Look who is moving down the street from me... West Elm is coming to town! OKC... (and happens to be ON WESTERN AVENUE! HOLLA!!!) If I could go on a little shopping spree, I think I'd like each of those pretties. Mark your calendar... August 14th is the BIG day! By the way... don't forget to hop on over to my instagram and look for a big floppy hat... there's a giveaway going on over there and I don't want … [Read more...]
Swimsuits, Getting Personal and a Giveaway
So before I begin rambling, lemme begin by saying I'm off to the beach this Friday and that means I've been in swimsuit hunting mode, and with that, wanting to try NEW things, but yet going back to the same ole thing and what I think looks good on me. One of the pieces of clothing you'll hardly see me do blog posts on is swimsuits. Why? Because it's personal. I know you get it when I say that, but really, it's SO personal, … [Read more...]
Hollywood Regency Design Elements
Today I'm following up on a post I shared last week, a post on interior design and a certain look called Hollywood Regency. In case you missed it, here it is. I LOVE it because it's so eclectic and reflective a fab finds of what pieces and treasures we put together, plus it's a reflection of an era when life was about glam and entertaining and being social and being FABULOUS. It has a timeless, classic element to it, with a flair of over the … [Read more...]
Black Jumpsuit, Part 2
Last week I shared with you my LBJ. My black jumpsuit that I've had in my closet for some time, that was a fab find from way back when. I look at this piece as a blank canvas for you to showcase your own sense of style: with your bag with your shoes with your jewelry with scarves with even a wrap or jacket No jumpsuit? NO problem! Guess what? ALL of these lovelies are on SALE! (my FAVORITE four letter word!) 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / … [Read more...]
A Few Pin Highlights and a Video
Today, I'm talking Pinterest. I am a Pinsomniac. Once I start I can't stop. So much so that my phone app crashes. Does that happen to you? Well, anyhoo, I love Pinterest, and I'm not always on it only because it sucks me in, but it's another place to see what I'm loving and what inspires me. I think it's a place that really takes us to what we "aspire to"… I know for CERTAIN businesses flourish because of it, because of its visual media … [Read more...]
Yemista: Greek Cuisine
Last week we hit all time record low temps… so cool that I felt like I needed a jacket on some days. And the sun wasn't wanting to peek his head out either. So it being cold and gray it definitely felt like comfort food. Coupled with the fact that my family actually REQUESTED a major Greek meal. When people find out my ethnic background one of the many questions I get asked it DO YOU COOK LOTS OF GREEK FOOD. And the answer is truly no. Not … [Read more...]
Looking On The Bright Side: #LOTBS
I want this to go as viral as we can. So does Prissy. Remember my post on my friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and we talked about hair and fashion? In case you missed it, here it is. Anyhoo…. Here's a little follow up…. She shaved…. and so did her husband. And she posted this…. which THIS is where I'd love for this to go viral… not necessarily my post, but this HASHTAG: … [Read more...]
The Black Jumpsuit
I love to talk about building "wardrobes" and classic pieces that have style but yet are timeless. The little black dress is a must have, and I've talked about that before. But what about the LBJ {wink}. I'm talking about a black jumpsuit. Jumpsuits have made a big comeback, but it's something I've loved forever. In fact, I'm embarrassed to say, the piece I'm wearing today I've had in my closet way before the past few years. But like I've … [Read more...]
Hollywood Regency Decor
I'll never forget a wedding I went to in Palm Springs and we stayed at the Viceroy. This was when I was prego with my son, which is about 11 years ago. Take a look at the room we were in. They look the same today as they did then… Prior to that trip, I always into Country French and loved antiques (I still do love great old pieces), but I couldn't help fall in love with the clean lines and just the simplicity and "Hollywood" it felt … [Read more...]
To Line Or Not To Line
When I'm working from home and don't have many people to see, I keep things pretty casual, and with that goes my makeup. I don't do the full eye shadows and major lips (well, I do usually do up my lips… but I'm a nude girl, remember? I got chatty about it here and here…), but sometimes I line my lids and sometimes I don't. What's the difference? No lined lids… keeping things simple…. A little bit of wing … [Read more...]
Traveling? Look At These Bags
Anyone who knows me knows I call myself the "bag whore." I am not kidding you. Bags are my thing. For some women it's shoes, and yes, I can't say I don't love shoes, but there's something about wearing a great bag that I love. I can't have enough. … being my authentic self here… I've gotten messages from people saying I need help (I kid you not!), none needed, thanks! HA! But I look at them as fabulous accessories that have a form and … [Read more...]
OPI + ACE = merging of beauty and home
What if you could take one of your FAVORITE nail polishes and paint your walls that color? Have you ever fallen in love with a color so much that you wish that you could do that? Now you can. Just launched yesterday, OPI nail polish has teamed up with ACE Hardware to bring you a collection of paint colors chosen exclusively for their line Clark + Kensington. Here are a few rooms they've put together using these … [Read more...]
Unique Finds: Free People Skirt
I was recently talking to a friend about my style… both for the home and for my wardrobe. So I thought I'd share one of my philosophies on shopping. Because I think I'm a self proclaimed expert at this shopping thing. {wink!} I recently came across this INCREDIBLE amazing skirt from Free People on one of my recent visits to Nordstrom Rack. I wasn't looking for a skirt, especially a pink, fluffy, tulle cotton candy skirt. … [Read more...]
Medical Concierge Services
Medical concierge. A medical concierge? What's that? First, anything with the word "concierge" in it gets my attention. Well, when I learned of this fantastic little service and how amazing it is, you know I had to blast it to my peeps. Earlier this summer I had paid a visit to the good Dr for one of my kiddos, and it had been a while since we saw him. One of the great things about parenting and raising kids is that they eventually stop … [Read more...]
Country Club Plaza Shopping Wearing Western Ave Faves
My favorite things in life are those that are spontaneous. And last week, we decided very last minute to take a trip up to Kansas City to see some family and see the sights since we had a nice four day weekend ahead of us. Growing up, I remember fondly visiting The Plaza, especially during the holidays. It is one of the most beautiful sights to see, so if you ever have an opportunity to travel between Thanksgiving and the New Year, you should … [Read more...]
Hairless, Healthy and Fabulous
I recently saw a post come thru my Facebook feed from a sweet friend of mine, Priscilla "Prissy", sharing with us that she just got diagnosed with breast cancer. Amidst a big transition in their lives, a big move from Paris to the US, new jobs, and a mother of 3 little ones, 10, 4, and 1, this came their way. And not JUST breast cancer, but an aggressive form of breast cancer. My heart sank with a feeling like SERIOUSLY? This CAN'T be? This … [Read more...]
Happy Fourth
It's SO wonderful when a holiday falls in such a way that gives us an extended weekend. Thank you calendar for great timing. {huge grins!} Enjoy your 3 day weekend! Happy Independence Day! … [Read more...]
Lemon Berry Dessert
It's that time of year when all things around us are Red, White and Blue (if you're in the U.S. … I know some of you reading this aren't!)… and what perfect time to celebrate with something easy to whip up that's yummy AND easy AND light with a red, white and blue flair. This is something I make often, for guests as well as for my family. And it's something that I've thrown together as I do so many of my cooking delights. Some not always so … [Read more...]
Use This For That: Snow Cone Machines
Ok… lemme explain. You're like whaaaaaa? Ok. So this weekend is a big holiday weekend, summer, fun, outside festivities, and snow cone machines really are a fun and easy novelty to have. I love them because all it takes is ice and some syrup and you're good to go. Easy. I gave a little teaser about this when I did my last segment on Oklahoma Live, talking about outdoor entertaining. Snow cones provide … [Read more...]
White on White
You've seen my love for white jeans HERE and HERE, so today I hopped onto the Coast to Coast challenge today pairing whites with whites because I couldn't resist another white jean post. {wink!} I paired white jeans with a t-shirt that's not-so-basic. It's a white T with gold writing for ME, the Western Scout {wink!}, and with that I added a fabulous belt, shoes and bag. Nothing complicated, … [Read more...]
