The Best $15 Skirts In Town!

The Best $15 Skirts In Town!

  Gigi looks fierce in her Stein Mart jacket and Target skirt!   Gigi and I share many things in common…our love of fashion, art, colors, design, and our ridiculously low shopping budgets. Recently (but separately), we both discovered great skirts for just $15 and we happened to wear them on the same…

Yes, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

Yes, You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

The word ELATION has come off my wall so that the room can be painted…so I added a touch!! Shirt Dress: Lane Bryant Jacket: Chicos Shoes: Target As soon as I typed this cliché, I wondered where it came from. The first time it was used in written literature was in 1534 by John Fitzherbert…

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Singing the Blogger & Busyness Blues…(with a smile!)

Presentation Ready! Blouse, Jacket &; Scarf: Stein Mart Skirt: Dillard’s Shoes: WalMart The end of a high school year is similar to the holidays…very hectic. Last week was our awards ceremony and the Jr&Sr Banquet where the junior class officially hosts the graduating class with a full blown gala evening. I was up past midnight…

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,…

Shedding a Tier

Black Cami: Chicos Black Cardi & Belt: Kohl’s Floral Skirt: Lane Bryant Necklace: Boutique Shoes: Payless I’m off today and need a look which will be cool (in high humidity and heat); flattering; and comfortable. It is so funny how many women think the word comfortable means sweat pants and T shirts! I really find…

A Fitting Conversation About Fit – Part II

 Carissa Rose Pintuck Blouse in Indigo Black Pencil Skirt: Dillards Pearl Necklace: Kohls Scarf: Ann Taylor Loft Pearl Bracelet: Premiere Jewelry  It’s exciting to find designers who actually understand the challenges of a full figured woman and want us to look our best. Carissa Rose out of Dallas is one of those designers….

For Fun, Wear the Happy Colors!

 Vintage Chicos Jacket Black Blouse: Kohls Short Pants: Stein Mart Michael Kors Platforms: Garment Exchange Necklace: Chicos  Since this is still the middle of San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration, I decided to research what colors are best for happy times!! My research resulted in the following colors and how they make the wearer feel:…

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

There are maybe ten phrases my students hear me say over and over again…I have even seen blogs about them after they graduate and leave my class. One is: WORDS ARE NEVER MEANINGLESS! There are words which hit different people, different ways…but they always have a meaning. One of those is the word MAXI. I…