The Sweater Dress
Every woman has what I call ‘bread and butter’ pieces in her wardrobe. It might be a favorite pair of jeans or a crisp white blouse. For me, it’s the sweater dress. When autumn arrives and it starts to get chilly I can’t wait to slip on my sweater dress. Why do I love it so? I can dress it up by pairing it with patterned hose and heels. I can dress it down with tights and flats. It’s perfect for entertaining. It’s a comfortable but pulled together outfit. I can eat like a hog at all those holiday gatherings without feeling like I’ve got...
Read MoreDaisy Dry Goods in Ballston Spa, NY
If you’re a 40-something like me you probably remember special family meals eaten at a table set with crisp linens. Or maybe you remember being tucked into a bed with a candle wicked or chenille bedspread. Unless you were lucky enough to have these wonderful items passed on to you, they’re hard to find. Guess what? I stumbled upon a charming shop that is an answer to my vintage-linen prayers. Daisy Dry Goods, located at 28 Front Street in Ballston Spa NY, has more than vintage table linens and bedspreads. They also have vintage clothes, purses and jewelry. If you’re looking...
Read MoreGiveaway: Faux Fir Trimmed Slipper Booties
I’ve been wanting to do a giveaway for a while and decided to do it today. Why? It’s the first Monday of a new year. I appreciate all of those that supported the blog this past year. Because I finally found something that is just so adorable and practical too! These are the warmest slippers ever and they don’t look like your grandma’s slippers. See what I mean? Women’s large (9/10) but will comfortably fit a size 8 too. They’re valued at $25 but for you (if you win), they’re free! And who doesn’t like free?!?! Giveaway Rules: You must live...
Read MoreWardrobe Must-Haves for Summer 2010
Summer officially began this week. I certainly am not a fashionista but I pay attention to what’s in style. What’s really important to me is that my wardbrobe does double duty. On any given day I fill the following roles: sales consultant for a web development company, student, wife, mom and community volunteer. That’s why my new wardrobe favorites are white jeans, fancy t-shirts and gladiator-inspired strappy wedge sandals. I have a curvy shape and long legs. For $20 I picked up a pair of Gap Curvy Straight white jeans at a local outlet. The jeans I bought are...
Read MoreSew Your Own Bathing Suit Coverup
I’ve been driving myself crazy for two years looking for the perfect bathing suit cover up. I don’t think I’m asking for much. I want something that’s youthful and stylish. Something that isn’t see through, so that when my suit is damp I can just wear my cover up. Something that is is flirty and fun. How hard could it be??? Well it was super hard. I looked high and low and all I could find were shapeless coverups that just didn’t fill the bill. So after going from store to store and checking out my options, I decided to take matters into my own...
Read MorePersonal Style
We all know someone who has a distinctive personal style. You know what I’m talking about. You’re in a store and you see an outfit and you say to yourself, ‘That outfit looks just like my friend, Kelly!’ You say that because your friend has her own style that makes her stand out in a crowd. That’s something that I’ve been struggling with for a few years now. My wardrobe is full of clothes to fit all the activities in my life. I have professional clothes for work, casual clothes for relaxing, dressy clothes for a night out on the town and outdoor wear for...
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