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Tips For The Pear-Shape

During the holiday season, some events call for a dressier look. Making the most of my shape and being comfortable for the evening, rather than showing lots of skin, is always my…

Makeup Routine Details

Foundation makeup and contouring applied in an attempt to achieve a perfect finish no longer serves my sixty-one-year-old face well. The smokey eye with liner and dark lashes works well for evening…

The Next Chapter

The weather is turning colder here, so I am wearing some things from last fall and winter. As was the case in the summer, I am discovering that some of those items…

Enjoy The Journey

Our Sunday afternoons often revolve around travel to spend the day with family. We always plan for time to stop and enjoy unexpected treasures along the way. Life is a journey, not…

Santa Time

If you have followed this blog for a while, you may remember that each year in early November, we gather with friends to collect the funds for a project that is very…

Rule Of Thirds

Saturday was a beautiful fall day, so we took a short drive up to Abingdon, Virginia, to shop, walk, and enjoy a light dinner at Figaredos. We appreciate this place because the…

Cuffed Pants

I always try to include helpful styling information in each blog post, so I am grateful when followers ask specific questions. “Susan, I have short 29″/fat legs (true, might as well admit…

Musicale Masquerade

If you are fortunate enough to have a Symphony Orchestra in your area, you may know how much work goes into each production and how many behind-the-scenes fundraising events are necessary to…

Dry Winter Skin?

Does your skin feel dry and flaky as soon as you turn on the heat in your home? Mine certainly does! Moisturizers always clogged my pores and then caused breakouts right after…

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.