Susan Graver Style: A Sweatshirt to Love!

Susan Graver Style: A Sweatshirt to Love!

I really thought I had left sweatshirts behind me until I met this one, by designer SUSAN GRAVER, at one of my favorite resale shops, CLOTHES MENTOR!  Susan’s designs are most often seen on QVC.  After finding this sweatshirt, I am going to watch her segments now! First of all, it is in one of my…

Inspiration: Pin It, Rip It, Find It!

Inspiration: Pin It, Rip It, Find It!

So happy to discover I am not the only one who hates rides!! Thanks for the comments in the last post.  Of course, one of the reasons many of us turn to fashion blogs is for inspiration! I am old school in so many ways, and I still like to keep a book of plastic…

Elaine Turner’s Smokein’ Shoes for a Sizzlin’ Summer

Elaine Turner’s Smokein’ Shoes for a Sizzlin’ Summer

When my local ELAINE TURNER boutique asked if I would like a pair of her fabulous espadrilles, I thought “I can be there in five minutes!” Soon after returning home with my beautiful package, my daughter came over and her eyes immediately went to “the shoes.”   “Mom!…those shoes are amazing!”  She has pretty much always…

What’s Happening On the Streets…Plus A Winner!!

What’s Happening On the Streets…Plus A Winner!!

I quickly learned on the streets of Chicago that a true Chicago-shopper refused to acknowledge Macy’s now resides in the original Marshall Field’s building. In fact, one of our lovely readers even commented to this recently: Christine said, “I love Chicago and before Macy’s purchased Marshall Field’s that was my favorite place to shop when…

Treat Yourself….I Did With A Little Leopard!!

Treat Yourself….I Did With A Little Leopard!!

Wow, there have been a couple of heavy emotional posts for me over the last week! So, I am ready to have some fun! What better way to celebrate fun than with LEOPARD. I write this advice often: Give yourself permission to receive a treat occasionally for something special…and I am not talking about chocolate….