tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48323426970840986722024-03-13T14:54:54.552-05:00Little House Of HauteLittle House of Hautehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13938669876754505591noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832342697084098672.post-89997784749054068772018-08-26T12:00:00.001-05:002018-08-26T12:01:27.034-05:00Ho Hum Homebody<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> All summer long I’ve been absolutely
desperate to leave town. Unfortunately,
life has continually gotten in the way.
Alas, I haven’t ventured farther than a daytrip in ages. I’m convinced this can really start to get to
a person.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> On the other hand, I can happily state I believe my outfits have gotten more interesting. All the exciting, “resort items," I optimistically
purchased this season have been worked into my everyday wardrobe. The above photographs feature one of these
pieces. Currently I'm head-wear obsessed, and while I haven’t been able to debut these special items at a beach, I
believe they look just as good on the prairie.
Okay…maybe they look freaking weird but I don’t care! Finally, I have a decent collection of high end hair
accessories to cover up my plain Jane mane!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of course, I do get the odd stare frequently. The first time I wore this Cult Gaia turband
I ended up eating at a rural greasy spoon diner with my significant
other. I noticed this local yokel man staring me
down and I felt like saying, “Watch me quaff this meatloaf dude! I’m as Midwestern as you!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> In closing, I really don’t have much to
write today. Time has been a precious commodity
as of late and I've got stuff to do. However,
I want to assure my readers that while I’m running my mundane daily tasks I’m
dressed in my vacation garb. Basically,
if you can’t get to the lake, bring the lake to you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Well, the end of summer is
approaching fast and I really feel like I've done nothing. I was discussing this with my significant other and we both agreed these last few months have been a bust. Basically, our jobs have totally gotten in the
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Considering I work in childcare, it's impossible
not to be confronted daily with the passing of what is usually my most anticipated
season. Constantly the kids are buzzing
about getting new school supplies, meeting this year’s teachers, and seeing fond
friends again. I can’t help but admit
there’s a certain electricity in the air. Unfortunately, for those of us decidedly done
with our studies, it’s hard to get pumped about the inevitable arrival of winter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of
course, in the meantime, I can look forward to fall. For me, this is a time of comfy vintage sweaters, trips to the apple orchard... in pursuit of those freaking amazing turnovers, kick
ass fall clothing catalogs...to pour over at the coffee house, and most importantly,
the anticipation of Halloween! Honestly,
this holiday alone if enough for me to get over my end of summer slump. There’s just something magical about October…and
the thrift store, "costume rack," that caters to it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> At the same time, I can’t help but be remorseful of the passing of August. It
wasn’t so long ago that I remember stating, “This is going to be THE BEST SUMMER
EVER!!!” To be perfectly honest there's been nothing really wrong with these last few months. In fact, I’d be willing to state as far as my
blog is concerned, I’ve come up with some of my best outfits yet. Lately, I can’t help but feel like I’ve
really been dressing like myself. I'm not all over the place with my clothes. In addition, it was this summer that I constructed my first real style plan and actually stuck to it. Yes,
the hot mess you see gracing the images of this blog post was all planned. Scary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Surprisingly I almost think that when I stopped coloring my hair it contributed to these feelings of self-awareness. I hadn’t seen my natural color in so long it’s
kind of been nice to be reintroduced to the real me.
Of course, now that we’ve met again I’m counting down the days until I
can finally decide to commit to the color of my new personality. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> A part of me wants to state that I believe
this will be, "THE BEST FALL EVER!!!.” However, if this last season taught
me anything it’s that you can’t control fate by grand proclamations. Perhaps if I'd started the summer by shouting,
“MOST MEH SUMMER EVER!!!,” I would have fooled the God’s into throwing me a bone. Instead, I think my future approach will be
to try to appreciate what I’ve got…which is a closet full of fantastic hippie
headbands…which ironically, is the outcome of my most, "meh," summer ever. Huh…oh, screw it…I can’t wait! It’s going to be, "THE BEST FALL EVER!!!,”she
says while holding a troll doll, crossing her fingers, and quickly mumbling, “Toi, Toi,
Toi,” afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Writing this now,<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> I can’t
help but ask myself the utmost important question, “How many times is too many
for a person to watch the movie, “Twister?”
This might seem like an odd thought. However, I have
to admit it is not the first occasion I’ve posed this inquiry. In fact, I seem to ask this question every six months, Of course, this happens to be how often I find this gem of 90’s, “Meh,” cinema
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Despite how unremarkable others may find
this picture, it was an automatic classic in my household. As a result, I can’t help but at least pause
each time I come across the surprisingly soothing images of Helen Hunt and Bill
Paxton careening across the stormy countryside. If anything, I can always use the excuse that I’m simply
watching to pay homage to the late Paxton, who I still can’t fathom is
gone. He was just that normal seeming guy
who showed up in almost every film you watched back then. Of course, shockingly, Philip Seymour Hoffman was also in the movie, “Twister.” There
was absolutely nothing normal about his awesome talent so don’t even
get me started on what a shame his passing was.
Sigh…it occurs to me now that while the movie, “Twister,” still
signifies a staple film of my youth, it now also has the slight stench of grief
attached to it. Man, the passage of time can really suck! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Okay, before this gets too morose…and believe
me it already has since I’ve devoted this entire post to a movie that honestly isn’t that good…I would like to try to segue back to the topic of
fashion. Well actually, more like the
topic of hoarding, but same diff…right?
While I sit here indulging in yet another night of, “Twister,” I can’t
help but feel pangs of guilt regarding other habits I have. For instance, I recently got paid and the
first thing I thought was, “Yes! I can scoop up that Missoni headband I’ve been
eyeing!” You may be thinking…if you’re
still reading this…that, “Twister,” thing got a tiny tired…, “What’s wrong
with that? You saved up and bought something
you’ve been legitimately wanting.” Except I’m
ashamed to admit this will not be my first Missoni headband purchase. In fact, it won’t be my second…or even my third…I
think it’s fair to say, “Rayna has a new addiction.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Like any good addict, I find myself wondering, “How
many is too many?” Is there a point
where my collection just becomes a gross display of indulgence…especially since
I’m so excited about these headwraps that I can’t quite get the courage to wear
them in public yet. It’s always… “Nope, I look like shit today. I can't do it justice!” After about the twentieth purchase…and God
help me if I get that many…won’t this destined wardrobe staple simply go the
way of, “Twister,” and ultimately make me sad.
When is shopping not fun anymore, and what will I do in place of it?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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when I come to it! I assume it might
happen about the same time that I get sick of seeing Helen Hunt get sucked up
in a tornado. In the meantime, I’ll have
plenty of headwraps and hats…like the one I’m wearing in the above images…to
keep my hair from getting windblown.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a good outfit. I know this sounds rather bleak but honestly, it’s how I’ve been feeling lately. I seem to have hit a rocky patch and am
currently clinging to the small pleasures in life.
It’s not like anything specific is wrong. I’ve simply been faced with an overwhelming feeling
of dissatisfaction. Again, I blame
this on my birthday. The older I get the
more I start to hate that day. I file it
in the same category as New Year's Eve.
Basically, it’s a whole bunch of hubbub that reminds me of every unfulfilled
expectation in my life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> Whew…well that got negative quickly. As a result of my birthday blues, I’ve been
trying to focus on the little things that have been good.
For instance, the above pictures show an outfit I recently wore and
really liked. Can you believe this
entire ensemble was created out of thrifted items? Okay, minus the specs. Admittedly, I have an addiction to designer eye-wear. Looking at these images now, I
can’t believe how much I’ve ended up liking the shirt I have on. This was one of those pieces I pulled off the
rack at Goodwill and thought, “God, that’s quite possibly the ugliest thing I’ve
ever seen!” Of course, then I immediately
purchased it and accepted the challenge of trying to make it look good. Surprisingly, the opposite happened. I truly believe this top made me look
better. If anything, I can state it made me feel better. Shamefully, there's little that makes me more content than putting together a successful outfit. Yes, I’m deep. I know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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put clothes together there is usually something wrong with me. A sure sign that I’m unhappy is if I’m
wearing no accessories…that, and if I don’t have my nails painted. To be truthful, if my nails aren’t painted schedule an intervention immediately because I'm definitely unwell. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Surprisingly, it was a child that made me
aware of my current feelings of malaise.
I was at work when one of the kids I care for approached me and said, “You
don’t look as fancy today Rayna.” At first
I laughed at the concept of this kid calling me out for wearing a
t-shirt and jeans. Upon further reflection,
I became concerned with the fact that I really didn’t feel like being fancy. “Uh oh,” I thought. Of course, the next day I completely
overcompensated and dressed in a mod blazer with full makeup in the hopes of
gaining back an eleven-year old’s approval.
“See, it’s still me!” my outfit seemed to be screaming. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> In the end I know these, “meh,” feelings will
pass. I have an unfortunate habit of over-analyzing things and it tends to mess me up.
Although maybe, “mess me up,” is not quite the right words. Maybe these down times are important to ground me. Maybe they help me appreciate when
things are just normal. I mean, it sure is nice
to get super excited over a thrift store shirt, or a Bee Gee’s song, or movie theater popcorn, or a good phone call with my brother, or…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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topic of happiness. I blame this on the
fact that I just turned 39.
Let me just pause here and reflect on the fact that I'm freakin 39… Whew okay, that’s kind of ugly to admit. Anyway, one can’t help but get a little philosophical
when faced with the undeniable passing of their youth. There's now absolutely no way I can deny
being a grown up. This is a concept I state every year and it's still terrifying to me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> It’s not the fact that I have
real adult responsibilities that frightens me.
In fact, quite possibly it might be the lack of traditional middle-aged
tasks that freaks me out. I mean,
most 39-year olds I know have more than their pets to take care of. While the deafening tick of my biological
clock is certainly starting to grab my attention, I must state my lack of children is not the main issue on my mind. The concept
that has really started to resonate with me is the question, “Is this it? Is this all that life is about?” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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thinker, I have to admit this revelation of, “What the hell? I’m just here to work, walk dogs, watch Netflix, quaff Ben & Jerry’s, and go to bed every night?” is not a new concept. Ironically, cosmic fate recently intervened when I
sat down to watch my daily dose of, “Seinfeld,” reruns and Kramer literally
says to Jerry, “There is nothing more to life.
This is it!” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I find the idea that, “This is, in fact, it,” simultaneously
disturbing and comforting. At first, I
was extremely disappointed with letting my twenty something idealism die with
the mature realization of what, "normal life," actually is. However, I find myself developing the
increasingly larger perspective of, “If this is all there is to life, there
really are no huge expectations I have to fulfill. No more pressure man!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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unbelievably exciting lives of others on social media. I'm constantly shocked by the exotic places people
go. Apparently, some individuals live
their lives as one big adventure. I’m
ashamed to admit that envy rears it’s ugly head every time I see another, “Around The World," escapade shot. Of course, now
in response to these images I always hear Kramer’s quote, “This is it!,” in my
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very much. I'm extremely OCD and get
rather upset when my routine is broken.
I guess I’ve always just felt like I should be contributing my own adventure photographs to the internet in order to prove I have an exciting and
happy life. Of course, if I was
recording true happiness the picture would be one of me walking my dog all the way
to the back of our shelterbelt. Here, her and I can stare at a nearby
cornfield and the dimming sky. In this image
one can see the lightning bugs starting to glow and it’s obvious that I’m
talking away about something, “important,”…probably shoes…while my dog is
patiently listening. Yep, I’m totally
certain that’s exactly what a picture of my happiness would look like...mostly
because I’m lucky enough to experience it every night. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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bad. At least I can state at this age I
know what makes me happy. In addition, I've discovered if I ever want to share exotic images on the internet I can simply
take pictures sitting on my parent’s Adirondack chair while wearing a
turban. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> To begin I want to clarify, in no way am I
trying to make light of the Vietnam War.
I know…I know…this is a very odd statement to make at the start of a “fashion
blog,” post. However, I’m kind of a
paranoid freak and would hate to offend anyone who may have experienced the
atrocities of that war…as if those honorable individuals would ever be reading this blog! However, despite my reserves on bringing up
such an unfortunate event in history, I can’t help but think of actor Robin
Williams screaming the legendary line, "Good Morning, Vietnam!" each time I look at the above images. The style just seems to fit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Here again, I’m confronted with the
fact that I'm definitely a theme dresser.
It’s like I pick a certain piece out of my closet and construct an
entire new identity. Honestly, I
like to think I have a flair for it. At the
same time, there can be drawbacks to dressing this way. I can’t tell you how many times I get asked
about my, “costumes.” This is something
that can really start to irritate a person…especially someone who is fast
approaching forty and feels a titch too old to be marching around in, “dress up
clothes." The problem
is I don’t know how to combat the classic, “costume question.” While I’m wearing my actual clothes each time
this statement is uttered, I can’t help but admit I’m not an actual activist
hippie whose protesting on the front lines. I’m also not a WASPy socialite donning her nautical
gear in order to attend a yacht party. Sigh...most unfortunately, I’m not a bohemian cowgirl who
goes wherever her horse takes her…because that would just be really cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the same schedule everyday…quietly reads her novels on lunch breaks…watches Netflix at
home a lot, and constantly drinks decaf vanilla lattes. Perhaps this rather, "normal," existence is the reason I feel compelled
to dress like someone different every day. Of course, the
alternative is simply I’m just a weirdo who loves quirky clothes and has a
knack for matching them together. In any
case, if you need a stylist for a costume party, I’m your gal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Well, that was a close one. It
probably didn’t dawn on my reader...s? that I didn't post last week on this
blog. I don’t blame anyone for not
noticing. Life will most certainly go on
without, “Little House Of Haute.” Interestingly
enough, this is something I doubted at one time. Last week when I missed my post I found
myself looking to the heavens for the thunderbolt that was destined
to come down on me as some sort of punishment for breaking routine. Guess what?...nothing happened. Not only was I not smote for missing a post,
I was able to free up a lot of time to well… Alright yeah, I just went to coffee
and read my book…but man, was that liberating!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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only did I miss my post, but I did not go to Starbucks for coffee on my day of
rebellion. I've found a new jam when it
comes to java! While I’ll never stop bumming at the ‘bucks, its been nice to
give something else a try. “Give
something else a try?!” you exclaim.
Yeah, I don’t know what’s going on with me lately.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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posting out of my own freewill. In reality, my laptop finally took a crap on
me and I was without a computer for about six days.
SIX DAYS I did not have the ability to internet shop! Again, the world did not end. Who knew?
Now that I finally have my new machine I can’t believe I waited so long
to get one. I don't remember the last time my keyboard had all of it’s buttons. I also find it so much easier to carry without that large dent in it's side. Finally, while I loved the nickname, “Shocky,” I must admit the lack of anticipation of electrocution by a ragged
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> So I guess one could say I’ve got a lot
going on in my life right now. I mean,
new computer…new coffee house…I’m like a whole new person! Of course, the pictures above remind me that
some things never change. For example,
the hat I’m wearing in these photographs is one I acquired on a trip to Pittsburgh,
PA about eleven years ago. Guess how
many times I’ve worn it. Exactly one…I’ve
worn this hat one time since purchasing it.
Eh…my only justification is…I was waiting for just the right time to
bring it out? Yep, I've got nothing. All I can state is this old hat, that has
been a fixture in my closet for so long, is now new to me. It seemed Rayna...ish when I bought it and
apparently remained Rayna...ish to this day.
The line between old and new seems to have been blurred by one article
of clothing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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indulging in new behaviors that make this hopelessly OCD individual a tad unsettled. However, I want to remind myself that wherever I choose to drink my decaf
vanilla latte, I can take comfort in the constant concept of, "Rayna just loves coffee."<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Little House of Hautehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13938669876754505591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832342697084098672.post-76406460409520689042018-07-01T01:24:00.002-05:002018-07-01T01:29:08.171-05:00A Little Bit Country<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">I’ve never thought of myself as
a, “country girl.” I guess this may be a
tad odd since I live in the Midwest…in a house...in the actual country…with
like two barns...and a silo around it…and I love to wear western clothing. Dammit though! I still stand by the idea that I’m not the, “country type." Okay, so apparently I uttered the
atrocity, “y’all,” the other day during conversation. Despite what others claim, I’m still not sold
on the concept that this actually happened…and so what if I immensely enjoy listening to John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot tunes. This means nothing!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> However, my argument felt a little weak the
other day when I wore this particular outfit and my boyfriend’s first response was, “You look like you’re on the cast of Hee Haw!” I ask you, is it possible to be horrified and
thrilled at the same time? I believe it
is and that’s exactly how I felt then, and when I snagged this hat at Savers not so long
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I mean please, it's pink, it’s straw,
and it’s hillbilly as hell and God help me, I love it. I wish I could find more occasions to wear
such a piece. I suppose living where I
do I have a number of opportunities that others in much more metropolitan areas
do not. Finally, a perk to living in
darn near the middle of couture nowhere! Realistically, I can wear this baby just about anywhere and not have to explain
myself. The sarcastic inquiry, “Are you going to
a rodeo?” is a totally legitimate question.
Even better, being that it’s summer, I have plenty of appropriate events to choose from in order to wear this baby as much as possible. Tractor pull here I come!...no seriously, I've been to a few of these and have really enjoyed them. The boot watching alone is fantastic!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that I need an excuse to wear this hat, because let’s face it, as soon as I set eyes on this
grotesquely alluring representation of kitschy folk I knew it was coming home
with me…and was going to be worn in both barns…the silo…the rodeo…the tractor
pull…and most likely a McDonald's or two.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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it’s fair to state, “Rayna got a new purse and wants to show it off!” I was beyond excited to learn that Coach was
doing a collection featuring the artwork of Keith Haring. In my opinion, Coach overall has been nailing it
lately which has been very bad for my pocketbook. Especially since the Haring pieces came out
shortly after the Elvis Presley series. What
the hell Coach?! Are you reading my
mind?! All you have to do is create the
Hello Kitty collection and this broke woman is going to have to actually live in her handbags. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thank God, I may now get a short reprieve until the next gut-wrenchingly
awesome collection comes out. I can see
it now…”Coach redefines the many bags of Janis Joplin and Grace Slick!” If that ever happens this purse junkie will
be forced to check herself into rehab…with what money I really don’t know. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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favorite brands is spot on when it comes to my interests I can’t help but feel
legitimate pain towards the fact that I simply can't afford to buy the entire
collections. In fact, usually I’m lucky
to obtain one item from a beloved series.
It doesn’t seem fair that by the time I save up enough coin to purchase
another piece everything is sold out! Don’t these people know how much I love Haring! I mean, this former art major grew up in the
1980’s listening to, “A Very Special Christmas,” on vinyl mostly because my childhood self adored the album cover. Well if
that isn’t reason for me to own the entire Coach/Haring collection I don’t know
what is!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the one bag featured in the photographs above. Honestly, I’m more than satisfied with
it. I cherish it. I even decided to spring for the matching
purse charm and couldn’t be happier.
When I walk around town wearing this thing I feel like a rock star. In fact, this feeling was solidified the day I took these pictures. I was doing a quick cruise through my
favorite Goodwill when a young sales dude with long green hair and Buddy Holly specs yelled at me, “I love your Haring bag!”
“YES!!!” I thought… “confirmation that the rural Midwest still knows
what’s up and this old lady can keep on pretending to be a cool.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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always been hot for hats.
Basically, I’ve never been that impressed with my hair. As a result, I’ve
found hats to be a great way to shake things up a bit. For example, currently I’m in the middle of a
hair crisis. I recently decided to grow
out my beloved bangs. Admittedly, this decision was one made out of pure laziness. I mean...you miss one hair appointment and
suddenly your whole identity is off the rails!
Not only am I going through that ugly, "in-between," phase with the
front of my head, I decided I didn’t want to spend the extra cash to color such
a messed up mane. As a result, currently my
hair is almost at its’ natural color. This is something I’ve not been able to state since I was about fifteen years old. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I must add, it’s
a tad unnerving to be confronted with my unaltered self. </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">All I can say is, “Thank you camera apps!”
At least technology allows me to twist the color of my hot mess into something less morose.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In addition, it seems unfair
that upon finally accepting my natural hair color I’m slapped with the reality
that I’m starting to go grey!</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">There's this pesky little patch towards the front of my face that seems to be
multiplying by the minute.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I can only
hope to get some bad ass white streaks in the future.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">If not soon, this lady will, "just say no," to natural.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of course currently I'm fully engaged in the idea of
my boho hippie summer. Ironically, I'm daring to expose a bit of my true self while furiously trying
to cover it up with accessories. Honestly, I believe a lady can never have
too many hats…at least one who is growing out her bangs and swiftly coming up
on the age of forty. The hat I’m wearing
in the above photographs is a definite favorite of mine. I can’t help but feel a little, "Glamour meets
Country Joe and the Fish," every time I put it on. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> In the end I think that’s the best thing about a hat. One can change their persona
simply by putting it on. Maybe there
will come a time when I won’t feel the overwhelming urge to digitally alter my self-portraits. Maybe the key to
finding one’s ideal identity is as simple as changing a hat. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Usually the success of an
outfit is all about one’s creativity.
For example, the potential “meh,” ensemble featured above was one that I
constructed almost entirely out of secondhand items. I remember literally gasping upon finding this four dollar Banana Republic blazer at St. Vinnys. “Certainly I can do something with this,” I
thought while mentally redefining my hippie themed summer into a nautical one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Upon further exploration I became befuddled
by my beautiful blue blazer. While I
found this purchase to be a total no-brainer, I couldn’t quite wrap my head
around the idea of how I was going to translate such a, “preppy,” piece into
boho beachwear. Basically, how was I
going to make this jacket not look like just another day at my desk?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Not that I haven’t enjoyed wearing this item
to work. In fact, most of my favorite articles of clothing are ones that I can dull down to wear professionally. The reason being my classic excuse that, “Hey, I
bought this for work!” However, on
my days off I tend to, “let my hair down,”…a little. I like to jazz up my wardrobe a titch…get a tad edgy…let my freak flag fly. Unfortunately,
sometimes letting ones’, “freak flag fly,” simply makes an individual look
like a freak. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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conundrum I couldn’t wrap my head around with yet another one of my head wraps. Honestly, hats and head wraps have become my
answer for every, “bleh,” outfit.
I truly believe the key to curing most boring ensembles lies in
accessories. I certainly think this philosophy
proved true in the above pictures. Not
only do I want to give myself creativity points for styling this outfit, I would
like to toot my own horn for making the actual head wrap I’m wearing. A while back I had been fumbling through my
closet, shamefully looking at a bunch of cast off clothing I would never wear
again. Just as I was starting to feel the extreme guilt of hoarding take over I realized I could convert that too young tube
top into a pretty bad ass head scarf.
Bony back be damned!
That rather spendy shirt I never felt confident wearing was finally
going to pay off!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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not stop there. Not only did I create a
rather nice hair accessory out of a top that initially made me look like a
skeleton, my creativity allowed me to finally scrape together enough dough for the Cult Gaia bag I’ve been eyeing for over a year now. It took me forever to decide on a color and
when this breathtaking lapis beauty finally arrived in the mail I instantly knew
what jacket it was destined to debut with.
I left the house that day feeling like a million bucks…while carrying exactly no cash…which one could easily observe by looking through the gaps of my rather translucent handbag. Despite the fact that I
have been shamefully spending all of my money on funky purses lately, I believe a truly creative
woman can justify this kind of frivolous behavior.
I mean, if these photographs don’t prove how damn cool the Ark Bag is
then…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> “<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Whew!” Well, that was weird. I’m sad to report that last week was the
first in, “Little House Of Haute,” history that I did not publish a blog post. I simply didn’t feel like it. Let’s take a moment to reflect on that. Last week was the first time since this blog’s
2014 inception that I didn’t feel like rambling on about mindless crap. What has the world become?!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> To be totally honest I was still babbling
gibberish last Sunday. However, it was to real people instead of a computer
screen. Tonight I sit here pondering which form of communication I prefer.
While it was definitely nice to have some people…actually, it turned out
to be a whole lot of people…which started to freak me out after a while…over to
the house for the holiday weekend, I will state, this creature of habit is much more
comfortable talking at an empty Word document.
After last weekend’s socializing extravaganza this exhausted blogger
found herself literally out of things to say.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> The odd thing about shirking last week’s
post was that it felt totally natural.
All this week I waited for feelings of regret, intense guilt, or even a
random lightning bolt to hit me. However
nothing ever happened! I skipped my
weekly post and the world kept turning! “My
God!” I wondered. “Maybe I could do this more often.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> While I think it's fairly obvious I immensely enjoy writing, what I
consider, witty commentaries on my life it does take an enormous
amount of time. It also has occurred to
me that other personal style bloggers…"eh hem"…much more successful in the field never
seem to write much to accompany their pictures.
Perhaps that’s one of the reasons they prosper. They don’t put their readers through a weekly
endurance test. Lastly, I've been really ruminating on the idea that all the time I’ve spent writing these posts I could have probably been
actually telling these anecdotes to real people…like face to face. Basically, blogging has hurt my social life
in a big way.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Right….because I would’ve been out on the
town every time I was blogging. Okay yeah, that’s not even slightly believable.
However, I will state sometimes I do find these mini essays to be a
chore. Especially when I could be
reading that insane thriller novel I just started or catching up on the next
episode of, “Lost In Space.” In
addition, Instagram certainly makes it easy to continue posting glamour shots
while not committing to a lengthy commentary.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of course, we all know the madness of, “Little
House Of Haute,” will not end. I just
can’t part with it. It’s played too big
of a role in my leisure life. What in
the world would I do without it? I
suppose I could go record shopping. In
fact, the day I took the above pictures that’s exactly what I did and I had a
wonderful time. However you can be damn
sure I got my blog post written before I did it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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why I suddenly have shorter hair and bangs again. However, despite the current time of year, it’s
fairly chilly out today and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to
post the fall pictures I never had time to feature. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> At one point in my life this act would be unthinkable. In fact, around
the time I took these photographs I would have never considered posting
images out of chronological order.
However, as I’ve stated before, I aim for this to be my carefree hippie
summer and damn it, you have to start somewhere…right? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the stupid little rules I make up in my head.
If I want to post fall outfits in May I’m going to. Especially when the weather outside is
perfectly appropriate for this type of outfit.
In addition, I’ve given up strictly posting on Sunday mornings. Look at me world! It’s Saturday afternoon and I’ve got some
free time. I don’t think a lightning
bolt will strike me if I publish today?...nah!…no?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Most importantly, I no longer feel like I
have to blather on about nothing for at least one Word Document page’s worth
simply because that’s what I randomly decided my standard essay length should be. I've finally decided I can write as little, or as
much as I want. No one cares! Okay...actually that might not be true, considering
there are a few friends of mine that have loyally kept reading this thing
despite the drivel I’ve continually spewed out. These kind and patient individuals might be delighted to hear I will be allowing myself to write less if there is simply nothing worth saying. I want to state I remain ever so grateful to those people. You have kept my hobby alive, which in turn
has kept me happy with my life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> …and that’s about all I’ve got. Honestly the day so far has been pretty mellow. I took the dogs for a walk…oh, I guess there
was all those ticks I got to pick off everyone afterwards. That was pretty exciting. Then we got some tacos and now I’m trying to
write about nothing. Of course, this no longer stresses me out since I’ve gone through my, “Frankie", (Grace & Frankie) transformation. My current self wants to
go back in time to the perfectly coiffed individual in the above pictures and yell, “Hey! Snap out of it! Don’t worry! A few months from now you’re
going to be so laid back you’ll be posting crap on Saturdays! Also, and this is the most important thing, you’ll
be wearing a lot of cool hats! The future is
amazing!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’ve recently decided there's
nothing that pisses me off more than a bad internet connection. I can hear it now, “Poor Raine…this is what
my special man friend calls me...the worst thing in her life is that she can’t sign into her Instagram account to see how many, “likes,” her latest blog
picture got.” While I get seriously
annoyed by the endless teasing I’ve had to endure from my totally, "unplugged," companion, I have to admit his comments regarding my addiction to the interwebs
are quite valid. It’s true…if I can’t access my social media accounts I feel panicked. God forbid people are allowed to forget about
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socialization is quite strange for me considering most of my, “real life," free time is spent either alone or with the aforementioned gentlemen…who I noticed today
can annoy me with simply the sound of his chewing…who knew fried chicken could
be so freaking LOUD?! Side note: if the
simple act of someone else’s eating is starting to push your buttons you may
need to spend an afternoon apart once in a while. Of course it’s…wait, hold on a second…what
was I writing…huh…, “CAN YOU PLEASE TURN DOWN THE TV!!! I CAN’T HEAR MYSELF THINKING ABOVE THE ROAR
OF YET ANOTHER, “LAW & ORDER,” EPISODE!!!”
My God, I think the chewing noises were less irritating than Sam
Waterston’s voice turned up to way above 11.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> Mentioning Sam Waterston reminds me of an
episode of, “Grace and Frankie,” where a computer technician is attempting to
explain the concept of the internet to the oblivious Luddite character of
Frankie. Basically, the technician states that posting something online should not be perceived as a personal
conversation, but rather something more like screaming into the void. I found this idea rather profound… and embarrassing
since this technology amateur has always considered posting a much more
intimate experience. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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feeding information to anyone who will listen,” has stuck with me. As a result,
my blog writing experience has changed.
The whole thing just feels less special. In addition, there's nothing more lonely than realizing you’re actually speaking to nobody…for like years. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of relief that comes with the idea that it doesn’t matter what kind of gobbledygook
one comes up with while blogging. Yes, there's a freedom one feels with the realization that this is not a
conversation and things don’t have to make sense. In addition, it's fantastic to be able to blather on about a bunch of opinions without anyone else interjecting their… “okay, now what the hell was that noise?! Great..yep…that is definitely the sound of
one of my animals barfing…probably from the fifth consecutive, “Law &
Order,” episode they’ve had to endure watching.
I’ve got to go clean that up…but how was I going to end this thing? Did I even discuss the outfit I’m wearing in
the above photographs? Man, that sounds
kind of bad. How much grass did Shelby
wolf down the last time I took her potty?
I better wrap this up quick. Uh...yep, it sure is nice to be able to scream into that void with no unwanted
interruptions from the outside.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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think it’s only fair to admit that this is a cop out post. Honestly it seems like a tragedy, considering the above images are some of the best I’ve taken for quite some time. However, it finally feels like
summer and I can’t help but feel like I’ve got better shit to do than sit indoors and write! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of winter photos. I want to start posting some current stuff! Who made the rule that all of my blog
pictures have to be posted chronologically?
While I know my OCD brain will struggle with this, I can’t help but feel more satisfied celebrating the long anticipated arrival of the sun. However, don’t be
surprised if once in a while I throw in a post featuring mittens. Yep, all hell has broken loose in this lady’s
world. I’m going to post what my heart
tells me. It will be so nice to
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hippie summer I do need to address the images in the above post. I can proudly state this is an outfit that
was composed almost fully of secondhand items. The result is definitely one of my favorite
ensembles…like…ever. I can’t believe all
of the amusing comments I’ve gotten from acquaintances regarding it. So far I’ve had people state it reminds them
of a Russian spy and a WWI soldier. I
also had one friend write it looked like I was some sort of woodswoman who was
about to ride off on a moose. I guess
the reason I enjoyed all of these reactions is simply because everyone had an
opinion of who I looked like, and it seemed unanimous that it wasn’t Rayna. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ability to transform oneself into another, “character,” simply through
clothing. I find it very liberating to think I can choose to be someone else for a day. Looking back at these pictures I
almost think I was a different person at that time.
I can’t think of a more introspective way to say goodbye to a rather depressing winter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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stop making sense. Don’t get me wrong, I’m
absolutely thrilled that winter seems to have left the Midwest. However, I still have sweater clad pictures
to post! You can bet this narcissist will
not be trashing any of her hard earned glamour shots in the name of featuring weather
appropriate apparel. As a result, I apologize in advance to the few readers I have.
Once again Rayna is going to be dressed a tad odd.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of course looking different is certainly
not a new concept for me. In fact, it
seems to be something I encounter on a daily basis. I find this odd considering I don’t think my personal style is really that outlandish.
In addition, I have no notable rebellious or shocking alterations to my
appearance. By this I mean I have
absolutely no tattoos…no florescent hair…and my ears are the only things I’ve
ever pierced…and that was once, when I was in 2<sup>nd</sup> grade…which, I
guess at the time made me feel pretty bad ass.
Considering all of this, I can’t help but wonder why I feel so darned
out of place when I go out in public.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Not that feeling out of place is necessarily
a bad thing. In fact, on most occasions
I quite like the attention. However, I’m often confused on why this
happens. There have been several times
that I've dressed in what I considered very, “meh,” ensembles and people have responded enthusiastically about, “my quirky style.”
I always take these comments as compliments (whether they are
intended to be or not) while thinking , “Whew!
I guess I still got it!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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when I do find myself self-conscious of something I’ve put on. Now mind you, this is not something that
happens often. I'm fairly confident
wearing any ridiculous outfit I put together as long as it photographs well
against my magic barn wall. If you’ve read this blog before you know the wall I
speak of. Again, I find myself
apologizing to my readers for lack of creativity when it comes to background
scenery in my portraits. However, this
is supposed to be a, “fashion blog,” so technically I feel I could argue it’s solely
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severely questionable in my pictures, and depending on my motivation that
particular day I’ve either opted to change or simply, “just bloody wear it!” That last quoted bit I had to throw in due to the fact that it's my new favorite hashtag to troll on
Instagram. Of course, I don’t feel near
worthy enough to actually use it on my own posts…sigh…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Interestingly enough, even though I don’t
feel the confidence to post with this hashtag, I find myself repeating these
words in my closet often. I pick up, yet
another weirdo piece of clothing, and brood, “Why don’t I have any normal grown-up clothes?” For example, in some of the
pictures above I’m wearing a vintage Playboy turtleneck sweater. Upon finding it at a local antiques store I
was absolutely stoked.
Unfortunately, the day I put it on I suddenly felt self-conscious. “Is this really what a mature adult woman
should be parading around in?” I silently fretted. “Does this sweater just make me look like a
desperate almost middle aged woman sadly clinging to the concepts of youth and
beauty?” “Ah well,” I caved. “Just bloody wear it Rayna!” Of course, a few days later I found myself
showing these pictures to a very attractive and much younger acquaintance of
mine. “Is that a Playboy sweater?!" she
screeched. “Uh...yeah," I answered rather
sheepishly. “I LOVE IT!!! You have THE BEST clothes!” “Score one for the desperate old lady,”
I thought smiling.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Sometimes it just feels so darn
good to be right. I’ve always been a big
advocate of the idea that accessories can carry an outfit. Deep stuff to ponder, I know. However, when one is working with a limited
wardrobe this concept can be super handy.
I can hear my friends now, “Limited wardrobe?! Who is she trying to kid?” While I’ll admit to having more choices in my
closet than the average bear, I have to argue that none of that matters when
the bear in question is battling the frozen tundra I've been living in. Basically, while spending one's winter on the plains, an individual should be solely concerned with finding a durable look that endorses survival. No wonder a polar bear has the gall to wear
white after Labor Day! Okay yeah…that last
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Anyhow, it’s usually during the cold weather
months…which where I'm at largely outnumber the warm ones…that I
start to feel unworthy of labeling myself a, “personal style blogger.” I mean, how much styling is
really going on with the, "jeans and sweater look?" This last statement makes me think back to an article I once read regarding style blogging
that stated something like, "Concerning blogging, there is very little actual fashion being
shown." The writer continued by commenting that many so-called, "fashionistas," are actually just attractive people taking
pretty pictures in rather, “meh,” clothing. “Uh oh,” I thought. “Well, I guess I better hope I’m good enough looking
to at least pull that off!” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> While I’m aware that there are much more
compelling personal style blogs out there than, “Little House Of Haute,” I have
always felt like I possess, at least a small amount, of skill when it comes to
constructing my outfits…even if they do only consist of jeans and an
overcoat. I’m reminded of a time when a total stranger approached me and stated, “You have a real talent with accessorizing.” I delighted in the idea that my style sense
inspired someone I didn’t even know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> This being stated, many of my ensembles lately
have been totally constructed out of functional boring crap. Due to the miserable weather this has pretty much been my standard winter uniform. The only way I’ve been able to make my
outfits even remotely interesting has been through accessories. For example, the concept of belting my winter
coats was something I recently stumbled on. I
saw this idea featured in a, “Hugo Boss,” campaign and I swear it’s changed my
life completely. Suddenly my frumpy wool
frocks have transformed into something a tad more, “fashion blog worthy.” It’s like, “Hey, that girl has some
style! Look at how she belted that
thing! She had to put some thought into
that!" Yeah, I know it’s a stretch
but please give it to me. My blogger
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effective than the basic, “matchy-matchy,” concept. For instance, regarding the pictures above, I had a pretty boring outfit
until I threw on an oversized scarf that's color complimented my eyes. I then color coordinated that scarf with my favorite
Michael Kors bag and suddenly I had something to work with. If anything, I can simply hope to get a compliment
on the purse alone. You see, it’s just
that one compliment that can encourage this fashion enthusiast to keep going…or
at the very least to continue the quest for designer purses. Who knows, maybe that next handbag will be
the one that truly transforms me into a real fashion blogger.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">I have such a bad case of cabin
fever I just trudged out to my dumpster in an attempt to entertain myself. Unfortunately, this is as far as I will
go for what appears to be an indefinite amount of time. Yes folks, my neck of the woods is
experiencing another, “spring,” blizzard, and this one is a real humdinger. It’s so severe out there that during my
morning constitutional it dawned on me that I may not want to
walk all the way to the side of the barn where the dumpster is located. Basically, when visibility is so poor you
find it hard to see something the size of a barn it’s probably time to call it
a day. However this manic lady was
determined to throw away her trash while spending some time outside....even if I had to tie a rope around my waist in order to find home again. I’m considering taking another
stroll later when the dog has to go out. That journey should be less perilous, considering I believe she has a much better sense of direction than I ever
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> All joking aside, this weather is
terrible. As a result, town
has almost completely closed down. Considering where I live this is almost
unheard of. We are people of the northern plains for God’s sake! A place where every
local wears a Carhartt and Mad Bomber hat while driving their pickup truck made snow plow.
Admittedly, my household alone has all of these things
plus a couple of skid loaders. Considering this, my boyfriend and I still aren’t attempting to leave home
today. I repeat, the weather is so foul it's keeping
two people at home who brave every blizzard in order to slack off at the cheap seats. People...there is
no better proof that it’s bad out there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I suppose the upside to this weather is that
it's giving me the opportunity to catch up on posting my stockpile of winter ensembles. I was starting to become
concerned that I would be featuring fur coats during seventy degree
weather. Looking at the above images now, I’m reminded
that there are a few advantages to colder weather. For example, the vintage faux fur coat I’m
wearing in these pictures was an extremely lucky Savers find that still leaves
me on the edge of hysteria. I scored
this baby for only twenty bucks and I can confidently state I don’t think any
article of clothing makes me feel more glamorous. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I look at these pictures now and marvel at
the fact that I haven’t taken one self-portrait since Easter Sunday. Seriously, the weather on the weekends has
been so bad I’ve barely even bothered to change out of my jammies. For a minute, I feared I may be losing
interest in the art of personal style.
However, then I found myself in the middle of another blizzard Netflix
binge of, “Grace And Frankie,” and I happily acknowledge that I’m just biding my
time until I can construct the perfect hybrid look of modern hippie meets nautical. Needless to say, it’s most likely
going to be an odd looking summer. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sporting jammies with my old Mad Bomber hat…a little gem in my closet that pumps
my personality with something more like grit than glamour. If I find myself outside later I anticipate trying
to find shelter in the barn, rather than using it as a picture backdrop. Lastly, I hope to endure this…what I hope to
be…last little bit of winter with some style and, “Grace,” because as soon as
summer hits it’s most likely going to be a mess of, “Frankie,” all over this
place.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the sucking pit known as YouTube, where suddenly I found myself watching an
unnerving amount of Tommy James & The Shondells performances. I had no idea how well the shimmery finale
of, “Crimson and Clover,” would pair with a blizzard outside. Honestly, thank God I have cats who randomly
decide to pounce on me otherwise that hypnotic experience might have gone on
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> The weather here has been so poor lately I find
myself grasping for any indication of a coming summer. For example, my obsession with nautical
themed apparel seems to have reached a new high. I find myself constantly
perusing websites in the endless conquest for sailor stripes. In fact, my new clothing criteria
seems to be the question, “Does that red stripe print look like the beach
building Michael was painting in, “Jaws 2?”
By the time July finally arrives in the Midwest it will be a miracle if
I don’t look exactly like the character Ellen Brody. Okay, who am I kidding? It would be a dream come true if I DO look like Ms.
Brody. I love her!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Keeping this new style plan in mind, I’m
finding it nearly impossible to fight the overwhelming urge to internet shop
today. I mean...I’m stuck at home, totally
at the mercy of this spring squall, with only the thoughts of a new and exciting,
“Jaws,” inspired wardrobe to keep me warm.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Instead of immediately giving in to, “buying
myself a little happy,” I’m attempting to write this post about an outfit I constructed
a while back out of clothes I already possess.
Yeah, that’s the ticket, I should be focusing all this style inspiration
on my existing closet and the mountains of crap I already own…crap, that
admittedly does not look like the wardrobe of one fabulous Ellen Brody…which is
probably why I’m now convinced my wardrobe is crap.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Despite the fact that I'm obviously totally
fickle when it comes to style, I have to state that looking at these pictures
now I still really like the thrifted blazer I’m wearing. It was one of those things I scavenged out of
a crammed rack and thought, “I can wear this absolutely everywhere!” Of course, I’m ashamed to admit I have
not. Unfortunately, like many of my
favorite pieces, this is one of those jackets that has been pushed to the
side to make room for more, “practical pieces.”
It’s like my brain figures I need a special occasion to justify wearing
a furry collar. Looking out my window
now I can’t help but recognize there is no better occasion to pile on fur than
an unrelenting winter. In the past I've felt guilty about the amount of fuzzy numbers in my closet. I would catch myself wondering, “Where the
hell am I going to wear all of this fancy stuff? People at the library are really going to
start staring at me.” However, looking at
the shit storm currently outside, I can’t think of a more appropriate wardrobe. My fur coats allow me to survive and look semi stylish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Huh…I guess for the time being I have all
the clothes I need. I would assume that
even Ellen Brody had to throw on a jacket once in a while when it got
cold. I like to think that maybe she would have
borrowed one from me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">The day I took these photographs was
obviously freezing. In fact, many of the
pictures you see in this blog were taken in weather that a sane
person would not tolerate. However considering where I live, I think it’s fairly safe to question my
sanity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I state the day was, “obviously,”
freezing because of the redness of my nose in these images. This was something that initially irritated
me. However, it reminded me of a kind observation a friend once made towards one of my older winter portraits. He said, “He liked that my nose looked red in
it. He could tell I was cold.” I thought about this statement for quite a
while. Finally, I came to the conclusion
that not all glamour shots have to be perfect.
In fact, a little humanity might be just what the fashion industry needs
in order to engage more people.
Something like….Yes, that picture is pretty. But guess what, the person in
it is not an android. Look at her nose. That woman is cold. I think she might have feelings! I might be able to relate to her! Perhaps if real models would once in a while
be allowed to show just a little bit of imperfection they would be a lot more endeared by the general public.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> That being said, I guess it’s these
imperfections that separate this blogger hobbyist from the real deal. I'm far from perfect and no matter
how many fancy scarves and accessories I cover up with I’m still going to have
that cold red nose and lipstick on my teeth.
I like to think of this as my, “Trainwreck Who Tries,” look. I take comfort in the idea that everyone
wants to root for the underdog with heart…right…am I right?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I guess that’s why when I FINALLY got a
smart phone I became absolutely obsessed with camera apps. I couldn’t believe the altering possibilities. Finally I could turn those, “meh,” images
into something inspiring. I could
digitally morph myself into looking perfect!
Interestingly enough, most of the images I’ve messed with have come out
looking rather sinister. Admittedly, I’ve
always been inclined to go this direction. I can’t seem to help revealing my
creepy side. I mean come on, a lady who constantly
walks around with lipstick on her teeth is obviously a little creepy. The thought has crossed my mind that perhaps
the world of Instagram might understand this, "personal style blogger," better if I
just stuck to glamour glow and smoothing filters. However, how can I pair an image like that
with a Gordon Lightfoot quote? Nope…can’t
happen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> So I continue to periodically post semi
ghoulish images under the guise of a fashion blogger simply because I’m not
confident enough to label myself an artist.
Honestly, I’m not comfortable with calling myself a fashion blogger
either. It’s like the idea of committing to these
titles make me feel an enormous pressure to prove that I'm worthy of
them. Instead, this lady would rather bumble along with her hobby and enjoy the occasional thrill of capturing a picture
like the last one featured in this post.
I have to state that currently this image is my favorite self portrait so
far. I can’t fully explain the feeling I get
when I look at one of these images as think, “Yeah, that’s me. That’s exactly how I feel.” Of course, this image is one that I’ve
altered so that my natural imperfections are not showing. Without my habitually cold red nose, I really am
starting to wonder if I might be an android.
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Italian term for spring, not the pasta dish.
However, facing this new bout of wintry weather, a carb-loaded dish
like pasta sounds downright irresistible.
Huh,…I wonder if I have any easy mac left in the cupboards? Considering how motivated I’ve been lately
towards tasks like grocery shopping, it may take an actual act of God to find anything
edible in my house. As a result, I guess one could say I’m praying for both spring and something
for dinner that doesn’t have the word, "Tombstone," plastered over the front of it.
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has been on my mind lately. Don’t worry, I’m
not about to go all preachy.
In fact, if you know me personally you would most likely be shocked if I did. However, the one thing
I will state…and this will probably be the only time I do so…is that if you
know me really, really personally…and very few do. Apparently, us introverts only feel
comfortable confessing our true self through blog posts….then you are aware of
the fact that I am a very spiritually reflective person. However this side of me is something I keep
extremely private…like most of the things in my life that I highly value. What can I say? I guess I selfishly hoard the best parts
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> The reason I have spirituality on my mind
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Recently I created a Pinterest board regarding religious imagery mixed
with fashion. It sounds totally sinful,
right? Honestly, when I created it I
seriously feared I might be doing something karmically wrong. “Is it okay to depict religion through
something as trifling as fashion?” I worried. This is the kind of stuff I concern myself with. I think it’s probably obvious why I need spring to arrive so I can get out of the house and think about…well…anything
else. In the end, I came to the
conclusion that my Pinterest board was not a morality issue and a
fiery Old Testament God would not accuse me of idolatry. Besides, this would have
happened a long time ago since I’ve been worshiping the golden interlocking Gucci
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found to be a pretty edgy Pinterest board, I was inspired to take the first photograph of this post. Actually it was just a happy
accident that occurred between a pretty great thrifted scarf and a lot of glamour
glow filter. In the end this picture
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God is pissed at me for trying to portray spirituality through my own image and
possibly this is why we simply can’t get past this hellish winter. However, I prefer to believe that God is fine
with this hippie’s visual representation of inner peace. I also believe that God is more than good with
Gucci’s logo. I guess it’s a good thing
I can’t afford any of Gucci’s actual apparel considering all of the primavera I’m
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stating this is not the first time I’ve referenced the band Firehouse while
writing a post. Considering just how
dated hair bands are perceived, I should probably feel a tiny embarrassed. However, to be totally honest, I’m not. I’ll admit it. I love hair metal! Most romantic ladies who grew up in the Midwest during the 80's and early 90's love this type of music. Hearing it today makes me fondly reminisce about middle school dances. At that time an awkwardly tall and gangling Rayna, inevitably wearing skorts, always had
to hunch over her much shorter dance partner. Happily the, "head on the shoulder routine," was
big back then or my neck would've really gotten sore. Yes, during those dances it was the hair ballads that would make one forget things like the crackle of the crappy PA system, or the school gym’s
stench of old tennis shoes. There were
only the dim lights, the idealistic juvenile chanting of each song, and all of
those teenage boys trying to grow their hair long just like dreamy Sebastian
Bach. It truly was a glorious time to be
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Sadly, I can never return to that time…not
that I haven’t tried. Writing this now
finally makes me realize why every time a hair band is remotely in my vicinity…and
living where I do this happens a lot… I have the absolute need to go see
them. Let’s just say when you see C.C.
DeVille wear the exact same hat on more than one occasion you’ve probably
been to a Poison show one too many times. Actually, my only regret is not buying a t-shirt at each one of these concerts. If I had done this I would have an amazing collection
of hair band shirts that I could PRETEND was solely for ironic purposes. Sadly, I only have one badass Ratt shirt and I can’t even fake mock it because I love it so much.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Okay, I think I’m finally done confessing my love of hair metal. Originally, this post was supposed to be about the coat I’m wearing in the above
photographs. I suppose I could justify
my earlier 80's theme by arguing I suspect this particular garment was
most likely constructed during this decade.
However, I’m certain it was originally owned by an individual who was
way too cool to be listening to the likes of L.A. Guns…while wearing
skorts. Actually back then I remember ogling
after the older teenagers who would dye their hair jet black and wear these type of long
tweed trench coats with fingerless gloves…think Tia and Bug from the movie, “Uncle
Buck.” To this day I admire the style of
the true 80's Emo kid and I've have spent nearly a lifetime searching for that
perfect tweed coat that says, “Yeah, I could have hung out with Bug.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> At long last, about three months ago, I found my treasure. I was driving home from work, and despite my exhaustion,
I got that tingle at the base of my skull demanding, “swing into that Goodwill
parking lot! There’s something waiting
for you!” History has taught me to never argue with the tingle and suddenly I
found myself confronted with another tweed trench that probably would not fit. I held it with shaky
hands thinking, “It’s perfect! The
pattern, the color, the cut, the built in shoulder pads! This is a coat that was made for Tia! There’s no way it’s going to fit me.” I stood there highly considering just putting
it down and leaving in order to avoid the impending heartache. However, I eventually mustered the courage
and tried on the most perfect fitting coat I’ve ever owned. It was truly my Cinderella moment. I will lovingly remember it each time I
listen to that band.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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eclectic style it can sometimes become impossible not to come off as looking like
you’re wearing a costume. I can’t help
but think of a time I was out with friends and a stranger approached me
stating, “I love your costume!!!” Immediately I was confused. Since when was bell bottoms paired with a vintage
shaggy alpaca coat a costume? Plus,
it wasn’t anywhere near Halloween. What
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believe that one could dress like this on a normal day. Of course, I blame this on yoga pants. As I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m
a true believer in the idea that athletic wear is completely destroying society’s
sense of style…at least in the Midwest.
If I see one more pair of Sorel boots styled with leggings and a black puffer
coat I’m going to freak out. Okay,
honestly I’ll confess to owning a pair of Sorel’s myself…how could I not when
they gave the boot a name like, “Joan of Arctic?” Oh yes, those marketing people own me. However, why can’t anyone pair
these puppies with something interesting like a vintage jumper? How about this…why not go completely old
school L.L. Bean and matchy match those potentially kitschy rubber ducks
with flannel lined mom jeans and an over-sized fisherman’s sweater? Now that’s a Sorel look I could totally get
behind. Of course, I suspect someone
would probably accuse me of that pesky costume thing again. I can hear the mocking now, “Ayuh, watch out
the cah’s bound to slide on that wicked ice!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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topic on my mind is due to the fact that I can’t help but look at the above
photographs and think, “Okay yeah, now I see it. That outfit does look a little costumey.” However at the time, I swear, I seriously didn’t
notice. I was simply constructing an
outfit out of individual pieces I’ve collected over time…little did I know how
very Eastern European I was starting to appear.
I suppose I could try to justify this outfit by stating I felt compelled to give a shout out to my Croatian ancestors. However, I can’t help but wonder why I feel the need to make any excuse at all for an ensemble that came into existence simply
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was a little different until I posted a picture of it on Instagram and received
a message from a very good friend of mine stating he could probably trade me for
two yaks and a pack of smokes. While I could
not stop laughing at this, I informed him I was definitely worth at least 3 yaks. Later that
day, I got the comment from another friend that I, “reminded them of a
Cossack.” I honestly loved this
statement as well. Mostly because my
high school mascot was a Cossack and it seemed so damned appropriate. Suddenly it occurred to me just how much
attention this initially unexciting outfit was starting to get. “Huh, I thought it looked boring,” I wondered. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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“Dress in a costume every day!” Not only
will you get lots of attention, but you’ll also enjoy
several comments that are bound to make you laugh. More importantly, always dress for yourself even if it is crazy, because crazy is a whole lot more interesting than the
dreaded black puffer coat. Just let that
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piece of clothing that you just couldn’t figure out how to wear? That’s the problem I’ve always had with
the poncho I’m wearing in the above photographs. Upon first finding it I was instantly
in love. I believe it's obvious that I have a serious addiction to Southwestern patterns. This combined with the above color palette was
something that I found irresistible.
I left the store that day feeling confident I had found an inherently, “Rayna,”
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> However, the first time I tried to actually
wear this poncho I found it rather bulky and unflattering. Go figure, a poncho that’s baggy?! I would’ve never thought. As a result, I’m ashamed to admit this piece hung abandoned in my closet for MANY years.
It wasn’t until very recent that the idea finally struck me, “Belt it,
you dummy!” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> The above ensemble is a result of this epiphany. I’m so pleased to report I found the perfect
concho belt at my local vintage store for an extremely reasonable price. Concho belts are something I believe could be seriously problematic for me. Thank God most
of the ones I seem to like are well beyond my price range. One of my ultimate wardrobe wishes is to
someday acquire one of these vintage sterling silver and turquoise
beauties. However, until the day my conscience allows my credit card to spend this much on a belt I will be more than happy to sport
around this less expense model. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Despite it’s cheaper cost, I can’t believe
how pleased I’ve been with this belt.
Finally I can wear the poncho I shamefully pushed to the back of my
closet. I knew I should always trust my
gut with clothing! I stick by my argument
of, “Just buy it!...and figure out how to wear it later…years later.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Looking at these pictures now, I can’t help
but feel justified in owning so many Southwestern inspired pieces. Can a lady really have too many? Truthfully, I kind of want to answer, “Yes!” While I’m well aware that my addiction to
this pattern is far from over, I have to admit I’m starting to feel the need to
move on. Of course I blame this totally
on YouTube. Specifically, I would like
to thank Ralph Lauren for making me seriously consider trashing everything in
my closet to pursue a completely nautical themed wardrobe. This would be totally appropriate for a woman
living on the plains…right? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I think it's notable to mention it was recently fashion week in New
York and those of us on the fringes of the style loop are forced to participate
via internet. Basically, for the last
couple of weeks I’ve been glued to my computer watching fashion
shows featuring clothing so good I feel compelled to renounce my entire
closet. As I mentioned before, Ralph
Lauren’s nautical inspired collection blew me…well…out of the water with its’ breezy beach theme. After I watched it I immediately
made a list to identify all of the garments I possess that could translate
easily into this look. Ironically, the
thrifting Gods also seem to be a fan of Ralph, considering I recently found the most adorable blue
and white polka dot blazer at St. Vincent de Paul. For someone who is totally land-locked I have
a pretty decent collection of boat attire.
Now I just have to find some water!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Lastly, I find it kind of sad to finally be over my obsession with the
Southwestern print. Mostly I feel this
way because I can now actually wear the beautiful poncho featured in the
pictures above. I also wonder how I’m
going to style this kick ass concho belt over a vintage sailor shirt. It could be an interesting looking
summer. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have been asking me, “Why is it still light out? Will this day ever end?!” Of course, this question always comes just
about the time our staff is trying to round everyone up for supper. “Observant little buggers,” I thought the
first occasion this inquiry was made. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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paid this much attention to her surroundings.
To be totally honest, old Rayna is more concerned about whether the
cafeteria will be serving those adorable smiley faced french fries with her mini turkey corn-dogs. As a result, the
first time one of the tykes mentioned the sun should not still be out at 5:30 PM I
was totally taken by surprise. “Finally, spring is coming,” I thought between bites of the cutest food one will ever
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> I guess I state, “finally,” because I’m
really starting to get tired of this weather.
Winter is a time that I can’t help but feel sheepish about posing as a, “style
blogger.” Admittedly, there is very little styling
going on in my closet right now. While I
have a pretty decent collection of vintage sweaters and coats, I feel unable to
feature them correctly since I basically have to pile everything on at once in
order to brave the elements. In
addition, I haven’t even looked at my jewelry in forever because, what’s the
point of accessorizing when you’re just going to cover it all up with
knitwear? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Thank God over the years I’ve developed the
sense to stockpile images of fall ensembles. I can
state, “I’m thankful to post an actual outfit today instead of simple coat and hat combination shots taken while huddled in the dicey protective
structure of Al and I’s dilapidated barn." Side note, when I finally run out of fall pictures,
this is what you will be subjected to.
I apologize for the monotony in advance.
However, I do feel like I have a legitimate excuse. The weather is just too damn cold here to
realistically traipse around outside for glamour shots. Besides I don’t know what it is about that
barn but the lighting in there is magical.
The day it collapses I will be eternally dismayed on where to take
portraits. Who knew I would look best in
a barn? Wait…that last statement seems
like a set up for mean farm animal comparisons. Ah, well…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> The upside to this dismal weather is that I
have the PERFECT excuse to buy as many coats as my heart desires. Clearly I can’t take my outerwear off during
glamour shots this time of year. In
addition, I can’t possibly wear the same coat in every post. Although soon it’s
going to be clear what my favorite thrift store find was this season. Some coats are just too good not to photograph
over and over. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Lately, I find myself continually trying to justify my thrifting habit to my boyfriend, “This coat cost me $9.00 at the thrift store. $9.00 bought me a kick ass blog picture that
I will be able to enjoy when I’m 80…and taking glamour shots of myself wearing
yet another $9.00 vintage treasure!” I simply don't get what he doesn't understand. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> Of course, right now my readers...reader?...is able to enjoy
what I define as a, "styled," outfit.
Except really, the only noteworthy thing I have on in the above
images is my favorite new vintage sweater…but hey, it’s okay if that’s what
carries the look. Besides, I stand
behind the fact that I’m dressed up in these pictures. It’s called a Canadian Tuxedo baby, and I’m
ready to hit any snowy northern town in it!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">-r.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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