Soft Surroundings: Transitions for your Legs!

Soft Surroundings: Transitions for your Legs!

Here’s another way to keep the wardrobe transitions fun.  My new favorite pant is the COLORFUL METRO DENIM LEGGINGS from Soft Surroundings.  They do not really fit skin tight like many leggings, but more like a skinny pant and right now they come in all of these fun colors with the studs on the side. I love…

Temps Are Up, Style is Up….The Heat Is On!

Temps Are Up, Style is Up….The Heat Is On!

“It’s a 105 in the shade!”  This is not an exaggeration…just a fact.  South Texas experiences it’s hottest weather right now as families are thinking back-to-school.  Some find it a challenge to dress well in the heat…but, I have received some much needed assistance! The SOFT SURROUNDINGS CROCHET TOPPER is beautiful, light weight, and stylish for…

Soft Surroundings: Indian Summer Collection…My Style!

Soft Surroundings: Indian Summer Collection…My Style!

As many of you know, I have worked a part time job this summer as a sales associate at Soft Surroundings (at the Shops of La Cantera in San Antonio) and it has been an exhausting and valuable experience. I have so much appreciation now for sales associates and all they do!  I will be…

Walking, Shopping, Living Life

Walking, Shopping, Living Life

She entered our store slowly and needed to sit awhile in the big comfy chair by the front door.  The heat dripped down her face which bore a little makeup and signs of much wisdom. Beautifully dressed, she wore a bright summer top embellished with a little bling and soft cotton pants.  There was no…

Career Reinvention:  Next Step…HOPE and a Fun Outfit!

Career Reinvention: Next Step…HOPE and a Fun Outfit!

If I look like I am smiling a little bigger here, it is only because I am feeling much better as I progress down the road toward a career reinvention.  The first month was more of a surprise…I did not expect to walk through the sadness and grief I felt at leaving my teaching position…

A Fashionable Week in Old San Antone…..

A Fashionable Week in Old San Antone…..

It was a fashionable week in San Antonio, Texas. Here I am meeting with a few of the wonderful members of the SAN ANTONIO FASHION SOCIETY.  We gathered for delectable delights from THAI TOPAZ IN CASTLE HILLS…try the homemade ice cream…so fresh and delicious.  I also met a couple of friends at Starbuck’s this week…love…

Soft Surroundings: Just for Midlife and Beyond!

Soft Surroundings: Just for Midlife and Beyond!

When I made the decision to work retail while seeking full time work, I selected SOFT SURROUNDINGS for a reason….I love their clothes!  They are gorgeous…high quality…and targeted for the midlife and beyond woman…not to mention all of the amazing beauty products and gorgeous home decor sold along with the fashions. I love these wide leg,…

Rockport Shoes: Stylish Hard Working Comfort for Career Reinvention

Rockport Shoes: Stylish Hard Working Comfort for Career Reinvention

Career Reinvention later in life certainly is a challenge clothed in moments of fear and anxiety.  Yes, there are people out there who will scoff at age…there are people we are invisible to…and there are businesses with new financial challenges which are restructured so most of the workforce is part time with no available benefits….