After the time changes each year, I begin to notice different light patterns on the walls…they always inspire and captivate me. Somehow, looking over these patterns often give me ideas of how to style looks with neutrals and colors…light and dark. Today’s outfit was a combination of navy and metallic. Contrasts I really like to…
During my 30s and 40s, I ceased to wear jackets. I had left the professional world to be a mom and considered them to be a part of my professional past. At that time, I never would have worn a jacket with jeans. I did not believe it to be functional in my “mom” world….
The day before my birthday event at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in North Star Mall was almost as much fun for me as the actually party!! I was invited to come tour the floors with two stylists, discussing fall trends, and what I desired to say to my over 50 friends about their fashion selections this fall….
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…
“All you really need is loads of self- confidence…and a smile.” Ines de la Fressange I love this quote from Ines because I believe it to be so true. Really, you can wear and pull off just about anything with self-confidence and a smile. During my 40s, my self- esteem was in the gutter. I…
I don’t know why I haven’t thought of it before….wearing different shades of green on green. After all, I look at green on green every day all around me woven throughout nature. But, I just never translated this natural color combination to my closet. Until, that is, InStyle Magazine for April printed these cards to help us visualize…
Ralph Lauren Jacket: Macys Chaps Leopard Blouse: Kohls Lee Jeans: Kohls Brown Flats: Old Navy I am dreaming of dresses these days as the temperatures heat up. Dresses and skirts are the best alternatives in Texas heat, but in summers past I have found myself too often dressing as I am today in denim and…
There is a name of a woman’s magazine floating around my head. In my dreams, I have fashioned a magazine for the real woman of a certain age. Someone who could be a variety of sizes….have a variety of household incomes…could be a parent or an empty nester….could shop anywhere from Wal-Mart to Saks. This…