I have rediscovered a San Antonio designer, Kathleen Sommers, who I honestly had forgotten about. On the front page of her website, http://www.kathleensommers.com/, she says this, “I design clothing that encourages each woman to develop a style that expresses her own unique spirit.” She is about a casual, shaped, and easy look. Years ago, I…
This is a lot like using the best dishes! Read on……. I fear there are readers out there who find all of this advice to be a bit ridiculous. Why should we attempt to improve our appearance every day…who cares if we dress shabby in the heat or go to the grocery in pajama pants….who…
Beware: Bad Fashion is found all around you! As a teacher, I listen to a lot of excuses. There are times when every home computer and printer mysteriously shut down over night…it is amazing! Another excuse list which runs rampant around some of the ladies I know is the one about how the excessive heat…
Classics. Timeless or stodgy? The word “classic” actually brings controversy to the world of fashion. The article about Grace Kelly in the August Harper’s Bazaar already had me thinking about what makes a classic. Then I saw that the fall fashion line up once again includes tailored white shirts, black pants, camel-colored trench coats, pearls,…
Next, we must venture into a very dark place.…. The black hole closets of those addicted to black. You know who you are. When you enter your closet, the organ prelude for Phantom of the Opera begins to sound. Seasoned women cling to black for a variety of reasons (S & C 101). Do any of…
I didn’t think about it at first, but there is a certain air of mystique that comes with keeping my identity a secret. Possibly, you envision me as a powerful Meryl-Streep-Devil-Wears-Prada type. Fully in control of the fashion industry…lending my expertise and knowledge to all of the “small people” while designers shower me with their…
MORE REASONS TO LOVE JULY! Coldwater Creek has some incredible savings on their website in the outlet. I got this wonderful blouse which was regular price, $70, for $18 and I ordered it on a day when free shipping was offered. Sign up for the emails so that you know when those…
I realize that I started sharing trends with you for the fall, but overall I do not have the income or the inclination to follow trends. I just happen to really like the khaki and leopard combination. In fact, it seems like the animal prints are in one year…out the next…back again…out again…but somehow, worth…