Girls, remember wide-leg pants, bodysuits, midis, and blouses with bows? Well, unbelievably they’re back. They may have been tweaked a bit. But that’s what designers do. Take a look: High-waisted, wide-leg pants. […]
One of my favorite quotes is from Irish author and playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950): “…if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” Janna and […]
If you locate Quintessential Style on Amazon, you will find other books–in the same genre–recommended there. One book that caught my attention was Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic, by Jennifer L. Scott. The dictionary defines the word poise as: […]
At a Christmas luncheon this past week, several friends commented on my blog about adding a little fur to ‘chic’ up our winter-weather wardrobes. This is how the conversation went: Jan: “But whenever I wear something around my neck, it […]
Fur is so chic. Whether it’s faux or real, fur has a way of taking an outfit to the next level. During the holidays, when the weather outside if frightful, and we need a little more warmth, it’s the perfect […]
Having a difficult time choosing special, one-of-a-kind gifts for a sister, mom, or friend? It’s easy if you consider their natural coloring. If there is one thing I’ve learned from Janna, it is this: IF AN ACCESSORY GOES WITH YOU, […]
SOLD OUT! That’s what happened on the Home Shopping Network back in August, during the debut of Melissa McCarthy’s new fashion line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7. People Magazine writes: “Her fashion line–available in sizes 4 through 28–provides women of all shapes […]
I just spent a glorious week at Kiawah Island, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina–A Holy City indeed. Charm, style, and grandeur have never eluded Charlestonians, where gracious hospitality and sweet southern drawls instantly mesmerize. I love elegant Carolina girls, […]
I may live in a small Texas town, but I sure have a lot of chic friends. I was lucky enough to be invited to a luncheon and style show this afternoon for the City Federation of Women’s Clubs. This […]
Is it just me, or is anyone else excited to see the comeback of gaucho pants? Or is it culottes? Whatever they are called, I just love them. To me, they are the perfect fusion of practicality and flirtiness. They […]