CONTRASTS

IN THE MID-WESTERN PART OF THE U.S. THE SEASONS ARE SEVERE. THE SUMMER'S ARE HOT AND STICKY, WHILE THE WINTER FREEZES YOU TO THE BONE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ONE TO WISH MYSELF AWAY DURING THE SEVERE MONTHS. I USED TO LONG FOR SEATTLE IN THE SUMMER (During my grunge days ) AND CALIFORNIA ( during the long, dark winter months ). 
AS I AGE, THE IRONY ISN'T LOST ON ME, AS I WISH FOR THE WARMTH OF YOUTH AND ALSO THE 'FIRMNESS' ;)  ~  BUT WITH AGE COMES WISDOM AND THE COMFORT OF KNOWING WHO I AM AND THAT WITHOUT 'CONTRAST' IT WOULD BE A VERY DULL WORLD :)
WHICH KIND OF GOES WITH THE OUTFIT TODAY! A SUMMER SKIRT ON THE BOTTOM - WINTER WEAR ON THE TOP :)  ~ LETTING GO ALWAYS TAKES TIME .....

attire:
Jacket: Sears,clx,old. - Sweater: thrifted.
Skirt: Apostrophe, Sears,clx. - Scarf: thrifted.
Beret: thrifted.  Pocket watch: thrifted, - Clock pendant: thrifted.
Boots: very old ;) - Belt: F 21.
Reading Glasses: Toko Baru, Cincinnati.

Army Green

Have I mentioned how much I love friggin' Fall ? The perfect fall weather pattern has hit the Mid-west for temps. in the high 60's, a hazy, sunny sky, and leaves dancing around the streets. Another weather report :)  ~  Anyhoo, I mixed this too small blouse with a cream skirt, but added black instead of the usual brown. I feel all sleek and "growed" up. The clogs were for walking, and toe-to-earth action, otherwise chunkyish heels would have been on me. I'm not super-crazy about the faux loafer/clogs, but the studs won me over ;)

This skirt was yet another one of those " I don't know When or Where I'll wear it " thrifties.
I just knew I would get much wear out of it. It's a light-weight wool ~ Great for all seasons ......

It's beginning to look all spooky as a storm cloud rolled by ........ Boo !

( Everything I'm wearing is thrifted, except for the watch, Sears.)

My weekend will be spent making graphics for Tees, one of my passions ~ Plus, I am on a mission to improve the quality of my little old blog. She's soon to be a one year old baby, and it's time for changes. I have been getting some great feed-back and am taking some cues from other Blogger's who seem to have the stuff I'd like to see here in the future. I have learned so much in the past year, and hope to continue growing and learning ~ Making new friends and honoring the wonderful ones I have already............
Have I told you lately how much I love you guys ?
Well, I do :)
Have a terrific weekend, everybody !!!
xXx,
* Reva *