A vintage tweed Chanel jacket is one of the most iconic and classic pieces in fashion history. With its mixed flecked colors of rough-surfaced woolen cloth, a tweed jacket is a perfect Fall staple to add to your wardrobe. Tweed originated in Scotland, long before Coco Chanel first designed her iconic tweed jacket. It is a rough, woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure. Color effects in the yarn may be obtained by mixing dyed wool before it is spun. […]
10 Tips on How to Stay Warm and Stylish this Winter
Winter is here and I’ve got some great tips on how to stay warm while looking like a fashionista! Friday was my birthday and it actually snowed! Talk about an unexpected, but pretty awesome, birthday surprise! It was also 19-degrees outside and my tushie was freezing! {Thank God for the seat warmers in my VW!} On Saturday, my husband took me out for lunch at Longhorn’s Steakhouse for my birthday. I wear scrubs all week and so the weekends are mine to fashion as I want, and I love to show off my style. So on Saturday I wore my […]
Add Some Sparkle to Your Wardrobe
A few years ago, I bought my first sequined mini-skirt. I had it hanging in my closet for a while before I actually pulled it out last year and wore it for the first time to my office Christmas party. I honestly don’t know why I never wore it before and don’t know why I don’t wear more sequins. I love how they add a little bit of sparkle to my wardrobe! This sequined dress {below} is sold out, but Forever 21 has some great {inexpensive} sequined outfits, from shift dresses and tunics to bomber jackets and capes. Looking to add sequins […]
My Top 5 Favorite Bloggers on Instagram
I love Instagram! They say “a picture says a thousand words” and this is true when it comes to Instagram. I love scrolling through photo after photo, discovering new people, new companies, and new destinations. In fact, I have found some really fabulous bloggers through Instagram. They embody the style and grace that I hope I display to my followers. Here are the “Top 5 Blogs” I’m enjoying right now: KERRently by Courtney Kerr You may recognize this lovely lady from Bravo’s docudrama “Most Eligible Dallas”, which lead to a spinoff, “Courtney Loves Dallas”. Her style is enviable! Her blog “What Courtney Wore” […]