Friday Date Night

We often get together with friends on Friday nights, but it was just the two of us on this night. We had a salad for dinner with a glass of wine to discuss our plans for the weekend.

I wore a deep blue brocade swing coat in a lightweight knit fabric with a black tank and dressy ankle pants. All items are old from Chico's. The shoes are by Sam Edelman via Nordstrom last year.

The necklace is by one of my very talented clients, Kathleen Mannix. She combined vintage pieces with some of the components from my website VintageJewelrySupplies.com to create this one of a kind necklace.

J.Jill's Linen Collection

As the weather gets warmer, our search for comfortable clothes always becomes more of a focus.

This beautiful linen big shirt from J.Jill will be worn very often this summer.

It can be worn alone or with a tank as a lightweight jacket.

The shell buttons, rounded hem, and gusseted side vents make it very updated and feminine.

While I lived at the beach for twenty-five years, I wore J.Jill items frequently. They have so many perfect pieces for an easy casual lifestyle, and the quality is always excellent.

J.Jill's May Collection

What do you wear to a pool party?

Whenever I know I will be outside in the warm, humid air of the south for any length of time, I wear a hat, sunglasses, and loose-fitting, soft, lightweight garments. Tip: When wearing a hat, keep all of your other accessories minimal and away from your face.

This beautiful navy and turquoise knit maxi dress from J.Jill is perfect for a party by the pool or sightseeing on a hot day.

The side slits offer comfort and ease of walking without showing too much leg.

Mother's Day

I am blessed to still have both my parents. Spending part of the day with them and preparing the evening meal on Mother's Day was an extraordinary time.

Mother and I are above, and that's my sweet father below.

I wore white cropped jeans with an aqua tank and a watercolor print sheer top for this casual family time. The cuff and clothing are all from Chico's. The shoes were by Jessica Simpson via T.J.Maxx last year.

Meet For Drinks

Mr. Mickey returned from his Tennis trip a little early, so we had time to go to our favorite restaurant and have a glass of wine since neither of us was very hungry.

We enjoy visiting with others while we sit and chat over a glass of wine. We always see people we know but haven't seen for a while when we sit in the courtyard or the lounge of our favorite restaurant, Gourmet and Company.

For this casual evening out, I wore leggings from the Zenergy Collection at Chico's. They have a wide waistband, which is very comfortable. Get a size larger if you buy these; they run small. I also wore a Microfiber Contemporary Tank under the jacket, both from Chico's. I don't work for Chico's, nor do I get any compensation from them. I actually shop there because the clothes are of excellent quality and they always have the basics I enjoy wearing and some statement pieces that will work well with my existing wardrobe.