Coco Chanel…Elegance for Every Age

Coco Chanel…Elegance for Every Age

Today I am joining in with Jill and Adrienne as they pay a special tribute to Coco Chanel.  I have never owned anything authentic Chanel…not even the perfume.  But, I have been fascinated with her life and designs for years.  She is the queen of elegance and style…though a little hard on men! Lee Classic Fit Slimming…

Start The Day with a Bang and a Bling

Start The Day with a Bang and a Bling

 One of the scenes during my weekend morning walks  “I have a “carpe diem” mug and, truthfully, at six in the morning the words do not make me want to seize the day. They make me want to slap a dead poet.” ~Joanne Sherman Ok, I get it….optimistic, happy morning people can be…

She Got What She Wanted

She Got What She Wanted

…..I’m not just talking about the groom!! I am talking about the wedding. When my daughter and I began to work on her wedding last January, she had very specific goals in mind: 1. She wanted the wedding reception to be fun! 2. She wanted a romantic, vintage feel to both. 3. She wanted the…

It’s Friday, Friday….Casual Friday!!

It’s Friday, Friday….Casual Friday!!

Blouse: Ann Taylor Scarf: Marshall’s Shoes:  Nordstrom’s RACK I know , I know …it’s Monday…not Friday. But, perhaps this will brighten your outlook about the week. If we begin with a Friday attitude, we should enjoy the rest of the week…right?? In our school, teachers and students are allowed to wear jeans and school spirit…

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…

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….