We’ve covered summer dresses and handled the problem of chafing.
Now it’s time for my second favorite summer wardrobe item:
Skirts.
Look, I don’t like to cram my legs into denim if I can help it when it’s hot as hell outside, OK?  The next best thing to a one item outfit like a maxi dress is a [...]

I wear dresses because I feel too fat for shorts.
There.  I said it.
It’s not my keen fashion sense or my desire to dress up every single day.  It’s my overly ripe, pear shaped hips.  And ass.  And thighs.
I live in Florida and there is no freaking way I can endure 100+ temperatures in jeans.  No [...]

I am a late convert to the maxi dress trend. Maxi dresses were all the rage last summer and spring, but I always assumed that the super long length would be too much for my petite frame.
This year maxi dresses are back and I have fully embraced maxi dresses for the summer. I [...]

I think every woman needs a cute white purse.  A great white handbag is as versatile, and necessary, as a black or brown bag – especially in the spring and summer.
My go-to white purse was in sad shape after much use and abuse over the last three years, so I decided it was time to [...]

Ah, the beginning of summer (Or spring, as it’s known in places other than Florida.)  It’s the time of year when we’re pulling out shorts and summer dresses – and realizing that our arms and legs resemble the color of peeled chicken.
When I was younger, I would have prepared for this time of year months [...]

With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to think about lip gloss.
You knew that, right?
OK – quick lesson.  Lip balm or lip gloss is perfect for summer makeup looks because it’s light and mainly sheer with just a hint of shine.  Full color lipstick is usually too heavy of a look for summer.
Lesson over.
If you’re like [...]

I am not a tan girl.
My mother is a natural redhead and she generously passed on her fair complexion, freckles, and tendency to burn if exposed to the sun for longer than 3 minutes.
(She did not, however, give me her beautiful hair color.  Figures.)
Porcelain skin can be sexy.  Nicole Kidman rocks the pale faced look.  [...]

I have a confession to make.
My summer shoe collection is woefully understocked.  In fact, I own more flip flops than I do strappy sandals.
*hangs head in shame*
I don’t know how it happened.  I believe in the power of high heels.  During the winter time I live in stilettos and pumps and well heeled boots.  I [...]

Last Friday morning I pulled on running pants and a t-shirt and slipped on an old pair of Old Navy flip flops to run my daughter to day care.
“Mommy, why are you wearing flip flops?” my daughter asked.
“What do you mean?” I asked, wondering if she was going to suggest that slippers would be more [...]

It’s officially spring.
I love when the seasons change and we get to put away the clothing and accessories we’re starting to get tired of and go shopping for new things.
For me, spring and summer fashions are all about light and bright.  I think of sunshine and being outdoors, and my wardrobe and accessories reflect a [...]