All Aspects of Life are Rooted in Style
Are your Christmas Stockings for show or do you fill them with treats and small gifts? Mine are more than decorations. In my opinion, stocking stuffers are a great way to show your affection. I like to hide gifts near the bottom and conceal them with candy. I apply this tradition to presents that are so... Continue Reading →
Remember that Vera Bradley post I wrote 10 years ago? I was a college graduate reflecting on the style that took a hold of my campus. I didn't own any Vera Bradley. Let's Fast Forward, I'm a wife and mom of two with several Vera Bradley bags and matching accessories. I felt like it was... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Peacock TV's exclusive partnership with Bravo, I watched The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Throughout Season One, Kyle (one of my favorite Beverly Hills Housewives) kept singing "Money can't buy you class." I thought she was making a dig at Ladies (present company) that she felt were acting classless. Turns out, the second... Continue Reading →
Contrary to popular belief, modest women want to be active and feel beautiful in the clothes they are in. To be clear, Modest Fashion includes form fitting clothes. A person can prefer this style without a religious or spiritual reason. That being said, modest and flattering weather appropriate clothes are hard to find. Quality fabric... Continue Reading →
So, whose Nanami and why am I talking about her clothes? She's a manga and anime character in Kamisama Kiss. Her full name is Momozono Nanami. (in Japanese culture, the family surname comes before the individual's name). Her father has a gambling problem that leads to eviction and abandonment. At the age of seventeen, Nanami... Continue Reading →
Does it seem like you have nothing to wear? Are your ready to finally put that winter coat away and embrace spring? If you've answered yes to these questions, but don't have the money to make it happen. There is a simple solution. Simply, throw a swap party! A swap party is an exchange of... Continue Reading →
After three decades of life, my handbag preference has changed. I used to use tote bags. They were flexible, but did not zip. Plus, I used to overstuff them. Then, I switched to medium size handbags with adjustable straps. It was harder to overstuff these bags. Still the cross body or one shoulder hang was... Continue Reading →
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the rich colors and cool weather. It is too chilly for shorts, but too warm for coats. Truthfully, cardigans are a yearround garment. I have lightweight ones for Spring. From September to November, I prefer loose fitting cardigans without buttons. Depending on the material, it feels... Continue Reading →
It's not Thanksgiving, but comfort foods are everywhere. What holiday is this? It's not an official American holiday, but it is known as Super Bowl Sunday. It's one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the United States. The game is not the only thing that draws people in. Some watch for the half... Continue Reading →
Inspiration can come from unexpected places. After reading "Pocket Dolly Wisdom book – Wonderful, Witty & Wise," I started thinking about the Netflix's movie Dumplin' [It's based on Julie Murphy's book Dumplin', a 1# New York Times Best Seller]. Last December, my husband and I watched it. Well, I got 10-min into the movie, he... Continue Reading →
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