Happy Fuzzy Friday! I hate to disappoint that I don't have a cocktail fresh new recipe for you for this upcoming mother's day holiday weekend, but you can look in my archives as I have lots of good ones from years past, and those are available HERE. I've been doing all things mother daughter, which most of you know why I've been posting infrequently. And I'm loving what I'm doing! Today I'm inviting all of you in the Dallas area to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
A picture is worth 1,000 words it's been said. So let my pictures below be so telling. I bring you my ultimate gift guide, packed for everyone on your list. (almost!) You'll find a little bit of this and a lot of that, but I have you covered. Teens and millennials, to practical things, to of course his and hers guides. I put this together to take the guesswork out of it for you, so you can spend more time doing things you want to … [Read more...]
Survival Tips For The Holidays PLUS Black Friday Sales NOW
Tis the week of festivities, a week of hustle and bustle, cooking and prepping and baking and then to shop sales, sales, sales! Like seriously what's a girl to do???? So first. Let's get a grip. I'm going to give you a few tips on surviving Thanksgiving. Are you hosting the feast? Guess what? You don't have to make everything yourself. Ask a few people who are coming over to bring a dish. It doesn't have to be potluck, but … [Read more...]
Home Decor Inspiration: Color Power
There is power in color. It makes us come alive. So when we surround ourselves with colors that we love, it gives us that positive, energizing vibe when we're in that space. I recently came across this New York apartment and was totally inspired by Christina Maven's place. I love that she's not afraid of color and patterns and mixing things up. One of my favorite design tips is that I almost NEVER buy things matching. Like EVER. … [Read more...]
Wear This: Who What Wear Collection for Target
This last week our temperatures dropped quite a bit and Saturday was gray and cool with rain. Very unlike mid-August for Oklahoma for sure. It put me in the mood for fall shopping. Plus I wanted to get a jump start on the new Who What Wear Collection for Target. I've been slowly adding pieces to my wardrobe from their collections and I have to say, I REALLY love them. If you're looking for current and stylish, day to night, office to date … [Read more...]
Wear This: Not So Basic White Shirt With Banana Republic
I am a sucker for a LBD, great classic jeans, a BWT (basic white tee), and I love love love a great crisp white shirt. You can never go wrong and it's another one of those must haves to have a basic crisp white shirt. But, being that I'm the fashionista that I am and love things that have unique detail and style, I love all things "not so basic". Meet this shirt you MUST have from Banana Republic. This crisp white shirt is business in the … [Read more...]
3 Days Left for the NSale!
Yes yes yes.... another Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post coming at you yet AGAIN. Here's why I'm sharing this, and TODAY of all days. It's tax-free weekend. Depending on what you're wanting, be SMART. Is it worth it to battle the lines, the traffic, the crazies in the parking lots? Is it worth it? If you can find a good deal with free shipping, doesn't it make it worth your while to shop from your pjs? I say YES! Know what you're … [Read more...]
Wear This: Basic White Tee (and a link up!)
It's no secret that if you've ever noticed a pattern in my posts on my Instagram or even here on the blog, one of the things you'd spot the most is a basic white tee. I can't ever get enough of them. We all have heard of the LBD (the Little Black Dress), so I consider this like that, but the BWT (Basic White Tee)! Here are real life pictures selfies of me wearing my basic white tops in real life. I'm always keeping it real with … [Read more...]
Shopping, Styling, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Cocktails
So... first things first.... Who here could use a VACATION from VACATION? Can I see a show of hands here? Good. I'm not alone. I'm still in recovery mode from family vacation to two week-long business trips. It's been fun, but it's now time to get back into routine. Next week maybe? HA! It's Friday! Where did #FuzzyFriday go??? It's still HERE. Momma needs a drink. HA! Here's a blast from the past for you..... Frose' … [Read more...]
Travel Style: Smart Luggage
I never have been into luggage as much as I am into these. Game changer. Period. You will never look at luggage the same after this. Almost anything that can be a concern of yours while traveling is taken care of with these smart luggage. Meet Raden, your new favorite travel companion. These sleek, easiest to maneuver, lightweight luggage are genius. They can charge your phone (or any other device via USB port, and with the app, you … [Read more...]
Travel Style: What To Wear, What To Pack
I made an interesting discovery about myself while packing.... well, not that it was news to me, but something that made me laugh, and as I'm in the middle of my travels as I'm sharing this blog post with you, I have to say, it has made my life SO much easier! Not that I don't love trends and fun things that are new and hot for the season, I do! In fact you'll be seeing soon a few other things I'm loving that are currently on trend. But … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Control Impulse Shopping
Control and shopping in the same sentence? I think that sounds like an oxymoron. Would you ever think of shopping as an addiction? Some over eat, some smoke, some drink, some gamble, and some shop. I can say, while there was a time I used to LOVE to shop, I think the older I've gotten, the better I've gotten on shopping smarter. It never was an addiction. But impulse shopping? Yes, that's one battle I've had to overcome. What's the harm … [Read more...]
Wear This: Add Color With Accessories
As much as I love trends and some fads, I tend to lean to the more simple and classic timeless looks. I also love the elegance of simplicity and looks that stand the test of time. Style doesn't mean you have to always wear the hottest this or the newest that. It's about being put together in a way that looks good and suits you, the occasion, and how you feel best. So today I wanted to give you a simple style tip that I do often. It can work … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: This Is Us – Mandy Moore Mid-Century Home
Can I please get a showing of hands, how many of you are consumed with This Is Us? That's what I thought. Entire room, you can put your hands down. It's SUCH an amazing show, and I have to say, I'm equally as taken not only how beautifully written the story line is, but everything about it, especially having lived through all of those decades. It definitely brings back memories. And I have to say, I'm a little bit taken with how … [Read more...]
Notes To My Younger Self
I promised you some notes to my younger self last week, as last weekend I turned yet another year older. These thoughts came to me in bed literally mid week in the middle of the night and I hurriedly jotted them down in my phone, but I think they make a lot of sense. I had a few other things I wanted to share with you and thought these will never get old... as us! So here's the thing on age. You're only as old as you TELL yourself. … [Read more...]
The OP Life Quirky Gift Guide
I have often been described as quirky. I never knew how to take that. But upon doing a little research and hearing and seeing what some of those people think of me, it was an affectionate description. It's something unusual, unexpected, different, but appealing, attractive, interesting, charming, even fun. So that's me. Quirky. A And I thought to myself we need a gift guide that has some things that maybe you haven't seen before, or if … [Read more...]
Living In Style In Oklahoma City
Two of my favorite passions are interior design and fashion. And when those two collide, we have something magnificent! Earlier this year, a whole new way of living entered our great city, Oklahoma City. First let me introduce you to the Metropolitan. The Metropolitan is an upscale, urban living experience. They have an unbeatable location, with access right off the highway beside Automobile Alley and within walking and biking distance … [Read more...]
Macbook Air Canon Rebel Kit Giveaway
Hi Loves! What a way to start the week. A giveaway! That's starting on a high note! I'm excited to bring a fabulous giveaway to you here on the blog. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see every now and again I do them there, too. I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you some awesome goods for your business, for you personally to enjoy. Honestly, who wouldn't want a Macbook Air or a Canon Rebel Kit? I know, right!! So … [Read more...]
Shop My Style: The OP Life Shop
I'm so excited to introduce my SHOP with you! Think of it as me being your personal shopper! The OP Life now has a SHOP tab where I'm selecting on a regular basis items for you, for gifts, for your home. I've curated some of my favorite things into one place, right here, easy for you to find. Things to wear, things to adorn your home, things of beauty. I try to be a smart shopper and find things somewhat reasonable in price. And … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Pencil Skirts and Bomber Jackets…. Again
When I like something, I'll let you know it. And two things I do love are pencil skirts and bomber jackets. And I'm sharing them again. (You can see a few posts I did HERE and HERE.) And I'm going to tell you why I think you should look at adding these two pieces to your wardrobe: The pencil skirt accentuates the hourglass on a curvy girl. And you know what? Curvy girls ROCK. I'm actually very curvy and I've learned that I'm never … [Read more...]
