Returning in Rowdy Retail Trends

Hi everybody!

It's great to be home.

It was my 4-6 week trip to my parent's last week. I was gone a bit longer than expected. The trip was great. I expected to arrive and find a hopeless mess. Instead, my parent's and I spent time letting go of the fear that recovery for my Mom was not going to be a success. Determination set in. We took one day at a time, not allowing negative vibes to overwhelm us into defeat. I used the time to just love them both and send as much of my energy their way. It was tough at times, but by the time I left, my Mother and Dad were functioning very well. My Mom seemed to improve daily. She's now reading, eating very well and waking up to hope. A successful trip for sure. What a great Mother's day gift. The gift of hope :)

Before I left, I popped in Targei' for a quick peek at their clearance rack. 

Not that this look is 'rowdy', but it made a good title ;)

I don't usually go for this kind of trendy sweater, but the color got me. 

The shorts will certainly get a work-out this summer!

Sweater/Shorts:75%off // bag:Banana Republic // Shoes: Newport News:75% off // Hat:Dot's,old // Watches:Target,Walgreen's

A giant west KY critter...

Now that I'm back....

I have tons of stuff to do! I have many ideas and posts lined up for you guys, a dress review, a couple meet-and-greets and who knows what else will be coming this way...

We also went to the Roller Derby Saturday night. It was the first international crew to hook up in Cincy. It rocked!!!

Roll On CRG Black Sheep!

I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has been such a huge support to this little blog. It is not a typical style blog. It has been described as a 'fringe' blog. "Not quite your average 40+ blog"... I kinda like that. Better to be on the edge - 

There's more room to hop onto the sidewalk that way ;)

I Missed you all!

Here's to a great week :)

Reva

"Told Ya So Tuesday" / Mint

The trend: Mint for summer
The store: Goodwill
The cost: $8.00

Each year, there seems to be a color of the moment. 

This year it's mint. From mint clothing and bags, to shoes and accessories. 

Plus the top has another trend factor: Sheer.

I toughened up the shade with a little black for good measure.

I didn't get this one on 1/2 price day, but at $8.00, it's still a bargain!

SUNNIES: Vintage / SHOES: Dot's / EARRINGS: Gift / RING: costume store

TANK: Walgreen's (great staple buy, great quality! 2 for 12)

("Told Ya So Tuesday" is a regular feature at Rags2Roses

which proves that any trend can be thrifted.)

xXx

Earth Day Everyday 2012

Earth Day Everyday 2012 by revasrags2roses featuring an enamel flower ring

Earth Day Sunday

This is my vintage Earth Week Tee from 1990. 

I love the original artwork. 

It is from Cape May County Park. 

Anyone know where that's at?

The look below is what I'd like to be wearing today ;)

Look ma, I made it myself!

Earth Day Everyday 2012 by revasrags2roses featuring clutch handbags

After I'd written all over the sidewalk, later that day a cop was sitting in front of my house... of course, I got paranoid. Is sidewalk chalk illegal? It is biodegradable I think....  

 xXx Reva  

tee, thrifted/skirt, Sears,old/shoes, Old Navy,old/scarf, Laura Ashley,thrifted

(Addendum: Cape May is in New Jersey!)