Inspiration Looks: Mere Reflections

Inspiration Looks: Mere Reflections

As I got out of the car at work yesterday, this image caught my eye. The light and the full moon shared a beautiful moment appearing almost related one to the other. Harper’s Bazaar Street Style for Fall 2011 One could think the same of the inspiration looks so many fashion bloggers mimic….one is a…

KOHLS Defense and Our Shopping State of Mind

KOHLS Defense and Our Shopping State of Mind

Axcess tunic: Kohls Lee Jeans: Kohls Target Shoes: Goodwill Headband: Target Last week, I wrote a post about JC Penney’s new marketing approach. By the way, if anyone has gone by JCP since they slashed prices for good, please let us know your observations!! But, that post brought some interesting comments and got me to thinking…

JCP and Me: Rebels With A Cause (New Info Below)

JCP and Me: Rebels With A Cause (New Info Below)

It’s Friday!!! Scarf: Marshalls Grey Sweater: Ross Brown, pinstripe jacket: Macys Lee Jeans: Kohls Flats: Old Navy Crossing over that line at 50, and realizing, at most, one half of your life may be over, can bring on a touch of rebelliousness!! For example, on Fridays at the school where we work, all faculty are…

Friday Fun!

Friday Fun!

Simply Vera Scarf and Bracelet: Kohls Cardigan: Stein mart Pencil Skirt:  Jana Kos Tights: Lane Bryant Boots: Ross Espirit Black Trench: Ross (Gigi talked me into leaving my glasses on…I am Just not feeling it!!) Happy Friday!! The lovely Ariane has tagged me for quite a lengthy “get-to-know-the-blogger” event. It involves answering 11 questions posed to…

Dusters: Originally Texan!

Dusters: Originally Texan!

Let’s “dust” off a theory…… Happy weekend, everyone! I for one am so glad it is here…the first week back with students, for a new semester, is always crazy! Duster:  Old Thrift Item Simply Vera T: Kohls Lee Jeans:  Kohls Ballet Flats:  Target On casual Friday, I pulled out a black duster that I haven’t…

PRINTS: UNDER CONTROL

PRINTS: UNDER CONTROL

Marie Claire For one afternoon over the holiday, I sat down with my latest stack of fashion magazines and began an intense search for inspiration. What seemed to scream out of the pages were the prints currently in vogue. “Prints Out Loud” is my best description…some were wild, neon, and pastel…some were graphic…some were tribal! All were…

Journalism 101 for Bloggers:  Lesson One

Journalism 101 for Bloggers: Lesson One

Happy 2012 everyone!!  I hope all had a safe and joyful celebration.  As promised, I want to start this new year off with inspiration!  Hopefully, many of you as fashion and style bloggers see the potential we have to help small businesses, designers, retailers, and others by reporting and reviewing what is in the marketplace. …

2012 Resolution #2:  Take More Risks

2012 Resolution #2: Take More Risks

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,…