Emotional Attachments to Clothing

Emotional Attachments to Clothing

Memories of our past….they influence us in so many ways…good and bad.  I have heard women refuse to wear plaid, because they wore it every day in private school….or women refuse to wear florals because it reminds them of Grandma’s couch! Clinton Kelly of What Not To Wear has little patience with people who avoid fashion trends…

“Seams” Like Magic!

“Seams” Like Magic!

Years ago, when I was more overweight than I currently am, I wore nothing but oversized clothing….thinking it made me look thinner. It took many episodes of WHAT NOT TO WEAR to convince me that wearing clothes designed to fit my body was the way to look thinner…not hiding myself under tents.  Stacy and Clinton also…

Creating Your Own Personal, Visible Style

Creating Your Own Personal, Visible Style

Was your weekend restful??  I hope so!   Last week on WHAT NOT TO WEAR, Clinton Kelly made a statement I want to discuss!  As usual, Clinton and Stacy were dealing with someone who did not want their professional dress to be boring and conservative, but erring on the side of dressing too young and indecisive…

VISIBLE MONDAY: IF THE SHIRT FITS…..

VISIBLE MONDAY: IF THE SHIRT FITS…..

 Come on out and let’s discuss how well your clothing fits!  Happy New Week everyone! Only 14 days until Christmas! I have decided a perfect topic for VISIBLE MONDAY is the ever present problem of fit! I am a lot more comfortable with visibility if I know that my clothing fits and flatters my…

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

From Hating Jeans to Loving Them!

Jacket: Dress Barn JNY Top: Consignment Lee Denim: Kohls Flats: Old Navy About ten years ago, I absolutely hated jeans! That’s right everyone’s favorite, go-to, life-wear was my worst nightmare. I just was misinformed and believed all jeans were light blue denim, mom-jeans, which had to be saggy in order to fit! If you had asked…

An Acronym for Saving Money & Time

An Acronym for Saving Money & Time

I’m a teacher….I love acronyms…they are really a great memory tool for learning! So, when Stacy London and Clinton Kelly pulled out an acronym last night on What Not To Wear for purchasing decisions while shopping….I was on board. I really agree with what they are saying and this simple little word…BASE…can save us money…

Facing Changes & Blogging Success

Scarf Cardigan: Marshall’s Studded Tank: Stein Mart Jeans: Coldwater Creek Headband: Target Bracelet: Avenue Earrings & Shoes: Consignment Shop Last night’s What Not To Wear featured a mommy blogger make over…and, she looked beautiful at the end of the evening! But there were two things that caught my attention. The first…Clinton Kelly remarked that he loves…