Foundation #3 – Dressing With Creativity

Foundation #3 – Dressing With Creativity

Just a touch of creativity in this look with the scarf. Shirt is from Ann Taylor and the emulets keep the scarf in place. Creativity….my favorite FOUNDATIONAL FIVE™ step. I love color, art, out-of-the-box fashion ….I am naturally drawn to it. But that is the exact reason why I need five steps to keep me in…

Pausing Foundations for FBFF  & Winner Announced!

Pausing Foundations for FBFF & Winner Announced!

Mary has a unique heritage of English and Texan blood! Meet My Intern – Mary, Mary (quite contrary!!) I describe her as creative, diligent, talented, diverse, fun, joyful, intelligent, beautiful, loyal, and sometimes….giggly!! Mary will be leaving the San Antonio city limits next month to head off to college seeking a Theater degree and I will…

Foundation #2 – Dressing with Class

Foundation #2 – Dressing with Class

Cardigan: Kohls Annalee & Hope Blouse: Marshalls Skirt: Jana Kos “A girl should be two things: Classy and fabulous.” – Coco Chanel When I think of the word classy….I think of timeless, sophisticated, elegant, simple, understated, effortless, chic and classic. Now, I know that some of you may consider classics as old fashioned and too…

Foundation #1 – Dressing With Strength

Foundation #1 – Dressing With Strength

Jacket: Ralph Lauren, Dillard’s (Sale Price: $50) Blouse: Jones of New York, Ross, $14 Jeans: Coldwater Creek, $20 Understated elegance…I am not sure what this phrase means to you…but it is the phrase which motivated most of my decisions for my FOUNDATIONAL FIVE ™ . I want my style to reflect a strength, dignity, and class…

Yellow…By any other name….

Yellow…By any other name….

Mustard, lemon, cream, gold, straw, ochre, sunflower, butter, wheat, sand, canary, daffodil, saffron, fire….all of these are words fashion has used to label yellow garments!! But, no matter what the label is, yellow is definitely a popular choice for many. I have always liked yellow and its step sisters. My eyes are hazel and are…

Creating Personal Style With the Foundational Five

Creating Personal Style With the Foundational Five

This Ralph Lauren Denim Skirt is a recent purchase.  It had to meet all five of the citeria.. how is it creative?  Well, I can style it with creativity! We are all blank canvases just ready to be painted by a master. That is what is so beautiful about all of us…we are different portraits…not…

The Line In The Sand – Which Side Are You On?

The Line In The Sand – Which Side Are You On?

In San Antonio, Texas we understand that the phrase “a line in the sand” means tough choices must be made. After all, this is the home of the Alamo where Lt. Col. William B. Travis is said to have drawn a line in the sand and given his men a choice to die in the…

News About Beauty And Kate (Of Course!)

News About Beauty And Kate (Of Course!)

Happy Friday Everyone!! I wanted to share some beauty products with you that I love right now…just in case you are out shopping over the weekend. As some of you may know, I have been walking every day, and in our heat and humidity that can do a number on your hair. If I washed…