In 2005, we met on December 10th at a neighborhood Christmas party. We were both new to the neighborhood and unaccompanied that evening, so we spent a few minutes chatting and exchanging…
If you live in a colder climate, your winter coat may be the garment people see you wearing most often. When you want to elevate that look, there are a few tips…
“You don’t look like you have short legs!” Someone will always comment similarly when I mention dressing to make my legs look longer. The numbers don’t lie. I am sixty-six inches tall.…
How can a tee and black knit pants be appropriate for a wine and cheese party fundraiser? I wore the combo recently, and it was perfectly suitable. Dressing casually has become so…
I’ve shared some examples of a favorite dressing method in the previous few posts. I call it “Building Upon A Base.” Essentially, it entails starting with a simple, sleek-fitting first layer to…
This post is a continuing deep dive into various outfits using the same base of classic basics combined with items you may already have in your wardrobes. I’m showing you looks I…
This post is a continuing deep dive into various outfits using the same base of classic basics combined with items we may already have in our wardrobes. I’m showing you looks I…
The Cambridge Dictionary’s definition of “Building upon a Base” is to use success as a foundation for achieving more success. Once you have identified your strengths, you can leverage them to achieve…
Nearby, Bristol straddles the Virginia and Tennessee state line, thus the name of the town’s main street. State Street includes many fun restaurants, theaters, antique shops, galleries, and boutiques. Bristol is also…
Even though I won’t be traveling soon, many of you will be and have asked for tips. So today, I’m sharing all my favorite packing tips or, for that matter, buying a…