I stumbled into the nursery at Classical Conversation each Tuesday morning last fall, barely put together and dressed for dealing with snotty-nosed toddlers. Yup, baggy jeans and old sweatshirts became a staple. It took several bleary-eyed mornings before I realized that the Moms signing in their children were better dressed than I, yet were dealing with multiple children with poise… Read More
Fashion
Find Your Style in the latest Autumn Fashion Trends
Autumn trends for 2015 are everywhere. Ashley, my friend and blogger at Bramblewood Fashion, is hosting/hosted an event where all of her readers could practice their fall-looks and show the results under the same hashtag. Other style-blogging friends have spoken up about how happy they are for the trends of this year and are already gathering items for the long… Read More
Fall Wardrobe Inspiration for the Country Girl
I don’t know why, but as a girl I never really cared much for fall. I didn’t like the colors brown, red or orange and I wasn’t crazy about mums, either. I didn’t understand why people wanted to put dead corn on their porches to decorate with. Everything changed after Mark and I got married in the fall. The changing… Read More
Five Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping
My name is Darby, and I’m a thrift store addict. No, really. I am addicted and it is absolutely the best thing. Thrift shopping is my idea of a good time. A good 80% of my wardrobe is made up from wonderful things I’ve found from my local thrift stores. Thrifting is like searching for hidden gems. You may have to dig… Read More
How to Choose the Right Bra
It seems like it it shouldn’t be a big deal. I mean, how hard can buying a simple little undergarment like a bra be? But the truth is, buying a bra is anything but simple. And if you’ve ever stood in the lingerie department, facing the endless racks of bras and felt a bit of panic set in, this post is… Read More
Defining Your Personal Style
Over the past couple years, I have been privileged to work in a ladies resale shop that focuses on high quality, current style items. I have learned more than I ever imagined about fashion and personal style! It has been an incredible experience, and I continue to learn more every day. The biggest thing that I have learned is that… Read More