How Have YOU Been Inspired by the Times?
I recently heard a band play a song that the lead singer had just written, and he admitted that he was “inspired by the times.” I began to ask myself, “How have I been inspired by these times?” now that […]
I recently heard a band play a song that the lead singer had just written, and he admitted that he was “inspired by the times.” I began to ask myself, “How have I been inspired by these times?” now that […]
It’s not too late for 2020 to be a HAPPY YEAR. And that all depends on how YOU define happy.
In 2014, when my co-author Janna Beatty and I posed this question on page 67 of Quintessential Style, we never dreamed it would have such a different connotation today. In the book we mention there are 168 hours in a […]
It began with thin paper masks, then graduated to simple cloth masks that tied in the back. Now I own about ten masks of all patterns and descriptions. How about you? I never wore a mask in my life. Then […]
It’s been so long since I’ve had an occasion to dress up, I’m having trouble remembering how to put a chic outfit together. Since mid-March, my wardrobe has consisted of leggings and sweatshirts. Now–it’s almost July–I can’t wait to wear […]
Do you realize during the past four months we have completely skipped over our spring wardrobes? We’ve gone from heavy winter wear to lightweight summer outfits? After weeks of looking “schlumpy,” the floodgates are beginning to open. This poses the […]
These are the brilliant words of singer/songwriter Josh Groban asking the question: “What will we do with all we’ve learned?” in his latest song, “Your Face,” written during COVID -19 and inspired by images of faces seen around the world. […]
What accessory is affordable to everyone, can express your style, and may even save a life? You guessed it…a face mask. Such a simple thing that can do so much. Lockdowns are lifted. We yearn to hug our friends, our […]
I was honored to receive emails from many of you wondering why I had not been posting my usual weekly blog. In honesty, I only wanted to send something out that might be helpful or pertinent to our current situation. […]
Master stylist Susie Hopson, of Charisma Salon, was wonderful enough to share her expertise with all of us on what we should be doing to care for our hair in the days to come. 1) Most haircuts, if properly cut, will […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
Style is all about making choices. Whether you are putting together an outfit, designing a room, or setting a table.
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