Hidden Magnolias

Just read an article about iconic brands closing. You can read it here. What I thought was very interesting is the H&M is closing some stores in the USA. I was happy when I read that sentence because they are one of the worse pushers of "Fast Fashion."  (Read the book,  Overdressed  to learn more.) Image: Hypebae I was happy, I was dancing. But then....I stopped in my tracks when I read this sentence: "However, while they are booming, the H&M’s in the U.S. are showing slower growth and they plan to close 160 stores. The good news is they’re planning to open more stores in other parts of the world." They are going top open more stores in countries whose consumers  are not conscientious  as those in the USA. More and more we are saying NO! to fast fashion.  But many other countries are not.  Two  brands reducing their stores: Charlotte Russe "Since 1975, the Californian-based retail chain, Charlotte Russe has been the ul...

It has been a while. Sorry readers -- sometimes life in gets in the way of blogging. Today I want to talk about Cowboy Boots. http://www.wideopencountry.com/handmade-cowboy-boots-in-texas/ I love cowboy boots. Some people say they are in fashion; some say they are out of fashion. But for most boots lovers they are always in fashion. Acredale Saddlery Nothing is cuter than a girl in a darling little dress with a pair of boots. The Country Girl Pinterest    https://www.pinterest.com/source/thedatingexperts.tumblr.com/ The Highland Fashionista loves them – calls them the American Wellies.  http://www.highlandfashionista.com/ And if you like bling, this woman has bling for you!! Jacqi Bling     http://www.jacqiblingsty...

Today, I bought the most interesting book --- Advanced Style: Older & Wiser by Ari Seth Cohen It caught my eye at the Swan Coach House room where they sell all the really fun, cute, one of kind fashion items and accessories. This is the second book published in 2016. The previous book published about 8 years prior.  One of things that I like about the whole idea, is that regardless of age, you can have your own style and be your own person.  While some of the outfits in the book are wilder than Frankie's on Grace and Frankie (Love Frankie, don't you?) Pinterest https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedStyle-39345030147/ http://kirstscreativecorner.tumblr.com/post/116899164292/advanced-style Other outfits reveal a ladylike elegance with a touch of whimsy. Love the Panda pin. https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedStyle-39345030147/ Most of the focus of the book, documentary, and FB page is on style in New York. But older South...

It is Spring. It is horse racing season. And today, it is the Kentucky Oaks. This is my favorite race. The Kentucky Oaks is the running of the fillies.  The girls go first. The Longines Kentucky Oaks is considered by some to be among the most popular horse races in American horse-racing society due to its high attendance.  It attracts about 100,000 people in attendance a year. So why is the Kentucky Oaks so fun?  It is very pink. The Survivors Parade is a march of breast cancer survivors.  And everyone wears pink. Andrew Kung Churchill Downs Including the fillies. The Hats are Pink!! Hats from  www.courier-journal.com The parties are pink. I love this one called "Fillies and Lillies." The drinks are pink. Even the winners get pink. History was made in the 138th running when a long shot Believe You Can, ridden by Rosie Napravnik, the first female jockey...

For once, there are actually things out there I would buy for Fall. A whole batch of catalogs came in mail today along with discount coupons! Here a few of my favorites. From J Jill. From Talbots : Fall will be here soon. Though down here, it is usually Halloween before it feels like fall.