January 9, 2020
I live in a very hot climate year-round, so the easy casual look is something I have learned to master over the years for my own sanity. It’s great to see all the layered styles on social media, but they just don’t work when it’s hot outside and you’re boiling […]
December 11, 2019
All of us have those favorite wardrobe pieces that we go back to time and time again. Apart from jeans, I love my olive pants! Not only are they extremely comfortable, but they add a little extra visual interest to a casual outfit. It’s really tempting to get into the […]
November 5, 2019
Just because cooler temps are rolling in doesn’t mean you have to trade out your whole wardrobe. Today, I’m talking about how to transition summer clothes for Fall. We can get into the rut of looking at clothes way too literally. Take the top in this post. I found it […]
October 17, 2019
When you have lived in a region for as long as I have, you can get to the point where you just assume you’ve seen it all. However, I was in for some delightful surprises on my recent trip to Penang, Malaysia. Although Malaysia is close to my home in […]
May 13, 2019
I’m a major fan of black. In fact, my husband often asks, “so, what shade of black are you wearing today?” While I don’t wear black every day, I do wear it A LOT! But, denim runs a close second when it comes to my style choices. So, I guess […]
April 24, 2019
Some of you may know that I like to share the love over at my blogger friend’s site, Katherine’s Corner. Every month I stop by her site to talk about one of my favorite subjects, Fashion!! Last month, I shared some of my best tips for wearing denim jackets. Here’s […]
February 13, 2019
A fashion savvy woman knows what she likes and why she likes it. Not only that, but she has figured out what elements work together to refine and define her style. Have you ever considered how your fashion choices reflect, enhance or possibly detract from your personality? Take a minute […]
December 19, 2018
You can't go wrong with a holiday when red is the signature color. And you can be sure that I take every opportunity to paint it red with a red holiday outfit.
December 3, 2018
Our holiday celebrations in Manila often look quite different than they do when we are in America. Probably the biggest difference is that we often go out, rather than cooking a big meal at home. This works especially well, now that’s it’s only the husband and I here at home. […]
December 1, 2017
Woohoo, it’s December and time to get to some serious Christmas fun!!! I’ve already decorated the house and I’m counting down the days until my kids and in-laws make it to Manila. There will be lots to do and so little time to do it in the three weeks they’ll […]
November 9, 2017
I know some of you are really cooling off, but things are still sizzling in Manila. As much as I’d like to pull out some boots and a sweater, it’s still short sleeves for me. Black, white and red are undoubtedly my favorite color combo. I met a friend for […]
April 3, 2017
The ever-changing weather can make it tough to transition your clothing from winter to spring. One day you’re convinced that warmer days are here to stay and the next day you’re pulling on your winter coat and a frown to match. We know layering is the easiest way to take […]