They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions… but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience. ~Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 11, spoken by the character Atticus…
Jacket: Marshall’s Blouse, Pants, Shoes: Stein Mart Earrings: Lane Bryant Today, at Pretty Shiny Sparkly bloggers are bringing their bold stripes and color blocking looks. I went for the bold stripes!! Garments with Chevron Stripes are magic since they are made of one of those amazing prints which do something that blesses me no end…they are slimming!!…
Carissa Rose Pintuck Blouse in Indigo Black Pencil Skirt: Dillards Pearl Necklace: Kohls Scarf: Ann Taylor Loft Pearl Bracelet: Premiere Jewelry It’s exciting to find designers who actually understand the challenges of a full figured woman and want us to look our best. Carissa Rose out of Dallas is one of those designers….
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…
I met this dress for the first time yesterday…it was love at first sight! The day was spent looking for an escort (dress!) to my daughter’s wedding and we met by chance in a boutique called Town and Country. But, alas, this relationship is already on the rocks, because this Jovani Gown is $789!!! That is…
These magnificent dresses are a part of Fiesta heritage. Every year the Fiesta court appears in hand made gowns which will find their places in San Antonio museums and city history. These ball gowns, known for their trains, start at $40,000 and go up from there. During today’s Battle of Flowers parade the queens and…
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:…
Isabella DeMarco Jacket: Stein Mart Travelers Blouse & Necklace: Chicos Jones of NY Trousers: Macys Leopard Flats: Goodwill! Some may recall that there are days in my teaching job that I want to look a bit more professional than usual. They might include a meeting with parents, students, or administrators or might be a special…