Who doesn't own a pair of blue jeans? These have become trendy family faves since the day Levi Strauss (1877) made them popular. What is it that's made this staple, basic, and, these days, a luxurious, sought-after item, at any stage of one's life? Gucci at 750$... Originally created for work purposes- think overalls, not... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: What to Wear to a Chic Brunch Celebration
There are so many variations for this theme! Seasons play an important role as to how you'll be styling up your 'out to brunch' look. Spring and Summer get the most votes for wanting to get out there and brunch with family or friends. Where you'll be eating will also determine the look you're going... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Ikram Zein- Modesty Reinvented
In fashion we tend to mostly focus on garments and brands as one. But when we talk about designers along with the brand, it makes it so much more relatable, or personable. And when it's a brand created by a young woman designer who creates to fill a need for women- well I'm so on... Continue Reading →
STYLING CONFESSION: Why I Love the Coastal Living Look- But Not Its Sexist Trending Name…
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 →
The Thrifty Six are Ballet Inspired
Today's theme for our collaboration is ballet based- how bittersweet! From a young age, you could say I was pretty much immersed in everything that's art; from painting, to crafting, to sewing, designing, diy's- and yes, ballet too. I was a ballerina for the longest time! I danced til the age of 20 and taught... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: Midweek Colour Blast
Needless to say, when it comes to work and family balance- family always comes first. Especially when you're tending to sick kids and husband! But that can take a toll, so it's important to still take care of yourself and somewhere in there, to find time to savour the little things that make you happy... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Influencers Reaching for the Moon
And if the saying holds...they're pretty much landing among the stars. Truly, today's influencers are reaching celebrity status like we've never seen before; or have we? Chiara Ferragni Fashion icons- or trend setters are not a novelty. They've existed alongside dress history since the very beginning. We can name tons of trendsetters from Cleopatra to... 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 →
