Happy Valentine's Day from Rosie

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Hellooooo!  Rosie here - Yes, I hijacked the blog from Ann today to show you my new outfit.  
The last time I was here it was Christmas time and I'm sure you remember that evergreen skirt.  
Can I tell you what a mess that made???  The floor was covered with pine needles and I was left standing there with bare branches from the waist-down.  
No, I will NOT show you a picture.  
It was too embarrassing.  
Since I was between outfits, I insisted she cover me up, so I got her DIY shirt wrapped around me and, honestly, I really 'rocked' the look, don't you think?  
Move over Rosie the Riveter.  This is Rosie the DIY Gal!

 My hat really 'polished the look' because......'Rhinestones'!
But, I digress....The holidays were over and Valentine's Day was fast approaching.  I felt that the top of the Christmas outfit could still work with that gorgeous velvet ribbon, but I needed something for the bottom half.  I went digging in the stash from that estate sale and found a white skirt.  I knew Lynn wouldn't let me down!  Ann insisted it was a slip, but did you see this beautiful eyelet edging? Who would hide that on a slip??  Not this girl!  
Next, the hat.  This one was on the closet shelf and calling my name.
I love how it looks against the burlap and that chunky necklace.
Just a few subtle changes and I am now ready for Valentine's Day!
Have you picked out your Valentine's Day outfit yet?

To read more about Rosie - her story, her antics, her sassiness, please visit her Page.  Click HERE.



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  1. cloches and lavenderFebruary 9, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    She's so pretty dressed for Valentine's day! I think that's a skirt too. Who would put eyelet on a slip?


    Cindy

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    1. AnnFebruary 9, 2020 at 11:06 PM

      Thank you....and eyelet definitely belongs on skirts!

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  2. Kim February 10, 2020 at 9:34 AM

    I just love that belt!! Looking fabulous indeed!

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    1. AnnFebruary 10, 2020 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you, Kim. Rosie is such a fashionista! lol

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  3. Unique creations by AnitaFebruary 11, 2020 at 12:10 AM

    Love the colour of the hat against the rest.

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    1. AnnFebruary 11, 2020 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you, so do I. I love bright colors in the middle of winter!

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  4. Reidland FamilyFebruary 17, 2020 at 11:14 AM

    I remember those underskirts. We wore them just a little longer than another skirt so they showed just below.

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    1. AnnFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM

      You are correct. Rosie decided to show it off in all it's glory!

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  5. French EtherealFebruary 19, 2020 at 7:37 PM

    Ann, this is just cute! Thank you for sharing this past week at Share Your Style as I am featuring at SYS #244 this week. <3 Rosie is invited to visit my Mannequin Girl {she doesn't have a name yet} who is currently wearing a turban (won at Laura's Napoleon and Josephine tea two weeks ago) and angel wings left out since Christmas.

    Can't wait to see how you dress her for summer! You'll have to drag her outside for a few garden pics... Wouldn't that be fun?!

    Hugs,
    Barb :)

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    1. AnnFebruary 20, 2020 at 8:44 AM

      Thank you so much for the feature. Barb. I really think Rosie and Mannequin Girl could be BFFs! Maybe they could post together, although, they'd probably want to start their own blog! lol Stay tuned for her future outfits. Spring is coming - or so they tell me!
      Ann

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