Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

There are maybe ten phrases my students hear me say over and over again…I have even seen blogs about them after they graduate and leave my class. One is: WORDS ARE NEVER MEANINGLESS! There are words which hit different people, different ways…but they always have a meaning. One of those is the word MAXI. I…

Viva Fiesta!!

This is the time in San Antonio when the city hosts one big party for two weeks. As I have written before, Fiesta is over 100 years old and is one of the charming, cultural celebrations in this city. We are the only major city (that I know of) which will shut down next Friday…

One Feelin’ 40 Grandma!

The tunic was a great find at Buffalo Exchange! Happy weekend, everyone! Some of you who are new readers may wonder who the other woman is (often) in my pictures. Gigi is one of my best friends and the coolest lady ever. She is the most talented art teacher in San Antonio, TX (that’s not just…

Friend Friday – Spring Trends!!

Entire Outift: Stein Mart Vibrant Color!! Shoes: Dillards Katy at Modly Chic wants to know what five spring trends bloggers plan to be modeling this year. I have already skimmed the surface of this subject, but let’s dive deeper: 1. Lace – I love my new lace cardigan and a touch of lace is great…too much…

That Regal Feeling!

Ellen Tracy Trousers: Stien Mart Print Cami: Stein Mart Scarf: Walmart Silk Jacket: Chicos Purple Glasses on head! Thank you so much to each and every one of you who left such sweet comments yesterday. It has been an emotional week…great sadness and great rejoicing all rolled into one event. While this time of life…

Coonskin Caps & Cowboy Hats

 “Oh, Lucy, I know you’re not going to move, but if you ever do move, don’t move.” -Ethel Mertz We were a lot like Lucy & Ethel…we daily found ourselves in surreal situations as we lived our Middle American lives raising a bevy of children. I connected with my friend, Lisa, as we both were…

I Have Nothing To Wear!!!

Mirasol Skirt: Goodwill Retro Chico’s Blouse Lane Bryant Lace Sweater Guess Shoes: Marshall’s Today, I am actually celebrating that I have so little to wear!! Last night, I planned an outfit around my Liz Claiborne denim skirt. The last time I wore it, there was a little room in it…but, this morning, there was A…

Today’s Celebrations: Warm Weather and Awards

Celebrate Warm Weather! Pin Stiped jacket & Necklace: Lane Bryant Traveler’s Cami: Chicos Floral Skirt: Kohls Enzo Angiolini Sandals: Marshalls “Celebrate your success and stand strong when adversity hits, for when the storm clouds come in, the eagles soar while the small birds take cover” -Anonymous Midlife is a challenge…there is no sugar coating that…