Blue on Blue: From Clothing to Grammys

Blue on Blue: From Clothing to Grammys

Necklace: Chicos Ring: Stein Mart Remember the Bobby Vinton song…Blue on Blue, Heartache on Heartache?? I thought of it today when I put this outfit together. Now, it’s in my head…can’t get it out! But, speaking of music, did anyone else feel old during the Grammys this past Sunday?? I haven’t watched any awards ceremonies…

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

London Fog Trench: Stein Mart Black Lee Jeans: Kohls “With jeans, dinner-suit pants, over a little black dress – is there any occasion when a trench coat will not do? It goes over everything and with everything!” -Ines de la Fressange in Parisian Chic Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! Today’s outfit may be a…

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…

Age Discrimination: Overcoming!

Age Discrimination: Overcoming!

Over 50 won’t keep me down!! Age Discrimination. Have you experienced it yet? I saw blatant age discrimination during some of the challenges on Project Runway last season against Bert Keeter, the over 50 designer. I have seen it in our neighborhood where several men over 50 have suffered layoffs…two became alcoholics when door after…

The Voice In My Head and Links a la Mode In My Smile

The Voice In My Head and Links a la Mode In My Smile

No, No Don’t wear that!!! I began to experiment with fashion in my teens. In looking back, I think it angered, and hurt, my mother that I no longer desired to wear her handmade clothes. I wanted store bought and I wanted to be creative. If I had only understood her connection between self-worth and…

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store. -Kin Hubbard How true! I did not even walk into a Home Depot or Lowe’s before I was married with the joys of home ownership. But, I still never really enjoyed the experience until I met Sunset Ridge Home and…

Holiday Shopping: Pregame Training!

Holiday Shopping: Pregame Training!

Wool jacket: Goodwill Simply Vera Long Sleeved T Shirt: Kohls Steve Madden Scarf: Stein Mart Lee Slimming Jeans: Kohls Liz Claiborne Boots: Marshalls We all know that holiday shopping is just around the corner…some of you may have already started!! Now, let me ask. Are you the type of person who finds the crowds exhilarating…

Favorite Autumn Colors:  #5 Powerhouse Red!

Favorite Autumn Colors: #5 Powerhouse Red!

Red Jacket:  Dress Barn Liz Claiborne Blouse:  Ross Lee Slimming Jean: Kohls Ballet Flats: Target Headband: Target And whenever I’m in a situation where I’m wearing the same as 600 other people and doing the same thing as 600 other people, looking back, I always found ways to make myself different, whether it be having…