Pink:  Some Days Love It, Some Days Hate It

Pink: Some Days Love It, Some Days Hate It

I am so wishy-washy when it comes to the color pink.  Some days I think it is gorgeous, other days I think I will never wear it again.  I have pretty much decided to keep it in accessories only!  I was living a happy no-pink lifestyle until…. These ELLEN TRACY shoes caught my eye on the…

Special Summer Moments

Special Summer Moments

“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but  three summer days – three such days with you I  could fill with more delight than fifty common  years could ever contain.” Leave it to John Keats to  make summer days  sound inviting….yet (despite  the heat), there  have been some very special moments this summer I…

Fall 2013 Planning…Yes, It’s Time!!

Fall 2013 Planning…Yes, It’s Time!!

I know from speaking with you the last three years, that many begin to plan your fall wardrobes now.  After all, it is almost time for the famous NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE!! Here is the fun seasonal color chart from PANTONE!  Of course, I love this combination of turbulence and carafe: This color guide is always helpful.  Another…

Tormented By The Dianes + One Personal Trainer

Tormented By The Dianes + One Personal Trainer

Why would these lovely ladies cause me torment? And what does it have to do with my personal trainer? Well, you will have to hop over to Generation Fabulous to find out!  Just go HERE for my weekly article. Also, thank you to everyone who provided answers to my questions for a future book…naturally, it is…

If You Can’t Do Hermes….

If You Can’t Do Hermes….

I would love to have the income which allowed several HERMES scarves to live in my closet….but, alas, I don’t.   The good news is, there are many great retailers offering affordable accessories ….please share with us your favorite places. (My son came up with the “angelic” lighting!) I love places like MARSHALLS, Ross, STEIN MART,…

Black & White…The Looks and the Talk!

Black & White…The Looks and the Talk!

My taste is pretty easy to see if you walk inside my closet…I love black and white…neutrals and prints! That hasn’t really changed much over the years, but if you walked inside my head…it would be a different story. I can remember a time, in my forties, when I would look in the mirror…say YUCK…and leave…

Talking to Self!!

Talking to Self!!

If someone asked you to describe your current style, what words would you use?? Please join me later this afternoon to discuss the power of words!!  I will be joining Patti at NOT DEAD YET STYLE  for Visible Monday! See you then and have a glorious Sunday!!

Diet Update…Favorites So Far!

Diet Update…Favorites So Far!

Two whole weeks have flown by, but so far, I have stayed on my calorie counting diet! I am eating 1200 calories a day.  Cardio five days a week, strength training two. So far, so good. These are some of the products which have helped.  I count my calories on www.myfitnesspal.com.   Protein is important…