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5 reasons you should WEAR WHITE

It’s time to get white hot!  I’m gonna debunk some myths and show you why you must wear white.  Maybe – just maybe – you’ll think twice about dismissing this lovely color.

WHITE can’t be worn after Labor Day.

This is such an archaic “rule” dating back to the 1800’s after the Civil War.  No, I’m serious: high society women created dozens of fashion rules to distinguish those with money from…

Here in Texas, spring and summer style is in full bloom with vivid colors and florals where all the dresses swirl together like a Lilly Pulitzer-Monet painting.  Although I love me some color and almost never shy away from the rainbow of opportunity, this long sleeve black jersey dress is my airport frock of choice.  Whaaa?? Aren’t we melting in 97 degree weather?  Exactly. That’s why I’m…

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  WHIT’s KITCH is back with my friend – Jenny Anchondo: Emmy award winning Fox 4 News anchor/reporter who is about to welcome her first child. Beautiful, brilliant AND pregnant, I love having yet another friend show up and support me. Oh, and did I mention she blogs in all her spare time? You can find her recipe on her blog:

YA’LL –…

Lifestyle Blogger: What is it?

It took me a while to come out of the blogger closet.  Why? Because when people would ask, I didn’t know exactly how to describe my “title”.  Is “lifestyle blogger” even considered a “job”?  Is “blogger” even an official word yet according to Miriam-Webster?  Questions and insecurity flying through my mind made it impossible to answer within the 3 seconds you should answer a direct question…

Whit’s Kitch | Episode 4 | Daniela Bell

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Have you missed me in the kitchen? I’m back with my 4th episode of Whit’s Kitch cooking, chatting, laughing, and drinking with my friend – DANIELA BELL – owner of The Makeup Zone here in Dallas, TX. She’s worked with stars of the Real Housewives (RHOD and RHONY) amongst an array of other celebrities, brides, and ladies getting…

How to wear: Military Fashion Trends

Report to Duty!  Military fashion trends has evolved over the years, but has been represented in some form or fashion originating from battlefield to runways to pop stars: Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation and Beyonce’s Formation performances come to mind.  Fashion tips taken from soldiers and generals morph every season, but one thing’s for sure:  the trend is past, present and future.

Shop my…

Layer your outfit while you still can!  Sadly, it’s not going to be boot and sweater weather for long. Sad face.  I’ve had so much fun experimenting with layering patterned tights, boots, sweaters, and hats.

Let’s break it down why these elements are a must to make it easy to layer your outfit with ease.

HATS: Surely you’ve spotted them on the uber cool in every size, shape and color.  For one,…

Whit’s Kitch – Sweet Potato Veggie Pasta

I’m back in the kitchen for another fun episode of WHIT’s KITCH with the fabulous Laurie Graham King!  She’s beautiful, smart, and knows her way around the kitchen more than she gives herself credit for: Did I mention she glows from the inside-out?  She lights up a room with positive vibes and miraculously kept me focused along the…

Valentine’s Day Outfits: Tips you will LOVE

photos by Beckley&Co

MY FAV Purse / Elena Ghisellini rainbow bag 

Jeans / MOTHER the Cruiser (*half off $228 now $128)

Top / Bannerday via Shopbop

Blazer / White House Black Market (similar HERE and HERE)

Shoes / Jessica Simpson (similar here)

Sunnies / Perverse

Red dress.  Red Roses.  Chocolates.  Blah, blah, blah.  Here’s a fun way to deconstruct the traditional, boring outfits you see milling…

Honest Beauty: The Best Natural Products

Everythingis bad for us. The wrong food, soda, or even plastic is said to cause cancers and have terrible effects on the body.  (does anyone remember when red M&M’s supposedly caused cancer?  Was that just my mom scaring me away from sugar?)  But, seriously – with new recalls every day, (did you hear about Nutella???  Gawd, I must be hungry) it’s confusing to know what’s best for your health.  I…

BEST Dream Dates: Things to Do on Valentines Day for him

Are you thinking about things to do on Valentines Day? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  When did this celebration of love turn into such a polarizing day?  Love it or hate it, I’ve got my own theory: it’s all the hype leading up to it.  Expectations.  One-uppers.  The anxiety to display your love in a Cirque de Soleil performance – or else, the dreaded question you NEVER want to…

2017 Goals: Words to Live By

I think we can all agree 2016 was a crazy intense, amazing year full of highs and lows that helped shape us into better people.  As we step, no LEAP into a new year, our priorities must change so we can begin to understand our life with renewed purpose.

Traditionally, we make resolutions placing emphasis on changing the things we do wrong. Resolutions can be great, but this year I want to focus…

Ready for a fun night filled with fashion show games? Tonight is ‘poker fashion’ night. Did ya even know there was such a category? (No, b/c I just made it up.). Here I show my competitive poker faces, and a couple of tricks up my sleeve. And back. There’s  2 sides of me when playing games: fun and serious.  (And ALWAYS competitive.)  I’ve always dreamed of going to the Monte Carlo Casino in…

Autumn Clothing Guide 2016: Fall In Love With White

If there is one thing about fashion that I hate…it’s RULES!

It’s completely ridiculousto think you can add rules to one of the most creative things a woman does with her time…get dressed! I’m all about freeing yourself from silly conventions that keep you from finding your fashion voice and personal happiness. Everyone knows that there are unspoken (or in the south, loudly gossiped about) rules…

Best Denim Trends: Wearable Fall Denim Looks for 2016

I’m from Texas, so denim jeans have always been part of my getup.  Who doesn’t remember the iconic Guess jeans with the ankle zippers and question mark triangle on the left back pocket?  Unless you’re a millennial, you know what I’m talking about and remember these denim trends and Anna Nicole Smith as the Guess poster child.  But, the best denim has elevated beyond buxom blondes in small Texas…

What DOESN’T make me a happy lady?

How many articles, websites, magazines are dedicated to lists and instructions and tests (yes, a happiness score) on making you more happy?  Or is it happier? Happiest?  I don’t have time to check the grammatically correct phrase.  That wouldn’t make me happy right now.  Oprah has her own magazine “O” with her smiling face promising happiness if we buy it and read.  Problem is, i have a stack of…