I go to Paris a couple of times or more per year, and I have seen what to wear in Paris and how locals dress evolve over the years. A decade ago, French fashion was much more monochromatic – black and neutral colors mostly, which is easy to pack. While you can still wear mostly black and no one will …
Denim Outfit Ideas Denim. It’s by far my favorite material to wear. Whether it’s a skirt, shirt, dress, or jumpsuit, I am all in. From its inception as work material only in the 1800s to making its way onto the fashion scene in the 1950s, denim has come a long way. For me, I’ve worn denim since I can remember. …
Living a more sustainable lifestyle appeals to me, and the older I get, the more important it is. Sure, we can have anything at our fingertips brand new these days, but do we really need it all? The answer, I have found, is no. I did a self-experiment by going on a buying freeze. Over the years, I’ve used buying …
The older I get, the more conscious I get about living sustainably. I’m not perfect at it, but I’ll die trying. Too often I hear people say things like “I don’t have time to think about that” or “What does this one thing I do really matter?” Well, it does matter. Everything we do matters, and to those who have …
Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year. It represents new growth and warmer weather. The flowers are blooming all over the place, farmers markets are bustling, and businesses leave their doors open for fresh air. Breaking out short sleeves, dresses, and open-toed shoes are also refreshing after coming off of winter. Aren’t we all ready to put …
For years I have purchased various winter coat brands even though I live in a near-tropical climate. There is something about winter and being outside with a sufficient coat that excites me, so I continue to buy coats. I’ve got anything from leather jackets to serious cold-weather coats hanging in my closet. In fact, I have an entire closet dedicated …
New Orleans is filled with all kinds of businesses. One of my favorite things about New Orleans is the support for local anything. Whether it’s food, jewelry, clothing, or second hand stores in New Orleans, we are all about the small fry. It creates a sense of community and kinship that I think other larger cities often lack. When I …
What do you associate with the color red? Some first words as I’m writing are: blood, power, sexy, feminine, powerful. Since red is the color of the season this year, I feel like my wardrobe was born ready. Red seems to have taken a back seat to a lot of other colors over the years, and I am absolutely delighted …
Fall, or autumn, is my favorite time of year. Unlike many, I abhor daylight saving time and look forward to the dark coming earlier and getting into bed earlier. Although I live in a warm, humid climate, my sweater collection could rival those who live in Minnesota. Perhaps I’m willing cold weather to my life by having all of these …
Buying previously owned items and selling my items of mine that I no longer want is not new to me. Once I discovered that there is an upscale way to up-cycle, it was something from my dreams. Sure, donating items is great and nice, but sometimes you’d like a little something back. At least I do. I’m also not a …
