Build An Effortless Frock Outfit to Span from Day to Night!
How to build an effortless outfit that can span day to night…..How would YOU accessorize this? * Take a sleeveless frock, pair it with tights for the office, and on trend shoes. This becomes your blank canvas with which to build according to your style statement or of the moment mood! *Belt to define your waist. Is your mood understated classic? Choose simple patent. Feminine? How about a belt with a 3D flower? Glam? To play off the sparkly buttons, choose a belt that’s embellished with bling! * For work, shop your...
read moreMerry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza!
Wishing you and yours a beautiful celebration and good times with friends and family!!!What a gift….slept in and woke up gently into the day to celebrate for me, the hope of Christ. …I do know sometimes this time of year can feel lonely or disappointing -stirring up memories of old perhaps. Some maybe wish this season would just pass over already!…Hang in there, we’re almost to a brand new year, full of never lived out possibilities. But, you don’t have to wait to begin building the life you want.How might you...
read moreTeam Uniquely Savvy Spreadin’ Some Holiday Cheer!
A Full Sleigh of Helping Hands (45 pairs!) to Serve Christmas Dinner @ Mary’s Place People have asked me why I serve? That’s easy….I’ve experienced being homeless in my late 20’s, on food stamps and living in condemned housing as a child, and in need of support from those who could help -and those close to me have also been a part of this demographic. I’m thankful I wasn’t invisible to (every) body as this population sometimes is, and today I’m honored to be able to give back out of the blessings...
read moreMy Understated Thanksgiving Outfit…
Candids of my understated Thanksgiving outfit: Windblown on the Ferry! …TIP: If you don’t like to fuss, keep it effortless with simple/classic shapes that stay put, then add “details” that bring interest. One of the reasons I like a “modern classic” base is, you generally have pieces that not only last several seasons, but also offer minimal fussin’ around (I’m a bit practical that way!). I like to take accessories, textures, and colors and create visual interst to set the right visual for the mood...
read moreTootsie Troubles AND Want Cute Boots?
– Love my studded Vince Camutos, bottom right! This client’s *done* bein’ frustrated! She has feet challenges, yet wants cute boots. It’s not everyday that I can wear my 4″ heels, or rock my L.A.M.B. boots (far more productive when I’m “tailored-to-my task”). TIP: Comfortable boots for my super shopper days? Born, Franco Sarto, Vince Camuto Super comfortable, modern with stylish detailing from distressed, to classic, to edgy…and takes you the distance when...
read moreIt’s Giving Thanks Day, Let’s Be Happy!
Happy Thanksgiving! ….Gratitude (for me) does not come from achieving things, nor is it reserved to just this lovely holiday called Thanksgiving. Several years ago when going through a period of crisis, I found myself angry, sad, disappointed, and eventually flat out depressed. My counselor charged me with finding “something” to be grateful for every day. At first it seemed mundane, but then became like an awakening as it began to elevate my attitude as I found so many things in a day – eventually in an hour – to be...
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