2015 Fall Fashion Roundup

I’m ready for fall… for the cooler weather, for the crisp mornings, and for the chilly evenings spent by the terracotta fireplace on our back deck to the scarves, the comfy sweaters, and the boots. So I’ve scoured Pinterest and linked up to some some websites and blogs featuring a selection of fabulous fall fashion trends for the every day woman, the over-40 fashionistas, and the plus size trendsetters.  Photo Source: The Stylish Wife via Pinterest   Photo Source: Shannon Rayniece via Pinterest   Photo Source: (l-r) Wachabuy and Women-Outfits via Pinterest   Photo Source: Refined Mom via Pinterest   Photo […]

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What I'm Lovin': Spring Street Style

Spring is in the air, which means hanging up my winter jacket and boots and putting on comfy wedges and soft cardigans. Here are some of the  Spring street  styles that I’m loving right now! Photo Sources: Eleanor’s NYC, Style Estate, Lauren Conrad, Bloglovin, StyleCaster, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour Magazine UK, Nadia Aboulhosn, Nicolette Mason, and Stylish Curves What are some of your favorite Spring street styles? Feel free to leave your comments below! Have a great day!And remember, Friday marks the first day of Spring!

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Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is next week, and thousands of people are preparing to either travel to visit family and/or friends, vacation in warmer destinations, or cook the Thanksgiving meal. I, myself, fall into the last category because last year, my husband and I spent Thanksgiving in Las Vegas! Like so many, I will be preparing the entire meal for the first time. Of course, my husband will help with the ham. No, we’re not having the traditional turkey for Thanksgiving. I may go to the store and purchase a small amount of turkey, but the main meat will be ham. Side dishes […]

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Mad for Plaid

Whenever I see plaid, I think of Gerard Butler in a tartan kilt, kind of liked he one he wore at the UK premiere of Law Abiding Citizen. Super sexy! Pinterest But seriously, I love the colorful look of plaid, whether it be the classic blue and green plaid or black and red plaid, or even the iconic Burberry plaid. Here are some of my favorite plaid looks that are so popular right now. PLAID SCARVES ASOS Zara / Ella Pretty Blog WAYS TO WEAR PLAID WhoWhatWear Divine Caroline PLAID NAIL ART Pinterest Beauty PLAIDS ON THE RUNWAY & IN […]

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Daily Reminders to Yourself

I think it’s important to have little daily reminders because in this day and age, life can sometimes try to bring us down. So when I found this little list of “5 Things to Remind Yourself Daily” on Pinterest, via LifeHack, I wanted to share it with everyone. These daily reminders remind me of other life affirmations. Does anyone remember Al Franken’s character, Stuart Smalley, on SNL. Stuart would look into a mirror and say, “I am good enough, I am smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” And let us not forget the wonderful reminder from Viola Davis’ […]

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