Beginning in April the wardrobe predators come out! Temperatures in the 90s are ready to pounce on the most prim and proper to make them sweat like dogs….and the humidity attacks all innocents, immediately lassos their hair.. takes them out and poofs them up! So, looking great at an outdoor evening event can be a…
Yesterday, I was behind the scenes of the largest parade in America overseen by all women…and, I observed, mostly women of a certain age at that! It was a well-oiled machine run with precision, accuracy, efficiency, and loads of laughter. I was amazed to watch these ladies of the Battle of Flowers Association gather at…
“Fashion is all about happiness. It’s fun. It’s important. But it’s not medicine.” – Donatella Versace Fiesta is fashion fun…anything goes in San Antonio for two weeks. Extreme color, bling, pattern mixing, hats, fascinators, medals, crowns, masks….it’s all about fun! Dress: Ross I enjoy having fun with it…in my own way. While my version is…
No problem….that is what I said when Goodwill SA asked me to shop for FIESTA celebration ensembles!! Hopefully, you caught my post here about the Fiesta Ole Fashion Show and you can see how San Antonio ladies love to go over the top and have fun during this two week celebration. I think I had…
Fiesta began for me last night with a special event held at the Art Institute of San Antonio. They hosted a reception and invited eight of the top art teachers in the city to display one selection of their own artwork. Of course, Gigi was invited to participate and I went along for moral support. …
Photos by Jonathan Alonzo, Official Battle of Flowers Photographer Today is the official beginning of Fiesta!! I hope to bring you a variety of stories from different events…as long as my schedule goes as planned!! Parade Grand Marshall, AT&T CEO Ed Whitacre (R) with Parade Official, Rhonda Calvert and the children (photo by Alonzo) For today,…
Make Me Smile! Yes, I am one of those who really love a rainy afternoon…maybe because we do not have that many in San Antonio! But, I do realize that the weather this spring is very dangerous and I hope all of you are safe! I grew up in Tornado Alley and know how nerve…
First, I must thank KENS 5 and the Robert Tips Family once again for the wonderful weekend in downtown San Antonio. We had not played tourists since our children were young, so this was so much fun for a couple of empty nesters and a much needed get away from the stresses of life!! The Tips…