Doing More Creatively and Buying Less

I've been working on my 

Wardrobe Recap for 2025.

I enjoy looking back

to remember what really worked

and 

what I want to create this year.

~ And just for the record

I don't get 'Dressed' in an outfit everyday.

I used to think if I tried really hard I could or would.

Now I realize some days I love wearing just whats cozy and comfortable

when I'm home in the studio.

I often wear a form of a uniform many days in a row.

So when I do feel like getting dressed

I want to have fun with my outfits. ~

Looking back this year

I realize my favorite outfits weren't even new.

They were  created and curated from pieces I have

reworked and reimagined.

I did more with creativity and bought less this year.

I have  fallen in love with the new renditions 

because they work for me!

 I love wearing them, especially my hat!

Life feels different to me

when I really love my outfit!

Which means I bring a different energy to what ever I do!

This is one of my recent favorites.

I began with a basic dress, that I have had for years.

The neckline was cut deeper than I want

so I always top it off in different ways.

To it I added a knit dress that I reworked by cutting it up the center

then I removed the sleeves,  turning it into a long vest.

The crew neck became a perfect backdrop

for my signature Shell and Pearl necklace.

My favorite part of the outfit

one of my newest creations

My feather hat!

I spent almost a week sewing on feather boa strips

to an older Lack of Color wide brimmed fedora.

My new Tecova leather boots, along with 

a faux fur purse finished my outfit.

It's an outfit that made my heart so happy to wear!

Sometimes when an outfit really comes together

magic can happen for me!

It did that night!

I had worn the outfit to get my hair done

with the aim to go out for cocktails later.

Long story short

 that evening Jeff and I got invited to 

an amazing party hosted by

Free Note Cloth

Luckily I had brought my favorite cashmere wrap.

It was the perfect addition for the outdoor event.

It ended up to be a magical evening

at an amazing venue

filled with the most amazing people

who also truly took the idea of

 personal style to Art form levels.

Thank you Freenote Cloth for an incredible evening!

It was truly an evening for the books.

and

 it happened because I loved my outfit!

Here's to Doing More Creatively

and

Buying Less!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life