Black & White…The Looks and the Talk!

Black & White…The Looks and the Talk!

My taste is pretty easy to see if you walk inside my closet…I love black and white…neutrals and prints! That hasn’t really changed much over the years, but if you walked inside my head…it would be a different story. I can remember a time, in my forties, when I would look in the mirror…say YUCK…and leave…

It’s Not The End of the World or Is It?

It’s Not The End of the World or Is It?

Loves!! Gotta love it…my beautiful daughter is back  taking more from me!   Shelby Mason sent me her perfect legwear for those who wear boots!  Shelby explains, “I created Boottights and Darby’s because I was tired of being uncomfortable when wearing traditional legwear with my boots.  Attaching premium tights to actual performance socks seemed to…

What’s Happening On the Streets…Plus A Winner!!

What’s Happening On the Streets…Plus A Winner!!

I quickly learned on the streets of Chicago that a true Chicago-shopper refused to acknowledge Macy’s now resides in the original Marshall Field’s building. In fact, one of our lovely readers even commented to this recently: Christine said, “I love Chicago and before Macy’s purchased Marshall Field’s that was my favorite place to shop when…

My Love Affair With Black

My Love Affair With Black

After such wonderful comments about wearing color, I almost hate to confess to the latter.  For some reason, when the weather is cold, my go to looks are mostly in BLACK.  I have heard all of the fashion advice about wearing browns and navy blue instead of black.  Supposedly, black is so harsh on our…

Closet Inspiration….The Art Room

Closet Inspiration….The Art Room

I love walking into Gigi’s high school art room…it is a banquet for my senses.   I can sit in her room and visit Rome, France, Italy, and LA, all at the same time.  I leave each day creatively challenged.   This is why I have been doing my Outfit-of-the-Day (OOTD) looks in her room…so much more…

Just 15 Minutes….All To Myself!

Just 15 Minutes….All To Myself!

Things are steadily beginning to slow down after weeks of chaos.  My daughter and her husband lived with us for a couple of months after moving back from Saipan.  Now, they are in their own home preparing for the birth of their son. We joined our son and his new wife, plus the in-laws, for…

Pencil Skirt Power and Skirt Winner!

Pencil Skirt Power and Skirt Winner!

You.Are.Amazing. As. you. are. Stronger than you know. More beautiful than you think. Worthier than you believe. More loved than you can ever imagine. Passionate about making a difference. Fiery when protecting those you love. Learning. Growing. Not alone. Warm. Giving. Generous. Quirky. Sexy. Funny. Smart. Flawed. Whole. Scared. Brave. And so, so, so.much.more. Be…

One Big Special Announcement Plus Headline News

One Big Special Announcement Plus Headline News

“I was never defeated by age; I was inspired by it.”   -Kate Walsh, actress Yes!  It’s Friday and time to go home and relax or go out and have fun.  Today, I wanted to share with you some interesting bits of news I have accumulated: First: The October Harper’s Bazaar (as always) has great articles…