Be Careful of Crazy Patterns

  I loved this dress until I saw myself wearing it in a photo. Do I look like my cannons are loaded to you, too?  The pattern (which I’m crazy about) accentuates my upper assets in a lopsided and over-the-top way, so I’ll be wearing my little black sweater with this one (or taking it … Continue reading

The Neck

I feel sorry sometimes that I ignore my neck. I’m not much of a jewelry wearer, but Jean (my husband) ALWAYS comments that I “need something” if I’m not wearing a necklace. I treated myself this year to a few new earring and necklace sets. All faux, of course, but faux is fabulous! I

Just Above the Knee…

I never used to show my knees. But here in Belgium, EVERYBODY, no matter WHAT SHAPE, AGE or SIZE, is showing arms, legs, and cleavage without a second thought. I guess the style has rubbed off on me. My hem-line has gone up, and I actually threw away the mid-calf skirts I was wearing so … Continue reading

Wrinkle Free is Important to Me!

I’m really a stickler for clothes that don’t wrinkle. I NEVER buy it if it isn’t wrinkle-free. The only one in our house who doesn’t mind ironing is my husband, and I certainly don’t want to give him extra work. For him, it’s a kind of meditation, and he likes to press away his troubles … Continue reading