Feminine and Frugal Dress Thursday
Written by admin on February 4th, 2010Oh, the week is flying by! Tomorrow I’ll be at my work desk, but we won’t think of that today! No.
What we will think about is making the most of each day. As I post this fun and sort of frivolous week of fashion, I am not unaware that there is great suffering around the world, and many would love to have any new clothes right now, let alone a large selection purchased at good prices.
So, we must do what we can to help others and we must be all we can in our places. I fully believe also in Tasha Tudor’s saying that we must “take joy.”
I would like to thank my photographer, Michaela, for setting the camera on burst and then getting me to twirl, which I’m not very good at, by the way. I reminded myself of one of those little twirlers in a jewelry box when the wire has gone awry and she spins off balance. 
Black velvety dress – $4.00
Black tights – $1.00
Black Wal-Mart Mary Janes – $9.00
Finally, the apron was a splurge and was $20.00, more than the rest of the outfit combined, but there’s a story behind it. I bought it locally, it is handmade and supports someone who crafts and makes things and sells them, and I think that is worthwhile. 
So there.
Besides, everyone needs a pretty apron to wear while cooking and cleaning.
Happy Thursday!
for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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I think a pretty apron is very important to a gal’s frame of mind, and therefore well worth splurging on. Very wise expenditure of funds, my dear.
btw, I have a photo of me twirling on my blog too… I was so dizzy afterwards I almost fell down;)
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Diane, once I reached 40, spinning just did not work out like it once did.
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So pretty, the pinny makes it. Clarice
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You are so beautiful Lynn!
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very cute
Where do you get tights for $1?
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love the apron!! i bought a couple on etsy last year, and i must say, they just “put me in the mood” for cleaning and cooking!
and by the way, from yesterday’s post, i wanted to let you know your kitchen doesn’t look cluttered…..it looks loved and well used.
and michaela, you’re a great photographer and helper!
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Dear Lynn,
Very sweet! Why should little girls get all the fun of twirling? Michaela is such a good photographer!
I’d say that a apron is a very worthy splurge, indeed~especially when it goes to a good cause.
It will be sad to see your fun week come to an end; you’ll have to do it again sometime
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Love and joy,
Marqueta
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I think something happens to our inner ear as we age. ??? Sounds plausible anyway. LOL
I have some wonderful pictures of myself twirling in my wedding dress. It was an ivory lace confection, made by Gunne Sax, that billowed out beautifully as I swirled around.
Beauty of a dress, and that apron adds a certain “je ne sais quoi.” It says, “Even a classy lady can be a homemaker!”
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
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I am a regular blog reader but I’m not sure if I’ve ever left a comment. You have looked so pretty all week in your lovely dresses and skirts. The way you dress is completely different than me (I’m a jeans and sweatshirt gal every day) but I think you look lovely. Your entire home, right down to the bunnies, reminds me of a kinder, gentler time. Thank you for your always lovely posts.
Samantha
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Clarice, you taught me a new word! I had never heard of pinny before, but now we know!
Michelle, you are.
Ginger, I was lucky enough a few years back to happen into the Dollar Tree when they had apparently just gotten in a large shipment of nice, black, cable knit tights. I bought a BUNCH
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Oops. Cut myself off…
Anyway, Ginger, I also buy them on sale at department stores. They are rarely found at thrift stores.
Connie, thank you so much! Our kitchen is a much-loved and used part of the house! And I’ll pass that on to Michaela.
Marqueta, I’ll be sure and tell Michaela. I agree that a pretty apron is oh so necessary!
Emily, I used to LOVE Gunne Sax dresses. I had a long dress by them once upon a time.
Samantha, thank you so much. I appreciate your very kind words.