I'm blessed to be a grandmother. I also happen to live by the water. I love both of these things about my life. But according to brand marketing and specifically for trends and retail purposes, I need to be categorized: A grandmother living by the water= Coastal Grandma. And boom you've got a trend! Automatically... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: Some Weekends are Just the Best!
Looking forward to this weekend, but it's going to be pretty hard to beat the last one. It was my daughter in-law's Bridal Shower! Yes, my son is getting married! And their wedding will take place in dreamy Greece. So how exquisitely on point that the Bride's Mom planned a shower based on a Greece... Continue Reading →
STYLING CONFESSIONS: The Stylish Monday Gang Goes ‘Undercover’
For our monthly Stylish Monday collaboration, we're discussing, passe-partout, seamless, well-fitting undergarments that can take us through the coming summer months, comfortably and discreetly. A topic that is certainly of much importance to all of us ladies and needs to be discussed. We don't want to go back to the beginnings in fashion history where... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: Spring Jackets and Palettes…
I was invited to a Bridal Shower last weekend and decided on wearing black & white; a combination that never gets old. I love these two together especially for Spring. It's like breaking in with the white while slowly removing the black to welcome the brighter, warmer weather. But then...I may have gone too far... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY- ‘The Weekend Look’
It's not only school kids who feel the excitement when Friday rolls around, knowing that the weekend is almost here. The older I get the more I feel that bubby sense of anticipation too! As if something really exciting is gonna happen. Nine out of ten, I'm doing the same stuff I do every other... Continue Reading →
Monday’s Styling Confessions…
What I Wore to the Museum There's nothing I enjoy more than going to a fashion exhibit at the museum. And this time for the Parachute show (read all about it here), my husband agreed on coming along with me! This was such a treat especially because fashion is so NOT his thing lol!. I... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six in Bold Monochrome
A monochrome look can be beautiful, but with a pop of bold colour it can be superb! Give me big bold colours all year long- but something about styling them in Spring really gets me going. A fresh royal blue when least expected can jolt the spirit in its own flashy way, especially since we... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY – Styling up Bright & Colourful
Styling, Fashion tips, DIY's...Coming to you every Friday- and a Linkup too! Every holiday shows up way too soon...and sometimes quicker than the weather in its very season. This Spring has been one roller coaster ride and for one thing, our styling's had to keep up. What attire comprises have you made on this journey... Continue Reading →
Stylish Monday in Spring Trends!
Here's the Stylish Monday Clan- where every 2nd Monday of the month, we get together to share our theme styling. So many fun trends for this season- oh what to choose- oh what to wear! For me though, bright colours make my heart sing and I’m in complete dopamine styling mode when I see the... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six Tickle Me Pink!
When in doubt, wear pink...and silk! This is true even where the weather is still kind of shifty, like here in Florida. Silk is the most versatile fabric: keeps you warm when your chilly (think of a silk scarf)- and cool in summer; have your pick! And when there's some pink in the mix of... Continue Reading →