How to Improve Your Laundry!

Clinton Kelly, former co-star of What Not to Wear, recently wrote in a magazine article how much he enjoyed doing laundry, and gave a host of tips for the rest of us. I agree with Clinton: There is a sense of accomplishment when you completely wash several piles of clothes. Here are some of Clinton’s […]

Style Mistakes that will make you look older

Many women wear styles that make them look older … Here is a list of the top things to avoid (sources: Cynthia Nellis, women’s fashion expert, About Style, and B.Divine, Personal Stylist) Wearing black pants/tops constantly. Don’t get into the black pants light/bright top look. It is an outfit wrecker. Here is why: the light […]

Spring Break Cuties!

It’s that time of year. Many of us are on spring break, or about to go on a spring getaway…It’s time to amp up our accessories or buy some inexpensive swimsuits, coverups, shorts, T’s and other fun additions. I always like going to Target to buy some of these items, especially swimsuits. Then I don’t […]

Leggings can flatter all women!

Leggings continue to be a fashion staple, and I like to wear them myself. Just a few things to think about as you wear them: – Leggings are not pants. When you wear leggings, cover your hips — completely. While it’s hard to sometimes find a top that completely covers your hips, it’s worth the […]

Vests Making a Comeback!

We’re all seen or had a quilted vest. Many times they had a hood, were quilted and had an elastic waist. They seem to be popular for a while, then you don’t see them. Vests are making a comeback. This time around, however, the quilting seems to be less puffy, the fit is more sleek […]

Vacation is a page away…

About this time of year, in the Midwest anyway, we get really tired of the cold and snow. If you are lucky enough to take a little trip to a warm place, good for you! If not, try a little escape…in your mind…with spring and summer catalogs, magazines or planning your upcoming trip. I especially […]

Make Your Eyes Look Bigger!

Do you have smaller eyes as I do…without a lot of space above your lids for the elaborate eye looks popular right now? Don’t despair: here are some tricks to enhance your eyes! This is a great video by Allure magazine: http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/tips/g8278/how-to-get-gigger-brighter-eyes/?slide=4 Try it out! I like to use green, teal, navy and plum eye […]

Light blue feels like springtime!

If you are a fan of any shade of blue, you have to love light blue, especially as the claws of winter loosen its grip! I have been seeing light blue in a few stores, first in White House Black Market. That store features nice blue jackets with a peplum shape in a cotton and […]

Denim skirt time is almost here!

If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for a great denim skirt: a lean, pencil skirt that hits right at the knee cap or below, in either a rich, dark due or a washed, light denim. Finding that perfect skirt seems to get harder and harder. Often I will find the […]

The Jacket: A Girl’s Best Friend

When I look at my mom’s high school graduation photo, I see someone totally different than the lady who raised me. This girl is beautiful, dressed smartly with dark, chestnut brown hair. The mom I knew was slightly chubby, tan with curly, grey hair. She certainly wasn’t concerned with style, skin care or her clothes! […]