Corporate Hippie

Hi everyone!
This dress came all the way from across the US-
Around 2000 miles....
My hubs bought it for me on our honeymoon in San Diego. I'd never get rid of it. He too has a small pile in his closet that will never go as well. His are daisy dukes from the late 70's and shrunken vintage concert tees, even a Bob Dylan. I've already ready raided his Cowboy Junkies. Time for Dylan, maybe?

I feel so grown up when I don a jacket...

I think everything can be brought up-to-date with a fitted jacket, cinched belt and shooties. Double up on the skirts, grab a tiny floral bag and wa-la! Shiny, new dress! (PS- I think Kasmira coined the word shootie for a shoe bootie!)

Now,

This little bag will only

hold my essentials:

1) license / credit cards

2) 2 lip sticks

3) ciggys/lighter

4) remote/lens cap (I loose then alot)

5) keys

which usually makes me a double bagger

(I put this cutie in my huge satchel- 

I usually look like a shoplifter)

Hippie Hugs!

xXx

Reva

It's all about the Inside

Hi all!

I usually choose a coat that has something a bit funky 

on the inside. Apparently, my neighbor Buddy does too!

Here's to a funky week!

xXx

Reva

attire: BOOTS,COAT,DRESS,HAT: thrifted

scarf: Gabriel Brothers, tights: Target

sunnies: GROCERY STORE - brooch:old

Ode to Betsey

 Oh What a Girl's Girlie Girl !!!

Ya gotta love Betsey!

Especially when she's having a major sale...

EEk!

(I was paroozing the sales and just had to share)

 

Her SALE stuff is 40-60 % off the additional price!

Oh, all the roses ;)

This is my favorite dress...

What a cute floppy!

at 26(ish) plus additional 40%

runway 2011

Spring runway 2012

I can't resist her florals and pattern mixing.

A fun and sassy broad ! 

Definitely NOT ordinary :)

(Hey, Betts, pitch me some of your stash !!!)

(www.betseyjohson.com)

A Taste of Vintage, A Drop of Trend - Mix Well, Enjoy!

Hi Everybody !

I'm kinda glad it is a bit cold still. I have a few great jackets and other things I've yet to wear this year! This riding jacket I bought late last spring. It's from a vintage shop here in Cincy called Rose's Tea Room. It is from the late 70's and in pristine condition. Mixing the old with new is fun and adds character to any outfit. Then, popping a vintage tie in the mix was a nice alternative to a necklace.

New shooties, peggings and layered tees are the 'new'.

An old vintage clip earring in my hair replaces the big earrings!

Speaking of old and new.....

I am so happy to hear from you and I'm still catching up, so I'll be visiting you all really soon! If I'm not very commenty this week, please forgive me. I am also redecorating my living room, painting my ceiling and da-da-da-dum.......

I'm getting a new sofa !!! Yipee !!!

These sunnies are from The Loudmouth, blogger extraordinaire, in honor of my mentor The Citizen Rosebud.

ATTIRE: jacket,tie,hairclip:vintage

pink dress: Forever 21,  Tee: Forever 21

booties: Target, bag:TJMaxx

xXx

Reva

There and Back Again, Or a Blogger's Tale.

Hi Everybody!

A few weeks turned into a few months! Oops.....

But, I believe I'm ready to rock and roll all over! Thanks for ALL YOUR SUPPORT. It means so much to know there are cyber-buds out there cheering 

you on. I thought of you often.
          As for my parents the word is STABLE. Whew.........

I didn't even get on a computer for a couple months and my camera only has taken a few holiday shots. It has been a catharsis for me to actually step away from the usual and experience strength, love, patience and sometimes just 

sitting and staring at nothing.....

But as time went by, the Fashion Passion grabbed hold!

DIYs, photography, funky new styles and some cool-ass thrifties, 

( OH, hell no, I still thrifted ;)

Filled my head, notebook and closet....

I have tons of fun DIYs to share-Yipee!

Even Modge Podge has become a part of my life...

I've even been getting into doing my nails and new make-ups!

Shaw !!!

(Better late than never)

My sweater was the 12 days of Christmas...

Thanks Dad ;)

I feel like I've grown a little bit. Even my shoes have grown up. You'll see ;)

I could blab forever, so for now, the key phrases I stick by are:

One Day at a Time...

"Ah, man it's raining outside-

Just lay back and groove" Jimi Hendrix

and last, but not least -

STABLE.

Oh yeah, and -

A big shout out to my shrink Mwa Ha Ha :)

Now lets get stylin'.....

Pass it on. I'm back. Thanks everybody for the good vibes.

xxXxx

Reva

A Trip....

Hi all,
As I write this, I am off to my parents. My father has been hospitalized.
The first Cincy Blogger Bash was last night and I hear it was a big success! 
I had to miss it as I was stationed by the phone awaiting news. 
My Dad is stable, however my help is much needed. 


It's funny how 'real life' can hit you at any moment and make you question your priorities. I have been a bit 'on the fence' with regards to continuing my blog for a while now. I'm sure you've noticed my fewer posts ;) There are times when I am becoming unsure of the impact that my blogging is having on me. Am I losing my connection with the real world? Is it easier to have friends whom you have never given a true hug to? Easier to express myself in a glib, 'always a smile' way?


I'm really just not sure...
I do know I enjoy fashion. I really enjoy showing other women that you don't have to spend a fortune to look and feel great about yourself. I LOVE telling you that being you is more important than feeling like another cog in the wheel of conformity. However, while figuring out what to wear at the Bash (that I didn't even get to attend!), I was an insecure mess. I was a 47 year old woman who instead of celebrating her unique self, I was wondering in the back of my mind what other's would think of me. Yep, still human... Still flawed... How silly...

So, during the next week or two, being a Care-giver, a Daughter, a Lover, 

a real-life Woman - 

I will be reassessing my role as a blogger. I think I will come back renewed and recharged. Ready to keep doing this thing with style - a new purpose and possibly a new blog entirely.... or letting it go for awhile. I suppose time will tell.

Til then...

Big Hugs to you all :)

xXx

Reva