Banana Republic /Gap outlet: gift from hubby :)
choker: self-made from "parts"
pendant: World Market
sunnies: Foster Grant, drug store
bangles:JCPenny's, clx.

Bitty-Bitty had to make an appearance ;)

I needed to twirl !

Have a great week :)

* Reva *

COOL CORAL DRESS

This may be my latest favorite go-to outfit. I was very afraid of the dreaded empire style waist. I looked preggers in most of them. I found that if I avoid elastic and high-belting, the fullness accentuates my hip area. Or lack of hips area ! It's funny how seeing photos are so much different than the mirror! This dress was a vacation dress for the beachy HHI. I added a full cream skirt underneath for x-tra length.