My mom taught me a lot about how to be a southern lady. One of the things that she always impressed upon me was the importance of thank you notes and hostess gifts. When I am invited to a holiday…
Doing Mardi Gras as a Family
What are you doing for Spring Break???
One week to go, well four days to be exact, and then everyone in the area is off for Spring Break. It feels like this break is one of the longer ones the kids have and I am not sure…
Spring Shorts Sets
All the leaves are green and the sky is blue and it smells like spring. A few months ago I started making a must have list for spring and a few things like gingham, floral and a short set were…
Thirty-Nine
Well I am officially 39 which means in less than a year I will be 40 Last year for my birthday I did my first real photo shoot for my old blog. It was so much fun that I wanted…
An Honest review of the Oscars and How to get Allison Janey’s Sleeves for Days
The Oscars were Sunday night and if you are anything like me you were perched in front of the tv at 4pm to start watching the arrivals. I eat up any and all things fashion and the Academy Awards is…
Spring Floral Jumpsuit
I am so happy that the floral trend is staying around for another season. Florals are probably one of my most favorite patterns being that there are so many variations in size and color. Flowers are one of natures most…
Springtime Circle Skirts from Modcloth
There is something about a circle skirt that just screams spring to me. They are cute and fun but also incredibly versatile. I have worn them for dressy occasions and also casual. They work well with a lace blouse but…
The Sunday Skim – Winter 2018 – Eight
Welcome to the Sunday Skim. Your weekly recap of all things fashion, family, food and drink, social, news, health, lifestyle, home and beauty! Get your coffee and sit back and relax… Fashion… The Nordstrom Winter Sale ends today. You have…
The Making of a Prima Donna
In the spring last year my friend Emily asked if I wanted to join her promenade group, the Prima Donnas, for this years Mardi Gras. She nominated me and in June I received my letter saying that I had been…
Menswear – Shorts
It officially feels like spring. Today it’s in the 70’s and it feels wonderful. It has had me scrambling though because I was not ready for the temp increase with shorts for everyone in the family. Including myself. I discovered…
Discussing Denim with Mackenzie and Me
Denim is probably the most common thing in every persons wardrobe. No matter what you style is almost every single person owns a pair of jeans. Just because they are commonly owned though does not mean that shopping for them…
