Yes, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

Yes, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

The word ELATION has come off my wall so that the room can be painted…so I added a touch!! Shirt Dress: Lane Bryant Jacket: Chicos Shoes: Target As soon as I typed this cliché, I wondered where it came from. The first time it was used in written literature was in 1534 by John Fitzherbert…

Five Not-So-Easy Pieces

My Lane Bryant Jeggings would be one of my signature pieces! Could you describe your signature style with just five pieces of clothing? I found this a difficult task, but after reading the style column by Michelle Benza on the site 50+Fabulous,  I decided to give it a try. Her column, Create Your Signature Style…

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Presentation Ready! Blouse, Jacket &; Scarf: Stein Mart Skirt: Dillard’s Shoes: WalMart The end of a high school year is similar to the holidays…very hectic. Last week was our awards ceremony and the Jr&Sr Banquet where the junior class officially hosts the graduating class with a full blown gala evening. I was up past midnight…

Why Do You Like What You Like???

This oriental jacket is from Nordstrom’s Do you understand why you like everything that you like? Why you love some colors and not others? Why you are drawn to certain pieces and not others? Do you understand yourself so well that you know exactly why you are moved toward the style you have? If you…

From One Blog to Another….Service with a Smile!

From One Blog to Another….Service with a Smile!

Early in May, I clicked on one of my favorite blogs, Inspired Design. Debby has such a wonderful design aesthetic for interior as well as fashionable looks. So, I try to see her site every day….but this particular day, the scarf in her picture just captured my attention. It was a beautiful, light, creamy peacock…

EBEW: Florals….I Feel Like Dancin’!!

EBEW: Florals….I Feel Like Dancin’!!

“I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretched in never-ending…

Saving the Best for Last

Saving the Best for Last

Chico’s cardigan Liz Claiborne blouse Jones of NY Pants Shoes: Marshalls All week I’ve reported stories from last weekend’s fashion event in San Antonio, but I saved one of the best parts for last.  When going from booth to booth, I came upon a new skincare line by Jeremiah Bowen.   Proud of his product, he…

FBFF:  All Things SHOES!

FBFF: All Things SHOES!

Gigi’s Shoes from Kohl’s.  So great, just had to show them once again!! Before I answer the questions from today’s Modly Chic FBFF…allow me to tell you a little story:  Once upon a time there was a twenty-something fashionista whose best friend was Bruno Magli!  She believed the more dramatic the stilletto…the better!!  But, one day,…