In My Closet 99

This was sort of a last resort pairing...the final top and skirt in my wardrobe (before buying the outfit that will follow). Surprisingly, it all fits together very well.

Top ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Jaclyn Smith (Kmart)
Date: April 2009

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Jaclyn Smith (thrift shop)
Date: July 2011

Accessories are yellow bow, black-and-white jewelry, purple belt, natural hose, and purple pumps.

Not as happy with these portraits as with others lately.

More pics on Flickr; two more outfits today (which will complete the catalogue!); and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 98

As we near the end of the catalogue project, here's another sweater combo ~ a navy short-sleeved V-neck model with a tartan skirt (made a little sexier by an unbuttoned slit).

Sweater ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Merona (Target)
Date: February 2009

Kilt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: unknown-label removed (thrift shop)
Date: April 2011

Accessories: red fedora, gold jewelry, natural hose, brown boots.

Every girl should have a portrait done in a hat!

More pics on Flickr; three more outfits today (which will complete the catalogue!); and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 97

Believe it or not, this lovely dress was only $7.00 on clearance at Foreman Mills! I wasn't sure how it would fit when I bought it, but I figured for seven bucks it was worth a try...and it looks great, doesn't it?

Manufacturer/line/store: Cassee's (Foreman Mills)
Date: September 2012

Accessories are white bow, black-and-white jewelry, natural hose and red patent t-strap pumps.

More pics on Flickr; with luck, I'll be dressing on Sunday and Tuesday, which should complete the catalogue project; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 96

More sweaters--this time a cowl-neck model paired with a below-the-knee navy plaid skirt.

Sweater ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Croft & Barrow (Kohls)
Date: October 2008

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Haberdashery (thrift shop)
Date: October 2011

Accessories are white bow, black-and-white jewelry, natural hose, and black patent pumps.

If anyone has an idea for a different portrait pose or look, please comment.

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

In My Closet 95

Would you believe I got this elegant formal suit for just eight dollars at the local thrift shop? It's a touch of "mother-of-the-bride" I suppose, but it's really a lovely look!

Manufacturer/line/store: Lady Blair (thrift shop)
Date: September 2012

Accessories: bow, pearls, natural hose, white pumps.

Even the portrait says "wedding picture", doesn't it?

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

In My Closet 94

The cataloguing nears its end, with this cool-weather look, a cable-knit turtelneck sweater and a blue plaid wool skirt.

Sweater ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Croft & Barrow (Kohls)
Date: February 2009

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Kayo of California (thrift shop)
Date: January 2012

Accessories are black cloche hat, gold jewelry, natural hose and red baby-doll pumps.

A nice portrait:

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

Archelle Returns

As I noted a few posts back, I'm working on some new ways to do the cartoons...especially the ones based on comic-book and animation characters. Here's the first in the new format, utilizing new software and hardware.

Uniform Concerns

And, for comparison, one of the other ones, done by editing published Archie artwork:

Archelle's Sexy Suit

If this continues to work this well, I might be able to take a new look at the Scooby-Do gang and some others.

Don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

Ain't It the Truth?

Found this on Facebook:

But we've all done it, right?

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New Poll

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

ABCDE

Vote in the poll to the right.

Poll Results

The winner this round:

Drawing on Myself

With new programs and new hardware, I've been experimenting with new ideas. Here are a pair of self-portraits I've worked up:

I really want your thoughts on these.

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In My Closet 93

Wasn't sure if this would work...but it seems satin goes with anything! Lilac satin blouse with floral skirt.

Blouse ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Kathie Lee (thrift shop)
Date: August 2011

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Requirements (thrift shop)
Date: March 2011

Accessories are light blue headband, pearls, natural hose, and wine suede mary-janes.

The portraits continue to look great.

More pics on Flickr; no dressing until next week, but new clothes then; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

In My Closet 92

A white fitted blouse and a black/brown print skirt...a nice combination, right?

Blouse ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Attention (Kmart)
Date: February 2011

Skirt ~
Manufacturer/line/store: Attention (Kmart)
Date: March 2009

Accessories are white bow, gold jewelry, natural hose and white pumps.

This portrait looks very sweet, right?

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