Would You Wear It??

Would You Wear It??

There was a lot of talk this week with the over 50 bloggers about fashion magazines…do we still look to them for inspiration?  I only read a couple…HARPER’S BAZAAR and INSTYLE…to get ideas and see what it happening in the world of fashion.  So, in this edition of Harper’s Bazaar, I found an ad for…

The Long and Short of Long Jackets and Coats

The Long and Short of Long Jackets and Coats

InStyle Magazine for April is not the only place featuring long coats and jackets for the spring season…they are everywhere.  This is a look I personally have loved for a long time…long jackets, coats, boyfriend jackets, and dusters! Many of you saw my new coat from Macys on Monday…however, I would like to focus on one…

Fall 2013 Planning…Yes, It’s Time!!

Fall 2013 Planning…Yes, It’s Time!!

I know from speaking with you the last three years, that many begin to plan your fall wardrobes now.  After all, it is almost time for the famous NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE!! Here is the fun seasonal color chart from PANTONE!  Of course, I love this combination of turbulence and carafe: This color guide is always helpful.  Another…

Spring Trends…Making Them Work!

Spring Trends…Making Them Work!

You guys are the absolute best!  All of the ideas yesterday were excellent and I am going to use many of them!  You actually have me excited now about my low-key, low-cost 12 days off!! Tuesday night I was having difficulty getting excited about what to wear to work on Wednesday, so I sat down…

InStyle’s Hidden Treasures + Department Store Comeback!

InStyle’s Hidden Treasures + Department Store Comeback!

I don’t know why I haven’t thought of it before….wearing different shades of green on green. After all, I look at green on green every day all around me woven throughout nature. But, I just never translated this natural color combination to my closet. Until, that is, InStyle Magazine for April printed these cards to help us visualize…

PRINTS: UNDER CONTROL

PRINTS: UNDER CONTROL

Marie Claire For one afternoon over the holiday, I sat down with my latest stack of fashion magazines and began an intense search for inspiration. What seemed to scream out of the pages were the prints currently in vogue. “Prints Out Loud” is my best description…some were wild, neon, and pastel…some were graphic…some were tribal! All were…

If You Shop For One Thing This Weekend….

If You Shop For One Thing This Weekend….

Make sure you have leopard in your wardrobe.  That’s what the experts are saying.  Yesterday, the San Antonio Express News fashion section featured leopard, “The jungle never sleeps.  It seems. At least not when it comes to fashion.” (Lead by Molly Glentzer) According to InStyle currently on the stands, the leopard trend should really NEVER…