October is Marsha’s birthday month thereby her choice of a theme for our post today. I started to think about the last time I went to an adult’s birthday party and I really couldn’t remember. The last real birthday party was my own for my 40th (years ago) and the 50th party breakfast we threw for our running friend a few weeks ago, but we all wore our running clothes for that. I think your attire depends on your personality and the occasion. I like to dress up any chance I get, so for this post I chose a fun dress that is both colorful and appropriate for any occasion.…

While there are certain skirts I put away in the spring and in the fall, there are a number of them that hang in my closet year round. Today, I am sharing an example of how I transition some of these skirts for fall. In a nutshell, layers are your friend as well as shoewear. They make all of the difference! Denim Jackets Here is an example of how a denim jacket makes an outfit appropriate for fall. While I chose 2 colored denim jackets here, you could use a regular denim jacket. The material of the skirt (which is a little heavier) makes it appropriate for fall as well…

I was all set to wear the outfit featured in this post  on the flight for our upcoming trip, but when I received this skirt from Halftee (I received a birthday gift from them and ordered this and a light sweatshirt), I changed my mind: it will be more practical for bathroom breaks and will give me a skirt option on the trip. This everyday skirt is so comfortable and stretchy and the color is so fun! I paired it with the sandals and tank I was planning to wear with the jumpsuit and added a hand me down Lacoste long sleeve hoodie for warmth on the plane (tied around…

I always struggle when shopping retail: am I contributing to the fast fashion industry with my buying habits and my love of shopping? I really have tried to thrift more this year and to give myself some shopping breaks to shop my closet, but I still have shopped retail here and there. There are a few places I do not shop for clothes, the 2 top ones being TEMU (those prices sure are coming at the detriment of someone) and SheIn. Yes, I still purchase from Target, Old Navy and other places but I really have been trying to limit those excursions. Today, I am sharing a sweater I bought…

Sometimes you purchase something and it is not exactly what you expect: I often forget to read the details about the fabric and while this dress’ shape and color looks exactly like the picture online, it is not the material I had hoped. It fits buttoned up but feels kind of stiff and I decided that I might like it better as a kimono. I have several ideas on how to wear it, but this was the first that came to mind (I also think that it would look great over a column of white. In early fall, when it is a little too early for booties, I pull out…

I’ve really enjoyed my birthdays this past decade. I have let go of expectations, embraced my age and figured out how to make the day special. Last year, I went up to Chattanooga to visit my friend Rachel to thrift and baked myself a cake. Today, I may thrift on my own, have a free birthday lunch and relax. I am sharing a thrifted dress I picked up last month at Uptown Cheapskate when I received a 20% off coupon and how I wore it. This look can work all summer long through fall until bare legs are not comfortable. I am not usually one for smocking but the smocking…

I definitely did not stick to my no shop summer this summer, but I was very intentional with the choices I made when I did purchase some clothes. I do not remember why I was in Target on this particular day (I did not enter Target for 40 days or so though), but glanced at the clearance rack. When I noticed the pretty neutral print of this dress, I knew I wanted to try it on. While in the fitting room, I quickly realized that I would be able to create a different waistline depending on how I tied the belt it came with (it actually can be taken off…