Gentle Transitions to Fall

Gentle Transitions to Fall

September…as a young schoolgirl, I was accustomed to chalkboards and books entering in just after Labor Day.  So, it is natural that my thoughts now turn toward fall. I have already confessed to my love for this season which compels me forward, …though the calendar still gives us 20 more days until all is official!…

OOTD:  From Evening to Day, A Touch of Gold!

OOTD: From Evening to Day, A Touch of Gold!

Hello, everyone…I so hope you are warmer this week!  We are back to typical South Texas, cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon…layers and trench coats work really well. I showed this metallic gold tunic over the holidays, because I purchased it at Chicos for an evening party.  This week, I decided to style it…

Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

Oh Yes…These Work Just Fine!

There have been several pricey versions of these shoes I have eyed since August, so when I saw the R2 style at Ross, I thought…OH YES, THESE WILL WORK JUST FINE!  At $15, they are a perfect fit for my budget!   I have plans for these guys!  Hopefully,  you will see them again soon!…

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…

Good Clothes vs Bad Clothes

Good Clothes vs Bad Clothes

“It takes the same amount of time to put on good clothes as bad clothes.” Stacy London Thank you for all of the great comments on yesterday’s post.  I love to hear from so many women who can offer “more to the story.”  I also want to welcome all of the new readers! I learned…

One Purple Jacket

One Purple Jacket

At the end of summer, I purchased a Grace Elements ponte knit jacket at Stein Mart for about $28.  I love it and have found so many ways to wear it!  That is when I know a garment works for me…is when I actually have too many ways to use it! I should never spend…

We’re Talking Shoes and the Smoothie Recipe!!  Such Fun!

We’re Talking Shoes and the Smoothie Recipe!! Such Fun!

 THIS!  Just for the record….I did not wear my two knit skirts back to back, but with these posts it appears that way.  Here is the brown one which I wore with the same white jacket…but I do love these skirts!  Find the skirts in this POST. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/r2+gracelyn+flat?prodId=245454&productRef=SEARCH I bought these flats at DSW with my birthday…