What I’m Reading …The Power of Style

What I’m Reading …The Power of Style

This is setting up to be the perfect evening for reading, and I am about halfway through Bobbie Thomas’s book, THE POWER OF STYLE.  Thomas has been the Style Editor for The Today Show on NBC since 2005, but it is her background in counseling and psychology which gives this book a unique perspective.  I…

If I Can Do It, You Can DIY It!

If I Can Do It, You Can DIY It!

I am a pack rat when it comes to old jewelry…I do not easily discard.  There are some pieces I still have from my 20s!  Last weekend, I was in a cabinet and came across  seashells gathered at the Texas Coast on a family trip several years ago.  I had done nothing with the shells…but…

Balancing Opinions on Fashion and Style

Balancing Opinions on Fashion and Style

What could a seesaw and Ines de la Fressange have to do with your personal style?  Well, you will have to click HERE and go over to Generation Fabulous to find out!! I’ve learned so much from Ines…but the connection with the GenFab post has to do with what she taught me… NOT TO OVER DO!…

Of Puddles and Clearance Racks….

Of Puddles and Clearance Racks….

For eight hours yesterday….it rained…and it rained…and it rained…and it rained.   It rained so much, San Antonio was on the national news.  A huge portion of town was under water…homes destroyed…cars floated away…and three lives lost. We really needed it after a long season of drought.  It is just sad that it all came…

Easy Accessory Idea

Easy Accessory Idea

It’s raining this Saturday morning…I absolutely love sitting here in the dark, watching the lightening and listening to thunder.  Such a great way to awake on my first morning of summer. Last summer, there was hardly a drop…we have been in a drought for along time.  One of the area lakes is practically gone..so waking…

Summertime, Summertime, Sum,Sum, Summertime….

Summertime, Summertime, Sum,Sum, Summertime….

I am officially on summer vacation…Woo Hoo!! Though I have a busy summer ahead…I am still glad to see another school year behind me!!  Now, I realize my OOTD looks much like yesterday’s, but I wanted to end the school year in one of my favorites.  I love this knit jacket, with the jeans and…

Button Up!  Then Meet Me By Video!

Button Up! Then Meet Me By Video!

I do agree, a great jacket can be one way to lose an instant ten pounds…at least look that way!  But, it seems most stylists will say to button the jacket for that more slimming look. But, I have always preferred to wear my jackets open rather than buttoned.  So, I am coming to you,…