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The Best Advice

We attended a Wine Library Club “Open That Bottle” event. I wore my black and white tank top with a matching jacket by IC Collection again. I bought the set from ShopMyFairLady.com.…

The Swag

We spent this past weekend at The Swag, a country Inn located on a mountain top in Waynesville, North Carolina. The property shares a border with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.…

Less Makeup Part II

Thank you for the tremendous responses on the last post about wearing less makeup. There were so many questions in the comments both here and on Facebook and many, many emailed questions…

Less Makeup

Yesterday, I posted the picture below on Instagram and Facebook, where I mentioned that I was trying the “No Makeup Look.” The posts reached more than 15,361 people! Why did it strike…

Accessorizing Tips

One of our favorite ways to spend the weekend is to throw some things in the car and get out of town. I am getting lots of practice packing for these little…

Hello Flats!

Even while working in retail and standing for many hours each day, I wore high heels for most of my adult life. Last month I began to experience aching legs at bedtime,…

Good Manners

Having good manners means acting in a way that is socially acceptable and respectful to those around you. Your parents may have taught you all you needed to know about taking small…

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.