Column Dressing for Work and Play

Column Dressing for Work and Play

I’ve shared before the struggles of being a pear shaped girl. It is NOT easy! I’ll fall in love with a cute outfit in a store, try it on, then face the sad truth that my body is just not made to wear certain styles. I am NOT model thin. I’m a real woman, with real curves and aging body issues. But I’ve had to work with what the Lord gave me for a few years now, and I’ve learned a few tricks. My favorite is column dressing. So if you’re interested in a dressing technique that will help make you look long and lean, read on! Continue reading “Column Dressing for Work and Play”

December 2017 Stitch Fix Reveal!

December 2017 Stitch Fix Reveal!

I was thrilled to receive my December Stitch Fix a few days early! You know how much I enjoy seeing that adorable little box on my front porch when I get home from work! It’s just a little box of happy waiting on me! I was hoping to do another Mother/Daughter reveal, but unfortunately my daughter is just so busy right now, wrangling sick kids and finishing up her etsy commissions, it’s impossible for her to get away. So this reveal is just me, with photos taken by my poor long suffering husband, who’s a little overwhelmed with the SLR camera. But he gave it the old college try! So here we go! Continue reading “December 2017 Stitch Fix Reveal!”

Mother/Daughter Stitch Fix Reveal

Mother/Daughter Stitch Fix Reveal

My daughter and I have always shopped each other’s closets. And it’s funny, because I distinctly remember doing that with my Mom. Anytime she’d come over, we’d end up in my closet, and I’d show her new tops and pants and shoes and bags, and she’d laugh, and pick through some of my other stuff, and I’d end up giving her things to take home, and then I’d do the same thing when I visited her. And now I’m doing that with my daughter. Repurposing, right? So when my Stitch Fix came, we thought it would be fun to try everything on together, showing that style has no age, and fashion is fun for all. I love how Amanda put her own spin on everything.  Continue reading “Mother/Daughter Stitch Fix Reveal”