I have had an "affair" with Ralph Lauren for as long as I can remember. His designs are best described by Elle Decor as "one part Western cowboy, one part lord and lady of the manor, and one part Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey". They are quintessentially American, they are timeless, and they hold their value. The affair began in the 80's. We were building a home ourselves with two small children. There was not a lot of extra money for designer clothing. Anything I picked up came from ...
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DIY Pumpkins and More
Happy Sunday everyone. We are here in beautiful Rosemary Beach Florida with Summer and family. Follow me on Instagram for updates. We originally had a trip to Hawaii planned but cancelled when they were discouraging tourists. Let's take a look at my Sunday favorites DIY pumpkins and More. CENTSATIONAL STYLE LEAF EMBELLISHED PUMPKINS Love these gorgeous pumpkins from Centsational Style SEEKING LAVENDER LANE ON INSTAGRAM Do you follow Seeking Lavender Lane on Instagram? Her feed is ...
Flattering Jeans for Women over 50
Have you been wondering how those of us over 50 can navigate the new jeans trends? Let me preface this post with this. The beauty of aging is we can wear whatever makes us feel most comfortable and confident. That being said, like me, you still want to be stylish and modern. Let's take a look at Flattering Jeans for Women over 50 or some of the jeans trends that those of us over 50 can actually embrace. There is a myriad of new styles, according to the "experts", the only clear loser ...
Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More
Hi Everyone! Welcome to our Sunday Favorites. Mary Ann (Classic Casual Home), Annie (Most Lovely Things), and I share our favorites right here every Sunday. Let's take a look at Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More OUTFIT OF THE WEEK I think we are still going to be wearing comfortable clothes this winter with the Delta variant still lingering. This outfit is comfy but stylish. J Crew has some great items on sale. Unfortunately this ...
Eight Stylish Ways to Style a Scarf
Today I am joining my pal Jennifer for our monthly Fashion Over 50 Edit. This month we are tackling scarves. After my post, My Favorite Ways to Style a Shawl, many of you asked for a scarf styling post. So here it is Eight Stylish Ways to Style a Scarf. I hope you will find a favorite! EIGHT STYLISH WAYS TO STYLE A SCARF I thought it would be most helpful if I wore the same outfit (sweater from J Jill which is on sale by the way) so that you could see which scarf style suits you best. I ...
Beth Webb, Outfit of the Week, Farmers Market Dinner
Happy Sunday everyone. As you know today I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday Favorites. Let's take a look at my Sunday Faves, Beth Webb, Outfit of the Week, Farmers Market Dinner, and more. BETH WEBB'S CAROLINA RETREAT If you have been reading me long you know I am a huge fan of Beth Webb. Her Carolina retreat in Gallerie Magazine here does not disappoint. You can also watch the fabulous Schumacher tour on YouTube here OUTFIT OF THE WEEK I Love the length ...
Johnny Was, Peach Salad & Anna Spiro
Welcome to our five favorites on Sunday. Annie, Mary Ann and I love sharin our Sunday faves. Let's take a look at Johnny Was, Peach Salad, & Anna Spiro. ANNA SPIRO LOVE Anna Spiro's designs always make me smile. I devoted an entire post to her here. I love her unabashed use of color and pattern in her work. I would never have the guts to go as far as she does but I absolutely love what she does. You can see all of her projects here, and you can follow her on Instagram here. She ...
My favorite Ways to Style a Shawl
Is anyone else looking toward fall for fashion inspiration? I hope scarves are still considered "in style" this coming season. They are one of my favorite accessories. I love their versatility and bang for the buck. They can take an outfit from simple to fabulous. I love scarves of all kinds but my favorite is the shawl. The shawl is generally the largest scarf you own and can be worn so many different ways. Experiment with different methods like wrapping it around your neck, on the shoulders, ...
Skirts you can Wear Now or Later
Today I am joining Sarah from Sarah London Style, and Kim from Northern California Stye for our Signature Style Series. This is a post near and dear to my heart. I love skirts. Are you team dress or team skirt? Do you find it harder to create a variety of looks with a dress? I think I prefer the mix-and-match versatility of skirts. They can be worn with different pieces and allow one to be more creative with accessories. I also find they fit my more casual lifestyle. Why choose a skirt? ...
