Friday, July 29, 2016

More banana leaves, please!

Hello!

Banana leaves are bringing this hot and humid summer to life, wouldn't you say? Oh; Dolce & Gabbana, you shouldn't have! How bright! How bold! How fun! Let's go!

Bridal or other formal, church, etc.

Girl's night out, date night, etc, 

Shopping, running errands, etc.

Now picture this:  me, banana leaves, the rest of the summer, next summer. The summer after that? Perhaps. Thanks, DG!

It's a little too hot for lipstick, to me anyways! But; yes, I will raise a tube to my lips just like any other woman! Once I tried Lipstick Queen, I was hooked! The Frog Prince Lip Gloss looks promising. Hmmmm. Stocking stuffer. Definitely...

Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor are already accessorizing; y-o-u, for the holidays! I haven't seen a Christmas sweater that I have liked in a while; to be honest, but that's not to say that I won't. I am adding that to my To Do List. Meanwhile, lookey, look, look! The faux fur jacket is a grrrrreat shade of green. It is bright, and it is cozy...

I've got watermelon on the mind! How many ways can you eat watermelon? Let me count the ways!

As of today, there are 39 more days left until:  Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016!

Got style?

Happy Friday ; Happy Summer!

Shalom!

Angela
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Friday, July 22, 2016

Going braless?

Hello!

Some Millennials are! I doubt they would want to make it a habit. A sense of aesthetics will kick in, 100 degrees or not! One wants to feel, and look good. Well thought out pieces make it possible. Undergarments are so much more comfortable than they used to be. Aren't you glad?

I ran across Phylyda, a swimwear line by Lydia Maurer this week. I like the 'long line' tops (as I like to call them), and 'the skirt' bottoms. How incredibly stylish! Add a pair of gladiators, and I am off! Oh me, oh my!

The Neiman Marcus Fall Preview Report is in! I never thought I would appreciate this and other online catalogs and magazines as much as I do, but gracious sakes alive, I do! I really do! They are steadily gaining momentum! Alright, now!

The Outnet is having a clearance sale on fall items! Oh, my goodness! You heard it here second! 

I had grits for breakfast, this morning! Our family usually gets Quaker. I enjoy mine with pepper, butter and parmesan cheese. No standing over a hot stove for me! The microwave cooks it just as well...

As of today, there are 46 more days left until:  Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016!

Got style?

Happy Friday ; Happy Summer!

Shalom!

Angela
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Friday, July 15, 2016

There's something about July!

Hello!

It was; read my lips, every bit of 100 degrees here in Fayetteville yesterday! Oh; my, word! Thank goodness temperatures will be in the 80's for the next few days! Hallelujah! Whatcha gonna do? Breath a sign of relief, for one thing! My, my, my!

The next thing that you are going to do; I imagine, is check that wardrobe! Believe me when I say, "Basics are best!" Basics for summer can mean different things to different people; however, most agree that it doesn't hurt to have some of the following on hand ---

1)  Camisoles, tank tops, tee-shirts or button downs.

2)  Denim shorts/culottes/pants, skirts or dresses.

3)  Cotton, linen or a fabric blend blouses, shorts/culottes/pants, skirts or dresses.

4)  Cotton or a fabric blend sweaters or jackets for air-conditioning or cool evenings.

5)  Flip flops, sandals, slides or sneakers.

One could step it up a notch or two for work/church/school/social occasions, etc., if desired. In some situations, a person may have to, whether they want to or not! In others, not so much. A good rule of thumb; irregardless, is to look as if you have given the outfit some thought. This is the key, really. It can save you a lot of anxiety and worry. Now that we've gotten that settled...

Free Shipping is offering Back To School Discount Coupons & Sales. The savings could add up!   Remember Hanna Andersson? Such adorable clothing for children! The Women's Collection isn't half bad, either. Macy'sLord & Taylor and Nordstrom; to name a few, have good offers too. This month is not called Christmas in July for nothing!    

Some folk cannot seem to live without a cellphone. If that's you and you have a more recent model iPhone, be aware that the use of WiFi Assist could cost you! Save yourself some bucks and turn it off, advises Good Housekeeping. Otherwise, your phone will automatically switch from the regular plan to the WiFi Assist plan. They do not cost the same...  

Eat as well as you can as often as you can! Your body will thank you for it!

As of today, there are 53 more days left until:  Labor day, Monday, September 5, 2016!

Got style?

Happy Friday ; Happy Summer!

Shalom!

Angela
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Friday, July 8, 2016

Manners matter, too!

Hello!

And don't we just know it! Before you go and roll your eyes, think on this a moment. Grandma must have been on to something. Step back, now!

You could care less about it today; but, fall is coming! The cool weather trends aren't waiting for you or me, you see. Don't go and get worked up about it! "Wear what makes you feel, and look good!" Know what I mean?

I never tire of looking at wedding gowns, yours or mine (when I get one that is), irregardless of the season...

My two favorite wedding trends for fall are:  1) off-the-shoulder, and  2) color!

Believe me when I say:  "The off-the-shoulder style is not going anywhere anytime soon!" Oh, how romantic! There is something about the neckline of a dress cut low in the front or back and often across the shoulders, to quote Dictionary.com precisely. It is com-pli-men-ta-ry! The groom will swoon...

I'm all for wearing whatever color gown suits your fancy, as you must know by now. Not everyone can look their best in white, ivory, tan, gold or silver! "Go where the glow goes," I say! It is your day, after all...

Pssssst! Save a small fortune! Don't use the word wedding when shopping for an ensemble, shall we say. It can save you major bucks. Better yet, check the regular collections, especially the Resort & Couture Collections. You could be in for a surprise... 

Registry shopping has to be a blast! Just don't get carried away, O.K.?

I'd like some good pound cake myself, wouldn't you? Who 'ya gonna call? Martha Stewart, that's who! Meyer Lemon Pound Cake sounds scrumptious! Got no time for baking? I hear Patti's Good Life Vanilla Pound Cake ain't half bad! Oh me, oh my!

As of today, there are 60 days left until Labor Day:  Monday, September 5, 2016!

Got style?

Happy Friday ; Happy Summer!

Shalom!

Angela
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Happy Birthday, America!

Hello!

America is the 2-4-0, this year! How awesome is that? "Thank you, Lord!" USA, Forever! 

Good fireworks abound, across this great nation of ours! Come to North Carolina, for one of the best shows around! Fayetteville/Cumberland County/Ft. Bragg wants you!

Hallmark believes in Christmas in July too; albeit, for different reasons than I I suspect! I like to save, save, save, myself! What about you? Come on, you can tell me...

The mason jar is a cool trend; at least, by me it is! I can think of any number of things to do with 'em! The question is, "What are you going to do with yours?" I'm just asking...

Sometimes it is hard to sleep during the summer, air-conditioning or not; but now you know, yes you can! Zzzzz...

As of today, there are 3 more days left until:   Independence Day, Monday, July 4th, 2016!

Got style?

Happy Friday ; Happy July 4th ; Happy Summer!

Shalom!

Angela
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