Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to share with you my Trip To Asheville NC and Biltmore Estates. This trip was the second half of our first “retirement trip”. We started this trip in Highlands NC. The drive from Highlands NC is a VERY CURVY road with incredible scenery and several waterfalls that you would love to look at if you did not need to keep your eye on the road. If you get carsick, I recommend taking your Dramamine. Trip To Asheville NC and Biltmore Estate Driving From Highlands NC To Asheville NC The trip from Highlands to Asheville North Carolina is about 1 1/2 hours. Make sure you ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to share my Weekend Trip To Highlands/Cashiers NC. My husband has retired and we now have the opportunity to go and visit. But, with COVID restrictions and travel problems, we have been reluctant. And to be honest, we are homebodies and don’t like the hassle factor. So, I decided to “make” us get out of our comfort zone and take an easy trip. My choice was the Highlands/Cashier North Carolina area in Western North Carolina. In planning our first “Retirement Trip” we had a few boundaries. First, it had to be somewhere we could drive easily, next it had to be a ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Step One To Understanding Style-Lifestyle Audit. As promised, we are going to dive deep into the topic of style. Style is the third part of the ever confusing fashion puzzle. The first part is understanding your body shape, the next one is knowing what colors look best on you. If you do not know your body shape, there is a great tool that Kelly Snyder, from Adore Your Wardrobe, has created. The Body Shape Calculator is what I used in one of my first lessons in her Signature Adore Your Wardore class. Knowing your body shape is critical to understanding fashion and what works fo ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today’s topic is Transitioning Into Fall With Black And White. The last couple of weeks I have spent my time at the beach enjoying some of the benefits of fewer crowds and warm temperatures. I am back at home and the weather has been wet and humid. Usually this time of the year it is hot and dry. Either way, it is not fall-like weather with cooler days, but hoping to get a taste of it this weekend. As we get into the fall months, I don’t feel like wearing my bold bright colors as much and want to create fall outfits but know that the “fall colors” do not look good on me. I am ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today I am showing my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Top For Summer. I love the bright and bold prints of Lilly Pulitzer. The style just screams summer. I used to go crazy each year buying tons of “Lilly” and not wearing it as I should. Now with the knowledge, I have gained thru my fashion and color journey, I am a little more particular in what I buy. Lilly Pulitzer does not carry Petites so I need to be extra selective in the pieces I choose. Also, many of the pieces tend to be more of a junior cut (especially the pants) which does not work with my body due to the rise. So I concen ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today’s post is Nordstrom Anniversary Sale- Shop It Or Not. I got to admit when I got the “catalog” for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale I was very disappointed. Historically, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been a preview of fall fashions just in time for back-to-school shopping, but now it seems to be a stock-up sale on basics. So this year, more than ever, if you are going to shop the sale, do not get caught up in the frenzy. You are going to see lots of posts and IG stories about the sale ( it is a big moneymaker for the influencers) but it is not a great sale at all. Nor ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to share My Amazon Favorites-Amazon Prime Day June 21-22. Amazon Prime Day is a major event where Amazon will slash prices and offer deals for a 48 hour period. For 2021, Amazon has already started promoting and reducing items and other major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are matching prices (especially on electronics). This is a good opportunity to pick up some needed gift items for birthday or early Christmas. This year they have been giving $10 gift cards to use during Prime Day to those who shop with a small business. I have one just wait ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today’s topic is Summer Skin Care- Keeping It Simple. Summer can bring some challenges for skincare. Heat and humidity coupled with dryness of a/c and then add the sun itself can lead to some issues. But, it doesn’t have to be complicated. I have found that “keeping it simple” is better for the busy lifestyle of summer. It is easy to forget or even ignore skincare during the summer. Summer Skincare-Keeping It Simple Summer Skincare- Start With A Clean Face Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser is my go-to for facial skincare for the summer I do nothing but sweat during the summer ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to share with you my Sexy Top And White Denim For Summer Date Night Style. One of my favorites tops from Kettlewell Colours is the Betty Cowl Sleeveless Top. This top is made of a modal jersey which is part jersey material and part elastane, which allows this top to drape beautifully. During the fall/winter months I wear this top as a base layer under a cardigan or lightweight jacket. But for the summer, I like to let Betty with all her amazing style, show off. This summer I have really enjoyed pairing the Betty Cowl with my white denim cropped jeans for a fre ..read more

Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to share Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Men Who Are Retired. My husband retired last year from his corporate job in banking where he wore suits every day. So when he retired, we need to do a whole wardrobe change. Gone are the heavy suits, suit pants, button-up shirts, ties. Now we need a casual wardrobe that will function for his new lifestyle, but still give him the style elements he likes. Father’s Day is a great opportunity to fill in the gaps in his wardrobe with some key pieces. For Shirts For Father’s Day -Johnnie O Since I have introduced him to the newer ..read more