Not Easy Being Green!

Not Easy Being Green!

Travelers Jacket: Goodwill Foxcroft Collection Blouse Lee Black Denim: Kohls William Shakespeare must have hated the color green. After all, he is the one who coined phrases like “green with envy,” and “green eyed monster.” Though I really love Shakespeare’s works, I have to disagree with his connotations of “green.” It is one of my…

Goodwill Saturday and The Colors of Fall 2012: Gotta Smile!

Goodwill Saturday and The Colors of Fall 2012: Gotta Smile!

Black long sleeved T from The GAP $1.99 at Goodwill!! Looking for something to do today? Why not make it a Goodwill (or your favorite thrift store) Saturday? Treasure hunting can be such a fun way to spend a little free time; however, be careful not to buy just to buy. You want to make…

Are Emotional Fashion Decisions Legit?

Are Emotional Fashion Decisions Legit?

Coat: Stein Mart Lane Bryant Blouse: Goodwill Skirt and Tights: Lane Bryant Boots: Ross Bracelet and Earrings: Lane Bryant Do you hate a certain color or type of clothing because your mother forced you to wear it again and again when growing up? Do you have an aversion to plaid because of the private school…

KOHLS Defense and Our Shopping State of Mind

KOHLS Defense and Our Shopping State of Mind

Axcess tunic: Kohls Lee Jeans: Kohls Target Shoes: Goodwill Headband: Target Last week, I wrote a post about JC Penney’s new marketing approach. By the way, if anyone has gone by JCP since they slashed prices for good, please let us know your observations!! But, that post brought some interesting comments and got me to thinking…

Introducing Foxcroft Collections….and my little DIY necklace!!

Introducing Foxcroft Collections….and my little DIY necklace!!

Send up the balloons…break out the bubbly…shoot off the bottle rockets…I have finally completed a successful DIY project and decided to debut it at the same time as this fabulous line of clothing….http://www.foxcroftcollection.com/!! White No Iron Shirt: Foxcroft Collection Black Trousers: Foxcroft Back jacket: Lane Bryant Pointed Toe Flats,Target: Brand New at Goodwill My white shirt…

Silk Jackets, Purple Legs, No Regrets

Silk Jackets, Purple Legs, No Regrets

Maggy London Silk Jacket: Goodwill Black Travelers Cami: Chicos Print Skirt: Lane Bryant   Silk….beautiful, luxurious silk…is due to make a big come back for next fall. Last summer, I purchased this silk jacket at Goodwill for $3….I love the feel of it!! Unfortunately, because of our heat and humidity, I do not get…

Winter Fashion….For Me, Time Is Running Out!

Winter Fashion….For Me, Time Is Running Out!

I am well aware that time is running out for us here in South Texas to enjoy our winter clothes. In fact, the forecast for Saturday is into the lower 80s!! I have written before of my love affair with fall and winter clothing. I think it’s mostly due to the fact that we have…

Accentuate the Positives!

Accentuate the Positives!

Green Blouse:  Coldwater Creek Ellen Tracy Wool Jacket: Goodwill Tweed Skirt:  Lane Bryant Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Liz Claiborne Boots:  Marshalls I’ve already told you that I like the new ABC TV show The Revolution Tim Gunn’s segment of this show is called the Timtervention…where he swoops in and encourages women to look and feel their best. During…