LINK LOVE

Love reading the Street Style column in the NY Times and found this article about Bill Cunningham charming:

http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/movies/bill-cunningham-new-york-fashion-photographer-review.html

I certainly would struggle with what to wear to an interview with Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue:

http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/12/what-13-people-wore-to-interview-with-wintour.html

The fit of our clothes is so important and this article explains key points along with a picture to illustrate the point:

http://www.fabulousafter40.com/poor-fit-frumpy-after-40/

Do you wish you knew how to accessorize? Here are some ideas on where to begin:

http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=763764533&group=537693&frame_type=b&blog=537693&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2FscmVhZHlwcmV0dHkvfjMvcm8wVnBTVnYtcncvaG93LXRvLXRyYWluLXlvdXJzZWxmLXRvLWFjY2Vzc29yaXplLmh0bWw&frame=1&click=0&user=0

This blog will keep you up to date on all Target news:

http://target-addict.blogspot.com/

Hope you all have a happy Valentine's Day and get to spend time with special people in your life.

FRIDAY FANCIES

The blog world is buzzing over this new JCrew necklace.  No one loves statement pieces more than me but not sure if this one might be a  bit too much of a statement, what do you think?

 Love this perfume:

Love this perfume too:

My favorite city, love CHICAGO!

COSMETIC FAVORITES

Thru trial and error I have discovered several favorite beauty products I want to share with you.
All these items can be purchased at Sephora and most major department stores.
 

Givenchy Phenomen Eyes Mascara: The brush is so unique and well worth the high price of $30.00
The round brush makes it easy to cover your lower lashes without smudging.

Fresh Soy Cleanser: Can be used alone or with your Clarisonic.  Takes off both face and eye makeup.

 

Bliss Youth As We Know It Moisturizer: Great product for the price point with multiple anti-aging properties:

Givenchy Mr. Bright: I have discoloration under my eyes that has been impossible to cover, this does the job:

FRIDAY FANCIES

My love affair with tulle continues and pink tulle......need I say more?
http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/dresses/PRDOVR~48706/48706.jsp

Kate Spade makes the cutest coats in the world and I pretty much want every single one, starting with this:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/kate-spade-new-york-pierce-coat/3440286?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0&pprd=0

Have began a collection of  vases from Anthropologie, such happy colors:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-room/073136.jsp

As you might recall I have mentioned my love of anything monogrammed.  My sons bought me these monogrammed hooks and I think of them every time I put my keys there at night and retrieve them in the morning:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/670301.jsp

Lela Rose dresses.....so beautiful:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Lela_Rose?resType=designer&keywords=lela%20rose&keywords=Lela+Rose

LINK LOVE

Angie from You Look Fab has some good recommendations on how to prepare for a wardrobe shopping trip:

http://youlookfab.com/2013/01/29/four-essential-shopping-tools/

Champagne cupcakes...who knew????

http://friendshiplifeandstyle.blogspot.se/2013/01/champagne-cupcakes.html

Great way to update your kitchen:

http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=743682549&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=340706&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL3dvcmRwcmVzcy93b1dxL34zL1RWMXVwVTFTQ0RNLw&frame=1&click=0&user=0

Makeup mistakes that age you:

http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/makeup-mistakes-00100000074111/index.html#2

LINK LOVE

Angie from  the blog You Look Fab tells us of a new fashion direction for one of Nordstrom's clothing departments;
http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordies-savvy-dept-become-budget-friendly-to-compete-with-zara

A blog about the popular Archer Farms brand sold at Target;
http://www.whatsgoodatarcherfarms.com

Have you ever looked at this blog?  Some of the women"s fashion choices are a bit over the top but are never frumpy or boring.....I say GO FOR IT;
http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com

Love Michelle Obama's style.  This blog chronicles her fashion choices;
http://mrs-o.com


Have a wonderful weekend.  I plan to pick out some favorite soup and comfort food recipes, put on beautiful music, light a favorite candle and cook away.

MOTHER OF THE OCCASION DRESS

Its time to return to posting now that the holidays are over and my wonderful husband purchased a new computer for me that practically  writes the posts for me.  Our topic today is Mother of Occasion dress shopping.  Have you ever heard that term?  I had not until recently.  I think instead of using Mother of the Groom or Mother of the Bride or Stepmom of the.....you get the idea.  This one term pretty much covers all relationships and all occasions.

We will be very fortunate to have a wonderful young woman, Lauren, join our family in August when she and our son will be married.  Up until a few weeks ago I gave some thought to what I might want to wear but decided to wait and try to lose approximately 100 lbs before the wedding (maybe only a SLIGHT exaggeration hahaha) as well as hoping the new "miracle" eye cream does its job on some troublesome wrinkles.  Not sure either of those things will realistically happen so last week I started looking at dresses for the upcoming wedding.  First on my list was Nordstroms and second was Bloomingdales.  Most dresses were sleeveless (definitely a no-no for most women past 35 no matter how good of shape they are in) and black (I am not wearing black to this joyous occasion).  I felt like my options could go into one of three categories:

1.  Look what I just got for my high school prom (hope to look bit more sophisticated)

2.  Look what I just got for my 4th wedding (no explanation needed why this was not my look)

3.  Look what I just got celebrate my 80th birthday (I want to be age appropriate but not frumpy)

I will say that although it was a bit discouraging it really did help to actually try things on (thanks Anna for gently forcing me to do this).  I now have some idea of what I am and am not looking for.  As I said, it is an August wedding so deep colors of maroon, green and brown simply will not do.  The wedding is in the afternoon thus a knee length dress seems appropriate.  I hope to find a dress that has arm coverage from a light weight jacket/coat or perhaps lace or sheer sleeves.

My question for all of you is where have you been able to find a beautiful, classy and stylish Mother of Occasion dress?  My fingers are crossed that you will share some hidden gems in the retail world.  I promise to keep you updated on this search.  Rest assured that I will not give up until I find the perfect dress for this perfect occasion.