Shopping Can Be A Special Moment in Time

As many of you know, my only daughter is about to be married in June. Then, she is literally moving to the other side of the world with her new husband. So, our time together is drawing to a close…at least for what could be a long time. Our most fun times have been either…

How Could I Resist: Friend Friday & Inspiration!

After I rose early and fired off a post…I later discovered that it is Friend Friday on a topic I love….INSPIRATION!! So, here we go… 1. Which celebrities do you look to for fashion inspiration? I do not know that I “look to” anyone. But I have discovered that I love the style of Diane…

Shedding a Tier

Black Cami: Chicos Black Cardi & Belt: Kohl’s Floral Skirt: Lane Bryant Necklace: Boutique Shoes: Payless I’m off today and need a look which will be cool (in high humidity and heat); flattering; and comfortable. It is so funny how many women think the word comfortable means sweat pants and T shirts! I really find…

Still Trending: Sequins for Daytime

St. Tropez Cardigan – TJ MAXX T Shirt W/Bling – Ann Taylor Glen Plaid Capris – Stein mart Ballet Flats – Target In 2009, major designers introduced the idea of wearing sequins for day wear and the trend immediately took off. Fashion journalists predicted “day bling”would stick around for a while and it has!! However, it…

When Words Seek to Destroy

They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions… but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience. ~Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 11, spoken by the character Atticus…

My On Again Off Again Love Affair with Stripes

Jacket: Marshall’s Blouse, Pants, Shoes: Stein Mart Earrings: Lane Bryant Today, at Pretty Shiny Sparkly bloggers are bringing their bold stripes and color blocking looks.  I went for the bold stripes!! Garments with Chevron Stripes are magic since they are made of one of those amazing prints which do something that blesses me no end…they are slimming!!…

A Fitting Conversation About Fit – Part II

 Carissa Rose Pintuck Blouse in Indigo Black Pencil Skirt: Dillards Pearl Necklace: Kohls Scarf: Ann Taylor Loft Pearl Bracelet: Premiere Jewelry  It’s exciting to find designers who actually understand the challenges of a full figured woman and want us to look our best. Carissa Rose out of Dallas is one of those designers….

A Fitting Talk About FIT!

The dress must not hang on the body but follow its lines. It must accompany its wearer and when a woman smiles the dress must smile with her. ~Madeleine Vionnet Nordstrom Look A I feel great!!  We have talked a lot lately about the way clothes fit. We have vented with frustration that more designers…