Khaki and Black

Khaki pants can be the perfect casual element.

When we go out to dinner with friends to a very casual restaurant, I find that a nice pair of khaki pants will usually serve me well. Denim sometimes seems too casual, and black always feels dressed up even when the pants are jeans.

Last night I wore a great pair of sleek pull-on khaki pants from Fabrizio Gianni. The wide waistband and no zipper mean the waistline is smooth and flat. 

The black V-Neck top is by Tahari from T.J.Maxx. The necklace is several years old from Chico's. The jacket is by Peter Nygård from Dillard's.

The shoes are old by Louise Et Cie from Nordstrom. The bag is from Finley House Couture in Blowing Rock, NC.

When I invest in pieces that fit well and are of good quality, I can enjoy wearing them in various ways over the years. Solid colors make it easy to mix and match.

Chico's Event

Our local Chico's store recently had a full week of special events. I was asked to model in the store on Saturday.

I loved meeting and helping some of the clients who came in to get tips. We talked about how to use the correct texture and style of accessories to complement your personal features.

For example, while the scarf above is lovely, the bold, sleek silver necklace is a much better choice for my cool coloring and rounded features.

By the end of the day, we were all exhausted!

I was so happy to see my sweet friend Rose Sorrell!

Black and White with Reptile

Last night Mr. Mickey and I had sushi at Ming's Aian Cuisine here in Johnson City.

Do you like sushi? They have excellent fresh and beautifully presented rolls. This is a photo from their Facebook page. We had about half this much!

I was busy all day with meetings, another fundraiser, and other projects, so I wore black ankle pants and a mesh hem black tank with an antique white boyfriend blazer and jewelry, all from Chico's. The shoes are from Nordstrom.

The quilted chain bag is from Express. The sunglasses are Kenneth Cole from T.J.Maxx.

I will be modeling for Chico's in the Johnson City store on Saturday again. Please stop by if you can! I don't work for them, but I love their clothes and accessories, so I am often asked to model for the local stores.

The Women's Fund Luncheon

The Women's Fund of East Tennessee recently held our 4th annual luncheon at the Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville, TN.

The Women's Fund's mission is to be a catalyst to transform the lives of low-income women and girls in the East Tennessee Foundation's 25-county service area.

Through the grantmaking process, the Women's Fund seeks to fund exemplary programs that address skill attainment in two focus areas: 

Life Skills and Education, and Work-Related Skills

Congratulations to the grant recipients for 2015.

The Women's Fund award was created by world-renowned glass artist Tommie Rush.

Michelle Witten and guest speaker, Jason Witten, Brenda Wood, and Coach Phillip Fulmer.

Some of my beautiful friends are Mary Powell, Ann Reel, Kay Clayton, and Carol Transou.

Sweet gentleman friends, Doug Sizemore and Rab Summers.

This year I wore cobalt blue with black with silver jewelry, all from Chico's.

A Bit of Sunshine!

Many of you have asked for tips on what to wear in warm weather.

Here in east Tennessee, we rarely have the hot, humid weather I experienced while I lived near New Orleans.

This loose, thin, almost sheer blouse is a Portofino blouse from Express. I have them in many colors and wear them throughout the summer with faded jeans, white jeans, and khaki pants. I buy them in a larger size than I normally wear to be roomy enough in the bust. On this day, I was on my way to the grocery store.

The ankle-length slim leg jeans are from Chico's.

The wedge sandals are by Antonio Melani via the sale rack at Dillard's last fall. The bag is by Alberta di Canio, and I bought it at T.J.Maxx last year. The Kenneth Cole sunglasses are also from T.J.Maxx.