Month: October 2020

Pearl Jewelry. Is Anyone Noticing the Cool-Girl Resurgence of This Iconic Accessory?

Back in 1932, Chanel turned an undesirable costume jewelry trend into a fashion classic. We all remember the iconic photo of  Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  Even the First Ladies of the United States wore them. What did they wear?  Pearl jewelry. Is anyone noticing the cool-girl resurgence of this iconic accessory?

I'm wearing all black with layers of pearls

 

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Ladies, It's Never Too Late to Take Charge of Your HealthEspecially Breast Cancer

Ladies, it’s never too late to take charge of your health. Preventive care helps to catch a disease before it starts. Every October, we all get the pink memo to get a breast exam.  Did you get your annual mammogram? Kudos to the annual campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer.  We’ve seen the staggering […]

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Can An Itty Bitty Bag Be Functional?

 I accepted the invitation to join in on the fun today for a collected look in fashion.  The theme, accessories, I’m answering the question, can an Itty bitty bag be functional? Or is it just a chic accessory? I am teaming up with California bloggers Cindy Hattersley, Rough Luxe Lifestyle, and Jennifer Connolly, A Well […]

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My Mother, Bessie Louise, Was My Greatest GiftGreatest

“When we lose someone we love, we must learn no to love without them… But to live with the love they left behind.” Since my beloved Mom passed away on Friday, September 25, I’m thankful for the many messages, flowers, planters, virtual hugs, and prayers sent to my family and me. I knew this, but […]

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Who What Wear Beauty Feature Shutting Down Cliches For Ladies Over 40

September 25 was not a great day for me. Why? My beloved mother, Bessie Louise, departed from this earthly life. Nevertheless, amid my sorrow, the next day,  my Who What Wear Beauty feature appeared on their website with eight other ladies over 40.  The post titled, “These 8 Ladies Over 40 Just Shut Down Every […]

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