Starting Something New

I feel terrible that I let so much time go by without updating you all on what's happening with Style from the Sticks.

I write lots of blog posts in my head but they just never translate to typed-up and posted.

This year, I think I'll try my best to take you along with me via video, which is completely out of my comfort zone but also much more convenient.

The content you'll get to see will hopefully be entertaining, Updates on the houses (which area still work in progress as we have been so busy) and, of course, outfits from me whenever I can remember to snap a pict. For this Gen Xer, it just isn't my first thought like it is for the kids.

I'm also starting something new! This year, I'm going to do my best to take you along whenever I'm out thrifting. My love for the thrift has always been there but I think so many of you overlook it. It's such a wonderful, affordable way to add style to your wardrobe and your home. I will show you. :)

Along with this, I am entertaining the idea of doing some of my own thrifting bundles. What does that mean? You send me a Pinterest board of your favorite style looks. I take down your sizes and I go thrifting for your bundle items for a fee and the cost of the items. Basically, I would be your personal shopper but just for thrifted items. I can also do housewares and limited parties or holiday items. Let me know if you're interested and we'll go from there. (This will be a great way to see if ANYone still reads this.)

I also have some collections I'm thinking of renting out for parties and weddings. For example, when you need centerpieces for a party, I probably have the milk glass/various carnival glass/blue ball jars you may want. I have many sets of china that would be beautiful for a dinner party, etc.

Anywho, just a few ideas I am throwing around.

I hope to see you soon on my Instagram page- Style from the Sticks!

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Bloggerversary

I can't believe I've been blabbing on for 13 years. My blog is the same age as my daughter.

In honor of this date and your reading enjoyment, I thought I would share my first-ever blog post.

I live in Iowa, the land of the not-so-fashion conscious. However, I do believe that many of the people who live here do take pride in their appearance. Fashion is truly my passion. As a stay-at-home mom of three, it is also my outlet. It is an escape to dream-up outfits that I may potentially wear to some fabulous venue. If you need to pack for vacation, it is my time to shine. No one else can pack you in as few outfits but still have so many options. I am also a bargain shopper, as we live on one income. I am hoping that with this blog, I can find ways to show anyone who stumbles across this blog how easy it is to put together outfits on a shoestring budget, build a wardrobe and have incredible versatility with the clothing they own. It just takes imagination and some forethought!

Enjoy my Style from the Sticks!

Holly

It was short and sweet. Happy Birthday Style from the Sticks! If you missed my post yesterday, here is a little hint on what it contained...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksQlLF7JB8

Fashion, She Wrote

Can I interject from house remodeling for a minute and talk about fall fashion?

Fall weather makes you want to buy something new; it's that change of season when you're sick to death of your summer clothes and you want something fresh! Well, I'm here to help.

This is what I see trending for fall.

1) Ralph Lauren Old Money

Fall always tends to lean a little towards this look but it is super strong this year. Think preppy blazers, button-down shirts, tweed, long denim skirts, trench coats, sweater sets and riding boots. It's the opposite of boho. It's sharp and tailored and loafers. It's suede, leather, sweaters and plaid. It's very 80s money and it also reminds me of a woman sleuth from the same era... see below.

Don't get rid of those tall boots yet, ladies! And even tho skinny jeans are out for the season, you can absolutely wear them with your tall boots!

Did you all see the pleats on these pants? (BTW, pleats had to be explained to someone the other day of a younger generation. OMG. I am OLD.)

So I have a new guilty pleasure....a secret obsession if you will....with Murder, She Wrote. You know the old TV show starring Angela Lansbury? Just as I watched way too many reruns of The Golden Girls, now I've moved on to Jessica Fletcher.

Photo credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Fletcher

For those of you too young to know the show, basically, this widowed woman decides to write mystery novels and in the process, every place she visits ends up with a murder she has to solve.

The weirdest part is that I thought she was SO old when I used to watch this as a child. Guess how old she was when filming this show? SHE WAS 58 when the show started in 1984. I'm having a bit of a midlife crisis over that. I mean, on the show, she is constantly jogging (with scarves on, I might add) and biking all over town. But holy crap, 58!!? Maybe I secretly aspire to be her...minus all the murders.

Jessica Fletcher's style is very 80s money for the record. But I will not be wearing those 80s earrings, thank you very much.

Photo credit: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/oct/16/reassuring-timeless-safe-how-angela-lansbury-set-the-style-for-female-tv-sleuths

Shop this trend:

https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/women/womens-trends/spring-and-fall-essentials?breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShop%20by%20Trend%2FFall%20Fashion%20Essentials&origin=topnav

2) Party Like It's 1999

I'm a little scared of this one, as these fashions were all the rage when I was in high school. It makes me wanna yell, why are we doing this again? But here we are... chunky shoes and boots, jeans with the little pockets in the front, crop tops, flannels and flare jeans. If I weren't dating myself, the words I would use to describe this look...grunge, skater, alternative. Gah!

Shop this trend-

https://www.buckle.com/womens/product-groups:grunge

3) 80s Babies

Of which I am not. This trend encapsulates baggie sweatshirts, cargo pants, acid wash jeans, the crossbody purses, bucket hats, matching skirt/top sets, stripes and crushed velvet.

Shop this trend-

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=3023851&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3ANew%20%26%20Now%3AJeans%20%26%20a%20Going%20Out%20Top

4) 70s Boho

Boho took a twist this fall and went back to Grandma's 70s basics. Capes and ponchos, turtlenecks, jumpsuits, corduroy, chunky cardigans and printed bell bottom pants. And there's always going to be an easy-to-wear floral dress.

Shop this trend-

https://www.naturallife.com/collections/clothing

Which trend do you see yourself in most for the fall? I definitely lean towards boho/old 80s money myself.

Oh, and if you want to catch a little Murder, She Wrote, it comes on the Great American Family channel when I'm supposed to be sleeping. :)