Anyone who knows me, knows my wardrobe is as color-full as my personality. When I hear women describe their wardrobe most say they need to add more color. I’m the opposite, I would say the color most lacking in my closet is black and second runner up is grey. Black […]
POLKA DOTS – Spotted in Style in San Diego
I recently added polka dots to my wardrobe. Last month the boys and I headed to San Diego where I got to show off my spots. We flew down to celebrate my niece Kelsey who was graduating from elementary school. We had attended her sister McKenna’s graduation last year. Having been a part […]
SUMMER SWIMWEAR STYLE GUIDE
When I think of Summer I think of warm weather, crystalline pools, sunshine and long days spent at the beach in swimwear. So finding swimwear that is flattering and doesn’t rise or fall like the tide is most important for me. Just because the temperature is rising, it doesn’t mean […]
STATEMENT SWIMSUITS – Make a statement even if you’re not into making a splash
Swimsuit season arrived with the onset of summer and its warmer weather. After having my second child coupled with my laissez faire approach to exercise, my body is far from bikini ready. My abs seem to have exited my body along with the baby (okay that was 4 years […]
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE – Present Her with Something Special
With Mother’s Day on Sunday I took some time to reflect what it means to me to be a mom. Never have I known a love as profound as the love I share for my children. There is something about nurturing a life, a mind, a heart and soul that I find deeply rewarding. […]
MIXING IT UP WITH SOMETHING OLD & SOMETHING NEW – Instead of Giving Up Shopping for a Year
The other day while in the elevator with two friends I over heard them chatting about an article one had read in the NYtimes titled ‘My Year of No Shopping’. I laughed when the word “challenge” left her mouth and rang in my ear followed by a momentary flash of panic. No […]
SPRING DRESSES YOU WILL WANT TO WEAR EVERY SEASON
There was once a time when I didn’t purchase dresses when expanding my wardrobe. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way a beautiful dress reconnects me with my sometimes forgotten feminine side. But standing in front of my closet one day, I realized, the small space was dominated by dresses; day dresses, office […]
THE PERFECT COLD WEATHER COAT
We hadn’t been to Tahoe since my youngest was five months old and I had forgotten how beautiful lake and surrounding mountains were. I love the clear mountain air and brilliant white snow and snowboarding but I do NOT like to be cold. For me the perfect temperature is […]
WHAT TO WEAR ON VALENTINES DAY
Whether you’re going out with your friends, your spouse, or special someone, make sure to leave an impression, in a good way! Sensuous textures like velvet are the current rage. This skirt in red velvet with fringed hem is not only romantic it draws attention. Sexy doesn’t have to be scandalous, it can be […]
JE VAIS Y ARRIVER!
I did it! I have talked ad nauseum about creating this space, a place where I can express my creativity and sense of self though fashion; a place where I can reconnect with the writer inside me and escape from some of life’s monotony. I have had my domain SheWoreOpium.com […]