Free Anti-Aging Secrets:  #1 Worry Less

Free Anti-Aging Secrets: #1 Worry Less

I didn’t worry about this outfit! Dana Buchman Jacket: Kohls Tahari Purple Blouse: Marshalls Lee Jeans: Kohls Have you walked through a beauty store such as ULTA lately and noticed how many products are promoted to be anti-aging? It is amazing how even the 20 & 30- somethings should be aware of anti-aging products now…according to…

Visible Monday: Me & My Red Oak

Visible Monday: Me & My Red Oak

Cable Gauge Sweater: Ross Lee Slimming Jeans: Kohls Red Oaks are by far my favorite trees. I love their tall majesty…the deep greens of summer …and the brilliance of gold, orange and reds in late autumn. For the first eighteen years of our marriage, we lived in an 1100 square foot home built in the 1940s…hardwood…

Before You Leave the House, Put a Little Laughter in Your Bag

Before You Leave the House, Put a Little Laughter in Your Bag

  Jacket: Stein Mart Blouse: Coldwater Creek Blue Pants: Coldwater Creek Shoes: Marshalls Earrings: Garment Exchange Something to laugh about? The blouse is too big, because I have lost weight!! I begin every day with headlines….breaking news alerts….and constant bullets shot into my brain of what is happening in the world. You have to…

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

Jacket: Dress Barn JNY Top: Consignment Lee Denim: Kohls Flats: Old Navy About ten years ago, I absolutely hated jeans! That’s right everyone’s favorite, go-to, life-wear was my worst nightmare. I just was misinformed and believed all jeans were light blue denim, mom-jeans, which had to be saggy in order to fit! If you had asked…

Tim Gunn and Teachers Share the Runway!

Tim Gunn and Teachers Share the Runway!

Trying to MAKE IT WORK! with a menswear look today! The pinstiped pants are a little big…but wearable! There is an interesting new mentor for teachers….Tim Gunn of Project Runway!  I am on a listserv of journalism teachers and this was one of the recent comments prompting a lengthy discussion:  “So… one of the authorities…

IT MUST BE IN THERE SOMEWHERE…..

IT MUST BE IN THERE SOMEWHERE…..

Dana Buchman Print: Kohls Tahari Purple Tank: Marshalls Jeggings: Lan Bryant The last week of July is a mile marker for me…I have about 15 days until I return to work fulltime and I have to make sure I have reached certain summer goals. One of those goals is to perform one of the bi-annual closet…

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Presentation Ready! Blouse, Jacket &; Scarf: Stein Mart Skirt: Dillard’s Shoes: WalMart The end of a high school year is similar to the holidays…very hectic. Last week was our awards ceremony and the Jr&Sr Banquet where the junior class officially hosts the graduating class with a full blown gala evening. I was up past midnight…

That Regal Feeling!

Ellen Tracy Trousers: Stien Mart Print Cami: Stein Mart Scarf: Walmart Silk Jacket: Chicos Purple Glasses on head! Thank you so much to each and every one of you who left such sweet comments yesterday. It has been an emotional week…great sadness and great rejoicing all rolled into one event. While this time of life…