Dress for Fall Even Though It’s Hot!

5 Ways to Dress for Fall When It’s Still Hot Out It’s fall but still warm out…Don’t want to look like the last rose of summer…Follow some of these trends and tips.’   Running around in a sundress and flip-flops was fun while it lasted, but now, we’re back in the season of gorgeous clothes […]

State Fair Style!

Going to the Indiana State Fair is a perfect way to spend a summer evening, and for me to get out of the kitchen! My husband had the terrific idea for met to take some photos of fun “fair” style as we were waiting on his grilled cheese sandwich at the Dairy Barn… What I […]

Ideas for transition summer clothes to fall looks…

TRANSITION SUMMER PIECES INTO FALL Don’t pack away your summer pieces just yet! With just a few simple styling tricks you can take your favorite warm-weather basics into fall (or from casual to office-friendly…or day to night!) just like Blake Lively, Alexa Chung, Brooklyn Decker and more.

Dollar Shave Club for Men

Readers, I have to promote a really cool service called The Dollar Shave Club for two reasons; 1) my husband likes it, and 2) the company uses such smart marketing strategies they deserve to be recognized! My husband heard about Shave Club on the radio, and I signed him up online. Basically you sign up […]

Housewares are the Bomb!

Once in a while I will go into a store looking for a fashion item and instead be fixated on items in the decor/housewares department. That was the case yesterday when I stopped into Silver in the City on Mass Ave in Indianapolis (there is also a store on Main Street in Carmel, Ind.). I […]

Out-of-the-way places for unique clothing and jewelry!

We live near Broad Ripple, considered the artsy, fun neighborhood north of Indianapolis. We love it here because we live next to White River, yet our neighborhood is very close to downtown Indianapolis. I also like the many Mom and Pop shops that I frequent in Broad Ripple where I know many of the shop […]

Makeup: Age changes things, ladies!

As you age, makeup needs to change! In my time doing makeup, I quickly realized: Women begin liking a product early in their lives, and think they can use them as they mature. Sorry, ladies, it’s just not so! Sniff, sniff…please read on… When I was in my 20s I actually had oily skin. Now […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea! DryBar…

I have to admit…I have been fascinated with DryBar since I saw the first one last spring in Charleston, South Carolina. I saw another one in Dallas last December. The idea is intriguing: Go to a salon just to get your hair styled. It’s not part of your routine visit for a hair cut or […]

Lip Conditioners that Really Work!

    As we get sink deeper into winter—yes, it will end—many of us get dry, chapped lips. They can even be painful. Some brands of lip balm can make our lips even more chapped! Don’t fear…here are some great lip treatments to keep your lips moisturized until the sun comes out again! Here are […]

Colts Wear: Go Team!

We enjoy going to Colts games when they are in Indianapolis, and I equally enjoy watching what everyone wears. It’s interesting that most people wear their favorite player’s jersey: Andrew Luck, TY Hilton, Regge, etc. Or just a blue sweater or sweatshirt. When it’s warmer, sometimes ladies will wear white jeans or a blue jean […]