Bohemian fashion never really goes out of style for women over 50. It resurfaces each season with a different focus. Last year, the trend was lace, and this year it is floral. But, the same relaxed, artisan feeling is always there. Meet my dear friend, Eileen. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and substitute…
Some of you will remember my precious friend, GiGi. She was the reason I began this blog in July 2010. She encouraged me and has always been a special support system and inspiration. My heart was broken when she moved away. Last year, Gigi was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been through chemo, radiation,…
It has been a home-focused Spring Break…cleaning cabinets, desks, closets…running errands. A time for leggings and tunics! This gives me comfort while working and confidence if I need to go to the grocery! Today, I am meeting up with my special friend, GIGI who moved away last year! I need to shop for a future…
Hello, everyone…I so hope you are warmer this week! We are back to typical South Texas, cold in the morning, warm in the afternoon…layers and trench coats work really well. I showed this metallic gold tunic over the holidays, because I purchased it at Chicos for an evening party. This week, I decided to style it…
I went to Chicago with a shopping list in mind! After months of saving a little from each paycheck and a couple of nice gift cards in my possession, I knew exactly where I wanted to start! San Antonio does not currently have an Eileen Fisher store. For three years, some of my favorite bloggers…
Just a couple of years ago, my co-workers scoffed at wearing tunics to work. The thought of wearing leggings, skinny jeans, or ankle pants with a tunic was even more out of the question (to work or anywhere else). These are women from 45-70, and I have watched many of them change their ways. Tunics are…
I know how I am expected to feel. Ever closer to the big 6-0. Tired… Cranky… Slow… Dry. Nope. Don’t feel any of those things. I feel inspired. Always fascinated by this world and Surprises each day brings. Like leaves in my yard. Seriously! Colors of Spring….Conclusion of Winter. Life Goes Forward. And I can…
Last summer, one of my former editors went to work at an orphanage in India. She was captivated with the beauty of the Indian people and heart sick over the conditions for the children. Her writing was poignant and powerful ….through it I began to have a heart for the people as well. So, when Market…