Trends with benefits

Having pored through my latest In Style (which technically I’m probably too old to read), House Beautiful (to which I’ve subscribed since like age 24), and Shape (well, in my case Blob) magazines, I feel I’m cer

tifiably expert enough to report to you the latest trends, fads, fashions and “It” items to wear, display, live with, plant or eat. Some of these items I find wonderful and/or beautiful and/or of great benefit. Others, not so much.

So just for fun, I’m going to act like I’m a fashion consultant/interior designer/stylist/foodie — none of which I am, of course — and pretend I’m in charge of a monthly column at, say, Vogue or Elle Decor.

Again, just for fun, and in no particular order ~

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* Tunics ~ The perfect accomplice — over jeans, leggings or a bathing suit. And you can find them everywhere, from Target to Tory Burch.

 

 

* Grey/pewter/silver ~ I’m kind of obsessed. I promised myself I would do a room in this color by year’s end. (Stay tuned.)

 

 

* Hoop Earrings ~ Fun and casual way to add a little extra bling… or to get in touch with your circa 1969 self. (Cute with the tunic above, maybe?)

 

* Succulents ~ Love the textures and colors. Wonderful clustered together or all alone.

 

 

 

* Neon brights ~ Quite the trend. Great on the right person, at the right place. I, personally, will pass. Why wear something that screams, “Look at me”?

 

 

 

* Quinoa ~ (Pronounced KEEN-wah.) Super healthy, protein-rich, slow-carbohydrate-release grain that is versatile, delicious and easy to cook!

 

 

* Gel manicures ~ For a shinier, longer-lasting, slow-to-chip manicure or pedicure. And it takes about half the time to apply at the nail salon.

 

* Chanel No. 5 ~ A classic never, ever goes out of style.

 

 

* Art by Therese Fowler-Bailey ~ This versatile artist paints colorful, beautiful and magnificent works of art! And she hails from Porterville, so of course she’s extra-special.

 

 

 

* Greek yogurt ~ Tart, tangy, healthy and delicious taste treat!

 

 

 

* Lady Gaga ~ Hmmmm…. I don’t get it.

 

 

* Crocheted things ~ An effective, stylish, pretty and flowy way to hide a ton of indiscretions.

 

 

* BLOGS ~ Reading or writing blogs is where it’s at! And there’s one I particularly like that you should share with absolutely everyone you know, have known, or will ever know. It’s called cottagecheeseandcrepepaper.com.

 

* Platform Wedges ~ Cutenesssss! Some are really high, but surprisingly comfortable.

 

* Vintage /Architectural Salvage ~ What goes around comes around. What’s old is always new, again!

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Okay. I don’t think Vogue or Elle Decor will be calling any time soon.

But I had so much fun.

 

 

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Having pored through my latest In Style (which technically I’m probably too old to read), House Beautiful (to which I’ve subscribed since like age 24), and Shape (well, in my case Blob) magazines, I feel I’m certifiably expert enough to report to you the latest trends, fads, fashions and “It” items to wear, display, live with, plant or eat. Some of these items I find wonderful and/or beautiful and/or of great benefit. Others, not so much.
So just for fun, I’m going to act like I’m a fashion consultant/interior designer/stylist/foodie — none of which I am, of course — and pretend I’m in charge of a monthly column at, say, Vogue or Elle Decor.
Again, just for fun, and in no particular order ~
*******
* Tunics ~ The perfect accomplice — over jeans, leggings or a bathing suit. And you can find them everywhere, from Target to Tory Burch.

* Grey/pewter/silver ~ I’m kind of obsessed. I promised myself I would do a room in this color by year’s end. (Stay tuned.)

* Hoop Earrings ~ Fun and casual way to add a little extra bling… or to get in touch with your circa 1969 self. (Cute with the tunic above, maybe?)

* Succulents ~ Love the textures and colors. Wonderful clustered together or all alone.

* Neon brights ~ Quite the trend. Great on the right person, at the right place. I, personally, will pass. Why wear something that screams, “Look at me”?

* Quinoa ~ (Pronounced KEEN-wah.) Super healthy, protein-rich, slow-carbohydrate-release grain that is versatile, delicious and easy to cook!

* Gel manicures ~ For a shinier, longer-lasting, slow-to-chip manicure

or pedicure. And it takes about half the time to apply at the nail salon.

* Chanel No. 5 ~ A classic never, ever goes out of style.

* Art by Therese Fowler-Bailey ~ This versatile artist paints colorful, beautiful and magnificent works of art! And she hails from Porterville, so of course she’s extra-special.

* Greek yogurt ~ Tart, tangy, healthy and delicious taste treat!

* Lady Gaga ~ Hmmmm…. I don’t get it.

* Crocheted things ~ An effective, stylish, pretty and flowy way to hide a ton of indiscretions.

* BLOGS ~ Reading or writing blogs is where it’s at! And there’s one I particularly like that you should share with absolutely everyone you know, have known, or will ever know. It’s called cottagecheeseandcrepepaper.com.

* Platform Wedges ~ Cutenesssss! Some are really high, but surprisingly comfortable.

* Vintage /Architectural Salvage ~ What goes around comes around. What’s old is always new, again!

*******

Okay. I don’t think Vogue or Elle Decor will be calling any time soon.
But I had so much fun.

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