meet meesh and mia!  And Enter to Win!

meet meesh and mia! And Enter to Win!

I know many women who have waited for a merchandiser like meesh and mia for a long time!  Finally, a company taking sports spirit wear and making it fashionable! I am a rebel every Friday at work, because I do not like the traditional team spirit polo with jeans.  The polos, T shirts, sweatshirts, pajama pants were…

Time to Think…COATS!

Time to Think…COATS!

Cold weather has arrived in some northern states, and for the rest of us…it never hurts to be prepared!!  Goodwill helps all of us expand our coat selections and take them to new levels. I love this coat…it has a chic, Mad-Men-vibe to it and will be great for going out with Mr. B.  I…

What Would You Do?

What Would You Do?

LOVE At First Sight….that’s what I immediately felt when I saw these shoes in GARMENT EXCHANGE, my favorite consignment shop, this summer. But, I have struggled since then with styling.  I think they would go best with leggings and a flowy tunic….but I cannot wear that to work.  Here is what I did…but honestly, these…

Thank Goodness for Fall Fridays!

Thank Goodness for Fall Fridays!

Hmmmmm…..what do I like about Fridays in the fall??  Other than the obvious…I get a break from work? Currently, I like: Pumpkin spice candles glowing while I work and relax Cooking for my family and time with family Time to walk longer in the morning and not feel the stress of getting ready for work…

One-Sided Arguments!

One-Sided Arguments!

After reading the title, you probably thought this post is about the media….or the presidential election…or the economy….but, nope, it is not that deep!  One of my daily frustrations is that I just cannot get the whole me to look the way I want!  I am one sided!  Elie Tahari Cardigan: MarshallsBlouse: Goodwill SASpanx Tights:…

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

This time of year just makes me want to cook! King Ranch Chicken is a favorite casserole around our house.  There are many different recipes for this one dish, but after some tweaking years ago, I have developed what I believe works best.  So, here we go: Some may remember that in a previous recipe,…

Baby Boomers Blooming!

Baby Boomers Blooming!

Every time I go out to cover stories for my blog, I meet amazing women over 50 doing what they love.  Recently, when I went to the Neiman Marcus runway show on Fashion’s Night Out, I met Jamie Karutz, a 52-year old professional photographer who was behind me in the photographer’s box at the end of…

“Seams” Like Magic!

“Seams” Like Magic!

Years ago, when I was more overweight than I currently am, I wore nothing but oversized clothing….thinking it made me look thinner. It took many episodes of WHAT NOT TO WEAR to convince me that wearing clothes designed to fit my body was the way to look thinner…not hiding myself under tents.  Stacy and Clinton also…