Casual Camo

It finally happened! It was cool enough this weekend to break out a long-sleeved shirt. I thought this day would never come! I opted for a casual camo look as we dined and shopped along El Paseo with friends. I LOVE mixing patterns, so I grabbed a leopard headband. Camo and leopard is one of my favorite combos! As you may know, “Fifty, Not Frumpy” is my motto. Please, Lord, never let me be frumpy! My pals Gina and Renee {Read More}

Black and Gold on El Paseo

Our dear friends from San Antonio arrived yesterday, and we celebrated our reunion at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant. My besties and I had lots of silly fun with this black and gold on El Paseo photoshoot… with my NEW CAMERA!   I have so much to learn but we gave it a test drive. My photographers, Renee and Gina, did a great job! El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is a beautiful street of amazing shops and {Read More}

Fifty, Not Frumpy: Casual Fall Style

Funny thing about living in Palm Desert. Temperatures in the 90s actually feel like fall! I have no idea why. The warm fall temps make fall style a bit tricky. So I’m continuing to dress in lightweight fabrics in fall colors. At least that feels like fall style! I still spend quite a bit of time in shorts. Not quite ready to pull out the jeans yet. Can I just say, I’m obviously no model, and doing fashion posts feels sort of {Read More}

Fifty, Not Frumpy, Friday

I’m no fashion expert, but I know I feel more confident when I put some thought into what I wear. Fifty, not frumpy, is my style motto! California didn’t get the memo that fall arrived a few weeks ago. I want to dress in autumn colors but it’s certainly not time for sleeves, scarves or sweaters! I set out last week to find some inexpensive additions to my wardrobe that look like fall but feel like summer. A quick trip {Read More}

Fifty, Not Frumpy, Friday

Whoever said fifty had to look frumpy? I will never be frumpy. Just sayin’. I believe that each woman has a style that is unique to her. And as long as it’s tasteful, she can embrace it as she ages. I like to dress comfortably and stylish. Those who know me best know that, as a creative type, I awake each day and enjoy the process of picking what I will wear. It’s one of my favorite parts of the {Read More}

How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest – diy

Vests are a great wardrobe investment to help transition into fall, and long vests are so popular this year. Now you can repurpose your favorite large scarf and turn it into a vest for fall! How to Turn a Scarf into a Vest First, lay out your pashmina or scarf with no folds.   Next, fold the scarf in half, length wise. Then fold it width wise one more time. Now take the two corners at the top and tie {Read More}