Tis the Season of Bling!

Tis the Season of Bling!

Sequined Cami, Velvet Blazer, & Skirt: Lane Bryant Spanx Tights: Nordstroms Aerosole T Strap Heels: Marshalls A day dedicated to sequins?? How much fun is that! I am pleased to join with the ladies of Everything Just So and The Rich Life On A Budget to bring out the sequins even though mine are a bit understated!…

Boutique Shopping and the ABCs

Boutique Shopping and the ABCs

Today, I want to continue with the ABCs of Christmas Shopping….Avoid Big Crowds, that is, by supporting your local small businesses. This fun boutique is called a giftique…The Bless Your Heart Giftique at Sunset Ridge in San Antonio.  I really enjoyed visiting with the manager, Katy, about their jewelry, shoes, clothes, and fun atmosphere. Please…

Life Age vs. Actual Age

Life Age vs. Actual Age

Jacket: Dress Barn Summer Clearance Rack Orange JNY Sweater: Ross Skirt and Tights:  Lane Bryant Boots:  Ross What is your life age? You know that gap between your actual age and how old you feel. When I turned 50 and had my “wake up” call, I think the age I felt at the time was…

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The Nuts and Bolts of Visibility!!

The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store. -Kin Hubbard How true! I did not even walk into a Home Depot or Lowe’s before I was married with the joys of home ownership. But, I still never really enjoyed the experience until I met Sunset Ridge Home and…

Leggin’ Lovin’ and Small Business Shoppin’

Leggin’ Lovin’ and Small Business Shoppin’

I do love my leggings from Coldwater Creek. I bought them last summer on clearance for $19 and they are the best leggings that I have ever owned! In fact, this whole look is only $30!! The purple top was $7 at Ross a couple of years ago and the fun ballet flats were $3…

In All Circumstances…Give Thanks!

In All Circumstances…Give Thanks!

Did you know that beauty can be found in black and white… And that some flowers flourish on rocks with no soil… And that wine tastes better from grapes grown during a drought…  May we be thankful for the storms and the droughts… The thorns as well as the roses… The leaves that fall from the trees… And…

Black Friday Blackout!

Black Friday Blackout!

Wear Black…of course! Black Jacket:Old Navy Michael Kors Black T: Stein Mart Lee Slimming Jeans: Kohls I’ve come to the conclusion that Black Friday is all about the experience and not the prices. After all, you can find amazing prices online and even after Friday, so it must be the thrill of the chase. We…

Handbag Heaven

Handbag Heaven

http://www.bettyaudish.com/# I’ve spent an evening salivating over a pair of boots I saw at the mall…or pouting over an outfit I could not walk away with…but never have I given a second thought to a purse. Until now. Last week I discovered a purse that I just cannot stop thinking about….in fact, the whole line…