For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you might have seen in recent months I've been teaming up with some great bloggers from all over to bring you some fabulous giveaways. I mean REALLY amazing things, valued at thousands of dollars. No I'm not kidding. This is for REALS. Why am I doing this and how is this possible? There is power in numbers. In every aspect that we're talking about. For one, I myself could never dream of … [Read more...]
Gifts For Mom Under $50
This woman is my everything. I am whatever I am today half because of her and half because of her husband of 50 years. ... Isn't that awesome? My mom. No one like her. And I'm sure there is no one like your mom, right? We don't understand a mother's love until we become a mother. The job that entails being a mother is the most wonderful job, the most stressful job, the most challenging job, the most emotional job, the most rewarding … [Read more...]
Manus x Machina: Video Portraits
At the 2016 Met Gala Red Carpet opening event of this year's annual fashion exhibit, Manus x Machina, there was an exhibit of its own showing the futuristic side of fashion that truly brought together man and machine. Met Gala Manus x Machina video portraits done by filmmaker Gordon von Steiner for Vogue were works of art in and of themselves. The way he captured these A-listers wearing their designers, with the lights and together with … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Ruffled Tops and Pastel Pantones
Femininity is a huge look this spring. We're seeing florals, and ruffles and light and airy colors. So today I've pulled a few ruffled tops that would be great with a pair of blue jeans (like I'm wearing), to white jeans (my ultimate favorite!), to shorts, to flared pants. It's a great mix and match type of piece that gives a feminine touch to a look you're going for. I've paired my blush top with a Valentino pink clutch, a … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Uncommon Goods
In Greek, there's a phrase that says, "Mava einai movo mia". (Pronounced Mana eine mono mia) That translates to "There is one and only one mother." If you feel halfway about your mom the way I feel about mine, I know that my cup runneth over with love. And for those of you that ARE moms, once we BECOME a mother, we get it. We GET what they've gone through for us, the struggles, the laughter, the tears. When it comes to mother's … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Statement Earrings
There are a few things I don't get rid of in my wardrobe. Bags, accessories, and good shoes. And jewelry falls into the accessories category. What comes around goes around. Statement earrings are about to make their statement back into the fashion scene. I had some huge earrings back in the day... with bangs to match! HA! If you only could see my jewelry boxes of what I have saved, you'd flip! What I love about this that I'm sharing today … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Strappy Sandals
Each season we find ourselves seeing new trends appearing in magazines and on the racks of all the stores. The thing to remember about all of those trends is this: just because it's a trend, it might be totally opposite your taste or style. Or it simply might not look good on your body style. That's ok! Just because it's "HOT" for the season, it doesn't mean it's for everyone. Well, the strappy shoe I think is. Especially with the pom … [Read more...]
Celebrity Style: Christina Applegate Kitchen Makeover
Christina Applegate redid her kitchen not too long ago when she had to tear up her floors. It's certainly understandable that a task like this isn't one that I'd look forward to, knowing what a mess it can be to have an undertaking like this with the mess of the floors, one of the most used rooms in the house. But she enlisted the help of Laurel & Wolf designer Jessica Today and it was a breeze. Here's how it turned out. Before: … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Cold Shoulder Dress
I love how names change over time and over decades as styles come and go. What was once a "strapless" dress now has become a cold shoulder dress. I've always loved the cold shoulder look, whether it's completely strapless like this or whether the shoulders are cut out like THIS or THIS. Even a bit of one shoulder action (reminds me of a Greek Goddess!) I find beautiful. Something about showing the shoulders, even a little bit, I find a little … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Blue Bags
Blush blush blush... I'm always blushing. Well, not really, but you know how much I have a crush on blush. I have for some time. But I didn't realize as much as I like blush, I think I can wear light blue in the same way. And it's kinda fun that those are the pantone colors of the the year. You can read more about that HERE. So I decided to get this MiuMiu blue bag from a local fave, Balliet's. I see it as a perfect neutral, going with … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Decorating Like A Pro
A few weeks ago, I shared my family room makeover. Remember it HERE? Well, today I thought I'd go a bit deeper and share some of my tips in decorating so you can create a curated space just for you. We might not all be able to hire an interior designer, but I'm going to share with you some tips so you can decorate your home like a designer. How did I shop for all of these things? As I came across them! I didn't go out in one swoop and buy … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Pieces with Unique Style
I think it's interesting to have in my wardrobe pieces with unique style. Sometimes we come across a find that is so different, so unique, we need to have it because it's so out of the ordinary. Such is the case with this dress. I got it several years ago, I don't even recall where! I call it my "superwoman" dress because it has an almost cape-like drape hanging from the back of the shoulders. From Nicole Miller, this easy to wear flowy … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Mixing Comfort and Style
I don't know about you, but when I go shopping, I want to be pretty comfortable, but still have some style. And I'm not talking shopping for groceries. I'm talking those days that you know you'll be trying things on. There is nothing more tiresome or frustrating when you're in a fitting room and you have all these things to do and undo, shoes that are hard to take off and on... such a pain. And discovering this AFTER the fact while you're … [Read more...]
Family Room Makeover
I'm very embarrassed to say how long this post has been due. A LONG time. But better late than never. I had other things I wanted to share and I knew this wasn't going anywhere. So finally, I'm sharing my family room makeover: before and after. A while ago (the post was HERE and HERE) I talked about my family room dilemma, what to do with the TV, and the big open hole that was the built in media cabinet from two decades ago. Well, I did … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Denim Pencil Skirt
Target always has fabulous collaborations with designers, and I love that they bring designer looks to mainstream fashionistas, so we can all have access to these designs without paying high designer prices. And we doesn't just love Target? Target's most recent collab with WhoWhatWear was another great one. I snatched up this WhoWhatWear denim pencil skirt that's going to become part of my "uniform", so know that this won't be the … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Casual Cold Shopping Day
When you wear a bunch of old stuff (mostly) and you have a casual shopping day and need to run errands, and feel a little sassy and fabulous, and it's a cold windy day. This is what I wear. Stuff I have in my closet. And this is how I shop. I buy basics and staples that mix and match. And I find fabulous vintage things when I come across them. And I invest in bags that are timeless. That's how I pull it all together. So that when I DO … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Bold and The Beautiful
On a recent out of town trip I "acquired" some mix and match pieces at one of my favorite places we don't have in my hometown of Oklahoma City. That would be Zara. Every time I go away to a place where there's a Zara, a visit is a must. I find fabulous pieces that are trendy, stylish, sleek, and go from day to night, casual to professional. So I found a few pieces I could definitely wear separate but for sure loved the … [Read more...]
Pantone Rose Quartz Serenity For The Home
Most of you know I recently spent a week in Atlanta at Americasmart for my daughter's business, Honestly Margo. Well, that place is FULL of amazement and delight with beauty from designers and manufacturers from all over the world. Truly, I can't even tell you how beyond blessed I am to have this experience to be able to go and travel and experience the back side of retail and see and have access to all of this beauty that has influence in the … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Date Night … Crush By Lush
Feeling a bit sassy and sexy and ready for a night out on the town with some of my newest pieces that launch TODAY at 10 am from Lush Fashion Lounge. Introducing Crush by Lush. A fun, flirty, sassy, playful Valentine's Collection full of bright trendy casual tees to party dresses to separates perfect for a night out on the town. I'm obsessed! I've pulled together this edgy look, mixing this soft blush sleeveless blouse (blush... my color!), … [Read more...]
What To Wear: All Wrapped Up
I didn't know how much I'd love being all wrapped up in my poncho until I actually wore it. My rag & bone double sided poncho from Caymans is now one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe. It's one of those pieces that no matter what we're wearing beneath it, it's a look that makes us feel effortlessly fabulous. Even in jeans. It's perfect for days that are mild in temps and transition between seasons and makes a great travel piece … [Read more...]
