Leopard Jade

I had a picture of an outfit that I was meaning to put together during the winter but I kept forgetting about it.  I finally put the picture back in my style notebook when it got to warm for my long sleeve stripe shirt.  Then I was cleaning out my closet when I realized that I had a short sleeve stripe shirt that would match.  I quickly put the outfit together so I could go out and run errands.

Jade Pants-Walmart $5, Stripe T-shirt-JCPenneys $5, Leopard Print Shirt-Lane Bryant $5, Shoes-Payless $10, Ring-Pier 1 Imports $4

Colonial Fashionista-Lissie's Easter Outfit

Even though Lissie had already taken her Easter outfit photo back in March, she changed her mind when one of my relatives commented that she always dressed as the plantation owner's daughter.  Yes, I did explain that her father was a store owner and it was her maternal grandfather who owned the plantation, but to no avail, everyone wanted to know where were her play clothes.  Since everything from lace dresses to shorts are worn to church on any given Sunday, including Easter, Lissie decided to wear her new riding habit outfit.  She traded the petticoat for the breeches and borrowed one of Lucky's tops and her worry doll purse.  She left her jacket off because it got warm.
She did get a lot of compliments.

Purse-Claires, Shoes & Tights-Doll Show, Bracelets-Borrowed, Breeches and Top-VPF (me)

18 inch Fashionista-Lucky's Easter Outfit

Before I forget, let me post Lucky's Easter outfit.  I had to rush to make it because it took her forever to decide what to wear.  Fortunately for her, I already had the material on hand.  Now I have to use the rest of the material to make something for Lissie.

Maxi Skirt, Sleeveless Top, Purse-VPF (My own patterns) MaryJanes bought at a Virginia doll shop now closed.

Rainy Day Florals

Now that it has rained some, the grass is turning green and the trees are starting to bud.  Spring is finally beginning.  Too bad Toledo is losing two stores:  Ashley Stewart's and Dots.  I snagged this little dress for $3.  Took it home and spent 3 hours removing the peplum skirt.

Jacket-Walmart $6, Dress-Dots $3, T-shirt-JCPenney $10, Leggings-Kmart $11, Flats-Old Navy $20, Ring-Glitter Accessories $1

Rainy Day Fun

I decided to debut my latest outfit idea even though it was raining.  That way if it got dirty then I have an excuse to wash the pants in order to shrink them.  I hope.  If not, then it is back to the sewing machine.  Just one thing though, PeopleStyleWatch-April 2014 declared neon yellow to be out, but when I went to the mall to use one of my LaneBryant coupons, the color was in every store.  What's up with that?

Jacket-Walmart $20, Sweater-Old Navy $7, T-shirt-JCPenneys $5, Pants-Lane Bryant $10 (After using $15 coupon), Sneakers-Payless $16, Ring-Forever 21 $4

Polar Vortex

It's been a nightmare, trying to get winter pictures.  Either it is so cold that the camera doesn't want to work or the wind is blowing so hard that you can't get a frame lock in order to take the shot and then it blurs.  This is the best I can do.

Cowboy boots-Kohls $35, Purple Pants-Fashion Bug $20, Yellow Vest-Dots $1, Gloves-Target $1, Scarf-New York & Company $3, Red Jacket Shell-Walmart $60

Colonial Fashionista - Lissie's Back!

Finally, my doll Lissie has returned from Colonial Williamsburg.  For the last month she's been hanging out with her friends, checking out the latest colonial fashions and going to every ball and assembly that she was invited to.  Even though the petticoat trousers raised a few eyebrows, the brown ball gown went over great.

Shoes and Pinner Cap-American Girl, Ballgown-VPF (my own pattern)