Day Two: No Shopping Challenge “Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up!” -John C. Maxwell Day #2 Look! Today is definitely a new day! Since I am currently out of “bread” the buttering up of the ladies who read this blog has been such a blessing!! Thank you…
DAY ONE: NO SHOPPING CHALLENGE!!! Of course, right from the beginning there was a challenge. First, the coffee maker was broken! (headache coming on) Next, the forecast was 92 sizzling degrees… with high humidity. (headache growing) Warm weather in South Texas goes on and on and on for a really long time, so it’s easy to…
Changing my style helped me to become a new more confident woman. It also helped me discover something I love: shopping. One of the comments on this blog said, “You sound like a serious shopper.” (http://fashionoverfifty.blogspot.com/) That’s putting it mildly. Treasure hunting for affordable fashion has become my hobby for the past seven years. My…
Today, has been a difficult day. But, I believe it has led to a new topic for this blog! Special announcment coming on Sunday! For now, enjoy these autumn pumpkins taken by my student, Andrew Matalon! It’s warm outside, but autumn’s beauty is still nearby! See you tomorrow!
Just thought this student painting was appropriate…not sure WHY exactly! South Texas during Autumn is completely not fun! The temperatures often soar up into the nineties with humidity levels that make it feel even higher. So, wearing fun, cute, fall-like fashion can be quite frustrating for many days on end. Today I drove past a…
The Neckline was Unique As I began to rebuild my wardrobe with clothes that flattered my shape, I learned more about the retailers near where I live and work. It helps to know when they move clothes to sale racks….what day racks are filled from the Marshall’s delivery (Monday for me) ….to know that on…
Recently, I threw on a long Boho, military green skirt, denim jacket, and the scarf pictured to the left. I was really surprised at the attention the scarf received…so many, young and older, were attracted to the color scheme in the scarf (which I picked up in September at Marshall’s). Someone asked me how I…
Gigi wins! Her look for school today included a red jacket from Marshall’s which she said she just had to have…I could see why! She paired it with a pencil skirt from Stein Mart and the black patent heels I mentioned yesterday. She looks like a work of art as she teaches art! Marshall’s jacket!…