The Purple Shield Against the Silent Sword

The Purple Shield Against the Silent Sword

 Purple Blouse: Coldwater Creek Silk Jacket: Chico’s Brown Pants: Jana Kos Scarf:  Garment Exchange During the time of the Roman Empire, purple cloth was worn by royalty…the people in power. While that might make some of you cringe and hate what was worn by the “privileged,” I prefer to look at it as the…

Animal Prints:  The Weakness of Many

Animal Prints: The Weakness of Many

Brown Cardigan: Chico’s Peck & Peck Blouse: Stein Mart Army Green Skirt: Lane Bryant Romance author, Jackie Collins, once said, “My weakness is wearing too much leopard print!” With so much of it available from season to season, we all may have the same weakness!! I think what makes animal prints so great is they really never…

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

Jacket: Dress Barn JNY Top: Consignment Lee Denim: Kohls Flats: Old Navy About ten years ago, I absolutely hated jeans! That’s right everyone’s favorite, go-to, life-wear was my worst nightmare. I just was misinformed and believed all jeans were light blue denim, mom-jeans, which had to be saggy in order to fit! If you had asked…

TGIA….Thank goodness it’s…Autumn!

TGIA….Thank goodness it’s…Autumn!

Jacket: Old Navy Blouse: Chicos, consignment, Serendipity Clothing SA Coldwater Creek Jeans Target Ballet Flats My favorite time of year is finally, officially here!! There is just something about the feel in the air (even in Texas)…the shorter days…the vibrant colors…acorns on the ground…cinnamon brooms…Pumpkin Spice Lattes…Friday Night Football in small-town Texas…cool breezes…and homemade soup….

Teacher By Day….Hitting the Fashion Beat By Night!!

Teacher By Day….Hitting the Fashion Beat By Night!!

Today is a big day in the fashion world!!  New York Fashion Week kicks off debuting Spring 2012 looks;   Fashions Night Out, created by Vogue’s Anna Wintour and the Council of Fashion Designers of America to give the industry an economic boost is tonight; Project Runway continues tonight with over 50 designer Bert Keeter still in…

Finally!

Finally!

Cardigan: Jana Kos Fall 2011 Collection Simply  Vera Top: Kohls Blue Pant: Coldwater Creek Shoes: Old Navy This weekend I decorated for autumn and sure enough….this morning the temps are in the 60s!!  Amazing!  Now, if we can get some rain clouds, then happy days are here again! I walked out to the incredible feel…

Skinny Jeans A Con?  More Skirts & Contest Winner!! Yes, It Relates!

Skinny Jeans A Con? More Skirts & Contest Winner!! Yes, It Relates!

Andrea Woroch is a consumer savings expert…in fact her website claims this motto, “Helping Shoppers Break Bad Habits One Purchase at a Time.”  I have seen her speak on several subjects and often have some very helpful advice.  But for the television interview I saw with her today, the jury is still out.  She said that…

FROM FIRMING TO SLIMMING…PLUS PLEASE HELP ME!

FROM FIRMING TO SLIMMING…PLUS PLEASE HELP ME!

Lee Jeans @ Kohls V Neck T @ Lane Bryant Infinity Scarf@ Old Navy From products that firm my skin to a product which promises to slim!!  I have spent the last 10 years forced to shop in the full figured women’s clothing, so you might be able to imagine my excitement when I finally…