Discount stores have gems!
If you are like me and love a bargain, I have to recommend a local store: Nordstrom Rack. True, you have to take time to shop and go through the racks…but I like this store for expensive basics such as underwear and shoes. Once in a while you also find some pretty tops that are […]
Know Your Best Silhouette: Pear or Round Shape
When you shop for dresses, certain styles and shapes look better on you. It’s good to know this so you can buy the most flattering silhouette! This guide from Nordstrom is a good one. For instance, I have an pear shape (also known as the “d” shape), which means I am larger on the bottom […]
How to Improve Your Laundry!
Clinton Kelly, former co-star of What Not to Wear, recently wrote in a magazine article how much he enjoyed doing laundry, and gave a host of tips for the rest of us. I agree with Clinton: There is a sense of accomplishment when you completely wash several piles of clothes. Here are some of Clinton’s […]
Spring Break Cuties!
It’s that time of year. Many of us are on spring break, or about to go on a spring getaway…It’s time to amp up our accessories or buy some inexpensive swimsuits, coverups, shorts, T’s and other fun additions. I always like going to Target to buy some of these items, especially swimsuits. Then I don’t […]
Leggings can flatter all women!
Leggings continue to be a fashion staple, and I like to wear them myself. Just a few things to think about as you wear them: – Leggings are not pants. When you wear leggings, cover your hips — completely. While it’s hard to sometimes find a top that completely covers your hips, it’s worth the […]
Vests Making a Comeback!
We’re all seen or had a quilted vest. Many times they had a hood, were quilted and had an elastic waist. They seem to be popular for a while, then you don’t see them. Vests are making a comeback. This time around, however, the quilting seems to be less puffy, the fit is more sleek […]
Light blue feels like springtime!
If you are a fan of any shade of blue, you have to love light blue, especially as the claws of winter loosen its grip! I have been seeing light blue in a few stores, first in White House Black Market. That store features nice blue jackets with a peplum shape in a cotton and […]
The Jacket: A Girl’s Best Friend
When I look at my mom’s high school graduation photo, I see someone totally different than the lady who raised me. This girl is beautiful, dressed smartly with dark, chestnut brown hair. The mom I knew was slightly chubby, tan with curly, grey hair. She certainly wasn’t concerned with style, skin care or her clothes! […]
Cuddly Sleepwear
It feels like the middle of winter now, so I am looking for my warmest PJs and gowns to keep warm each night. I am a big fan of knitwear and flannel–obviously–for winter sleepwear. I have a couple of sets of flannel PJs, but lately I am wearing knit tops and just the bottoms. I […]
Shoes that complement your legs…
Have you ever considered the shoes you pick are just as important as the clothing you wear–they either complement your shape or they don’t. I have to laugh, I never thought about shoes being sexy…until one of my friends years ago said she liked to show “toe cleavage.” What, I said? Yes, she said. When […]
