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

The last month has been a whirlwind of meetings, phone calls and fittings to prepare for our Survivor Sisters Fashion Show at Dillard’s in Fairview, TX! :)  We are so incredibly thankful for these businesses and individuals who stepped forward with their time and services to create another successful show:

– Our hosts and make-up artists at Dillard’s Fairview
– Hair artistry by Jade – and thank you’s to Stacey, Dawniella, and especially Rene at Rene’s Lagniappe Hair Design
– Lunch donation by Patrizio
– DJ Maco Amoyo
– Model gift bags & goodies from Susan G. Komen’s Nicole Vazquez, model and Survivor Gals’ Kathy Johnson, and model, Faye Mackmiller.
– Reception donation by Becky Thompson at Tastefully Yours Bakery and Catering
– Massages by Susan L. Johnson
– Ribbon maker and model, Janette Moline
– Flower donation by model, Melanie Anderson
– Water donations by models, Carla Whitlock and Jeanette Atkins Carter

Whenever CL & I volunteer together, I try to keep both of us in themed outfits.  CL’s pink Wrangler breast cancer shirt came from our friend Angel’s closet. :)  What’s great is CL and Angel’s Daddy both wore the same shirt at the fashion show!  I just know Angel got a kick out of that!  In honor of my girl, I wore these hot pink patent kids’ construction boots with a tailor-made satin skirt and tulle petticoat.  Orange accessories, and these gorgeous beaded “Flings” by my sweet friend Ruby Teets at Gifts4TheGoddess, completed my colorful tribute to our cancer survivor sisters.

And I can’t forget to thank my amazing husband, CL Stegall, for all of his work as the photographer and videographer for the day!  Without you, I couldn’t do any of this, Honey – I Love You!

MsMona

Name:  Marlene Dreyer

Title:   Owner, “Past Treasurers”

MM:  What was your inspiration in creating these beautiful accessories?
MD:  “I love to create and design new things that I know people will love.”

MM:  How do you market your brand?
MD:  “I mainly sell my items by wearing them.  I will also be doing a boutique show with several other gals this fall.”

MM:  When you’re not hard at work, what would we find Marlene doing?
MD:  “My husband and I are active in our senior group at church and we take many travel trips with our group as well as serve in the community.  We especially enjoy our 7 grandchildren and interact with them.”

MM:  If you could have any “job” in the world, what would it be? 🙂
MD:  “I feel I already have the most perfect job in the world spending time with our grandchildren and being of service to others.”

MM:  What Nugget of Fashion Wisdom could you share with MsMona’s fans?
MD:  “Our God Reigns.”

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! 🙂

You know when you find something so phenomenal, and even when it doesn’t fit, it’s such a great deal you just want someone to take it home? :)  OMG, check this out!

It was too small for Ms. Moi, but when the lovely lady in front of me said, “I need to shop where you do!”, I knew this faux fur admirer and I would be friends forever. :)  Only $25.00 for a beautiful black coat while saving the environment?  You go Glamour Girl!

Have you used charity thrift stores to recycle from your closet?

MsMona