Shedding a Tier

Black Cami: Chicos Black Cardi & Belt: Kohl’s Floral Skirt: Lane Bryant Necklace: Boutique Shoes: Payless I’m off today and need a look which will be cool (in high humidity and heat); flattering; and comfortable. It is so funny how many women think the word comfortable means sweat pants and T shirts! I really find…

Still Trending: Sequins for Daytime

St. Tropez Cardigan – TJ MAXX T Shirt W/Bling – Ann Taylor Glen Plaid Capris – Stein mart Ballet Flats – Target In 2009, major designers introduced the idea of wearing sequins for day wear and the trend immediately took off. Fashion journalists predicted “day bling”would stick around for a while and it has!! However, it…

A Fitting Talk About FIT!

The dress must not hang on the body but follow its lines. It must accompany its wearer and when a woman smiles the dress must smile with her. ~Madeleine Vionnet Nordstrom Look A I feel great!!  We have talked a lot lately about the way clothes fit. We have vented with frustration that more designers…

For Fun, Wear the Happy Colors!

 Vintage Chicos Jacket Black Blouse: Kohls Short Pants: Stein Mart Michael Kors Platforms: Garment Exchange Necklace: Chicos  Since this is still the middle of San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration, I decided to research what colors are best for happy times!! My research resulted in the following colors and how they make the wearer feel:…

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

Maxi?…Unmatched?…Whatever Word, One Great Look

There are maybe ten phrases my students hear me say over and over again…I have even seen blogs about them after they graduate and leave my class. One is: WORDS ARE NEVER MEANINGLESS! There are words which hit different people, different ways…but they always have a meaning. One of those is the word MAXI. I…

Friend Friday – Spring Trends!!

Entire Outift: Stein Mart Vibrant Color!! Shoes: Dillards Katy at Modly Chic wants to know what five spring trends bloggers plan to be modeling this year. I have already skimmed the surface of this subject, but let’s dive deeper: 1. Lace – I love my new lace cardigan and a touch of lace is great…too much…

That Regal Feeling!

Ellen Tracy Trousers: Stien Mart Print Cami: Stein Mart Scarf: Walmart Silk Jacket: Chicos Purple Glasses on head! Thank you so much to each and every one of you who left such sweet comments yesterday. It has been an emotional week…great sadness and great rejoicing all rolled into one event. While this time of life…

Girly Girl Look #3 – Dresses!

Dress: Stein Mart Jacket: Old Navy Stockings & Flower Pin: Kohls Pearl Bracelet: Premiere Jewelry Pearl Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft “The dress must not hang on the body but follow its lines. It must accompany its wearer and when a woman smiles the dress must smile with her.” ~Madeleine Vionnet There is really nothing more…