PICKY, PICKY, PICKY

From 1st grade through almost all Sr. high school, I took the same homemade lunch to school everyday. Three peanut butter saltine crackers, two chocolate chip cookies, and probably some chips of some kind, I don't remember. I also would only eat one kind of peanut butter, Peter Pan. I had a glass of chocolate milk for breakfast, everyday. The words stubborn and picky come to mind. Unfortunately, that behavior has progressed to my sense of style as well. I have been looking for a new pair of black boots since late last winter. The right look, price, fit, heel height, etc. I am also on the look out for a new pair of regular, 5 pocket, blue jeans, since last winter. The right wash, rise, length, and fit. The words stubborn and picky come to mind, again. Is this unending search for the perfect item really necessary????? Of course not. So, recently, I have been taking my own good advice and not dismissing things at a first glance. Some restrictions will always apply; I am 5'9 so no skyscraper heels; I am 5'9 so unless it's an ankle length, the hem has to be long enough; and always price. But as far as look goes, I'm open to trying different washes, the details on denim and boots, and the height of boot shaft (the leg part). And fit, maybe a jean that looks a little tighter or a skinnier leg will work, maybe it won't, but I'm going to try. It's what I encourage my clients to do and many times with good outcomes. I'll let you know what I find.

September is here and surprisingly, some cool weather to go with it. Summer washed yellows and whites and ocean shades of blue and green give way to fall hues. Chocolate browns, the oranges and reds of maple leaves, and midnight blue to black are stocking the stores now. Are you ready? Here are some tips to refer to until autumn really hits. While we are still transitioning, use the above colors in cottons and light-weight wool or silk blends. As the days go on, wardrobe wise, your clothing choices should slowly start changing, in general, to fall shades and heavier pieces. Boots are good, some will say all year, but certainly now, with dresses and skirts for a cute, breezy fall look. If scarves have been stored for the summer heat, bring them out for cool rainy days and night time. Go with a darker nail polish to really make a statement, try deep purple or navy for a change. While summer is a time for shedding layers, opening up, and slowing down, it is inevitable that with autumn on the way, we start to close up and hurry up in several ways. Front doors will close and the firewood will come in, gardens will die down to wait for spring, and we begin to pull out the comfortable, warm clothes. Long evening walks will stop and leisurely trips to the mailbox or to walk the dog become sprints. I'm always a little sad when this begins but, like clockwork, I start to remember the joys of fall and events only experienced in the cold weather. And, on a more shallow note, if I'm going to a football game to see people I haven't seen in months, or years, then I'm going to look good while I'm there! When the invite to a bonfire at a friend's farm comes, I plan to have a great new pair of cords to wear. Take these last weeks of summer and start taking stock of fall pieces needed or desired and make a list. Then, call me and let's get to it! No, it's not all about clothes but they sure make the seasons changing more enjoyable. Thanks for reading....