Friday Fashion News  Edition #9

Friday Fashion News Edition #9

Happy Friday everyone!  Friday Fashion News returns to celebrate the beginning of Holiday Season 2013.  November really kicks off all the madness which follows.  But, I still love it…the time change, the weather changes…and even all the madness!   These beautiful teal Applause suede flats were sent to me from NATURALIZER. They are a part of…

Chicos Shopping…A Sweet Surprise!

Chicos Shopping…A Sweet Surprise!

    Fatigue was pulling down every wrinkle around each eye as I sat  down at my desk that morning.  One restless night and a 5 AM  workout to follow became a deadly cocktail of emotional and  physical stress resulting in a rather down and out attitude to begin  my day.     Let the…

Soft Surroundings:  I Love the Compliments!! (And the Giveaway!)

Soft Surroundings: I Love the Compliments!! (And the Giveaway!)

First, I would like to thank everyone for your condolences about the loss of my mother…I just love the community we have…you are all precious! Now, on a happier note, I am so pleased to once again write about one of my favorite retailers…SOFT SURROUNDINGS!  Every time…and I mean every time…I wear one of my…

Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

There have been several pricey versions of these shoes I have eyed since August, so when I saw the R2 style at Ross, I thought…OH YES, THESE WILL WORK JUST FINE!  At $15, they are a perfect fit for my budget!   I have plans for these guys!  Hopefully,  you will see them again soon!…

Defining Authenticity

Defining Authenticity

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!  In the past couple of weeks, I have read many conversation threads, mostly with bloggers, which boil down to one word…authenticity.  How do we define it?  Some of the questions which have jumped out of these threads for me personally have been: Can I be an authentic person blogging…

Refreshment and Peace

Refreshment and Peace

Good morning, everyone.  It’s 48 degrees in San Antonio this morning…that is awesome!  I am sitting her with my candles glowing,  sipping Starbuck’s French Roast, in refreshing, dry air…glorious autumn. After three months, my daughter’s family moved into their house and I took mine back.  I have had no place to unwind and be alone…

Fabulous Clothes Should Not Be Weapons!

Fabulous Clothes Should Not Be Weapons!

You might recall that I have been assisting my daughter with moving from our home into her new home with her family.  Moving is NOT a time when we normally dress up…in fact, for days we have been at our grungiest. So, off we went to Walmart to pick up some needed items. While there…

Coldwater Creek Ponte Knit Leggings…

Coldwater Creek Ponte Knit Leggings…

I am singing in the rain today for many reasons… 1. It’s raining!!  We need it! 2. There is a cool, hint of autumn in the air. 3. I almost have my house back! 4. Coldwater Creek sent me this perfect pair of  gray PONTE KNIT LEGGINGS…and I love  them! You may not realize it,…