“Seams” Like Magic!

“Seams” Like Magic!

Years ago, when I was more overweight than I currently am, I wore nothing but oversized clothing….thinking it made me look thinner. It took many episodes of WHAT NOT TO WEAR to convince me that wearing clothes designed to fit my body was the way to look thinner…not hiding myself under tents.  Stacy and Clinton also…

One Purple Jacket

One Purple Jacket

At the end of summer, I purchased a Grace Elements ponte knit jacket at Stein Mart for about $28.  I love it and have found so many ways to wear it!  That is when I know a garment works for me…is when I actually have too many ways to use it! I should never spend…

Casual Friday….

Casual Friday….

GIGI and I consider Casual Fridays a fashion opportunity.  We are allowed to wear jeans with school spirit shirts, but we try to have a little more fun than that.  My “artist-smock” style shirt inspired us to take photo’s in Gigi’s art room! She wore her new COLDWATER CREEK cardigan purchased on sale, and paired it with…

Gilmore Girls…Bunheads…and Creative Style!

Gilmore Girls…Bunheads…and Creative Style!

I’ve mentioned before that I am a huge fan of Gilmore Girls;  no show has better dialogue as far as I am concerned.  So, my husband was the one who told me about the new show on ABC’s Family Network called BUNHEADS.  The show is written Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame, and actually old…

Knits Work Anytime of Year!

Knits Work Anytime of Year!

Well, I did not last long with my plans not to shop!  The JULY sales and birthday coupons from every retailer I know were just too tempting….with huge expiration dates stamped on the fronts.  My 59th birthday is later in the week…but more about that “later in the week!” Among other places, I went into…

Style Is What You Are Inside

Style Is What You Are Inside

 “Many women make their grand entrance at Lincoln Center looking like exotic orchids in diamonds and paint,” John Fairchild wrote in 1965, “while Mrs. Guest walks briskly down the aisle in a pale cream cardigan suit.” C.Z.Guest My sweet blog friend, Serene of The Elegant Bohemian, recommended a book one day, THE POWER OF STYLE…

Cardigans for Crazy Weather

Cardigans for Crazy Weather

Tahari Cardigan: Stein Mart Michael Kors Black T: Ross Black Lee Jeans: Kohls Liz Claiborne Boots: Marshalls Yesterday, we were sweating…today, a little chilly! Crazy weather …and that is why I love cardigans! They are perfect 1. For all types of weather 2. For transitions between seasons 3. For adding color or pattern to any…

Accentuate the Positives!

Accentuate the Positives!

Green Blouse:  Coldwater Creek Ellen Tracy Wool Jacket: Goodwill Tweed Skirt:  Lane Bryant Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Liz Claiborne Boots:  Marshalls I’ve already told you that I like the new ABC TV show The Revolution Tim Gunn’s segment of this show is called the Timtervention…where he swoops in and encourages women to look and feel their best. During…