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Goodbye Fear

I love the mountains.  This weekend, we went to Mt. Lemmon.  The weather was wonderful with a nice cool breeze.  The mountains are so beautiful and majestic, but they also can invoke fear in the bravest of men.  I have often had a dream that I am...

80 Degrees

It's pleasant outside right now, but the high today is supposed to reach 80 degrees!  The winters here are always predictable --- by noon, a high of 70-75 is expected and sunshine for weeks at a time is normal.    I thought we were done with the...

About the Business

Earlier this week, I wore a Ralph Lauren navy pinstripe suit.  The Ralph Lauren jacket has a breast pocket, but the breast pocket is not functional. What I mean by functional is that you cannot put a pocket square or a silk scarf in it.  Most women's suits...

The White Suit

Back to "The Challenge."  After digging through my closet, I found a linen one-button suit I had not worn since last summer. A white suit is like a crisp, white shirt --- everyone should own one.  I bought this suit several years ago...

Closet Trends

For the past couple of weeks, I have been organizing my closet.  The back wall of my closet was a mess.  I knew it was time to make some changes when I could not find clothes or when I found clothes that I forgot I even owned.  The entire rear wall of...

Woman In Motion

Meet Tonya Strozier ---  wife, loving mother, entrepreneur and stylist.  There’s no doubt this woman has her hands full, but she still finds time to follow her passion and pave her way to the top. Tonya and I met in 2009 during my first trip to Arizona and...

Zara’s Stripes

On Sunday, Matt and I decided it was time to slow down and just hang out, so we went to the Tucson Museum of Art and ate a late lunch at La Cocina, a sweet little cafe near the museum. We're members of the museum, but this was our first time actually visiting the...

Denimology

On Sunday, I died and went to "denim heaven."  I visited Loop Jean Company at Casas Adobes and took a tour around the store with the owner who was so warm and welcoming.  Loop Jean Company has so many designer brands and every style I could think of...

Lovely Day

I woke up this morning with the song, "Lovely Day," in my head.  The weather was beautiful and I was feeling great. I actually found a pair of pre-pregnancy minnie pants in my closet that I can still wear!  I could not believe it.  Now that I am buying...

Go Green

I love nail polish --- the fun colors and the versatility--- but I do not like the chemicals that are traditionally found in nail lacquers.  I have always been a fan of OPI, Zoya and MAC nail lacquers, and after doing a little research, I found that  Zoya...

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au Darling

au Darling

If you read my previous post on Odelia, a beautiful family-owned restaurant in Mandeville, you...

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Clover James

Clover James

While in Mandeville, I found the sweetest children's boutique, and I have to say it is one of my...

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Country Girl

Country Girl

I was born and raised in a small town in the Mississippi Delta.  Ruleville, Mississippi has a...

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Tea Time

Tea Time

Last November, I uploaded a photo of this little hat onto my fan page, and some people asked me to...

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Happy

Happy

I am in my happy place right now --- no worries and no cares. Sunglasses (Prada), necklace (Arden...

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Goodbye Fear

Goodbye Fear

I love the mountains.  This weekend, we went to Mt. Lemmon.  The weather was wonderful...

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The Past

The Past

I've been here in the past.  A couple of  years ago, I stood in front of this same door,...

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Chezale Presents

Chezale Presents

I love fashion and Broadway, so I have been wanting to feature this young lady for quite some time...

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Pink Door

Pink Door

I love pink.  I saw this pink door, and I had to stop to take some pics.   The monsoon season is...

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Cup Quequitos

Cup Quequitos

A couple of weeks ago, my family and I attended Second Saturdays Downtown.  Different artists...

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Zara’s Stripes

Zara’s Stripes

On Sunday, Matt and I decided it was time to slow down and just hang out, so we went to the Tucson...

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Roses are Red

Roses are Red

Roses are my favorite!  They smell wonderful and are so beautiful.  I could wake up to...

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Closet Trends

Closet Trends

For the past couple of weeks, I have been organizing my closet.  The back wall of my closet...

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Fabian Forte

Fabian Forte

Today, I had a long conversation with one of my childhood friends, Fabian Forte.  Fabian and...

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Sunny Day

Sunny Day

It's so funny that our winters here are about a week or two weeks long.  I love that. ...

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80 Degrees

80 Degrees

It's pleasant outside right now, but the high today is supposed to reach 80 degrees!  The...

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Nine Months

Nine Months

I finally hit the nine month mark! I feel like Jessica Simpson --- it seems as if I have been...

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Baby Shower

Baby Shower

I had a blast at my baby shower.  I chose to have the shower in my home.  My friends,...

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Splash of Red

Splash of Red

I love an outfit that incorporates a splash of color, no matter what that color might be.  I...

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Blue Jeans

Blue Jeans

Colorful jeans are so much fun.  I love pairing colors on top of colors --- green and yellow,...

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Red Jeans

Red Jeans

I can't get enough of this awesome weather!  The sun always shines and humidity is basically...

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Bold Stripes

Bold Stripes

I was extremely happy during this photo shoot.  My sweet hubby and I had just eaten on the...

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Lazy Day

Lazy Day

So, my six-pack is officially gone, every body part has expanded, and most of my pre-pregnancy...

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Warm and Fuzzy

Warm and Fuzzy

When you think of fur, you usually envision a beautiful evening gown, exquisite jewelry and a...

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Lovely Day

Lovely Day

I woke up this morning with the song, "Lovely Day," in my head.  The weather was beautiful...

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Hats Off

Hats Off

I must admit that this post was a challenge because I drove all around town trying to find an...

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Being Me

Being Me

I'm feeling giddy and I'm ready to take on the world.  I love my "job" --- bathing in the...

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Go Green

Go Green

I love nail polish --- the fun colors and the versatility--- but I do not like the chemicals that...

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The Tuxedo

The Tuxedo

Traditionally, the tux has been a fashion piece often worn by men.  However, the tuxedo has...

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Tropical Sno

Tropical Sno

If you have never had a "sno ball," you don't know what you're missing.  It is a sweet little...

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My First

My First

Ralph Lauren was my first "real" suit.   He is one of my favorite classic designers, and I...

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Denimology

Denimology

On Sunday, I died and went to "denim heaven."  I visited Loop Jean Company at Casas Adobes...

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Desert Cool

Desert Cool

I have a thing for hats.  They can make you look so cool.  With temperatures...

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Casual Friday

Casual Friday

There is something about Fridays.  You start anticipating sleeping in on Saturday, going to...

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Think Pink

Think Pink

Audrey Hepburn once said, "I believe in pink."  I, too, believe in pink.  That's why I...

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Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton

Even though I have recently given some wonderful bags away to family, friends, and Goodwill,...

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I do…

I do…

I love weddings --- the beautiful flowers, the happy bride and groom, the good food and the warm...

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The Challenge

The Challenge

Welcome to my blog!  Here I am with my first post.  I decided I would challenge myself to begin...

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