I just cannot believe that Kohls is playing Christmas carols and Black Friday commercials are running…where did autumn go?? It’s time to start making lists…and check them twice…you know lists for gifts…lists for Thanksgiving meals…lists for cards or special remembrances…lists, lists,lists! I have to admit when I heard “Here Comes Santa Claus” entering the doors…
Gigi and I are so happy….it’s November and it’s Friday!! November and December are my favorite months. The time and temps are changing. And we both loved wearing autumn looks this past week! I enjoyed this color block style from shoes to jacket…it was fun! I know I wear this purple knit jacket a lot,…
Since I became a blogger, I love to open my email! What will over50feeling40 have for me today? Whether it is a new advertiser or reader request, I always find something there of interest. One reader wondered, “Is it acceptable to wear fake leathers and furs….or does that cheapen our style?” Boots: RossGloves: Stein Mart Great…
Champagne taste and a Coca Cola pocketbook…. did anyone else’s parents say this to you growing up? I heard it so much, the phrase would bring torment to me in my dreams. So, I find it rather humorous …after two and half years of blogging…I am now a style ambassador for Harper’s Bazaar and an ambassador…
My wonderful oldest son is about to graduate from college and enter the professional world. We butted heads a little bit last weekend over his attire. He still dresses like a college student…the only pair of jeans are very baggy, ragged, and decorated with paint. He says comfort is everything and one cannot dress comfortably…
In the past year, I have been poked, prodded and probed….but not by a doctor. Retailers seeking information on how to improve their products have inundated me with opinion surveys. Now I actually respect those who are fighting to keep their businesses alive. I respect the opinion survey and take it quite seriously. What I…
Today is Burgundy Day! I am joining other bloggers on Tuesday for a tribute to this saturated, rich color hosted by Jill and Adrienne! My problem with the color is that there are days I love the jewel-toned richness and autumn beauty of it….then there are days I am exhausted by it. The school where I…
Most of us are familiar with Tim Gunn’s favorite phrase, Make It Work! But, it helps me face challenges all of the time. Whenever I find myself lamenting over a problem, I will hear that scholarly, kind voice in my head imploring me to MAKE IT WORK! This happened recently when I picked up the…