Silver and Gold

A wild pair of shoes call for a subdued look otherwise.

The simple black dress is part of the Travelers Collection from Chico's. There is a gold side tie detail at the faux wrap waist.

The cuff is also from Chico's, and it features a gold-colored gemstone mounted on a smooth silver cuff. The ring and clutch are several years old.

The Sam Edelman shoes are all business up front, but there's a party going on in the back. 

New Hair!

Today I visited my friend Myra for a new hairstyle. She owns The Charlemont in Kingsport, TN. Charlemont is a great boutique, but there is also a salon with full services as well.

My hair is always unruly in summer, so Myra suggested a new modified bob style that could be blown out straight or in its natural state of waves.

My hair is still dark underneath, so we are going to do some blending lowlights next time.

This shot taken later in the day is what it will look like most of the time. Windblown and a bit messy is more me.

Win a Covered Perfectly Top!

I am grateful to Pauline Durban, owner of Covered Perfectly, for hosting another giveaway.

You can win the top of your choice from her beautiful line of very comfortable tops.

 

This post was sponsored by Covered Perfectly.

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Go Red for Women

The 2015 Tri-Cities Go Red for Women Luncheon was held in Kingsport this week.

Go Red for Women's Circle of Red is a powerful, passionate group of people dedicated to making an impact in our community's fight against heart disease.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in women. Yet, only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat.

Here are more unsettling facts:

Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women's deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute.

90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.

Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease, and the gap between men and women's survival continues to widen.

The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women vs. men and are often misunderstood.

While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease.

Learn more about how to prevent heart disease here.

There are three ways you can help, and committing to even one, you will make a difference: 

Advocate for healthier hearts, starting with your own.

Spread the word by sharing what you know about heart health with other women. 

Support Go Red For Women with your time and resources.

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.