If You Can’t Do Hermes….

If You Can’t Do Hermes….

I would love to have the income which allowed several HERMES scarves to live in my closet….but, alas, I don’t.   The good news is, there are many great retailers offering affordable accessories ….please share with us your favorite places. (My son came up with the “angelic” lighting!) I love places like MARSHALLS, Ross, STEIN MART,…

Easy Accessory Idea

Easy Accessory Idea

It’s raining this Saturday morning…I absolutely love sitting here in the dark, watching the lightening and listening to thunder.  Such a great way to awake on my first morning of summer. Last summer, there was hardly a drop…we have been in a drought for along time.  One of the area lakes is practically gone..so waking…

Winning Is So Much Fun!

Winning Is So Much Fun!

As for me, prizes are nothing. My prize is my work. Katharine Hepburn I agree my work is my prize each day…but with all due respect to Katherine…winning a tangible prize is more than just…nothing!  One of the many, many reasons blogs are more fun than magazines is the opportunity to occasionally win a small…

Scarf Tying Tips….Worth Your Time!

Please forgive me…today is turning out to be a bit busier than I expected!  I promise to hit the makeup area soon…this is one area where I keep making changes anyway!  For now, this Eileen Fisher video on scarf tying is well worth the time!!  I plan to practice with this lady for fall looks…

Parisian Influences:  Scarves!

Parisian Influences: Scarves!

Friday is the last day for the Paris Party Blog Event and it has been so much fun to read many different stories of this amazing city. I have just about exhausted all of my resources except to tell you about one more elegant blogger who actually lives in Paris and discusses the lifestyle almost every…

SCARVES:  How Many Is Too Many?

SCARVES: How Many Is Too Many?

130!  There I’ve said it…it’s out there…I confess that I own 130 scarves!  Now, before you start accusing me of using my children’s college money on scarves…let’s take a closer look! I could not find one scarf in my possession that I paid full price for in a retail outlet.  They predominately came from these…

Foundation #3 – Dressing With Creativity

Foundation #3 – Dressing With Creativity

Just a touch of creativity in this look with the scarf. Shirt is from Ann Taylor and the emulets keep the scarf in place. Creativity….my favorite FOUNDATIONAL FIVE™ step. I love color, art, out-of-the-box fashion ….I am naturally drawn to it. But that is the exact reason why I need five steps to keep me in…

Five Not-So-Easy Pieces

My Lane Bryant Jeggings would be one of my signature pieces! Could you describe your signature style with just five pieces of clothing? I found this a difficult task, but after reading the style column by Michelle Benza on the site 50+Fabulous,  I decided to give it a try. Her column, Create Your Signature Style…