Style Crush: Kirsten Vansgness aka Penelope Garcia

What can I say about the style of Kirsten Vangess? It pretty much speaks for itself. She has a unique and outgoing style both on and off the set of Criminal Minds. The Pasadena native shows just how curves can look in a dress.

While looking through the internet for photos I ran across only a few where she was wearing pants. This is something I love to see, a lady in a dress or a skirt having fun.

I also admit my style crush includes the many pairs of glasses she wears on the show. How lucky is she? In my dream wardrobe I have every color in both cateyes and something less funky. Yes, a girl can dream.
She can pull of vintage dresses, outfits that look like she is going to rave and what I call funky librarian style. She seems very comfortable in her own skin and I think that is all anyone wants to be.

Enjoy and Be Creative,
The Eccentric One

Many shades of black....

Top- Lane Bryant (thrifted)
Skirt- Mossimo (thrifted)
Tights- George
Shoes- Dexter
Purse- M. London (second hand)
Scarf- Drug Store buy
Bracelet- Drug Store buy

Brown Eyed Girl

Sweater- Chesley (thrifted)
Top- Volil Woman (gift)
Skirt- Tracy Evan Limited (thrifted)
Belt- White Stag (thrifted)
Hat- unbranded (thrifted)
Flower- Made by me
Shoes- Mossimo (thrifted)

wore 1.19.2012

Do you think of me now...

Cardigan- Van Hussen
Dress- Carol Anderson California
Belet- White Stag
Shoes- Mossimo
Hat- unbranded
Flower- Made by Me
Tie- unbranded

My little girl took my pictures...here she is.

Love and Best Dress,
The Eccentric One

Floral Desires : Shoes

Tin Can Rose by Bestey Johnson

Floral Heels Forever 21

Osborn Shoes Tapestry Vegans

Victorian Floral Doc Martens

I could really post more. The florals remind me of my younger days. When I was in junior high I really got into style, not fashion but style. During my free time I would take my babysitting money and spend hours combing through the local thrifts stores, I would pick out the floral and paisley prints, along with the velvet and velours. I hope these florals inspire you. More are to come from me.

Love and Best Dresses,
The Eccentric One

Fearlessness soon reminded me...

It's about 48 degrees outside. This is what I wore to the store. I had to run out and get some things like oranges and apples.

It is actually winter weather here. I really wish I had a pair of black gloves to keep my hands wore. Soon, I hope I can gather some. This weather makes me long for a hounds-tooth jacket and rain-boots. Soon, I hope soon...

Dress-Mikado (Goodwill 3.49)
Hat- AHC (Oasis Thrift Shop 1.99)
Belt- Unbranded (Goodwill 1.00)
Shoes- Mossimo Supply Company (Goodwill 3.49)
Jacket- John Paul Richard (Goodwill 5.99)
Scarf- KhaiSilk (Goodwill 1.00)

I have been told I have "swag", does the minivan covered in bumper stickers take my swag away? I hope not!

Love and Best Dresses,
The Eccentric in A Dress

So wonderfully, wonderfully pretty...

Sweater- Norton McNaughton Woman (yard sale)
Skirt- White Stag (Goodwill)
Belt- White Stag (Goodwill)
Scarf- unknown brand (Target)
Crochet Beret (Angel View Thrift Shop)
Shoes- Cordani (Salvation Army)
Earrings-Made by my husband
Flower- Made by me

"Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn."

~Gore Vidal

I am back...missed this place. Hope you all are having a wonderful year.

Love and Best Dresses,
Anita Ann

Loose talk in the classroom...

Blouse- Lane Bryant (Thrifted)
Skirt- Lane Bryant (Thrifted)
Belt- Unbranded (thrifted)
Vest- Structure (Thrifted)
Tights- George (Wal-Mart)
Shoes- Predictions (Payless Shoes)
Hair Flower- Made by Me
Tie- Wembley (Thrifted)

This is my New Years Eve outfit. I have always loved vests and ties. Honestly, the vest is my oldest sons. Our family went to my friends house and we have a pretty nice evening of music, food and games. For some reason this outfit made me think of a librarian or teacher.

Best Dresses,
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