What’s trending in necklaces this year? Yup, what’s old is new again, and layered gold chain necklaces are new again! Raise your hand if you remember the gold chains trend from the 80s and 90s! Often the image that comes to mind is the macho man with his shirt halfway unbuttoned and big chains on…
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Flowy Wide Leg Pants: Beach Ready!
Can you wear palazzo pants? They are a big trend right now and look super cute on tall or long-legged gals. Not on me, however. So, these flowy wide-leg pants are a great substitution! What is the difference between a wide-leg and a palazzo styled pant? According to an article on Leaf: Palazzo pants are…
Match Made in Seven: Steel Magnolias
The iconic 1989 movie, “Steel Magnolias” is the theme for this month’s Match Made in Seven collaboration. It was chosen by Debbie of Debbie Styles Life. As she is a Southerner, I’ll be looking to see her interpretation as it will be the final authority on this one! Match Made in Seven is our international…
How to Style a Blazer for Summer
Today I’m sharing an idea for styling a blazer for summer. We all know and love blazers but tend to think they are a fall through spring piece. But they look great in the summer months, too! The trick lies in the other pieces you style as well as the accessories. If your spring weather…
Affordable Polka Dot Halter Top and Long Cardigan
Are you a fashion snob? I ask because I have to admit that in some ways, I am a fashion snob. For some wardrobe pieces, I tend to choose quality brands over others. This is mostly true for shoes–I prefer quality and that equates to comfort in my experience–handbags–though I do add cute inexpensive bags…
A Few of My Favorite Fashion Finds
Do you have those pieces that you just naturally reach for? We all do, right? A favorite tee, a sweatshirt, those comfy jeans or sweats–those items that just seem so easy to throw on and go. Today I am sharing a few of my favorite things and I’m hoping you will comment and tell me…
Cute Summer Tops to Wear With Denim
For most of us, there are still plenty of opportunities to wear jeans and other denim pieces in the summer months. While it is a heavier fabric, so many fashion items are made with denim that we can now wear it year-round. Today I’m featuring two adorable summer tops that can be worn with any…
My Review of Cariuma Sneakers–in Yellow!
When you find a piece of clothing or pair of shoes you like, do you buy it in more than one color? A great lady I worked with–Peggy–was a master at this strategy. She bought a favorite shoe in every color. Same for pants. While we often teased her about it, we saw it was…
Ruffle Neck Halter Dress for Date Night
What does your “date night” look like currently? I’m guessing you are binge-watching TV with your favorite honey–be it partner, child, grandchild, or doggie–in some super comfy jogger pants and a tee. Am I right? At least that’s what it looks like for me! Lol! But date night and nights out generally will be coming…
All Red Dress-ed up and No Place to Go
Welcome to this month’s Match Made in Seven collaboration! This month’s theme was chosen by Emma of Style Splash. I took the basic idiom for the theme and turned it into my version by adding red, as in All Red Dress-ed Up and No Place to Go. It’s the perfect expression for this time, isn’t…