A Day in the City

We spent the day in Asheville on Sunday.

We spent the day just hanging out, having lunch, watching people, and shopping in the Grove Arcade.

I enjoy the architecture of the Grove Arcade very much.

There is always some form of entertainment on the streets of Asheville.

Mr. Mickey is having fun with one of the various art installments in the city.

I find it very therapeutic to spend the day relaxing in the midst of a busy city. I remove myself from the rush and just sit on a bench in a park, relaxing and taking in my surroundings.

The LG Lena Gabrielle jacket I wore today was discovered on the sale rack at Stein Mart earlier this summer. It has faux leather trim and a black knit body.

The white tank, straight leg jeans, and necklace are from Chico's. The shoes are from Nordstrom. The quilted chain bag is from Express.

The White Tunic

A simple white blouse or tunic can be a palate cleanser.

If you get bored or overwhelmed with trying to put together a unique look every day, don't. Take a day off from the complicated. Slip-on a crisp white blouse and a comfortable pair of jeans.

A simple silver cuff and a pair of cognac sandals were all I needed to complete this comfortable look.

The jeans are old by Chico's.

The fabulous soft, comfortable white button front tunic is from J.Jill. The front placket hides the buttons. The back is longer than the front, so it could easily be worn with leggings and boots.

Aztec Sweater

My favorite casual weekend look for cool fall mornings includes comfortable jeans and a simple tee with a fabulous sweater.

This Aztec Cascade Cardigan from Foxcroft is perfect with my comfortable old jeans, a silver-gray tank, and Ralph Lauren boots.

I put on sunglasses and a bit of lipstick, and I am ready to go to Starbucks for a classic chai tea latte. Cheers to the weekend!

Friends on Friday

Traditions are a great way to celebrate life often with your family and friends.

We love getting dressed up a little and having dinner on Friday evenings with our closest friends.

There is something special about being in the presence of those with whom you are most comfortable.

What special traditions do you celebrate that allow you to spend time with those you love most?

On this evening, I wore items that are all old. I started with a black tank base and loose-fitting crepe pants from Chico's Black Label Collection. The sweater and the jewelry are also from Chico's. The shoes were from Nordstrom last year. They are by Louise et Cie. 

When I buy basic pieces that can be interchanged according to the weather or the event, I get more use from my clothes because the individual pieces all work well in a variety of situations.

Running Errands

What do you throw on to run errands?

A pair of jeans and a cute top are almost always the two pieces I reach for. Add a piece of jewelry and some cool shoes, and you are ready to go in minutes.

This J.Jill knit tunic is one of my favorites. It has slight gathers under the bust at the sides and a seam across the back. Three-quarter length sleeves are always appreciated. I also like a simple neckline that allows me to wear a necklace.

The necklace is from Monkee's of Johnson City. The sunglasses and the Cole Haan bag are from T.J.Maxx.

The cognac color shoes are by Jessica Simpson via Belk. The jeans are old from Chico's.

Even if I am just running out to the grocery or the Post Office, I still get dressed. You never know who you will run into!

Chico's Event!

It was an honor to be asked to model again for my local Chico's this week. I enjoy working with these fabulous women so much!

For those of you who could not join us, I am happy to share lots of pictures from the show.

Everyone had a great time seeing all the new fall fashions, shopping, visiting, and having fruit punch and snacks.

The Birthday Dinner

Having dinner in the Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore Estate is a special pleasure for us. The service is impeccable, and the food is always perfection.

Dressing for dinner is part of the fun! On this special evening to celebrate my birthday, I wore a jacket from IC Collection and a black tank from Clara Sunwoon, both via My Fair Lady. The palazzo pants are from the Black Label collection at Chico's. The sandals are old via Dillard's. The silver mesh bag is old from T.J.Maxx.

The orchids in the lobby are always breathtaking. Every detail has been meticulously addressed by the staff.

My personalized dessert was chocolate ganache with house-made mint ice cream. Divine!

We enjoyed a stunning mountain view from our table by a bank of windows.

Mr. Mickey looked dapper in his black and white silk jacket. His engraved gold handle walking stick is more than 100 years old.

As always, Mr. Mickey made me feel like a Queen during my special weekend.