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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 18, 2020 21:12:38 GMT
Welcome to this fun dress up challenge! Tomorrow, I will be hosting "Dress Up with Me Monday." This will be our 9th time and what a mood boosting and fun experience this has been. Wear your joyful clothes whether you are at home or going out. THIS IS FOR YOU!  How does this dress up thing work???Pick at least one or more of your favorite things to wear- clothing, accessories and/or shoes. Also it could be wearing your fav make-up or styling your hair. Wear it Monday 10/19/20
Leave a comment here and tell us what you wore and how you felt. Share pictures if you like of your outfit or you and your fav thing. Join me tomorrow and have fun wearing your joy for the full day or even an hour! Whatever works for you. P.S. For October only, I started Dress Up With Me Monday on Instagram if you would like to join me there, too. Link Here |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 18, 2020 21:12:58 GMT
Here is a scrapbook page I did to celebrate all of you that have joined me on Mondays! It has been a joy sharing this idea and joy with you all!!!You have lifted my spirits, too. It says, " Today, I am celebrating friends! Yes, all the gals who dress up with me on Mondays. It's been a joy to wear my favs and inspire others. We are queens and survivors of 2020! Let's get it!"  Monday by Kelly Roberts, on Flickr I can't list all the folks that have joined me but I will start with thanking these ladies: hmp pmm RedSquirrelUK J u l e e bunnyhug AmeliaBloomer Anita @podlove momto4kiddos scrappintoee |
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 18, 2020 22:20:04 GMT
Kelly, you’re a gem! And I love that scrapbook page!
There are 7 people in our organization - 3 other women. We all have a gray zip up hoody and various teeshirts with our organization name One day last week all four of us had on the hoody and jeans. We needed a change. I wore nicer jeans and a sweater last week. All 3 of them told me how nice I looked and that felt so nice. I told them I was doing this thing called Dress Up With Me Monday with “my friends” and so we started it at work. I need to text them all tonight and remind them.
ETA - and post photos y’all!
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Post by Anita on Oct 19, 2020 0:33:08 GMT
I love that scrapbook page!
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Post by bunnyhug on Oct 19, 2020 0:57:14 GMT
Thanks for including me in the group 🙂. I love your scrapbook page—awesome job!
It’s been cold and snowing here for days, so tomorrow I’m going to quit fighting it and pull out some of my pretty sweaters ... I’ve been wearing yoga pants and sweatshirts and feeling cranky, so it’s time to find some real pants, put on a sweater and accept that winter is here!
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 19, 2020 7:06:16 GMT
Here is my outfit for today. I wore this dress in one of our early DUWMM's and decided to wear it again. I love the color and style. Plus, this dress and earrings all make me smile. Since I am at home I will be rocking my tennis shoes, too. I had a tough weekend and I really need to wear something happy today! I can't wait to see what you all decided to wear. Remember it doesn't matter what you wear as long as it makes you smile. Have fun all!  Dress Up With Me Monday by Kelly Roberts, on Flickr |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 19, 2020 7:11:36 GMT
Kelly, you’re a gem! And I love that scrapbook page! There are 7 people in our organization - 3 other women. We all have a gray zip up hoody and various teeshirts with our organization name One day last week all four of us had on the hoody and jeans. We needed a change. I wore nicer jeans and a sweater last week. All 3 of them told me how nice I looked and that felt so nice. I told them I was doing this thing called Dress Up With Me Monday with “my friends” and so we started it at work. I need to text them all tonight and remind them. ETA - and post photos y’all! Thanks! You all inspired my scrapbook page! That is so awesome that you got your coworkers to play!!!! WOW!! I feel so excited to see this dress up idea spread. So cool and thanks for sharing this. Made my day! |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 19, 2020 7:15:44 GMT
Anita Thanks so much! bunnyhug So happy to see you doing something special for yourself.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Oct 19, 2020 8:12:31 GMT
Good morning!
Over the weekend I crocheted a few ear savers to wear with masks, so my version of dressing up will mean one of those with my work uniform. I used leftover multicoloured yarn from a pair of gloves I made for my little cousin when she was 9 - bright pink, turquoise, yellow and orange. Most of it will be under my hair but I'll know it's there.
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Post by Anita on Oct 19, 2020 13:23:38 GMT
Here is my outfit for today. I wore this dress in one of our early DUWMM's and decided to wear it again. I love the color and style. Plus, this dress and earrings all make me smile. Since I am at home I will be rocking my tennis shoes, too. I had a tough weekend and I really need to wear something happy today! I can't wait to see what you all decided to wear. Remember it doesn't matter what you wear as long as it makes you smile. Have fun all! Dress Up With Me Monday by Kelly Roberts, on Flickr You look beautiful! |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 19, 2020 19:11:30 GMT
Good morning! Over the weekend I crocheted a few ear savers to wear with masks, so my version of dressing up will mean one of those with my work uniform. I used leftover multicoloured yarn from a pair of gloves I made for my little cousin when she was 9 - bright pink, turquoise, yellow and orange. Most of it will be under my hair but I'll know it's there. You are always so creative with how you find wearable things that make you happy and work with your work attire. These ear savers sound terrific!!!! Thanks Anita! |
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Post by hmp on Oct 19, 2020 22:56:55 GMT
Kelly you look amazing in that dress! Love that scrap page too!
My heat broke down overnight, so today I wore my favorite (& warmest) sweat pants in teal with my favorite PINK sweatshirt over my favorite PINK tee and my favorite PINK socks. The pink in honor of Kelly! And all that pink did make me feel better.
And the best part of my day? I went to the post office and ran into the lady again. SHE WAS DRESSED UP! She’s got her best friend & 2 co-workers doing Dress Up With Me Monday! So Dress Up With Me Monday is officially a thing!!!!! Kelly you are officially a trendsetter outside of 2 peas! How cool is that!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 19, 2020 23:02:10 GMT
Hi I have to go out for lunch tomorrow with BFF and need to look nice. Can I still wear black jeggings and a nice sweater maybe? I can wear my suede ankle boots and makeup. Will that be ok. We are going to a nice Chinese restaurant and it’s a dress up place. Please help me. I saw some clothes I liked at the drugstore (very high end like Guerlain and Chanel). I think that will be ok.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 23:12:09 GMT
I'm definitely wearing pink next monday! I like this thread! Today I wore my favorite sweater, earrings and French braided my hair.
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Post by hmp on Oct 19, 2020 23:30:39 GMT
Podlove, I think there’s nothing prettier than French braids. I wish I could do them.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Oct 20, 2020 0:12:44 GMT
I was home all day, which is typical of my 2020. I knew I’d be cleaning, so I wore sweats and a l.s. tee (yes, both thrifted) but just for y’all, I added this bizarre vintage bracelet as my nod to Dress Up Monday. We’re out of space for photos but Etsy obliged with a few listings. Yes, those are images of Don Quixote tilting at windmills and such. And the man’s head itself dangles and makes a pleasing little tap tap sound when scrubbing the kitchen floor. [If there could possibly be a weirder part of my story, it’s that I bought the bracelet at a flea market about 20 years ago and about ten years later my SIL bought me the same exact one for a Christmas gift. She was so pleased she’d found something so unbelievably unique for vintage-ie me. (No, I didn’t tell her; I gave the first one to a friend.)  |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Oct 20, 2020 0:14:54 GMT
Oh, and Kelly, that shade of pink is lovely on you. Such a pretty dress, too. And the scrapbook page is fab. Thanks for birthing this thread and then being its doting mama.  |
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Post by scrappintoee on Oct 20, 2020 1:17:26 GMT
kellyr21 .....You and your dress are sooo pretty!!! Did you draw your scrapbook page? CUTE !!!  I used to love drawing faces and fashion---especially big, Cinderella-esque wedding gowns. I'll share a pik of my drawings sometime. AmeliaBloomer .....Cool bracelet, and I was trying to imagine wearing that while cleaning! Also----coincidence alert----I have had "The Impossible Dream" on my mind for two dayyyyssss !!!!!! I was bingeing "Grace and Frankie" the other night, and Martin Sheen sang it beautifully. It brought back nice memories of trying to learn to play it on my flute in seventh-grade band class, too. Great song, but I'm just SICK of it being stuck on my mind !!!! hmp....Omg, that same lady, AGAIN?  How fun! Also, I am inspired by your fun outfit (please share piks if possible!), and I NEED to wear something cute again, AND do my hair and makeup again! I know it'd make me feel better! Would it count as "dressing up" if I dug out my fave winter-ee, warm pajama pants and my Mona Lisa holding a Bulldog shirt ?  
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Post by yodutchess on Oct 20, 2020 1:46:32 GMT
I dressed up today! I had a zoom meeting tonight so it was real clothing instead of my gym clothes. It was a rare occurrence to have buttons and a waistband!
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 20, 2020 3:39:22 GMT
Kelly you look amazing in that dress! Love that scrap page too! My heat broke down overnight, so today I wore my favorite (& warmest) sweat pants in teal with my favorite PINK sweatshirt over my favorite PINK tee and my favorite PINK socks. The pink in honor of Kelly! And all that pink did make me feel better. And the best part of my day? I went to the post office and ran into the lady again. SHE WAS DRESSED UP! She’s got her best friend & 2 co-workers doing Dress Up With Me Monday! So Dress Up With Me Monday is officially a thing!!!!! Kelly you are officially a trendsetter outside of 2 peas! How cool is that! Thank you and I am so glad you had a blast wearing your pink! LOL! It sure makes me happy!!! But girl, your post office story made me cry happy tears!!!! That is so amazing that you ran into the same lady and she was wearing her joy and others were joining her!!!!! Yes, this is becoming a thing!!!! I mentioned your first encounter with her on my new YouTube video. Link Here Now to hear she actually dressed up with co-workers just brought so much joy to me. WOW! I know this year has been tough for everyone and just knowing that I/WE did something fun to uplift others is what this is all about. THIS TOTALLY MADE MY DAY! Hi I have to go out for lunch tomorrow with BFF and need to look nice. Can I still wear black jeggings and a nice sweater maybe? I can wear my suede ankle boots and makeup. Will that be ok. We are going to a nice Chinese restaurant and it’s a dress up place. Please help me. I saw some clothes I liked at the drugstore (very high end like Guerlain and Chanel). I think that will be ok. I think your outfit sounds great and if you feel good in it that is the best part! Have a great time with your best bud!!!! I can't wait till I can dine with my So Cali friends. I will have to think about my first outfit when that day come. I'm definitely wearing pink next monday! I like this thread! Today I wore my favorite sweater, earrings and French braided my hair. So glad you like this thread!!! It has been a fun thread with everyone's styles on display. I know you were feeling good with sweater, earrings and braid! For me, just changing my hair around sometimes feels so good. I have some hair accessories I my have to pull out for upcoming Mondays. |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 20, 2020 3:54:53 GMT
I was home all day, which is typical of my 2020. I knew I’d be cleaning, so I wore sweats and a l.s. tee (yes, both thrifted) but just for y’all, I added this bizarre vintage bracelet as my nod to Dress Up Monday. Go Girl!!!! That's how you wear something special when you still have to wear really life clothes. That bracelet is so cool and how amazing that you were gifted the exact bracelet years later!!! She really knew your style. Oh, and Kelly, that shade of pink is lovely on you. Such a pretty dress, too. And the scrapbook page is fab. Thanks for birthing this thread and then being its doting mama. Thank you! I love the color and style and it was comfortable to wear all day.
Also, thanks for joining me/us in the dress up party! I appreciate the support and yes I am looking out for you ladies! LOL! kellyr21 .....You and your dress are sooo pretty!!! Did you draw your scrapbook page? CUTE !!! I used to love drawing faces and fashion---especially big, Cinderella-esque wedding gowns. I'll share a pik of my drawings sometime. Yes, I am an artist but I got a image from a magazine and traced it to make the stencil I used for the girls. I just made a video tutorial on how to make them if you are interested. Link HereWould it count as "dressing up" if I dug out my fave winter-ee, warm pajama pants and my Mona Lisa holding a Bulldog shirt ? Absolutely!!!!! LOL! |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 20, 2020 3:56:55 GMT
I dressed up today! I had a zoom meeting tonight so it was real clothing instead of my gym clothes. It was a rare occurrence to have buttons and a waistband! Bravo!!! I know it does feel a little strange wear regular clothes sometimes but you did it! Great and thanks for playing today. |
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 20, 2020 20:21:32 GMT
I forgot to upload my outfit from yesterday. One of the reasons I fell into the habit of jeans and hoodies at work, other than because that’s what we all wear, is because I haven’t shopped for new clothes in forever. And with Covid, I haven’t been in stores or had a need to shop for new clothes while at home. So in addition to wearing my thrifted clothes, I’m also pulling out old stuff I haven’t worn in ages and making it new again. My jeans are from Plato’s Closet and were $12. They’re one of my favorite pairs. And I bought my boots over ten years ago. I hardly ever wore them. I also put on a pair of macrame earrings that I was sure wouldn’t make it long with my mask, but I had no trouble with them. Shirt from the sale rack at Altar’d State for $15. Crazy eyes because I was trying hard to focus on my phone without glasses.  |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 20, 2020 21:25:33 GMT
I forgot to upload my outfit from yesterday. One of the reasons I fell into the habit of jeans and hoodies at work, other than because that’s what we all wear, is because I haven’t shopped for new clothes in forever. And with Covid, I haven’t been in stores or had a need to shop for new clothes while at home. So in addition to wearing my thrifted clothes, I’m also pulling out old stuff I haven’t worn in ages and making it new again. My jeans are from Plato’s Closet and were $12. They’re one of my favorite pairs. And I bought my boots over ten years ago. I hardly ever wore them. I also put on a pair of macrame earrings that I was sure wouldn’t make it long with my mask, but I had no trouble with them. Shirt from the sale rack at Altar’d State for $15. Crazy eyes because I was trying hard to focus on my phone without glasses. You looked so good yesterday! I totally get it! I haven't shopped in a store since February or early March. But I did make some online purchases but didn't have a big clothes shopping year either. I have enjoyed going in my closet and dusting off some of my old favorites. I like your whole outfit and what good deals you paid. Those earring look so pretty. (Just love earrings!) So happy to see ya wearing your happy clothes! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 20, 2020 22:36:00 GMT
I did it! Pretty grey and black sweater, black jeggings and ankle boots. I could only put on lipstick. I tried but couldn’t.
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 21, 2020 20:39:32 GMT
I did it! Pretty grey and black sweater, black jeggings and ankle boots. I could only put on lipstick. I tried but couldn’t. That's fantastic!!!! I hope you had a fun time with your bff. Your outfit sounds like it was a perfect fit! |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 21, 2020 20:41:56 GMT
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 23, 2020 21:56:10 GMT
Happy Friday! I am so inspired by you all that are sharing this challenge with your coworkers and friends. Let's spread the joy like hmp said, "So Dress Up With Me Monday is officially a thing!" LOL! If you need a "flyer" to share with others at work, home or anywhere with the challenge details you can use this one I made for us. They can join us or just do it one their own. Thanks everyone and see ya MONDAY!!!!  Two Peas DUWMM Info by Kelly Roberts, on Flickr |
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Post by kellyr21 on Oct 25, 2020 21:11:58 GMT
Here is the new thread for 10/26/2020! See you there! Link Here |
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I used to love drawing faces and fashion---especially big, Cinderella-esque wedding gowns. I'll share a pik of my drawings sometime. 
How fun! Also, I am inspired by your fun outfit (please share piks if possible!), and I NEED to wear something cute again, AND do my hair and makeup again! I know it'd make me feel better! 
