Not Looking for Clones, Looking to Inspire

Not Looking for Clones, Looking to Inspire

Yesterday was a big day!  I had quite a few new readers come check out this blog because I was mentioned in a Chat Room….welcome, to any of you who stopped by and decided to come back!! With this joy always comes the zingers!  Someone wrote (in the chat room) that my jewelry is too…

Soft Surroundings Spring 2013 Plus a Giveaway

Soft Surroundings Spring 2013 Plus a Giveaway

Thank you, ladies, for yesterday’s discussion!  I love it when we can bring all sides to an issue.  I post almost every comment unless it is inappropriate, crude, or a personal attack.  This is how we learn from one another, and, I believe, it is important to hear from everyone.   (Of course, this is the…

Why Does This Still Happen??

Why Does This Still Happen??

These ads just infuriate me!  I get so upset at retailers who want to do this to women  even those who are 106!  Women deserve to look fabulous no matter their age…and this just drives me crazy! My mother use to call these moo-moos…I call then no-nos. I guess these would not exist if there…

Black and White Answers

Black and White Answers

This has been a gorgeous week in San Antonio.  Spring is in full swing and all it’s glorious colors are blooming.  Despite having color inspiration all around, Gigi and I took time this week to jump on the black and white bandwagon. Cristina  The black and white trend is still on the fashion scene.  Gigi…

Reader Comment: What Do I Do About Orange?

Reader Comment: What Do I Do About Orange?

Orange is the happiest color. – Frank Sinatra Sing it, Frank!  I love the joy orange brings me.   But, alas, I know not all agree with the Chairman of the Board.  I received an email from one reader, “Pam, I am so grieved to see orange everywhere.  I cannot wear orange.  It doesn’t look good…

Reader Request: Where’d You Get Those Pants?

Reader Request: Where’d You Get Those Pants?

All things Pants…that is the current fashion headline and I am loving the options!  A reader asked me on Monday where I purchase my slim legs-ankle- length pants.  First, I want you to know that one of my wardrobe goals for the past six months has been to upgrade my pants. My old selections were…

Soft Surroundings…Our Own Place for Beauty!

Soft Surroundings…Our Own Place for Beauty!

 There is just something about walking into Soft Surroundings at the Shops of La Cantera .  The ,décor is beautiful and inviting.  The music of Ballroom Classics(of course with Frank Sinatra songs) transported me to a different, relaxed state of mind. But, last Saturday it was the next best thing to home, when they opened…

Mixing it up with Goodwill!!

Mixing it up with Goodwill!!

Pattern Mixing…it is still big on the fashion scene and for some reason I find myself consistently attracted to the looks.  But, beware, for some other reason, most men don’t get it and look at these styles as mistakes…unless they are in the world of fashion themselves.  My peeps and I are constantly discussing this…