Stylin in the Grocery….Part II (Including What I Bought)

UNIQUE. It’s the best word to describe Dessie’s Boutique owners, Thaddaeus and Colette. Everything about these two superwomen is UNIQUE. “We have always wanted to do things different,” said Colette. She went on to explain that they did not desire to open a New York or Dallas boutique, but a fabulous boutique with the big…

Love You All – But Sitting Out Friend Friday

Love You All – But Sitting Out Friend Friday

The name of our high school newspaper is The Revelation, but I love the fact that ELATION is above my head! Facing the day with JOY is a must!! Back to business: Blouse: Lane Bryant Cardigan: Chicos Liz Clairborne Skirt: Macy’s Shoes: Marshalls Back in the 1980s, for a short time I was one of…

Droopy Pants and Stacy London

Droopy Pants and Stacy London

Lane Bryant Jacket Simply Vera Top: Kohl’s Bracelets: Avenue Earrings:  Stein Mart While watching WHAT NOT TO WEAR last night, one of Stacy London’s outfits caught my attention. When shopping with the woman hiding behind clown outfits (trust me that was the story line), Stacy wore a simple black blazer, skinny black pants, and a…

The Eye of the Beholder

This is a story about this stick! Well, actually, it begins with the vase. The vase came from my grandmother’s farm in East Texas and is one of several antiques from her house I really love. It was sitting empty by a picture on my dresser for a few weeks. I would put an occasional…

Wonderfully Wicked

Wonderfully Wicked

If I could be on the front row of every musical theater production which passes this way, I would without a doubt. However at least today on this balmy afternoon (thanks to my wonderful husband); I had the pleasure of having middle front row seats to the afternoon matinee of “Wicked.” This musical touched my…

Friend Friday: YUK…The Dreaded Body Image!!

1. Since you started blogging, has your image of yourself changed?      I began this blog July 2010, because I was in a very healthy place with my body image. I had finally reached a point where I accepted my Size 18, curvy figure and had learned to dress it in a more flattering way….

The One Reason I Bought It

On Sale $11 Jacket: Stein Mart Print Blouse: Lane Bryant Brown Trousers: Coldwater Creek Shoes: Marshall’s Steve Madden Belt: Ross After working in public relations for a few years, I know there are many studies to tell retailers the buying habits of women. Researchers are constantly seeking….what is the one factor motivating you to purchase…