Lights....

Some people can't see their own lives....

They need a hero.

They live in a kind of darkness.

They think that the only way they can see is by using someone else's light.

-GOD ( Joan of Arcadia )

Hi Everybody !


I've been watching old 'Joan of Arcadia' re-runs and I always take something away from this simple, yet, really deep T.V. show...
(which was cancelled after only 2 seasons...)


I love it when I hear something that I've heard a thousand different ways, then hear it in a different medium and it resonates as if I am hearing some kind of universal truth for the first time! I love that!
Many people would say that it's because you weren't 'ready' to hear it....


I suppose that's a sort of way to express why I started style blogging - to meet cool people, and think about why I have chosen to dress a certain way, and find other's who can relate to my choices and hold a lighted mirror to my face, and in a thoughtful comment, say "you rock", whether they "like" what I'm wearing or not - who are my lights!

 There are so many Lights in my life that have helped me keep on blogging, trying,
and I could never list them all, 
but there is one who comes to mind right away, and that is The Citizen Rosebud, who is such a great friend and mentor to have in my corner.
My Mom #2, My Brother 
and Sister-in-law, and so many more!
All the people who pop by with encouraging thoughts, 
(You know who you are ;)
And for this I say Thank you...
You Rock :)

Check out my blog-roll for more great lights, 

I finally up-dated it ;)

And if I missed someone, please let me know...

xXx

Reva :)

 (if there's anyone out there who can show me how to create 'separate pages', Help!!!)

attire:

Linen shirt: Banana Republic (Hubby's)

Beads/brooch cotton ribbon necklace: JC Penny's

            Summer boots: thrifted / Summer beret: F21

Black cotton dress over black skirt: Very old

Cheap pink aviator Sunglasses: Dollar General Store

Blogger Poses and a Hippie Top

Having a "Me" day means putting on a few layers of my favorite stuff and playing around with my cameras. This A.E. top is one of my favorites because of the print and the colors. I've paired it with jeans, shorts and long skirts, but decided to pop it over a cotton slip dress for a change. It seems that the summer is a down time in Blogdonia. Vacations are in full gear and the heat and haze make it pretty hard to throw on much of anything other than a bikini or sundress. While I was playing around my neighborhood this afternoon, I was a shiny liquid covered nut, especially after my Tri-pod work-out (patent pending). I did get a terrific flower from my pot plant (as my neighbor's call it). It is really a wild Hibiscus, but the leaves look very much like mary jane leaves :). Once the blooms get going, the doubt is over! It is awash with giant red bloomies as big as an infant's head. Here was my work-out today ;) My eyes are really puffy for some reason ? Anyhoo........

The "I wasn't ready" shot ;)

The coveted sunset shot.

The Row of poses.

The "I'm approachable" pose ;)

I really don't have a name for these, other than "What is she thinking with that hot-ass scarf on?"

The "Arstsy Shots" that I'm way too lazy to edit out the bra straps. Though my bun was groovin'.

The "I'm just a laid-back kind of gal" shot.

The accessory close-up.

The unexpected whimsical prop shot :)

The "Grandma's so proud of her flowers" pose and shot.

The " I have an extra good one and it really shows off the flower" shot.

And my latest favorite, the "Simply stand there with my pidgeon toes look."

Ohhh, I almost forgot! The "sexy, come-hither" WW shot ;)

Hope everyone is having a great week !

Rain Dance

As I was looking through my photos, I realized I haven't posted all the outfits from my trip back home! This day was a rainy, soggy mess. So what to do but dance in it! Plus my Dad would be so proud to see his truck on a blog, if he knew what one was ;) This skirt is really linen, but looks like denim, so see what makes you happy! These boots have become my favorite pair of footwear, no holds barred! I always get a compliment on them, Bonus, and could wear them with every outfit I own. But that might get a little boring. Plus, they were thrifted! I know some people won't buy "pre-owned" shoes, but a little bleach gets the cooties right out ;)  By the By, do you see a critter underneath the truck? I didn't know he was there. It's Spike!

These remaining photos are for Someonelikeyou, a darling blogger. Check out her terrific style!

Tee, Hee !

Skirt: Banana Republic,thrifted - Vest,thrifted - Hat:Totes - Scarf: Targei' - Earrings: Targei' - Bag, Friggin Walgreen's!, Bracelets: Penny's. Boots: Mia,thrifted .

It's Good To Be Back

There's no place like home! It's good to be back! Thanks for all your Birthday wishes. My trip started out as my usual forced meditation car trip, which is about 5-6 hrs. highway driving. Playing music so loud the windows rattled and feeling free as a bird. Sun, wind and clouds flying by with Lucinda's "Live at the Filmore" blasting! I wore a white cotton dress with boots sans socks and my favorite cowboy hat to get me in the country spirit. This is my usual first stop, at a rest area in Indiana. It was a freakin windy day! It's usually pretty deserted, and I can pop off a few shots here.

I definitely had a feather theme. (necklace: F21) and silver feather dangle earrings.

This Route 66 dress is a perfect summer item. The heat index was over 100 and very humid.

I made it in time to have fresh green beans, potatoes and a tomato from Dad's garden!

My Mom and I spent a day riding around, and going to yard sales. 

When I hit the 2 lane highway into my hometown, I popped some shots. The sky seems bigger in KY.

Horse farms,

Flat corn and soybean fields, Grain silo's,

And coal belts stretch for miles to the Ohio River.

I'm always attracted to old, run-down barns, houses and churches.

This Pinto and Donkey really caught my attention. My Mom is fun to ride around with. She has neat stories about the old days when these small towns were booming. This area is called Caseyville, and old river town.

This old church sits just a few hundred yards from the river bank.

I guess no matter where you go, graffiti is there. Across the river is Illinois.

Tomorrow I will have some yard-sale goodies, and more outfits from the trip!

Although being in a no-computer zone ( my parents don't even have an answering machine ) was refreshing,

I really Missed you all !!!

*Reva*