What a great way to spend an afternoon:  networking with my colorful new friend, Julie Blair, image consultant.  How beautiful is she?! 🙂

Since the weather has turned a little cooler, I was happy to throw on this embroidered stretch corduroy duster, a special 50% off buy at Hope’s Door Resale for only $12.00!  With all of my favorite fall colors, including a very yummy orange and brilliant turquoise blue, this was a FAB find I paired with clearance blue jeans from Target for a casually sassy luncheon ensemble.

Chocolate brown is one of my absolute staples from September through November. :)  What other months do you enjoy wearing shades from this color palette?

MsMona

I love that The Husband isn’t afraid of color!  He looks so handsome in his purple Van Heusen dress shirt (only $14.99 at Ross) and Macy’s suit.  My damask patterned dress was a fabulous clearance bargain at TJ Maxx for only $16.00…came with pockets, and I didn’t have to hem it! :)  This simple 3/4 sleeve cropped black jacket from 1/2 of 1/2 was the cover I needed to create a vintage look on a somewhat warm autumn evening downtown.

What do you like to wear out on Date Nights?

MsMona

What I love about Texas are the seasons I didn’t get to experience in California.  However, when it turns from the 80’s, down 30 degrees, then back again, it can be crazy on the health and completely unreliable…

So what CAN I depend upon?  My collection of faux fur jackets, of course!  Check out this $9.99 beauty from Goodwill – tossed it over a turtleneck and jeans, and I was ready to meet up with my friend, Mimi, at her ribbon cutting.  Super easy, extremely cozy! 🙂

What are you doing to stay warm and healthy during this topsy-turvy forecast?

MsMona

Ladies luncheons are always filled with incredible inspiration!  These three sassy dames – Ms. Betty Jo,  speaker Dee King, and Ms. Pat 🙂 – just made my day at Christian Women’s Connection.  They all have this infectious energy that made me even more grateful to be part of this group!

I had been waiting for the weather to cool down a bit so I could pull out this lovely red duster.  It’s difficult for me to find my favorite blue-red, so you bet I scooped up this beauty with the $8.00 price tag!  I just layered it over a Lane Bryant clearance dress and topped it off with a sweet $3.99 feathery fascinator from Ross.  Along with everything else in this world, each piece was a gift from God. 🙂

As our winter weather approaches, what will you be bringing back to the front of your wardrobe?

MsMona

I’ve recently started volunteering with “Society of Women Who LOVE Shoes”, a non-profit organization focused on helping women and children suffering through domestic violence.  Although monetary donations are happily accepted, I learned that ONE pair of shoes can bring so much joy and confidence to a woman trying to exit a turbulent relationship.  Well sign me up, Sister 🙂 – let’s give these ladies some support!

The Husband took me to the latest SWWLS event at a swanky little club in Dallas called the Candleroom.  I threw on this simple floral babydoll I picked up on a Macy’s clearance rack with a bolero jacket.  Love it when a cute top doubles as a mini dress for me!  Woo Hoo!  The lace accents were a bonus and added that little feminine touch I needed for the evening.  OMG, aren’t my gals, Katrina and Andrea, just beyond gorgeous?! :)  It was wonderful to volunteer with them!

Sometimes I take my shoe closet for granted.  Now I try to remember the woman who would be excited to have just one pair for her first job interview, or something comfortable enough to walk the kids home from school.  Doesn’t she deserve a great pair of shoes as much as the next girl?  Thank God for SWWLS and their mission of “Healing one sole at a time.”

Volunteer in a city near you, or start a local chapter.  Join me, won’t you? :)  Facebook.com/SWWLS.Dallas

MsMona