Many apologies for the lateness of this blog. I am in France this week. And I’d like to say my blog took precedence over sightseeing, nibbling cheese, and wine tasting, but, well…non. This week I continue my quest to discover […]
Literal translation for the French phrase Je ne sais quoi: “I don’t know what.” As in: I don’t know what the heck it is about French women that makes them so alluring–so mysterious. Their style is quite indefinable, n’est-ce pas? My […]
A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend who told me she had 27 cousins. I have three cousins. I started feeling a little sorry for myself until I realized how much I love my three cousins. Clothes […]
When you receive a mail order catalog, what’s the first thing you do? Throw it away? HOLD ON! Those catalogs offer free gifts. Here’s what I got from Neiman Marcus. And I didn’t have to spend a dime. Mail order […]
Ha, ha, ha — I couldn’t stop laughing when my husband told me about the latest fashion trend for men…Romp-HIMS. It’s the male version of a woman’s romper. Apparently the outfit Sean Connery wore as James Bond in the 1964 […]
Looking for ways to amp up your ‘chic’ factor? Just because we’re not in our twenties doesn’t mean we can’t look on-trend while still keeping comfort and practicality in the forefront. Here are three ways to update your look, no […]
Remember the movie, The Devil Wears Prada? Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe in 2007 for her portrayal of the ruthless–yet fashionable–magazine editor, Miranda Priestly. It’s been over 10 years, and this film still manages to offer up some timeless, style takeaways: […]
A very stylish friend of mine emailed asking my advice as to whether or not flip flops would be appropriate to wear to a style show luncheon. The event was to be held in a back yard garden. Knowing my […]
August 31 marks the 2oth anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. On a recent trip to London, I was privileged to view some of Diana’s most iconic dresses during a special exhibit at Kensington Palace; just one of many events planned […]
More specifically, have you ever tried on clothing under a tent in a field? That’s what I did this past weekend when I traveled to one of the largest outdoor flea market/antique fairs in Texas, known as “Roundtop.” Twice a year, […]