Adequate or Fabulous…

Adequate or Fabulous…

What Not to Wear on Thursday night featured a forty-year-old doctor, mother of three, assistant with her children’s dance studio named KATHY.  She was so busy caring for others, she neglected herself and wore many types of pajama pants for all kinds of events.   The way she decided what to wear every day was to…

Fine Dining Every Day!

Fine Dining Every Day!

I work in a high school…granted, it is a private high school and is a Mercedes compared to most public educational facilities, but, nevertheless, it’s a high school. Not the most glamorous work environment.  On top of that, I have an inside room…no windows.  I have taught in this room day after day for over…

Weddings: A How To Look Your Best Guide!

Weddings: A How To Look Your Best Guide!

I have been mother of the bride…and…. mother of the groom….and…. figuring out how to look at any wedding is just not that easy…especially if you are related. So I am very pleased to share this infographic with you to help with colors and makeup!! Then, on Thursday, go visit the wonderful bloggers of Katie’s…

Toppers, Cardigans for All Print Fun!

Toppers, Cardigans for All Print Fun!

Yes, Gigi’s new outfit from Chico’s is the tops!  She received the total look as a Christmas present from her daughter and the colors are …well….just perfectly artistic, Gigi!  Toppers and cardigans are great ways to add pizazz to a neutral based wardrobe.  All the work is done by the one garment.  Gigi’s can go with…

Go Ahead…Try It On!

Go Ahead…Try It On!

We really should not be surprised that when it comes to our appearance, the majority of us tend to think more negatively than positively.  Our owner’s manual should come with a warning about emotions.  Something like this: PLEASE BE AWARE….This woman comes with insecurities and unexplained tears due to bad hair days, bad complexion days,…

Dressing for One Dreary Day!

Dressing for One Dreary Day!

Saturday was one dreary day…I looked out my window into the drizzle and fog and thought, “There has got to be a way to find some fun!”  So, as we said in college…ONWARD THROUGH THE FOG! I decided to begin with a pop of color out of the gray.  This trench was a recent thrift…

Spring’s Horizon

Spring’s Horizon

Lafayette 148 New York Good morning, everyone!  In reading through some emails, here are just a few looks I really like for spring.  Just might give you some inspiration! See you later today for Visible Monday!! Carmen Marc Valvo at Neiman Marcus Misook at Neiman Marcus Johnny Was at Neiman Marcus I will find a…

Candles, Coffee…and Cedar Fever!

Candles, Coffee…and Cedar Fever!

I love to work by candlelight with my favorite coffee sitting beside me….and right now, sitting here, I am so touched by the comments on yesterday’s post!  Thank you sweet ladies for all of your encouraging words. Today, I wanted to share with you some random facts.  First, my new favorite candles are  Tyler Candles! …