Lipstick sales are up more than 80% from this time last year, according to the latest figures from market research firm IRI (which tracks point of sale data at retailers). Well, why would we want to waste good lipstick, when […]
A great friend posted this brilliant poem on FACEBOOK. It was too good NOT to share: Watercolor painting and poem by Rachel Toll. of Devon, England. Does this poem hit a nerve with you? The grass is always greener in […]
Last weekend some friends and I were hosting a wedding shower with a casual vibe. We felt the bride would prefer something more youthful and hip than traditional flowers, so we opted for succulents. “What do we wear?” asked one […]
For the past year, I have not written a single blog on travel. The reason is obvious. But now that we are chomping at the bit to hit the trail, let’s review a few tips on packing that your foggy […]
We have a saying in the South: “If you’re goin’ out, Honey…put on everything you own!” Well, maybe not everything. But, what’s wrong with a fabulous outfit? Even if you’re NOT GOING OUT? I want to introduce 82-year-old Dr. La […]
Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring? …Neltje Blanchan If you, like me, are ready to add a fresh bit of spring decor to your home, here is an easy DIY wreath. Its simplicity speaks for itself. […]
Since 2000, The Pantone Color Institute has been announcing its annual Color of the Year. A singular hue that Pantone says, “…helps companies and designers make the most informed decisions about color for their products and brands.” This year Pantone […]
On this–my 300th blog post–I took a couple of liberties with Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote to exclaim just how much I have learned from my readers in the last six years. Everyone always asks me where I get inspiration for […]
In last week’s blog, we discovered that lines are blurred when it comes to loungewear vs. athletic vs. leisure wear. Lovely Reader Donna commented, “Gone are the days of pantyhose and heels.” (Yes, Donna. For most this is true. Unless […]
I bet retailers are having quite a time classifying women’s clothing these days. Consider these categories: loungewear, activewear, athleisure wear, sleepwear, joggers, leggings. There’s even something called “fleggings” (fleeced-lined leggings.) Here is the vocabulary list: Loungewear – casual, comfortable clothing […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
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