Forever Chic Style

 Winter Magic Winter is gracing the land with snow, wind, rain and hail. The holidays are here showering the land with images of Norman Rockwel l's famous illustrations anticipating happy times.  There are thoughts of family traditions, visiting love ones, seeing friends, and eating Turkey with all the fixings along with relaxing, laughing and being thankful.  Yet, natures magnificent elements swirl, the world continues to spins and chaos remains paramount bringing prayers and thoughts of peace for all.    As a native of the Northwest, the varied seasons are a blessing and always create magical moments. The crisp cold mornings, the landscape changes and the excitement of the holidays is wondrous for the young and old. And, of course wearing stylish pants, cashmere turtlenecks, toasty scarves and warm apparel is so divine for every fashionista.  Fashion mavens know this is the one season to bedeck themselves in everything fashionable....

Here's to YOU!  Mad Men Style   "Give Thanks"   Give Thanks to your families Give Thanks to your friends Remember Loved One's Passed Give Thanks to the suffering Give Thanks to the those in pain Give Thanks to those who protect us and everyone around the world Give Thanks to what you have and where you live And, May the day be filled with joy and love     Thank you for your readership and friendship.  May the day be beautiful for each and everyone of you. Happy Thanksgiving   "As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not utter by words, but to live by them" - President John F. Kennedy  Kim Hardwick - Forever Chic Style

The American Classic   "It's Time to Dress for Success" Autumn is a time of renewal and reflection.  The leaves are burnished in reds, golds and yellows combined with breathtaking blue skies, morning mist and sunshine rays.  Of course, the rains and wet weather come in waves creating havoc and chaos while refreshing the land. Images of roaring fires, cups of steaming hot chocolate, leather coats, black stretch pants, chic boots, royal tweeds, soft velvet's and sumptuous furs fill the mind with hope and promise for a cozy winter.   The hues this season match the fall tones of wine infused pieces along with heathery pieces of creams and browns.   The American Classic apparel (think Ralph Lauren at the helm) remains center stage, poignant and easy to assemble especially if a Forever Chic Style maven has been following along with quality purchases over the years.  As for accessories opt for brooches, scarves and minimal jewels to co...

Let the Games Begin!     Mad Men, Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, Homeland, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Downton Abbey, Modern Family, Veep, Bloodline, Ray Donovan, Nurse Jackie, The Good Wife, Parks and Recreation, American Horror Story - Freak Show, Wolf Hall, How to Commit Murder to name a few....                     The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards list of winners accurately assessed the viewership fervor for the best theater in town!  Of course, Game of Thrones grabbed the Outstanding Best Drama for 2015, which was by far the most emotional, complex and moving show of the year.   The "walk of shame" scene was utterly gut wrenching and riveting.   And finally, Peter Dinklag e won Outstanding Best Supporting Actor for his role as Tyrion .  Who can forget the infamous scene, "I did not do it!" in the previous season of Game...