Belting Engagment

Taking a break from schoolz, I will now fulfill my promise of a fashion post. This accessory is something I'd been wanting to experiment with for awhile but hadn't found one that worked... until now. May I present... the wide black belt.

I found this belt at Savers for $4.99 and it is just as versatile as I hoped and even more! I have already worn it many times and with so many different outfits. (Unless otherwise noted, all these items are thrifted.)

This belt lends terrific definition to longer shirts and tunics.

Tunic: $3.99

Belt: $4.99

Jeans (Vigoss): $3.00 (I got these jeans four days ago and have worn them everyday so far. :D)

Boots: $1.00

Yes, I'm a major cheeseball. And since Blogger is underlining everything I'm saying, it must be very important.

Pay attention now, y'all. You'll soon learn I'm a bit cloddish at formatting. :)

Ah, there's a more pensive me. And I must not be saying very important things anymore. Anywhoo, I layered the belt over a feather-weight turtleneck and a blazer.

This would be a great look for fall.

Turtleneck: $2.99

Blazer (Calvin Klein): $8.99

Belt: $4.99

Jeans (Vigoss): $3.00

Boots: $7.99

You're getting the full range of emotions tonight. Now, I'm cheerful but reserved. In a more formal look, I put it over a dress and added a pink cardigan. Another good, layered look for fall.

Dress: $10.99

Cardigan: $0.00 (borrowed from Esther)

Belt: $4.99

Shoes: $5.99

My fashion photography, Esther, even got in on the belt action. I don't have info on her clothing, but I have to say, this sister is one of my major fashion advisers. She inspires me with her own outfit inventions. Check out the great buttoned cuffs on her jeans!

Love you, lil sis!

In further news - I must shout this, because it's just too exciting - MY OLDEST BROTHER DAVIEY IS ENGAGED. He proposed about two hours ago and his amazing now-fiancee Abbie is wearing his beautiful ring! I'm so excited for you two! Love you both lots!

R<3

Listening to Janet Devlin - Your Song (Her singing is like... musical gold. I must have listened to it over 50 times already.)

If Laura Ingalls Wilder Went Steam-Punk

Fashion post! I actually bought this outfit just this morning.

This is one of the reasons I love thrift shopping.

Jeans - 6.99$

T-shirt - 3.99$ (this shirt just made me smile)

Boots - 1.49$

Total outfit costs - 12.47$

That's what I'm talking about! Whoohoo!!

Gina, these boots made me think of you and your steam-punk obsession. They have this terrific vibe of Laura Ingalls Wilder and steam-punk all at once, don't you think?

My hairstyle was inspired by this video... but I still had to use bobby pins. Story of my life. :)

The pink tiger lilies in the backyard are in breath-taking bloom. I love the tender notes of color and the sharp pink teeth on the smooth petal surface. I keep thinking (paraphrased from Luke),

Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, oh you of little faith? ...do not be worried. Your Father knows what you need. Instead, seek his kingdom and all these things will be added to you.

Pray you have a beautiful Wednesday seeking God's kingdom,

R<3

Listening to Givers - Up, Up, Up