12.26.12 - Today's outfit cost $17.00 (Jacket, Top, Skirt & Shoes)

Today is a suit day.  Of course, it is a 'put-together' suit.  The jacket is Anne Klein; the giraffe print top is by Western Connection; the black multi-panel skirt is by Larry Levin; the ruffled black shoes are by Steve Madden ($7.00). The vintage taupe and brown brooch picks up the colors of the shirt and I liked the ruffle of the shoes mimicking the layers of the skirt.

12.19.12 Today's outfit Cost $12.00 (Top, Skirt & Shoes)

This deep plum top is actually a 'sport' top by Miss Sixty, but it doesn't look like a sport top (I cut off the logo) - $3; the black & white print skirt is by Monte - $3; and the eggplant Nine West heels were $6. I use a lot of black & white print skirts with solid color tops. You can always look pulled together with very little effort.

12.18.12 - Today's Outfit Cost $19.00 (Dress & Shoes)

Keeping it simple today:  The navy dotted dress by American Eagle was $6 at Angelic Resale in Conroe; the Candies heels were $13 at Kohl's.  Simple can still look nice - just kick the color with the heels.

12.17.12 - Total Outfit Cost $9.00 (Top, Shirt & skirt)

This aqua top with black lace midriff is by Three Pint Hearts - purchased for $2.92 at Family Thrift in Dallas; it is 'winter' so I wore the short sleeved top over the ID Entity by Lord & Taylor long sleeved mock turtleneck, which is one of the best black tops I own - it has enough spandex to hold its shape and it feels wonderful - $3.00 at ALMC; the Norton McNaughton sheer maxi skirt was $3.00 at Angelic Resale in Conroe; the aqua snakeskin print shoes by Nine West are pretty old - I bought them at a Nine West outlet. 

12.13.12. Total Outfit Cost $ 9.00 (Twinset & Skirt)

I know it is winter, but this was just too happy not to wear.  This pink Ann Taylor twinset was $2.92 at Family Thrift in Dallas; the JFP fully embroidered skirt was $6 from Mo.Co Women's Center Thrift in The Woodlands; the Unlisted shoes have been seen before. I chose to wear blue jewelry which complimented the blue embroidery in the skirt. 

It is a Very "White Christmas"

Have you missed me?  For the past 45+ days I have been designing costumes for a "White Christmas" musical production by the Crighton Players at the Owen Theatre in Conroe, TX.  This was a 25-member cast that performed four large 'show' numbers on top of their character acting.  I spent 11 days in a row with only 3 1/2 - 4 hours of sleep  per night, while mostly living my life at the Theatre, designing, cutting, sewing - re-designing, budgeting, etc.  Eating was not on the list - nor was hygiene (we will not go into that now - suffice it to say that I really appreciate deodorant and body spray, or air freshener, whichever is handy).  It gets worse - I actually went to work one day in my housecoat and socks.  I was too exhausted to think or move and just grabbed an armload of clothes and threw them into the back of my car - at least I had the where-withal to grab some clothes. (btw - at no point during my barely conscious maneuvering did I look bad...you know, once I got dressed!)

In spite of the fact that I was obviously functioning on a Solitary Operational Brain Cell, the production is simply stunning, if I do say so myself.  (And the great reviews echo that.) The cast has managed to show off my costumes as if they were the star of the show.  In all - over 250 costumes! It is pretty sight to watch as my costumes dance all over the stage. 

Guess how much the effect of good costuming has on a theater production?  A LOT.  You might have a great show, but if your costuming is bad, people notice - and it detracts exponentially from your show.  Great costuming can elevate your show - the actors feel better and respond in kind.

Guess how much the effect of good dressing has on You?  MORE than a lot.  First, you know you are not dressed well and your attitude will match.  Then - other people know you are not dressed well - and it detracts exponentially from your impression on them.  You are the star of your own show.  No one else.  Don't settle for less than you are worth.  Don't allow poor dressing to ruin your reviews.  Put yourself in the center of your stage and dress accordingly. Don't stand in the wings because you just are not dressed like a star.  BE THE STAR OF YOUR LIFE.

If you need help putting yourself on your main stage - give me a jingle - that is what the Closet Fairy is here for - we can put you front and center. (And ALWAYS have a fabulous housecoat!)

God bless you richly.  I know that He has blessed me!