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Seeing Red

I have been searching for the perfect red jacket for a long time. This IC Collection jacket might be the one! Our busy social life often calls for dressing for dinner or…

A Good White Shirt

Every basic wardrobe list mentions a good white shirt. I love the ease of reaching for a white shirt and a casual pair of pants. Add some cute, comfortable shoes and a…

Summer Jackets

Our weather is still hot and humid here, so I looked at my summer jackets when I decided what to wear last night. We were going to join friends for cocktails and…

Tweaking My Style

I will be the first to tell you that I am not a professionally trained stylist. Some of my combinations are better for my shape than others. As I publish this blog…

How to Wear Skinny Jeans or Jeggings

If you have thick calves like me, almost all jeans fit like skinny jeans. Most of the time, I am instead wearing straight-leg jeans. In these photos, I am wearing jeggings by…

A Day In The Country

Having grown up on a farm in western North Carolina, my soul is still soothed by being in nature. A part of me always enjoys the stillness and the beauty of rural…

A Spa Day

I routinely wake up at about three in the morning. This happens even when we go away for the weekend, so I always take something to read in the wee hours while…

Go For A Walk!

I spent many extra hours at my computer this week devoted to learning the program that allows me to publish this new blog. My hands are now aching! I made my living…

A Weekend Away

On the weekend before my Tuesday birthday, Mr. Mickey treated me to a fabulous weekend getaway at the Westglow Resort and Spa located in the mountains of North Carolina. On our first…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.