Have Some Fun…Do A New Thing!

Have Some Fun…Do A New Thing!

The fashion industry is always bringing us new ideas which often require a step outside of our comfort zone to try!   I have seen several blogs for women of all ages showing the idea of wearing double bracelets or cuffs…the same styles…on both arms.  So, when I found these fun MOD GEO BRACELETS at FOREVER…

Craving Visibility or Declaring Visibility…there is a Difference!

Craving Visibility or Declaring Visibility…there is a Difference!

I hope all of you are rested and relaxed after a summer weekend!  I love VISIBLE MONDAY, and appreciate Patti beginning this meet up of bloggers, as she writes, to “Promote the gloriously visible woman!”  I really like blogger collaborations…it is like a group of girlfriends gathering weekly for a chat.  I also understand that…

Dressing for Many Hats!

Dressing for Many Hats!

How many hats do you wear? My number has changed with life transitions…I no longer wear the ones for chauffeur, daily cook, homework tutor, or party planner. But, now I am wearing High School teacher and mentor Freelance writer – two local news publications Fashion journalist and blogger Wife, mom, friend…. Wearing different hats can…

Spring Trends 2012: Making Them Work

Spring Trends 2012: Making Them Work

I am wearing another great pair of sunglasses from Carmen Marc Valvo! “Color blocking. That’s the trend. It’s everywhere,” Gigi said after a trip to SA’s trendiest mall, The Shops at La Cantera. “But, I have no idea what to do with it!” I assured her that this was not rocket science and began to…

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Monday marks the beginning of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, voted seven years in a row the top indoor large rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. Also, over the years the Rodeo has provided over 113 million scholarships for local youth. Black Jacket: Old Navy Denim Shirt: Walmart Lee Jeans: Kohls Boots: Steim…

Tenevis for My Aching Back

Tenevis for My Aching Back

WD.NY Cardigan: Marshalls Sigrid Olsen T: Marshalls Denim Skirt and Blue Tights: Lane Bryant Boots: Ross “Fairy Tales will come true, it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart……..” Yes, I am young at heart and wore an outfit today which makes me feel youthful. However, my body is saying otherwise. This week…

I’ve Got Good News and Bad News

I’ve Got Good News and Bad News

Blouse: Ross $7.00 Talbot’s Capris Target Shoes: Goodwill for $1.99 I’ve got good news and bad news….first the bad news. South Texas has soared back into temps over 100 and predictions keep us breaking records for 100 DEGREE days in 2011…which means we will see more after October 1. That keeps me in bare legs,…

Fear of the Form…Should we Confront It?

Fear of the Form…Should we Confront It?

Cardigan: Marshall’s Skirt: lane Bryant Shoes: Target It took a long time for What Not to Wear to get me out of oversized clothes. Big Tops were my comfort zone…. the bush I would run to hide behind. I came into my 50s quite overweight and had just stopped caring for myself. Oversized polos, T shirts, and…