Pastels: A Soothing, Calm Fashion Statement

Pastels: A Soothing, Calm Fashion Statement

Headache?  Maybe you need to take two pastel colors and call me in the morning! There is actually one place on earth where pastel colors was said to be a remedy for migraine headaches.  That place is Curacao on the largest island in the Netherlands Antilles.  As the story goes, back in the 19th century,…

Spring In All Its Floral Glory!

Spring In All Its Floral Glory!

Happy Visible Monday, everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend!  It was our first year with no children in the house, no Easter candies, and no special Easter meal…kind of weird.  Cherish your memories…the time flies by! Today, I am celebrating the floral colors of spring!  Don’t they just make you smile!  Smiling,…

From Military to Civilian: Life Lessons

From Military to Civilian: Life Lessons

Dr. Sydney Savion  I watched the silver sports car pull into the parking lot, its driver quickly and confidently BACKED into the parking space, then stepped out dressed to the nines in classic Brooks Brothers.  I knew immediately I was going to like Dr. Sydney Savion. She walked with confidence, determination, and a smile on…

Macy’s Sales…A Day With Gigi…Fun Combo!

Macy’s Sales…A Day With Gigi…Fun Combo!

Blouse, Pants: Lane Bryant Scarf: Marshalls Ballet Flats: Target Gigi and I headed out for a day of fun during spring break. She was ready to hit the sale (Yes, JCP we love a SALE) at Macys and I have to say…we did well! Unfortunately, I couldn’t spend money that day….but I certainly had fun styling Gigi…she…

Enjoying Each Experience

Enjoying Each Experience

When I stop by Starbuck’s for a latte, I never go to the drive thru window. Why? For the experience of the coffee shop!! I love the smells, the people sitting at their tables either deep in conversation or reading a newspaper or transfixed on a lap top screen. It’s the same reason I go…

All Signs Point to ….SPRING!

All Signs Point to ….SPRING!

SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER: Peeking out from down the street  In My Window Box There are several ways that I know that spring is here in South Texas. My female co-workers begin to wear sandals. Our Mountain Laurel blooms (magnificent aromas). The days are longer. Teachers and students dream of Spring Break! We turn off…

Spring Trends 2012: Making Them Work

Spring Trends 2012: Making Them Work

I am wearing another great pair of sunglasses from Carmen Marc Valvo! “Color blocking. That’s the trend. It’s everywhere,” Gigi said after a trip to SA’s trendiest mall, The Shops at La Cantera. “But, I have no idea what to do with it!” I assured her that this was not rocket science and began to…