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My find of the week

  MICHAEL Michael Kors Fur Sandal These MICHAEL Michael Kors Rabbit Fur shoes popped up on my Instagram feed and at first I passed them by but then I couldn’t resist and I had to go check them out. These shoes are on fire. They have sold out at several online retailers so I jumped on it. I love the charcoal gray color and the price point? $125.00. Um yes please! I debated about the black  ones…

Not everything that glitters is gold…sometimes it’s silver

                                                                    Silver as a Neutral The other night I was meeting a friend for drinks after work and she came in wearing the most fabulous silver shoes. She had worn them to work with a simple pencil skirt and short sleeve blazer. I was intrigued by the pairing and she explained to me that she treats her silver heels like a neutral. That comment…

  Splurge or Save I’ve really wanted to make this a regular post for a while. Y’all know from last week’s post that I splurged on this Frame blazer which meant other items in my cart had to go back. But luckily my research has found some very good items that look like a “splurge”. All of my “save” items in the picture came from Banana Republic and in fact if you read my Frame post then you know…

What to wear…what to wear

Haute Hippie With less than a week to go for the Linly Heflin Fashion Show, the question comes down to what to wear. I tell you our weathermen are making it very difficult with 85+ temperatures but with a promise of cooler weather next week the countdown is on. When you attend an event where everyone will have their “A” game, the pressure can be intense. But I’m so glad that Haute Hippie is the…

My favorite purchase for Fall

Frame Leopard Blazer As I’ve gotten older, I find myself buying less items of clothing but more “special” items. This Frame blazer goes in that category. In August, I saw this blazer but just couldn’t make myself pull the trigger. But after dreaming about it (literally) for two months I just couldn’t take it anymore and bought it. Best purchase. Why? The fit is fabulous. It is narrow at the waist…

I know I’ve been MIA. This has been the summer of change. First I changed law firms after being with my first firm for twenty years. It has been a good and exciting change but still it has been a transition. Second, Caroline has decided to stop blogging on Stylebriefs and concentrate on her interior design. I am excited for her new adventure. But when Gus Mayer asked me to help out with the Linly…

  It’s been a while since I’ve posted a cocktail recipe but since it has been hot as blazes, I thought it was time for a nice frozen concoction. Recently I went for drinks with some ladies from work and one in our group suggested a local watering hole that served, Frose…frozen Rose wine. Was it 5 0’clock yet? We were out the door in a flash. The bar wouldn’t share their recipe only to say that…

                                                       Rodan and Fields Eyelash Boost Y’all remember the Sex and the City episode where Carrie and her friends shared their secret girl behavior; Carrie ate stacks of Ritz crackers while  reading Vogue; Charlotte examined her pores and Miranda lotioned up her hands, put on gloves and watched QVC. Well this post doesn’t go that far and honestly not…

Summer Reading This past week I was able to spend some time at the beach with friends and family which allowed me an opportunity to catch up on summer reading. There is nothing better than getting lost in a book and this list provides you with just that. The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo The Light We Lost This book really touched me. I don’t know if it is because I’m now well into my 40’s and I…

Memorial Day Must Haves

Yes to a long weekend!! May is the new December and by the time Memorial Day gets here I’m just glad to have survived the month. Packing up the Beach Bag is now my focus. I have a few must haves but because I know my limits I reached out to some of my peeps to get their thoughts as well. This first idea is pure genius; the Ear Bud Taco.  I know, you are thinking “say what?” Hold on. So many times…

Ramy Brook Looks This Spring has been insane! Running from one event to the other has required several dresses. Admittedly once I find a dress I like I tend to buy several. Why try and reinvent the wheel when you know something works. for your body type For me this Spring, it has been Ramy Brook. At first I was a little turned off because it seemed that whenever I saw someone wearing this line,…

Pack it on the rear

Last year my daughter was heading to Universal and really wanted a fanny pack. My reply was “say what”? But she insisted so I sent her to Amazon with her birthday money where she found a gold snake skin fanny pack. I thought she was crazy but she wore that pack everywhere and even when she got back she still carries or should I say her cute butt does that fanny pack. PS in full disclosure she…

This post is dedicated to my friend Kerri

Spray Tan Gone Wrong Just got back from Spring Break. We had a great time. I truly decompressed while we were gone. I mean no cell phone for almost a week, but more about that later. So who is Kerri you ask? She is my wonderful friend who taught us lots of lessons about what not to do when getting a spray tan. Here is my/her top ten list of what not to do when getting a spray tan: Listen to the…

                                                                     Drug Store Finds There is something about finding makeup at the drug store for a fraction of the price of a department store that just gives me a high. Now I love some high end beauty buys but it is fun to mix it up. This weekend I found a few items at Target that I thought I would share. NYX Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown. I love…

It’s getting serious ya’ll… Shoe Version

Shop bop Spring Shoe Edit Did you get the email that Shopbop is having its sale. Yep, save up to 25% off on some Spring essentials. with code GOBIG17. Get on the bandwagon because it is time and I’ve got a few must buy items in the shoe department. I’ll have more as the week goes on. Have fun!! Pedro Garcia Wedge Sandals: Ok peeps this isn’t the first time I’ve let you know about this must buy.…

The One Spring Trend You Will Not See Me In…Gingham

Gingham has been everywhere I look. It is one of the Spring Trends we are being encouraged to wear.  See article here and here. Not for me. I wore gingham everyday for 12 years and the day I graduated from high school my gingham days were over. But if you didn’t wear gingham everyday growing up then I’ve got some Spring looks you need to check out. xo Martha Elle.com Women Pulse Plus a few items…

  Spring Sweaters We are now 30 days from Spring Break! Whoo hoo. Here in Alabama it is already feeling like Spring. But that means that the mornings and nights are still cool. I try to buy a couple of Spring  sweaters each year because I find that my body takes a little while to acclimate to the warmer weather (kind of like still using your seat warmers in the car even when it gets warm). As you…