Courage to Change

Courage to Change

To transition or not to transition? Alas, poor baby boomer, that is the question. Most of the people surrounding me are pondering some type of change. Consideration of change has been forced upon us either by the economy, an empty nest, a lost relationship or simply a zest to live and enjoy life to its…

Something Different Friday!!

Something Different Friday!!

It’s Friday…springtime…well, that’s enough to make us happy!! I thought I would share with you some extra photos I have taken when out and about shooting for fashion! I hope you enjoy these and have a great weekend! Laugh until your body aches, cry until you start to shake, live like the world is yours…

GIFT IDEAS?? THINK SMALL BOXES!

GIFT IDEAS?? THINK SMALL BOXES!

Remember the old saying that good things come in little boxes!  This is especially true if the little boxes come from INPINK…the presentation is as beautiful as the jewelry itself….making them a perfect item for gift giving.  We may be way past the holidays, but spring brings a whole new round of special occasions for gifts. Gold…

InStyle’s Hidden Treasures + Department Store Comeback!

InStyle’s Hidden Treasures + Department Store Comeback!

I don’t know why I haven’t thought of it before….wearing different shades of green on green. After all, I look at green on green every day all around me woven throughout nature. But, I just never translated this natural color combination to my closet. Until, that is, InStyle Magazine for April printed these cards to help us visualize…

Dressing for Many Hats!

Dressing for Many Hats!

How many hats do you wear? My number has changed with life transitions…I no longer wear the ones for chauffeur, daily cook, homework tutor, or party planner. But, now I am wearing High School teacher and mentor Freelance writer – two local news publications Fashion journalist and blogger Wife, mom, friend…. Wearing different hats can…

Fashion With A Purpose…and a Giveaway Too!

Fashion With A Purpose…and a Giveaway Too!

Last summer, one of my former editors went to work at an orphanage in India. She was captivated with the beauty of the Indian people and heart sick over the conditions for the children. Her writing was poignant and powerful ….through it I began to have a heart for the people as well. So, when Market…

Summer Nights – W by Worth Part 2

Summer Nights – W by Worth Part 2

As I began to type this post, Olivia Newton John singing filled my head…so, oh,oh those summer nights!!  The summer collection from W by Worth is filled with perfect ensembles for those warm summer events from weddings to dates with your significant other!! The LBD above can be as sexy as you want with a keyhole…

Summer Collection from W by Worth, Part 1

Summer Collection from W by Worth, Part 1

When you think about it, some great words begin with the letter W….weekend, womanly, wonderful, works, white, wardrobe, whimsical, worth, WOW! All apply to the summer collection introduced this week from W by Worth. W interprets the current trends beautifully with a nod to color blocking, safari, prints, polka dots, resort wear, and minimalism presented…