A lovely friend of mine tells the story about going into a small department store years ago to buy a dress that could be worn for multiple occasions. The sales …
Years ago, my mother owned a small, pocket-sized book from the 1950's that contained facial exercises for women. Exercises meant to strengthen muscles in an effort to help skin …
The Lenten Season begins on Wednesday, so I am reposting a blog from years past titled: FORTY DAYS, FORTY ITEMS. An idea suggesting that on each day of Lent, we …
This morning on the TODAY Show I noticed Jenna Bush Hager wearing a puff sleeved top. And it wasn't the first time. (When I see celebrities I like to take …
"We need our dreams more than ever" is a line from the recently released movie: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Where a post-war-widowed charwoman (cleaning lady) from London pursues her …
Although I like to surf my favorite clothing websites and peruse catalogs, to me there's nothing like physically combing the racks--feeling the material and trying on garments, to see how …
Do you ever look at a picture of yourself and exclaim: "Is that really me?" If so, here's a concept from our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE, to help you understand why …
Loose, flowy dresses are all the rave this summer. But, what if your dress is a bit too billowy? The question...To belt, or not to belt? I'll use myself as a …
On a recent trip to New Orleans, I overheard an unusual French-Cajun expression, LAGNIAPPE (pronounced Lan-yap). The word means "a little something extra". An unexpected bonus. Or something your …
Fashionistas everywhere are loving Coastal Grandmother Style. And you don't have to be a grandma to love it! In fact, the phrase was coined by a young 26-year old California …
