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Airport Style

On Saturday, we drove to Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport to pick up our visiting family members. I wore a look I would also wear if I were the lucky one who was…

The Bargain Tote

I’ve had the same black leather Coach tote bag for more than thirty years, so I’ve been thinking about getting a tan one. The lighter color looks great in all four seasons,…

Makeup Tips

I’ve been studying the best placement for eyeshadow and liner to open up the eyes. The way I once applied darker eyeshadow in a C shape is no longer working for me.…

Casual Elegance

Discovering which colors, silhouettes, and fabrics look best on me allowed me to stop wasting money on things I rarely wore. Impulse buys never happen now, and I feel confident and well…

One Look Two Ways

On Saturday afternoon, we enjoyed another visit to Black Mountain and Asheville, NC. Our destination was Milton’s in The Monte Vista Boutique Hotel, Black Mountain. Before dinner, we shopped for a bit…

Periwinkle Blue

Universal colors flatter warm, cool, olive, or neutral skin tones. Those colors are teal, turquoise, periwinkle, pastel pink, taupe, and navy. They also look great with each other. My top is from…

Favorite Bra Ever!

Around the time I turned twenty-eight, I remember first noticing bra bulges across my back. I was young and slender, but that’s when I first caught a glimpse of them in the…

Everyday Classics

For those making long-term retirement plans, a wardrobe of classic basics makes perfect sense. I plan to travel as often as possible when I retire, so a flexible wardrobe that is comfortable…

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.