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Menopause Madness | Warm Weather Wardrobe July 3, 2014

Hello ladies…sorry guys but I am just talking to the ladies today, we’ll chat later.

If you are a women of a “particular age” as Wendy Williams likes to phrase it, and you are premenopausal or in full menopause, you know how difficult it can sometimes be getting dressed when it’s hot. I keep a fan in the bathroom because there have been days that I’ve overheated just putting on my makeup! In May the weather was fluctuating but now that we are officially into the summer season choosing just the right outfit for work is getting a bit harder.

Personally I like wearing sleeveless tanks and sheath dresses all year long and the panty hose and tights are gone as soon as the boots come off. Fortunately at work we can dress casually, however, it is still Corporate so there definitely will be no shorts, crop tops or flip flops.

These are just a few outfits that I’ve worn during the warm Spring weather, next week I will feature my sheath dresses for the summer sizzle.

Thrifted denim dress with Avon accessories

Thrifted blouse and skirt with flats from Marshalls

Thrifted dress and belt, shoes from Avon

Maxi Shirts

Like it loose and carefree

Totally Thrifted

Weekend Wear

Let’s Chat: What are your warm weather wardrobe must-haves?

BTW, I didn’t forget it was Thankful Thursday. Despite the extra pounds and hot flashes, I am thankful to still be living a stress free and healthy life. I am thankful that my son has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit and should be coming home tomorrow. Of course I am always thankful for my family, friends and my faith. Come on over to Katherine’s Corner and share some of your Thursday Favorite Things.

Now it’s your turn, what are you thankful for this week?

You Choose The Shoes | Week #8 June 11, 2014

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday. We are halfway through another wonderful week and so we have two new shoe contenders, but before we begin, let’s take a look at last week’s You Choose The Shoes winners.

Were they your choice?

Now the shoes that I picked for this week are similar in print but different in style and I wanted them to compete with the pattern in my dress, take a look:

animal print Jessica Simpson’s peep toe pumps from a consignment shop

-vs-

animal print closed toe pump Christian Sirano for Payless

The dress was thrifted from Goodwill and like I said, I didn’t want to go with a solid color pump, so I stepped outside of the box with the animal print. What do you think – good choice or not?

Open toe versus closed toe, and they are both equally comfortable.

The extra long beaded necklace was a purchase from Rugged Wearhouse, which is my favorite store for costume jewelry.

Which Shoes Do You Choose?

Will it be Jessica Simpson

or

Christian Sirano?

What are your thoughts on mixing patterns, especially with animal prints.

Guess what, I was featured by Whitney at her Personal Style Linkup, so when you get a chance come on over and check it out!

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!