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…

Uniquely Visible:  How Do You Do It?

Uniquely Visible: How Do You Do It?

 Sarah Johnson Sweater: Marshalls Dark Denim Trousers: Coldwater Creek Wanted Gold Flats: Marshalls    Reader question: You wrote recently that there are ways to look unique and not like everyone else who shops at the same stores in the malls. How do you do that? What a great question for VISIBLE MONDAY! This…

I Want to be Just Like Cher!!

I Want to be Just Like Cher!!

Well, not really Sonny’s Cher……but Sher Canada, Chico’s Style Expert! After all, she and I must be best friends. She emails me all the time! Her last, very personal message said, “DRESS LIKE YOU MEAN IT”….Set a tone for effortless chic with dark wash denim, a fabulous blazer, and statement accessories.  It was actually Sher’s outfit…

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…

Tim Gunn and Teachers Share the Runway!

Tim Gunn and Teachers Share the Runway!

Trying to MAKE IT WORK! with a menswear look today! The pinstiped pants are a little big…but wearable! There is an interesting new mentor for teachers….Tim Gunn of Project Runway!  I am on a listserv of journalism teachers and this was one of the recent comments prompting a lengthy discussion:  “So… one of the authorities…

Life Is Short….Celebrate Each Minute and, Go Ahead, Wear Some Bling!!

Life Is Short….Celebrate Each Minute and, Go Ahead, Wear Some Bling!!

Silk Jacket: Chico’s Calvin Klein Shirt with Bling: Marshall’s Capri Pants: Talbots Steve Madden Purse: Marshall’s (Sorry about the capris AGAIN, but Monday it was 110, and yesterday 107)  I long to wear my long pants comfortably! Twice in the last two months, life has demanded my attention.  I already shared with you my allergic…

Tweet This: Baby Boomers Not Afraid of Life Online

Tweet This: Baby Boomers Not Afraid of Life Online

 Same skirt, different top!  I wore this skirt last week and am still picking skirts to stay cool! Skirt: Lane Bryant Cardigan: Kohl’s (3 yrs. ago) Headband: Simply Vera @ Kohl’s  Something that is so great about my generation is that we are really not afraid to do anything.  Baby Boomers are out…