Hey Glossies, Playing with color can be so much. Think about the time when getting a 64-crayon box made the sun shine brighter. I still love the joy that colors bring. My rule on color is the brighter the better and all at the same time. 🙂 Ok, well, I do need a bit more […] Read more…
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Preppy Plus – Pink and Blue
Hey Glossies, Hope you are having a great summer. Last year, I wrote a post entitled Preppy Plus and the challenges of creating preppy plus looks. So, this year, I decided to a week-long focus on Preppy Plus looks, which will include how to create the looks and the best retailers to purchase pieces. Creating […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – Shades of Green and Blue
Hey Glossies, I love wearing Spring/Summer colors in the winter. They make me feel…..HAPPY!! I had my eye on the Talbots Ruched-Yoke Blouse in Bright Emerald when it appeared in the August 2012 catalogue. I love this top for a few reasons: The fabric is silk; It has a lining; Generous room in the chest […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – The Ponte Knit Skirt
Hey Glossies, Ponte knit is great. I like the stability and durability of the fabric. I have a few ponte knit dresses, but I tend to stay away from skirts and jackets. Because of my lovely apple shape, I do not like the cling around my stomach. Elastic-waist skirts are very problematic because they do […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – Orange Paisley
Hey Glossies, I do not have a lot paisley print in my closet. Not sure why, maybe because most of the time when I see the print, it looks frumpy and uninviting. However, I did fall in love with the Talbots Orange Paisley blouse. The mix of orange and taupe is chic and youthful without […] Read more…
Top Tuesday – Talbots Pleated Button Front Blouse
Hey Glossies, The J. Crew Style Guide is one of my favorite things to read. I love the unique color combinations. And I am always hoping, wishing, praying (and whining) that one day, I can wear a J. Crew top. lol When I saw the picture below, I had to get the Long No. 2 […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – Fall Into Autumn
Hey Glossies, WWIW is back from summer vacay. Fall is here and I am ready for the season. Last year, the must-have item and color was the Merino wool back-button sweater in Chinchilla. So I ordered it and was rather excited when it arrived. When I decided to wear the sweater, a few weeks later, […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – The Rare White Shirt
Hey Glossies, When I read style books/magazines, a fundamental piece of clothing that all fashionable women should have is a crisp white shirt. Hopefully, she will have several of them. Well, I am one of the rare fashionable ladies who, until recently, did not own any white shirts. Like none at all!! I am afraid […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – Eloquii Striped 3/4 Sleeve Tee
Hey Glossies, We all know the feeling when we look in our closets and think, “I have nothing to wear!!” When that phrase passes through my thoughts or lips, it usually means that I cannot find a casual look I like to run errands and such. I am not spoiled for choice because I do […] Read more…
What I Wore Wednesday – Safari Cat Cardigan and Orange Ruffle Shell
Hey Glossies, I had eyed the J. Crew Cotton Crepe Safari Cat cardigan because it is A.) absolutely adorable and B.) lightweight. I received the garment measurements from Customer Service and felt very comfortable in purchasing the item. (There is nothing like have a gift card burning a hole in your wallet.) I just knew […] Read more…
