Loose Ends

Happy Inauguration Day!! Take a moment to appreciate history in the making with another Presidential election. I have lately been reading biographies (Daniel Boone, Abigail and John Adams) and the freedom to have our own country and President was won by men who lived their lives for this sole purpose. So, say a prayer, do a little dance, honk your horn, or whatever to salute our forefathers and Presidents past and present, whether you agree with them or not! History lesson over. So what fashion problems have been bugging you lately? Do the jeans not look right or you don't know how to wear the dreaded "skinny" jean? What about flats when it's 20 degrees, do you really not wear socks? What is the "it" item to have right now? On the jeans, I'd have to see how you are wearing them to answer. As for the flats, yup, you're gonna be cold, or wear boots. There is not really an "it" item I don't think. Sweater dresses are big, scarves are big, boots are big, and I could go on. Just remember when buying a piece of clothing, look at the fit, not at the number or letter that tells the size. I would like to say that while evaluating your clothing, give your make-up and hair a fresh look also. I am not an expert in those areas but I do know it is easy not to be objective, so visit a make-up counter for new ideas and ask for suggestions at your next haircut. Last week, I visited what I had declared several months ago as "my new favorite store", and unfortunately the downturn in the economy seems to have hit it also. While there were still deals, the store seemed to be lacking its' "wow" factor this time. Not as much merchandise and kinda picked over. On the cool side, they were carrying some vintage furs and hats. This week I will be doing some boutique browsing so I will report back soon. Now is the time to be enjoying all your heavy sweaters, scarves, cute coats and jackets, and cords because toward the end of February we will start having some of those spectacular glimpses of spring with mild temps and gorgeous sunshine. You will want to start breaking out the flipflops and linen pants but refrain for awhile. Transition months can be difficult but we'll discuss that later. For now, put another log on and appreciate all the beautiful textures and wovens of winter wear. Lastly, have you noticed I like to use quotation marks, I like the "pow" they give to a word. But English majors, don't be alarmed, I know I overuse them, misuse commas and apostrophes, and have run-on sentences. At least I recognize my mistakes! But, I do use spellcheck, good for me. As always, call if I can help with your wardrobe questions. See ya later!