Would You Wear Them or Not??

Would You Wear Them or Not??

The April 2014 edition of Harper’s Bazaar has an interesting article by Lisa Armstrong titled, “Do You Dress Your Age? What’s appropriate and should it really matter?” She begins with an observation made in Paris where some women are wearing teen shoes with just about anything… you know, trainers, sneakers, and skate shoes. She writes, “If…

Friday Fashion News – Edition #2 With Me On Fabulous After 40!

Friday Fashion News – Edition #2 With Me On Fabulous After 40!

Happy Friday, everyone!  I am so excited for my friend and local fashion designer, Calley Gonzalez.  She will be showing a collection this year for New York Fashion week…in full swing now!! Calley’s story is told in today’s San Antonio Express News by fashion editor, Michael Quintanilla.  Read more HERE.  I told you recently how Calley…

Tunics, Tunics, Tunics!!

Tunics, Tunics, Tunics!!

Just a couple of years ago, my co-workers scoffed at wearing tunics to work.  The thought of wearing leggings, skinny jeans, or ankle pants with a tunic was even more out of the question (to work or anywhere else).  These are women from 45-70, and I have watched many of them change their ways. Tunics are…

When Menswear Makes Sense

When Menswear Makes Sense

“Effortless Style often takes, as it says, relatively little effort.  All you really need is loads of self-confidence…and a smile. (You can carry off anything with a smile!) Of course, a few tips can help you achieve your own effortless (or almost effortless) style.”  – Parisian Chic by Ines de la Fressange with Sophie Gachet….

Leopard Lovin’

Leopard Lovin’

Loving Leopard….because it is really always in style!  No matter the season or the year!  I read so many articles salivating over animal prints as if we have never seen them before, but thank goodness, we have!  Animal print garments and accessories are worth holding on to…they just do not go away! Leopard Blouse: Chaps…

Celebrating Strength!

Celebrating Strength!

           We knew we were close to our destination.  Streets followed names such as Bayou Drive…buildings were constructed on stilts around the levees…restaurants utilized vintage boats for dining rooms….and the air was thick with humidity and odor.  The odor hung everywhere …the hotel, Starbucks…everywhere… as if the entire area was sitting inside…

More Shoes….Loving July Sales…Answering Questions!!

More Shoes….Loving July Sales…Answering Questions!!

You read it right!!  $3.23!!  For these cute Dana Buchman FLATS!  They were originally $64.99.  I found  them on a clearance rack for $12.99, during  KOHLS current sale, and I had in my possession a $10 coupon….VIOLA! $3.23!  They were the only pair of its kind on the rack and just sitting off to the…

FBFF:  All Things SHOES!

FBFF: All Things SHOES!

Gigi’s Shoes from Kohl’s.  So great, just had to show them once again!! Before I answer the questions from today’s Modly Chic FBFF…allow me to tell you a little story:  Once upon a time there was a twenty-something fashionista whose best friend was Bruno Magli!  She believed the more dramatic the stilletto…the better!!  But, one day,…