I am a little embarrassed to say that I was not familiar with GARANCE DORE until she joined the judges panel last Thursday on PROJECT RUNWAY, SEASON 13, UNCONVENTIONAL CHALLENGE. She was introduced as a fashion blogger, so that captured my attention. But, I was also taken with her style and the way she spoke with strength…
“I have never known a really chic woman whose appearance was not in large part, an outward reflection of her inner self.” Main Rousseau Bocher Project Runway is in Season 11 and brings a new “team” concept to every challenge. This past Thursday the designers were given the assignment to design for seasoned ladies, and Joan…
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…
You read it right!! $3.23!! For these cute Dana Buchman FLATS! They were originally $64.99. I found them on a clearance rack for $12.99, during KOHLS current sale, and I had in my possession a $10 coupon….VIOLA! $3.23! They were the only pair of its kind on the rack and just sitting off to the…
I took this picture of Tim Gunn at his October 2011 appearance in San Antonio “Risk taking in fashion is fun, but risk taking in our careers and in our education is essential. Ambitious people are more attractive and more fun to be with than people who maintain the status quo.”Tim Gunn, Gunn’s Golden Rules,…
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…
This was Tim’s first visit to San Antonio!! Gigi and I had so much fun Saturday afternoon as we headed out in the rain (YES, I SAID RAIN!!) to see Tim Gunn at La Cantera Mall. This was an incredible way to kick off San Antonio’s fashion week with a Tim Gunn appearance and casual…
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…