Reinvention Story: Leaving A Legacy + A Giveaway

Reinvention Story: Leaving A Legacy + A Giveaway

At 59 years of age, Cyndee Conrad is living her dream. “When I am designing jewelry, I feel like I am doing what I was created to do,” she told me recently.  Becoming a new grandmother however, added a whole new dimension to her vision.  Looking into the eyes of her granddaughter, a desire to…

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…

What Archie Bunker Taught Me About Style!

What Archie Bunker Taught Me About Style!

You read it right…Archie Bunker, indirectly, helped me develop a personal style. I thought about it this past week when actress Jean Stapleton passed away.  And now I write about it HERE for Generation Fabulous.  Please hop on over and see what two accessories I try to never leave home without. Have a fabulous Tuesday, everyone!  This…

Eileen Fisher…Top of My Shopping List!!

Eileen Fisher…Top of My Shopping List!!

I went to Chicago with a shopping list in mind!  After months of saving a little from each paycheck and a couple of nice gift cards in my possession, I knew exactly where I wanted to start!  San Antonio does not currently have an Eileen Fisher store. For three years, some of my favorite bloggers…

Lessons from Outside the Dressing Room

Lessons from Outside the Dressing Room

The mission after tea in Gruene? Find my friend Karen new warmer weather styles First Stop:  Hillbilly Chic Boutique in Gruene A youthful boutique, but we found some fashion-forward, age appropriate styles! Yes, she bought this …super cute and only $22! Now, for the rest of the story about lessons learned while shopping with Karen,…

If I Can Do It, You Can DIY It!

If I Can Do It, You Can DIY It!

I am a pack rat when it comes to old jewelry…I do not easily discard.  There are some pieces I still have from my 20s!  Last weekend, I was in a cabinet and came across  seashells gathered at the Texas Coast on a family trip several years ago.  I had done nothing with the shells…but…

Balancing Opinions on Fashion and Style

Balancing Opinions on Fashion and Style

What could a seesaw and Ines de la Fressange have to do with your personal style?  Well, you will have to click HERE and go over to Generation Fabulous to find out!! I’ve learned so much from Ines…but the connection with the GenFab post has to do with what she taught me… NOT TO OVER DO!…