A hot color for Spring 2012 is reminiscent of the ocean waves and tropical night sky. Colors reign…but one stands out as elegant and calming. Aqua is the forerunner of the moment. Shades of seawater blues are easier for all of us to wear; perfect for all complexions and hair color. The other hot [...]
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A Sneak Peek Into Spring 2012
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Accessorize Your Life
My current favorite embellishment is the fabric flower- easy to make and even easier to personalize. And even if you aren’t the ‘flower wearing’ kind of girl, you will find a way to incorporate this pop of color somewhere in your life. Fabric flowers are just constructed from bits of fabric, but look at how these little details can make a huge impact with their texture and color. -
Let’s Play Dress Up!
We have great looks for the holiday social scene. Santa red is always a favorite, but you can also spice things up with other colors! Check out these looks from sassy and fun to modern and chic! Happy Holidays! -
Spreading Christmas Cheer:
A Gift Guideby Jordin LePori The season is now in full swing and I am sure many of you have a list a mile long of gifts to get. If you enjoy shopping like I do, this is a fun time of year for us. The cool weather, Christmas decorations up, and the Holiday flavors at Starbucks [...]
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Holidays Made Easy
I feel like every year I am always surprised on how fast the holidays approach us. I never feel prepared for them. So instead of thinking about what dish I am going to contribute to Thanksgiving dinner or making my gift list for Christmas, I am thinking about what I am going to wear. How can I look fashionable at all the upcoming events and get togethers? -
Get the Boot!
One zesty trend that normally takes a back seat to the new seasons clothing updates… BOOTS! They are very much an important part of your ensemble and a wonderful way to freshen up your wardrobe. The 70’s still reign, so think bo-ho chic when choosing your skirts and pants to match up! I trust that you can find “black” on your own, black boots are easier to find. So I have reached out of our comfort zone for other fun color tones to shake things up a bit. Shoe Boots rank high with over-the-knee styles coming in a close second. Here are the best new trends and how to wear them! -
Keeping you Booty~ful
Shapewear is a personal thing! This season I will help you in the privacy of your own home, consider me your girlfriend that tells you “no more panty lines”! Proper undergarments can help you enjoy your day, so remember you can always visit a bra fitting specialist at Nordstrom’s or Dillard’s. You should be [...]
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This with That
In earlier days, it was forbidden to ‘not’ match. Our grandmothers always wore their black kitten heel low pumps with a black lady-like satchel. Not this fall! The new season brings a wonderful trend of barely…just closely…but not quite matching color tones. -
The History of Denim
Okay Students! Class is now in session for your first lesson… “The History of Denim” The word comes from the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes, France, by the André family. Originally called serge de Nîmes, the name was soon shortened to denim. The contemporary word “jeans” comes from [...]
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Embracing the Glamorous Trends of Fall 2011
The glamorous Autumn season! Luxe, Luxe, Luxe Designer Collections! A nod to the seventies feminine suit dressing. Earthy tones of Aubergine, Bordeaux and Red hit the European runways. They were the must have colors to add to your basic black or camel neutrals. Classic Silhouettes, Tuxedo Jackets, High Waisted Trousers with Wide Legs, Ladylike Handheld [...]
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Victorya Rogers
Victorya Michaels Rogers is a Life & Love Coach, equipping women to create and keep healthy relationships. Rogers’ authored four books, including Finding a Man Worth Keeping and The Automatic 2nd Date. Her latest release is the DVD “Straight Talk About Sex for Christian Couples” co-written with Sex Therapist Debby Wade. Victorya has been seen and heard on national TV, Radio, and print—from MTV to Focus on the Family, Cosmopolitan to Woman’s World. This former Hollywood agent is also an active REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Residential. She’s part of First Friday Women and lives in Southlake with her husband, Will, and their two children. Learn more about her coaching services at www.Victorya.com. -
Samantha Conner
In my “past life” I earned a degree in Education at TCU and taught elementary school. But these days, I am working as a super stay-at-home-mom with a serious craft addiction. During naptime, I am an avid blogger, runner, and nester. My blog is the place where I chronicle my journey in homemaking and sell my fabulous handmade bows, tutus, and hair accessories. I have a loving husband and two young daughters. Their enthusiasm and support is what drives my creativity in home decor, unique crafts, party planning, holiday fun, and all things girly. I am dedicated to creating a warm, loving home for my family. And to me, that means a lot of 'crafty how-to’ projects along the way. I believe that life can be more fabulous with the use of polka dots, tulle, ribbon and rhinestones! I hope you enjoy sharing in our adventures and that I can inspire you to 'get crafty' in your own home. Follow my crafting journey at craftytexasgirls.blogspot.com -
Rhonda Sargent Chambers
Rhonda, a former model and owner of RSC Show Productions, considers herself a “naturalized Texan”. After moving to Texas from San Francisco, she began her modeling career at a young age walking runways around the world from Japan to Mexico. She transitioned from full-time modeling to fashion show production with the creation of RSC Show Productions. As an instructor and speaker in the modeling community for over 30 years, she is a respected figure who consults with modeling agencies to develop criteria and guidelines for professional models to follow. Rhonda and her husband Kit have been together more than 20 years. The busy mom’s schedule is somewhat flexible since she owns her own business, but it’s the couple’s two boys, Callahan, 12, and Ford, 10, who now shape Rhonda’s daily routine. She is active in the community both personally and professionally giving her time to organizations such as Children’s Cancer Fund, Mane Gait Therapeutic Center, Child Abuse Prevention Center, Big Thought and The Elisa Project. She is passionate about fashion, and her forte will offer wonderful shopping and wardrobing tips for busy moms on the go! www.rscshow.com -
Maxi Erdmann
I am Maxi Erdmann, and I reside in Keller, TX with my four sweet babies and my husband, Nathan. A University of Oklahoma grad, I love all things SOONER! I love food, but I don’t cook, I love music, but I don’t sing, (except in the shower), and I have a ridiculously expensive obsession with make-up. I have been writing since I could form letters and my mother put a pencil in my hand. Prior to having my third and fourth baby, I was a teacher at Southlake Christian Preschool. Before moving to Texas, I lived in Oklahoma where I spent my days as a full-time mom of twins and part-time make-up artist. I have also lived in Nashville, TN where I worked for Gaylord Entertainment and Springhouse Golf Course. My other interests include all things sports related and a new endeavor as an aspiring (learning!) photographer. It seems, along with my pencil, I have always had a camera around my neck. My days are filled with loud kids, tons of laundry and enough extra-curricular activities to keep six people busy. I’m up for the challenge, and I love every minute of it... -
Brooke Hortenstine
Brooke Hortenstine is a Dallas-based editor, writer and charitable volunteer. As editor-at-large of PaperCity magazine, Brooke chronicles the evolving Dallas social scene and writes about all things luxurious — fashion, food, beauty, and interior design, to name a few. She has appeared as a style authority in television segments, and has been published in periodicals such as In Style and Four Seasons Magazine. Contemporary art, dining, travel, music, modern furnishings, and southern customs — think iced tea, old monograms and SEC football — top her lists of likes, as well as giving back to her community. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Contemporary artspace and the President’s Advisory Council to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and serves as a member of Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society. Her family includes her husband Blake Hortenstine, a ranch real estate broker, and their two-year-old son, Rollins Hortenstine.
