Passionate Fashion - Gansta Style

I bought this shirt as a 4x or 5x mens shirt to wear as a dress. I tried it a couple times and the husband didn't appreciate my style. I decided to hack it and wear it as a shirt with some funk.

I promise that I DO wear shoes when I go farther than the yard. And I am pretty sure that I had cute shoes on with this outfit. Not that I can remember which ones I wore.

Men's shirt - Sears DIY
Jean Capris - Silver's DIY years ago
Belt - Kenneth Cole via Marshalls

Battle of the Taylors

I just thought this was funny. They had back to back Taylors in the VMA who wore what lineups. I heart them both.

Taylor Swift = Country Music


Look at that gorgeous dress!

Taylor Lautner = Twilight


That man (boy?) looks good in this suit!

They both look good so it doesn't matter!

Passionate Fashion - Orange and Teal

This was my running errand dress the other day. I just wanted to wear some clothes and look nice, be comfortable, be relaxed.

I normally where this orange dress with brown so this time... I went with something less matchy matchy. Yay me! The necklace and the shoes are similar shades of teal that are a fun addition to the orange dress.

Dress - Walmart clearance (remixed)
Belt - thrifted (remixed)
Shoes - Target clearance (remixed)
Necklace - gifted from Mom (remixed)

I've been busy...

I was lucky enough to be the photographer for my sister in law's gorgeous wedding. (HUGE thanks to my sis for backing me up and getting the shots that I missed!)

I must admit that I was very nervous as I have NEVER shot a wedding before. I learned a lot and wish this had been my fifteen millionth wedding as I could have done a lot better but it was gorgeous and I think I caught some good shots!



Congrats J and D!

This is why umbrellas are fashionable! The bride was worried (WHAT! NEVER!) that is might rain so she requested a last minute shopping trip to get one. My sister and I took a while trying to decide which one would fit Jess (the bride). At the last minute my sister pointed out that there was ANOTHER rack of umbrellas. I saw this one and thought of Jess immediately. I hope she liked it because I loved it and it was perfect for the beautiful sunny day. Every bride needs a sun umbrella on her day. Especially a $12 Target one!

I think the umbrella MADE some of the pictures.

Sorry.. these are not edited yet. And yes. We did take some "formal" pictures.

Passionate Fashion - LBD Keep or Donate?

I bought this dress at a thrift store for about 5 dollars. It really has a high scoop neck collar that is not flattering on my XL chest. I did some playing to make it have an asymmetrical collar and if I were to keep the dress I would be making some sort of change permanent. (I think.)

What do you think? Is the dress flattering or not? Should I keep it or donate it? Any ideas for changes to the dress?





Dress - thrifted
Shoes - Target clearance
Belt - thrifted

Wow! I think this outfit cost me $12 dollars. Does that make a difference?

Passionate Fashion - Cargo G

I have so many clothes and I do the I don't have anything to wear a lot of the time. My husband complains that I have too many clothes, and I do have a lot of clothes but then again I don't get rid of clothes unless they don't fit or I don't like them anymore. Saying that, I must have good taste. I have a lot of the same clothes that I wore as say a sophmore in high school on up.

I may have 30 pairs of jeans (no I didn't count, that's a ballpark) but that is because many of them have been in my collection for YEARS! I don't often WEAR my clothes out and I take good care of the clothes that I have because hmmm since I have had them that long, I must like them!

I have special clothes for my pursuits that aren't as kind to clothes. If I know I am going to be doing something like walking, I dress for walking. I don't wear my good clothes for that stuff.

Now that I am learning what works for me and what items I LOVE, I have a lot less misses in my purchases. I feel that is learning and growing.

I shop not because I need items, but because I love the challenge of making something I love work in my wardrobe.

I have had these cargo pants for YEARS! I haven't worn them a lot, I can never make them feel RIGHT. I thought that rolling them up might help.

What do you think? Is my outfit fun or spastic? This is pushing the boundaries for me. I love to see the eclectic outfits that fellow bloggers come up with and yet I feel that I have to (because I like to) match.




Black Button down - Foxcroft via Nordstrom's (never ironed!)
Gray Cargos- ???
Gunmetal Shoes - Target
Yellowish Green top - Old Navy
Belt - Guess via Marshall's
Necklace- Herbergers

What would you classify this outfit as?

Passionate Fashion - It's a Mensweary day

I must say I love how easy it is to use a vest to dress a very casual outfit up just a notch. Tshirt and jeans are great but a vest is a simple upgrade.

On another note, this outfit makes me happy! I am happy that I can be so lazy and still look cute! Yay me!

J, you are growing up in your style. I am so proud of you. (me having a conversation with... ME!)



On a fashion unrelated note, does anyone else have an addiction with names? I love names. Crazy names, the crazier....well note THE craziest lol but I love fun names. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with Bob or John or Ashley or Courtney but I love fun crazy names. With a last name like mine... I will get to go hog wild when the time comes. (Scares the crap out of my husband... he likes semi normal names. Lately though I have noticed that he is finding different names and bringing them to MY attention. I LOVE when he takes an interest in things that I love. Like taking most of my pictures for this blog! Thanks Babe! Not that you are reading this anyway cause YOU DON'T follow my blog!) I just love names... no ulterior reasons people.

Green tshirt - Bits and Bridle via Tractor Supply or Farm and Fleet?
Vest - H & M
Jeans - Silvers
Shoes - RSVP - Bday gift from CA
Belt - Target
Hat - Herbergers

AHhhhh! Nothing thrifted in this outfit!

Happy Bday CA!!!!!!!! Love YOU!