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…
I met this dress for the first time yesterday…it was love at first sight! The day was spent looking for an escort (dress!) to my daughter’s wedding and we met by chance in a boutique called Town and Country. But, alas, this relationship is already on the rocks, because this Jovani Gown is $789!!! That is…
These magnificent dresses are a part of Fiesta heritage. Every year the Fiesta court appears in hand made gowns which will find their places in San Antonio museums and city history. These ball gowns, known for their trains, start at $40,000 and go up from there. During today’s Battle of Flowers parade the queens and…
Vintage Chicos Jacket Black Blouse: Kohls Short Pants: Stein Mart Michael Kors Platforms: Garment Exchange Necklace: Chicos Since this is still the middle of San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration, I decided to research what colors are best for happy times!! My research resulted in the following colors and how they make the wearer feel:…
Isabella DeMarco Jacket: Stein Mart Travelers Blouse & Necklace: Chicos Jones of NY Trousers: Macys Leopard Flats: Goodwill! Some may recall that there are days in my teaching job that I want to look a bit more professional than usual. They might include a meeting with parents, students, or administrators or might be a special…
There are maybe ten phrases my students hear me say over and over again…I have even seen blogs about them after they graduate and leave my class. One is: WORDS ARE NEVER MEANINGLESS! There are words which hit different people, different ways…but they always have a meaning. One of those is the word MAXI. I…
This is the time in San Antonio when the city hosts one big party for two weeks. As I have written before, Fiesta is over 100 years old and is one of the charming, cultural celebrations in this city. We are the only major city (that I know of) which will shut down next Friday…
The tunic was a great find at Buffalo Exchange! Happy weekend, everyone! Some of you who are new readers may wonder who the other woman is (often) in my pictures. Gigi is one of my best friends and the coolest lady ever. She is the most talented art teacher in San Antonio, TX (that’s not just…