My goal in the second half of this year was to write about beauty once a month. I am not a beauty blogger but as I have mentioned in the past approaching 40 skin care has become a much bigger…
Patterned Pants
Photography by Melissa Breedlove Photography I have been making a conscious effort to wear more pants and feature separates on the blog. I am always drawn to dresses so it has taken some work on my part to branch…
Camo Athleisure and My Avocado Bag
The first fashion post I wrote was on athleisure outfits. It was kind of the first post I had written that made me think, ok, maybe I can do this. Before that post my blog was less than a hobby…
The Lemon Luncheon
A few months ago when I was at New Orleans Fashion Week I had the privilege of listening to Tabatha Bethune speak about her experience building her brand. She used a term Emotional Investor and it really intrigued me. Essentially…
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…
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 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…
Essentials for Spring
We have one more month of winter to go and we are officially in the months of Spring! The stores have been pretty bare the last few weeks. Basically it has been Mardi Gras shopping or nothing. I have been…
Mardi Gras Ball Fashion
If you have never attended a Mardi Gras Ball you really are missing out. They are exciting and fun and a true experience to see. We have been to several over the years and they never disappoint from the entertainment…
At Home Luxuries
As a mom a lot of my life is very mundane and not glamorous. It shouldn’t surprise anyone who has kids that I say this. I do a lot of cleaning up, picking up and laundry. Big Daddy and I…
Frappy Birthday Pops
There are only so many years for you to plan the silly, cutsie birthday parties before your kids start having opinions and wanting input. I discovered this about two years ago when my big boys turned 3 and 4. They…
