Inspiration: Southwestern Trends

Inspiration: Southwestern Trends

It is possible, that for the majority of us (ladies of a certain age that is), following trends is just not as much fun as it was when we were younger. I, also, realize that for some of you following a trend makes you too much like everyone else and could be viewed as robbing…

Before You Leave the House, Put a Little Laughter in Your Bag

Before You Leave the House, Put a Little Laughter in Your Bag

  Jacket: Stein Mart Blouse: Coldwater Creek Blue Pants: Coldwater Creek Shoes: Marshalls Earrings: Garment Exchange Something to laugh about? The blouse is too big, because I have lost weight!! I begin every day with headlines….breaking news alerts….and constant bullets shot into my brain of what is happening in the world. You have to…

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…

I’ve Got Good News and Bad News

I’ve Got Good News and Bad News

Blouse: Ross $7.00 Talbot’s Capris Target Shoes: Goodwill for $1.99 I’ve got good news and bad news….first the bad news. South Texas has soared back into temps over 100 and predictions keep us breaking records for 100 DEGREE days in 2011…which means we will see more after October 1. That keeps me in bare legs,…

Uniquely Visible:  How Do You Do It?

Uniquely Visible: How Do You Do It?

 Sarah Johnson Sweater: Marshalls Dark Denim Trousers: Coldwater Creek Wanted Gold Flats: Marshalls    Reader question: You wrote recently that there are ways to look unique and not like everyone else who shops at the same stores in the malls. How do you do that? What a great question for VISIBLE MONDAY! This…

TGIA….Thank goodness it’s…Autumn!

TGIA….Thank goodness it’s…Autumn!

Jacket: Old Navy Blouse: Chicos, consignment, Serendipity Clothing SA Coldwater Creek Jeans Target Ballet Flats My favorite time of year is finally, officially here!! There is just something about the feel in the air (even in Texas)…the shorter days…the vibrant colors…acorns on the ground…cinnamon brooms…Pumpkin Spice Lattes…Friday Night Football in small-town Texas…cool breezes…and homemade soup….

Fear of the Form…Should we Confront It?

Fear of the Form…Should we Confront It?

Cardigan: Marshall’s Skirt: lane Bryant Shoes: Target It took a long time for What Not to Wear to get me out of oversized clothes. Big Tops were my comfort zone…. the bush I would run to hide behind. I came into my 50s quite overweight and had just stopped caring for myself. Oversized polos, T shirts, and…

I Want to be Just Like Cher!!

I Want to be Just Like Cher!!

Well, not really Sonny’s Cher……but Sher Canada, Chico’s Style Expert! After all, she and I must be best friends. She emails me all the time! Her last, very personal message said, “DRESS LIKE YOU MEAN IT”….Set a tone for effortless chic with dark wash denim, a fabulous blazer, and statement accessories.  It was actually Sher’s outfit…