We all know how we can never have enough little black dresses, right? There's always an occasion for them, and they can go anywhere, anyplace, anytime. So as summer is approaching, this LBD caught my eye, and the first thing I thought of when I saw it was effortless elegance. This Elizabeth and James dress from CK and Company in Oklahoma City is what I call the LBD reinvented. It's layers of sheer crepe on the front and back hide the form … [Read more...]
Sweets On The Side
This past December I was honored to be a part of the Polished Nail Salon holiday party where I got to experience the most DARLING cookies designed into OPI nail polish bottles. So I had to reach out to this cool cookie mastress, Sweets On The Side. I recently was in charge of my high school reunion, and asked her to do something for us. Decorative sugar cookies seemed like a fun dessert option because they were an easy finger food for … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Citrus Spritzer
I swear it feels like Christmas was JUST yesterday! Does it not feel like that for you too? Or is it just me? Well, here we are, the 3 day weekend the marks the kickoff of summer, Memorial Day. It just blows me away. Some people will be hanging at the house catching up on things to get the backyard ready for the season. Others might be at the beach or at the lake. Others, like myself, are off for the weekend for a quick spontaneous trip … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Travel Day To Night
With Memorial Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking more about travel and packing purposefully and what to wear and how to look fabulous and feel fabulous all in one. So I've pulled together 4 pieces from Liberte' in Oklahoma City that are just that. These 4 pieces are all you need and just mix them up to create the looks to take you from day to night. From casual shopping in the day to a wonderful dinner by the waterfront, … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Shelfie
You'll see home accessories on the blog often. I know, yes more. But to me, accessories for our homes are like the sprinkles of jewelry are to our look that we're wearing. The big heavier things, our furniture remains. So these added sprinkles are the things we can change up to freshen and change things up. Last week I shared with you 10 TIPS TO STYLE YOUR BOOKSHELVES with pointers on how to do, what to do, and what to put in them. So I … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ruby Rebel
Oh boy is this momma needing some fuzzies. When our cup runneth over with stuff, it REALLY runneth over. All good. All things I said OK YES. And it's all in abundance. Blessings I'm totally thankful for and thankful to be a part of. So on that note, this momma needs some fuzzy! Enter Ruby Rebel. Pretty much it does the trick, it's easy to make, and it's pretty to look at. I mean the bottle of Chambord, just let me leave it out as a … [Read more...]
10 Tips To Style Your Bookshelves
For those of you following me for some time, if you recall, a LONG time ago (because sometimes I get distracted with life and all the things I do!) I started to redo my family room and bar. Remember that? That was this past November. See it HERE. Why HELLO MAY! It's SO delightful to see you here and YES we DO plan on finishing this project soon! Like truly... I have 2 small things more to go and then the reveal. They're not THAT small but … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Elegant Dinner Party
"Less Is More" is one of my favorite fashion mottos. Especially when you have fabulous accessories and shoes that have detail on them, let everything be simple and let those pieces do all the talking. Looking for a classic "Audrey Hepburn" elegant dinner look, here's something I suggest. I paired a simple navy dress with pink, two colors that look beautiful together, and let the details on the shoes and the earrings give the little extra pop I … [Read more...]
5 Minutes 5 Workouts
As much as I'd like to make it to the gym daily, the reality is the fact that I just don't always have the time. And yes I know there are LOTS of things I can do without going to the gym, but I still NEED THE TIME! For me personally, here are my excuses (because I'm keeping it real here people... ): * Drive time back and forth to the gym * I want to rinse off after and pretty up if I have people to see * I can't concentrate and enjoy it … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mother’s Little Helper
Oh what a week, I cannot even begin to share with you all that's going on... just keep tuning in and things will begin to blossom here, just like the flowers do every spring. {wink!} .. not to mention distractions of Oklahoma weather, wild tigers running loose, and me being in charge of my high school reunion that is NEXT week. Ya. When you see my hashtag #iwearmanyhats, I'm NOT kidding! LOL! So, as every mother needs a little helper, … [Read more...]
