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New Adventures!

After days and days of relentless rain, we celebrated a blue sky and sunshine by going to Sunday brunch. Mild weather allowed me to leave my coat at home. The day’s look…

Abingdon Date Night

Sister’s American Grill, located within the Martha, just reopened after being closed for remodeling. The Martha is a grand historic hotel located in Abingdon, Virginia. The original center section was built in…

Busty Styling Tips

If you’ve been well-endowed since junior high, you may know all the tricks to conceal or reveal at your discretion. I avoid stiff fabrics, shiny tops, ribbed and cable knits, or clingy…

My Skincare

Products we put on our skin absorb into our bloodstream. (Think about nicotine and hormone patches.) There’s an old saying, “Putting it on your skin, lets it in.” I have had adverse…

Dresses and Skirts?

If I had a dollar for every question that comes in about why I don’t wear dresses or skirts, I could retire to the French Riviera. I’m exaggerating slightly, but I do…

Vacation Packing Guide

Do you find it challenging to pack for a vacation? It can be daunting to plan for a week or more away, with very different events on your agenda. I always think…

Color Combinations

Frequently, I use a scarf to help me decide which colors to pull together for my look of the day. This practice makes it easy to combine colors and pieces in unique…

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.