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Refashion & 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

For July’s link-up, I was determined to have a maxi dress and came home with two style combos from Goodwill. Each style included a top and dress so that added up to four pieces. Admittedly, I came home with more but it was Senior Discount Day! In the end, I choose the blue lace topContinue reading “Refashion & 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup”

Kansas City’s Women’s Equality Week-3 Events-3 Looks

Women’s Equality Day was August 26th. This day commemorates American women finally having the right to vote. Most cities have activities limited to just the one day, but Kansas City devotes an entire week to women’s equality. I attended three events: the Sunday opening reception held at the American Jazz Museum, Building Coalitions Through CourageousContinue reading “Kansas City’s Women’s Equality Week-3 Events-3 Looks”

#thriftedchicstylechallenge

I was busy on Instagram last week. So busy I didn’t have time to work on my blog. A few Instagram bloggers hosted a weeklong thrifted style challenge. Most of my readers know my love of slow fashion and finding fantastic second-loved pieces is very important to my style philosophy. I’m not sure how manyContinue reading “#thriftedchicstylechallenge”

Turquoise, Coral and Orange For Summer Style

Turquoise, coral, orange with a little brown and golden tan: these colors evoke clear skies, desert, sun and heat. Add a bit of turquoise jewelry and I feel an American southwestern vibe. This look wasn’t instant but fell together one element at a time. The Dress The Rachel Kate lined chiffon dress is from aContinue reading “Turquoise, Coral and Orange For Summer Style”

The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup

Everyone needs a black dress. Of my top ten of things to have in my closet, the LBD is number one. If you have just one LBD, it should be simple and preferably sleeveless because a sleeveless dress is more versatile. I took my little black dress and restyled it four ways using accessories: bags,Continue reading “The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup”

The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag

A bag can be utilitarian, a status symbol, the “it” item of the year, a work of art, a connection to someone or the past….I am sure I’m leaving something out. And of course, bags are just things. They do not live, breathe or have a heart and soul. But some bags can connect usContinue reading “The Kampala: A Well Connected Bag”

My Sew Sew Life-Something New in Bamboo + Cydney Ross

I had trouble coming up with an opening for this post. That doesn’t surprise since, until recently, I had a creative block on what to do with this gorgeous piece of bamboo fabric. For over six years, this fabric was in my stash. When I first saw this coral woven bamboo at a Sew Expo,Continue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Something New in Bamboo + Cydney Ross”

Alvörue-Helping Hot Women Become Cooler

Feeling the heat? Where I live, at the moment the temperatures are around 90-95 F. But ladies, we know that some of us feel the heat day, night and it doesn’t matter what the temperature is outside. There is now a clothing line designed just for you and even better, it is sewn here inContinue reading “Alvörue-Helping Hot Women Become Cooler”

Lunch & Networking

My very nice financial advisor, Paige, sent me an invitation earlier this spring for a women only networking luncheon. Unbeknownst to me, Paige followed my style blog and thought this event would be a perfect fit for me. Oh, she was right. Sponsored by Edward Jones, about seventy-five of us met at the Brio Tuscan GrilleContinue reading “Lunch & Networking”

Romance & Lace 2nd Loved 1st Friday #4

Lace and romance is my theme for 2nd Loved First Friday #4. This look is the result of an absolute blast I had on Senior Citizen discount day at Goodwill. I went with the idea of finding a something maxi. A chiffon sundress caught my eye. I have never been too much into flower prints.Continue reading “Romance & Lace 2nd Loved 1st Friday #4”