The other day when I looked in the mirror I was taken aback when I noticed an age spot right in the middle of my neck! Yesterday it wasn’t there and–voila–now it’s here till the end of time. I will […]
I’m visiting New England this week, where the leaves are changing and pumpkins are showing up on porches everywhere. Even though it’s still hitting the mid-80’s in Texas, we can at least decorate for cooler weather. While I’ve been here […]
Ladies, I am so excited to see the “modern prep” style en vogue this season. I don’t necessarily follow trends–only the ones that fit my lifestyle and aesthetic, but I do LOVE preppy elements, so I know I’m going to […]
“Have you ever wondered WHY some people can get away with wearing bold, bright outfits and others can’t? Or WHY someone wearing pastels looks absolutely terrific, but others who put on the same gentle colors appear totally washed out? The […]
Okay, I know I have shared this tip with you before, but now I’m spotting it in every mail order catalog I see. It can be found on page 58 of our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE. Take a look at these […]
If you’re looking for super-stylish clothing at reasonable prices, I have two words for you: DUPES and FILTERING. Now don’t be confused. I will explain. The summer season is here and we all want to look en vogue, but it’s […]
“Give me a navy capsule wardrobe for an 8-day cruise, that will fit into one carry-on suitcase.” That was the question I asked Chat GPT before a recent trip. You will be so surprised by her answer. Here is what […]
For Salado boutique owner Darla Reeder, changing seasons is even more exciting for her than for most of us. Darla views the latest style trends–in showrooms and from market vendors–many, many months before they ever appear on her racks. You […]
Is anybody else itching to pull out their spring clothing and ditch the heavy coats? But, alas, the morning temps are still in the 40’s, then it warms to the 70’s at mid afternoon. The answer: A Third Layer Piece. […]
Ladies, trends come and go, but line and design concepts are not the same as trends. Concepts of line and design can actually “trick the eye” (trompe-l’oeil as the French say). These tricks can give the illusion that you are […]
