What says “feminine” more than a rose colored lace skirt in the Spring?  Not much…except maybe a silver gray, or a black one. 🙂

OMG, I couldn’t help myself!  At only $4.24 each, these three skirts combined cost less than one of them at the regular price of $16.99.  What’s even crazier is that I saw the rose color at Goodwill (complete with Target tag) for $8.00!  So, shopping at the end of a season could still cost less than at a discount store later.  Who would have thought?!

What lace touches have you found for your wardrobe?

MsMona

P.S.  Make sure you check out the right side of this blog for tips I’ve discovered.  Monday is usually markdown day at Target! 🙂

I love Easter Sunday at church.  Everyone is dressed in their best Spring colors and floral patterns, which seem to brighten everyone’s smiles and highlight this glorious day!  The Husband is a fab example in one of my favorite shades of blue. 🙂

Ms. Mona couldn’t wait to put on this swingin’ $8.00 skirt, a consignment find at ReThreads in Dallas.  Add a classic white blazer from JC Penney’s end-of-season clearance and we’re set for a wonderful Easter celebration!

Wishing you a blessed day!

MsMona

Seriously, a DRAGGING pant hem?!

As a woman in business, I network in many circles, especially with other women in different communities.  I’ve seen fashion ranging from the good, the bad and the questionable, but when I see this I have to ask myself:  beside the fact that it’s a potential hazard, does she realize how this makes her look from a business perspective?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a long leg line.  Trust me – I’m a whole 5 feet tall and even the “Petite” length is several inches past my toes. :)  But this is just sloppy and, honestly, makes it look like she’s too lazy to go to her local tailor for a $10.00 hem job.  So what does your appearance say about you?

Research shows 60-90% of communication is non-verbal.  This includes eye contact, haptics (touch), body language and what we wear.  Remember the phrase, “Looks aren’t everything”?  Well, there might actually be more to that statement when it comes to dressing the part.

I totally get the cute jeans and flat sandals trend, with the intentional fraying of a hem line.  And if that’s what you’re selling, fantastic!  However, whether you are visiting an office environment to call on a client, or meeting a colleague for lunch, think about their first impression before you choose your wardrobe.  Will your pant hem communicate “mess” or “success”? 🙂

If you’d rather D-I-Y this project, a variety of snaps and bonding seam tapes are available in the fabric stores.  What others have you tried?

MsMona

This post is dedicated to:  sweet Cheryl, networking “Realtor with the Red Shoes” and my “Sister with the Sparkle”, Mrs. Mishe, California party pal and educational leader.

Ah, Dorothy…a girl after my own shoe closet.  When she wasn’t scampering down the yellow brick road, I like to think she was indulging in a scrumptious sushi lunch and taking Toto shopping at her local Nordies Rack!  Oh well, since she’s too busy being a still shot on my fabulous Wizard of Oz T-shirt, I guess I’ll suffer through it. :)  Are these T’s not the cutest ever?!  For only $5.00 each at a Macy’s clearance sale, I just couldn’t pass them up.  Normally I wouldn’t wear something this clingy, but layering a snug crimson red tank top underneath made my back appear a little more, um, easy on the eyes. :)  Hey, the original Spaghetti Strap Spanx!

Without knowing the Texas wind was going to blow a bit more like a Kansas tornado, I wore this flirty black Max Studio skirt – loving the ruffle detail at the hem – to enjoy the warmer weather.  Sorry, Mr. Scarecrow:  Marshalls @ $10.00 = No Brainer. 🙂

Let’s not forget the real reason we’re all here – peep toes, and wedges, and pumps, OH MY!  The type of slip-on sandal I’m wearing is simply a “must have” for any lady’s wardrobe.  Visit the clearance section of a DSW store and look at the colored stickers for additional discounts!  Need a different size?  Ask the folks at the counter to research on their register, and if they find it, they’ll ship it to you for FREE with an extra coupon inside!  You can always return them to a local DSW store, if they’re not quite the Ruby Slippers you had in mind.  It’s that easy!

If you’re like my girlfriends, Cheryl and Mishe, you too have a favorite pair of heels you love to click.  Please share with me, my Pretties! 🙂

MsMona

“Pinkstripe” suits aren’t easy to find, so when these last two pieces were literally hanging out on a rack by themselves, I knew it was meant to be.  Silver gray and fuchsia are a beautifully feminine combination for Spring.  Light and girly!  If you’re looking for a fun variety of discounted casual, professional and special occasion wear – remember, Easter is just a week away 🙂 – check out 1/2 of 1/2 in Lewisville.

My amazing friend, Mischell, introduced our networking group to a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase organ donation, Regift Life, Renew Health and Restore Families.  Take the time to visit TaylorsGift.org and sign up as an organ donor today.

MsMona