In My Closet 58

Despite appearances, this is not a dress, but a top and skirt combination. I bought the skirt online and then when I went to the store to pick it up, found the obviously matching top.

Top and skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Fashion Bug
Date: June 2010

Accessories are yellow bow, black-and-white jewelry, white belt, and yellow sling-back peep-toe pumps.

Both these portraits are so good, I couldn't decide which to post here:

More pics on Flickr; I have some new Archie illos to post; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 57

Isn't this a terrific dress? I got it during a season when black-and-white animal prints seemed to be much in fashion. The belt it came with never seemed to fit me tight enough, so I use the one you see here...and doesn't it all do wonders for my figure?

Manufacturer/line/store: Fashion Bug
Date: May 2010

Accessories are black rosette headband, red jewelry, and black patent pumps.

And a portrait:

More pics on Flickr; bright color later on; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 56

Here's an interesting outfit...the only time I bought a piece of clothing specifically to go with a pair of shoes. I saw these shoes in Payless and fell in love with them ~ then realized I didn't own a single piece of purple clothing. I searched for several months before finding this top. The skirt goes with a lot of things.

Top ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Attention (Kmart)
Date: December 2009

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Jaclyn Smith (Kmart)
Date: June 2009

Accessories are white bow (gotta get a purple one!), silver jewelry, silver belt, and the aforementioned shoes.

Manufacturer/line/store: Alice & Olivia purple 1920s mary-janes (Payless)
Date: March 2009

And another portrait:

More pics on Flickr; two more outfits tomorrow; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 55

Another favorite dress...this "orange splash" is a lovely summer look.

Manufacturer/line/store: Attention (Kmart)
Date: June 2010

Accessories are yellow bow, chunky and silver jewelry, and lynx-print mary-janes.

Is the hint of pink bra that shows in some of these too much?

And here's a portrait:

More pics on Flickr; a different outfit later; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

Bound to Show Off

First one of these I've posted in quite a while...and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

New Poll

As usual, choose the image you think belongs in the year-end review:

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Vote in the poll to the right.

Poll Results

I should have done this last night, but I forgot. Here's the delayed winner:

In My Closet 54

A formal look...with a shawl-collar top and a floaty chiffon skirt.

Top ~
Manufacturer/line/store: J.R. Nites Woman (thrift shop)
Date: July 2011

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: George (Wal-Mart)
Date: December 2007

Accessories are black headband, pearls, black hose and black patent pumps.

And one more portrait:

More pics on Flickr; later this week some new art; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 53

Here's a dress I wouldn't normally wear on a day with high heat and humidity...but I have to fit it in somewhere in this catalogue project. It's actually one of my faves...a blue cowl-neck sweater dress.

Manufacturer/line/store: Mossimo (Target)
Date: January 2010

Accessories are blue bow, silver jewelry, black hose and blue patent pumps.

A nice portrait:

More pics on Flickr; another outfit later; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 52

Going casual for the afternoon, with this shiny tartan top and jeans.

Top ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Fashion Bug (thrift shop)
Date: April 2012

Jeans ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Fashion Bug Right Fit Yellow
Date: July 2010

Accessories are shiny bow, chunky and silver jewelry, black belt, and black pumps with metal heels.

A nice portrait:

More pics on Flickr; more dressing tomorrow; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 51

Here's a somewhat school-girlish look, hence the decision to wear the frilly socks. It's a jumper-and-blouse combo.

Jumper ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Converse One-Star (Target)
Date: October 2009

Blouse ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Lee Rider (Wal-Mart)
Date: November 2009

Accessories are shiny bow, scarf, silver jewelry, frilly socks, and black mary-janes.

And a portrait:

More pics on Flickr; another outfit later...and I've extended voting on the poll because returns were on the light side ~ so you have until Wednesday night to vote (details here)!