ACCESSORY CHALLENGE: SEND ME YOUR SMILE

ACCESSORY CHALLENGE: SEND ME YOUR SMILE

Jacket: Dress Barn Green Sweater: Ross Green Skirt: Lane Bryant Anyone who is a regular reader of this blog knows my wardrobe consists mainly of separates. I purposefully did this in order to have the ability to make more unique outfits and not always wear the same thing. I suppose if I had unlimited funds…I…

Silk Jackets, Purple Legs, No Regrets

Silk Jackets, Purple Legs, No Regrets

Maggy London Silk Jacket: Goodwill Black Travelers Cami: Chicos Print Skirt: Lane Bryant   Silk….beautiful, luxurious silk…is due to make a big come back for next fall. Last summer, I purchased this silk jacket at Goodwill for $3….I love the feel of it!! Unfortunately, because of our heat and humidity, I do not get…

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

London Fog Trench: Stein Mart Black Lee Jeans: Kohls “With jeans, dinner-suit pants, over a little black dress – is there any occasion when a trench coat will not do? It goes over everything and with everything!” -Ines de la Fressange in Parisian Chic Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! Today’s outfit may be a…

Writing Tutor

Writing Tutor

Happy Saturday, Everyone! After my recent posts on how journalism principles can help with blogging, I was asked for Writing Tips. I shared a couple of my favorite tips: 1. Everyone has a story 2. Remember to use powerful, descriptive words….the writer should tell the story so well that the reader feels as though they…

Winter Fashion….For Me, Time Is Running Out!

Winter Fashion….For Me, Time Is Running Out!

I am well aware that time is running out for us here in South Texas to enjoy our winter clothes. In fact, the forecast for Saturday is into the lower 80s!! I have written before of my love affair with fall and winter clothing. I think it’s mostly due to the fact that we have…

Accentuate the Positives!

Accentuate the Positives!

Green Blouse:  Coldwater Creek Ellen Tracy Wool Jacket: Goodwill Tweed Skirt:  Lane Bryant Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Liz Claiborne Boots:  Marshalls I’ve already told you that I like the new ABC TV show The Revolution Tim Gunn’s segment of this show is called the Timtervention…where he swoops in and encourages women to look and feel their best. During…

Thrift Store Executive Board Meeting!

Thrift Store Executive Board Meeting!

Print Blouse:  Kohls Sigrid Olsen Long Sleeved T: Marshalls Jana Kos Brown Knit Pants Pointed Toe Flats: Old Navy I was so excited to see Serene at the Elegant Bohemian write about following our dreams! Make sure you go read her post….it is never too late to follow a dream. I would like to encourage all…

Enthusiasm, Inspiration, and Creativity

Enthusiasm, Inspiration, and Creativity

“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” -Bo Bennett quote How’s your enthusiasm today?? Does your outfit of choice reflect that you are excited to be here or does is say sad and depressed? Sometimes our clothes will be a window into our spirits…I know, because for most of my 30s…