Tis the Season of Joy…not just Red & Green!

Tis the Season of Joy…not just Red & Green!

I love this time of year and right now with a great amount of stress in my home, it is good to have these little remembrances.  Just the word JOY can often put a smile on my face.  But, it also reminds me… we can dress festive without going red and green This blue PETER…

Coldwater Creek Going Out of Business…Why?

Coldwater Creek Going Out of Business…Why?

I was very surprised to find the following email in my box this morning…. So, everyone, why do you think Coldwater Creek is on their way out…what did they do well…what did they do wrong??  Perhaps this discussion would help other retailers…. My heart does go out to all of those employees now in need…

SuperBowl Party: What to Take, What to Wear!

SuperBowl Party: What to Take, What to Wear!

Sunday, we are headed out to watch the Superbowl with the same group of friends we have partied with for several years…it is always a fun time.   I might wear this: Python Pants: LANE BRYANT (couple of years old) Purple Turtleneck Knit: COLDWATER CREEK Tunic Top: CHICOS (new purchase, on sale) Gold Shoes: MARSHALLS Designer Necklace: DEBORAH LONG-SHIRLEY Love the game…love…

How I Wear My Coat!

How I Wear My Coat!

I am so sorry to be a little giddy…I truly understand that many of you are suffering through this cold. However, in South Texas we have not seen winter in a long, long time.  This has been fun…to actually wear more than one coat during a season!  I like to mix things up…not always wearing…

What I Will Wear: Christmas Day!

What I Will Wear: Christmas Day!

Those beautiful trees I showed you earlier today, are now naked!  As if on cue, winter blew in on December 21 and a cold front took off the leaves! I use the phrase “cold front” loosely, because it is not really cold and Christmas day is predicted to be mild.  Since my family will all…

Inspiration: Taking It To Southtown and Thinking Big!

Inspiration: Taking It To Southtown and Thinking Big!

Over Thanksgiving week, I watched Rachel Ray’s television program and paid close attention to a group of makeovers. This outfit popped up done from leggings with leather insets, a sweater, and denim shirt. I thought…wow, I have all those garments…so I reversed the program, froze the screen, and shot an inspiration look to wear downtown for…

Tis the Season to Show Our Red!

Tis the Season to Show Our Red!

Happy beginning of another week everyone! Which camp are you in?  Do you believe Sunday begins or ends the week?  Just because it is a work day, Monday is the week beginner for me! Several of you asked me what I left the Coldwater Creek holiday review wearing and here it is….the flattering, fabulous red tweed…

Coldwater Creek: A Holiday Review!!

Coldwater Creek: A Holiday Review!!

Model? Nope not me…but it is fun to pretend! That is exactly what I got to do when reviewing Coldwater Creek’s Holiday Collection!! The wonderful manager (Silvia) of the Quarry market location in San Antonio was willing to play photo shoot with me as I experienced the beautiful clothing for cold weather time….this belted plaid…