JCP & Me:  A Reconciliation Story

JCP & Me: A Reconciliation Story

I admit it… I have been hard on J.C. Penney’s since they changed leadership.  HERE and HERE are two of the last posts I wrote which primarily focused on the advertising campaign and their decision to not have sales.  I still do not like the majority of their advertising decisions; however it was this mailer which caught my attention…

Tee Shirts: Simple Pleasures

Tee Shirts: Simple Pleasures

My favorite casual style is to throw on a simple, V Neck Tee with a fitted jacket and jeans…. If I want to punch it up a bit, I will add a fun piece of jewelry or a great printed scarf.   Today, I decided to go out and find great Tee Shirt options for…

News The 50+ Woman Can Use!

News The 50+ Woman Can Use!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you have special plans for the day!  I love the smell of coffee and newsprint in the mornings, so I thought I would share with you a couple of stories from the local business section: MARKETERS CONTINUE TO NOTICE BABY BOOMERS!…we have known this already, but I am happy to…

JCPenneys….There’s Still Time, Now Pay Attention!

JCPenneys….There’s Still Time, Now Pay Attention!

Listen up, there is something to be said… “Wall Street doesn’t seem to like J.C.Penney’s new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.”  – Associated Press, May 17, 2012 Thus was the lead yesterday in the business section as AP announced JCP stock plunged nearly 20% on Wednesday, the biggest decline in four…

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…

JCP and Me: Rebels With A Cause (New Info Below)

JCP and Me: Rebels With A Cause (New Info Below)

It’s Friday!!! Scarf: Marshalls Grey Sweater: Ross Brown, pinstripe jacket: Macys Lee Jeans: Kohls Flats: Old Navy Crossing over that line at 50, and realizing, at most, one half of your life may be over, can bring on a touch of rebelliousness!! For example, on Fridays at the school where we work, all faculty are…

TURF WARS: KOHLS VS JCP

TURF WARS: KOHLS VS JCP

Dressing for a long day of seminar means cool, casual. I opted for white on white with fun tortise shell accessories. It was 104 outside!! When I begin fulltime tomorrow, the flip flops will stay at home!! Well, this is it!  May last day to be in control of my own schedule….for me, and many…