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disheartened by a turn towards gloomy, "safe" clothing, Highland Fashionista casts a nostalgic gaze back to the colorful 80s.

Fashion and the consternation over the co-opting of American symbolism to serve right wing extremist agendas.

Making a case for lightweight, hands-free crossbody bags.

The Florida Woman guide to the sartorial benefits of the sunshine state.

Just because things have gotten sartorially a lot more casual during the last year does not mean things have to be boring.

Denim shirtdresses travel well, layer even better, and are something you can grab in a pinch.

When the sun barely makes an appearance this time of year, you sometimes just have to bring it yourself.

Over the decades, the poor, long-suffering mumu has often found itself as the butt of jokes, but the mumu is iconic.

The one piece chambray romper from Loft that you see on the left was an Ebay find. When it arrived, it was huge - the size of a main sail!

Just a reminder to all my 'Muricans that the Living Earth Etsy shop is currently operating out of the USA!

I initially paired this Lilly Pulitzer top with my Free People bellbottoms, mostly in an attempt to keep out the mosquitos.

One thing I have not grown weary of is the never-ending promise of cosmetics. Here are a few that make big summer promises I cannot resist.

Flying in the middle of a pandemic wouldn't have been my first choice, but sometimes things cannot be helped. This dress however is perfect.

In summer when you're in a skimpy t shirt or tank and then go inside, you feel kinda naked. That's where this top comes in handy.

40+ blogger Highland Fashionista takes a chance on one of those stylist subscription service boxes and comes out ahead.

Tie-dye and plaid, combed cotton, western snap front, fully plaid-lined, double-layer tiered unfinished wide bell sleeve! Whew!

I don't know about you guys, but I am getting sick of skinny jeans; of the acrobatics in trying them on and of constantly hiking them up.

Sure, I'm attracted to the occasional frilly or lacey piece, but I always feel that it needs a bit of "bad girl" balance.

It's time to do something fun again, you guys. Enough worry, stress, and despair. Let us take these few moments to gaze upon my sassy pants

We are all having a hard time getting ourselves to find the will to even put on pants these days, right? But let's remember why we're here.