What I’m Reading Tonight…..

What I’m Reading Tonight…..

After I watch Fashion Star, I am going to sit down with a cup of hot tea and read Sharon Znaty’s book, Club 0-50. Sharon recently sent me a copy and I plan to enjoy her humor and advice.  She has been a makeup artist in Los Angeles for television, runway, and commercial print advertising….and I bet…

D’Andra Simmons Serves Up A Great Cocktail

D’Andra Simmons Serves Up A Great Cocktail

It has been years since I experienced a hangover.  But, stress?  That’s daily…(earlier this week I almost walked out of school, after a confrontation with strong willed teens, and headed straight to Wal-Mart with a greeter’s position on my radar screen). I get it when told stress combined with a busy life, not to mention…

4 Things I Love About Spring 2013…With Extras on The Side!!

4 Things I Love About Spring 2013…With Extras on The Side!!

 So, many things make me smile this April…birds setting up their homes….flowers blooming…(BTW, I highly recommend Miracle Grow potting soil)….. and… 1.     Gigi!!  She just discovered a new vintage boutique in Bryan, TX.  It’s called EARTH ART: Jewelry, Art, Clothing, and Handicrafts from the Global Community.  209 South Main St. Great bohemian styles!  Her first outfit is from this…

Opening Night!!  (And the Foxcroft Winners)

Opening Night!! (And the Foxcroft Winners)

I played hide and seek a lot…in my 40s!  You see, I stopped taking care of me, so I would hide from life and hope that someone, anyone would find me.  It took a personal wake up moment for me to realize that I had to come out of my hiding place and be the…

5 Fashion Rules (Yes, Rules!) To Help Us All!

5 Fashion Rules (Yes, Rules!) To Help Us All!

This is the third post in a series I have written for a new website designed for women over 40, Generation Fabulous They arise every morning… for as many as 13 years in a row…and like well-programmed robots, pull on the plaid skirt, the cotton blouse, the saddle oxfords and knee socks.  The only variations would…

Spring Trend 2013: Stripes…Figure Flattering Ways!!

Spring Trend 2013: Stripes…Figure Flattering Ways!!

Many people come to reinvention when life changes around them, but people come in all different stripes. I’m oriented to change. –Jane Pauley Unlike Jane,I am into reinvention, but I definitely like my stripes a different way.  I realize horizontal stripes are big on the trend scene…it is one of those trends which goes in…

HuffPost Live, Purses, and Rita Moreno…oh my!

HuffPost Live, Purses, and Rita Moreno…oh my!

I love surprises…you probably would have guessed that!!  Recently, I walked into my favorite consignment shop, Garment Exchange, and saw this beautiful, brand new Coach bag sitting on a shelf.  I have never been one for logo bags, but I loved this light gold, spring bag!!  I had accumulated some sales, so I bought the bag…