Planning For Holiday Events
Hello, my sweets! I trust that you all had a wonderful, calorie rich Thanksgiving dinner. I know that I did. Now it is time to plan for all of those holiday events. Be it casual or elegant, tis the season to have fun with your style. I love to celebrate every day and look for […]
Traveling For Thanksgiving?
Going out of town for Thanksgiving? Make packing for the trip a whole lot easier by starting the packing early. Nothing is as hectic as packing the night before leaving and trying to remember the exact things to pack, especially if traveling with children. It is almost like moving with a baby, to collect and […]
Wardrobe, Hair and Make Up for Star Teacher, Billie Yardley
What does a girl wear for a national TV program, that just may present her with a dream come true award for Teacher of the Year? A big decision for such an exciting event…and for Billie Yardley the answer came very easily. Judy Garner, owner of the well known, Silk Purse, located in Knoxville, called […]
Body Image
Hello darlings, most women do not like their bodies. They are always finding fault with their self image and wishing to be like the models and female stars in movies and television. Believe me when I share with you, these women do not look like beauties when they get out bed in the morning. It […]
Great Styles in Plus Sizes
Darlings, so many of my readers have requested more articles about plus size fashion. Since the majority of American women are beautiful and style conscience in the plus size range, designers and fashion magazines should focus on the fact there is a definite need for plus size fashions First, let’s start by erasing certain myths […]
Spooky Tales
Halloween is the perfect time for spooky tales, and I really enjoy all of the hoopla of the season. I adore all things (well, almost all things) dramatic and very few things are more dramatic than Halloween. I even live in a home that is haunted and it has been documented by paranormal experts as […]
Coats of many colors
Hello darlings, one usually shops for a neutral color winter coat. Not this winter season! Fuchsia, tangerine, cobalt, palm green and vivid yellow are the trends for outerwear. Do not be wary of choosing these bold colors. This will set the image of one being cat-walk perfect and a true fashionista. Zippers are the hot […]
Matte Make Up
Hello darlings, big make-up news is the matte look. For the last few years the dewy, dripping with moisture and shine, look was the fashion for face and nails. Now, buy a different make-up base to start with, of course, one that is labeled matte finish,. Do not think powder is the trick, the look […]
Tiger Lillies for Fall
Hello darlings, with this beautiful new crisp weather, it feel as if fall is really here. The soothing change brings back memories of football games, Halloween costumes, pumpkin pie, and colorful orange, gold and bronze flowers, just to name a few favorites of the season. I have a great suggestion for a theme, if one […]
Wonders of Coconut Oil
I first noticed the benefits of coconut oil as a great hair product, while being involved with the United Nations and noticing the beautiful long shiny hair of the women from tropical areas, India, Pakistan and the Philippines, among other countries. Their healthy hair and the shine made me wonder what brought about such glorious […]
Unexpected Objects
Using an unexpected object for serving or display is an art and can be so charming. Punch bowls are so beautiful and can be used for so many other things than punch. A punch bowl filled with ice and bottles of white wine or Champagne, snuggled down in the ice, makes a beautiful display. Fill […]
Leather, Emerald Green and Winter White
Leather, emerald green and winter white really rocks the fashion scene this season. Leather, leather and more leather unleashes the most trendy style. The great thing about leather is the investment lasts for years. I have soft supple leather skirts and jackets that are ten years old and still look great. In fact most garments […]
A Monarch’s Power
Most people think of Queen Elizabeth II as only a monarch attending royal events and waving her hand to cheering crowds. Always dressed in her understated style, a pretty hat and handbag and her gloved hand, she seems to be only a royal icon representing the British Throne. This is the complete opposite of the […]
Moving Day for Prince William and New Family
Hello darlings, the 21 room “apartment” (which includes a drawing room, staff quarters, and the much talked about nursery) is known simply as Apartment 1A. It is located in Kensington Palace and was the residence of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden during the 1960’s. Princess Margaret was not exactly the epitome of grace and elegance, […]
Mysterious Healing Power of the Onion
Hello Darlings, being one especially interested in health issues, because without good health all the make up, cosmetic, dresses, shoes coats, and in fact all things relating to fashion, are going to lose their luster. Always looking for the most up to date information on health and beauty, I was surprised to recently discover the […]
Back To School Fashions for Teachers
Hello darlings, time for the alarm clock to ring in the new day early, school is starting! The daily lesson plans, the myriad of other duties and always the chore of “what I am going to wear today? Let’s start with the elementary level fun fashion for teachers. The most comfortable clothes are needed for […]
