5 Reasons Column Dressing Works for Fashion Over 50

5 Reasons Column Dressing Works for Fashion Over 50

I know it’s obvious I believe in column dressing.  For those who may not know, column dressing is taking one solid neutral base and styling on top of it.   I am often seen in a black or brown column…and occasionally a white one….same color top and same color bottom. The benefits for me are these:…

Fashion Group International San Antonio Spring Trend Event

Fashion Group International San Antonio Spring Trend Event

San Antonio has an active, fun chapter of the Fashion Group International (FGI) and I am honored to be a member.  We recently gathered at NEIMAN MARCUS in the THE SHOPS OF LA CANTERA to celebrate Spring Trends and I thought you might enjoy a few of my favorite images from the show and the attendees! This precious…

Home Decor on a Budget: Start Small to Ignite Inspiration

Home Decor on a Budget: Start Small to Ignite Inspiration

I remember how overwhelmed I was when we first moved into our home years ago. It took a friend to stop by and give me vision to get started…she just jumped in and said, “Begin in the kitchen.  Just focus on it and nothing else…then the rest will happen.”  I took her advice with me…

Road Trip!  What I Wore and What I Saw!

Road Trip! What I Wore and What I Saw!

I am born and raised in Texas, so most road trips within the state can go for up to 13 hours one way!  We decided to take a 6 hour journey this past weekend (12 hour round trip) and make a delivery to my daughter’s family! Sitting for that long requires comfort, so this weekend…

Fashion Over 50: A Business Casual Story

Fashion Over 50: A Business Casual Story

Recently, I wore this simple outfit to work.  A very stylish 20-something entrepreneur commented, “I really like how you are dressed today.  I would wear that!”  I told this story to someone over 50 later in the week, and she said the comment would have caused her to never wear the outfit again.  She would…

What Do You Think of This 2017 Spring Trend?

What Do You Think of This 2017 Spring Trend?

In 2013, I wrote THIS POST about wearing a short scarf as a bracelet for women over 50.  This was a small scarf by Diane Von Furstenberg I found at a rummage sale and after working with it, I discovered it made a fun bracelet.  Well, today, I learned this is a trend for 2017.   The…

Super Bowl Game Plan: Eat Healthy!

Super Bowl Game Plan: Eat Healthy!

It is amazing that the second largest food consumption day next to Thanksgiving is Super Bowl Sunday! I was at the grocery on Sunday and the amount of food in the baskets was overwhelming to say the least…I honestly believe one woman purchased every jalapeno popper the store had to sell.  So, in an effort…