Forever Chic Style

This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. The Audrey Effect "I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people's minds is not in my mind.  I just do my thing." - Audrey Hepburn  Every fall the leaves begin to scatter, the flowers slowly fade, the days shorten and apparel selections begin to change.  What remains is the glorious anticipation of football, holidays, rain, wind and snow that fills the minds and hearts of many. Each season brings something fresh, new and extraordinarily beautiful.  Even when there are challenges with aging parents, children going off to school, work, drama or listening and reading about a soap opera election or just dealing with daily life there is always positive energy at the forefront.  Along the path of season renewal is the thrill of donning something new like jeans, turtlenecks, skirts, camel coats, trench coats and boo...

Rules for Sorority Rush!  It is that time of year when young ladies are sent off to college for rush recruitment in the Greek system at local universities across the country.  Rush is where the house active members are recruiting new members using techniques similar to an interview for a job or going out on a date.  As an Area Recruitment Information Chair for the State of Washington, I enjoy preparing young women for rush in Washington and across the country.  As an alumnae of Chi Omega it is a pleasure to help, inform and encourage young women to go through rush.  The friends one makes are for life, the memories forever and the unity and connection at home and across the country is profound. Besides helping young ladies with resumes and connections - their number one questions are  "What do I talk about and what do I wear for Rush?" Myth:  Sorority gals are NOT Elle Woods contrary to the myths across the land ...

This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 2016 Shop Until You Drop!   Buy Basics!  It's Here!  Nordstrom Anniversary Pre-Sale - 2016 - Visit In-Store  Nordstrom Pre-Sale Catalog Review - July 14 - 21, 2016 Happy Shopping "With basics you will have endless options" "Smile, be happy, think positive thoughts and do not let negative energy or negative words ever effect your life.  This is it! The stage is yours.  Give back, give happiness, exude a positive attitude, bring laughter and be self-confident!   Forever Chic Style - Kim Hardwick

This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I Looked Online!  I Saw In-Store!  I Bought! Nordstrom Anniversary Pre-Sale July 14th - July 21st  is in full swing and on Thursday the department store in Bellevue, Washington was an apparel jungle and #1 in sales after the first day  across the country.   It was fantastic to examine the merchandise, feel the fabrics, try on pieces and enjoying the shopping frenzy.   By the way - online shopping is superb when choosing items that are known to the buyer.   However, this fashionista learned tips from sales staff and other fellow shoppers while forging through the designated tents.  In other words, do both - shop online and make a department store visit now with your Nordstrom card.   Do it! You will find selections that you didn't even think of that are perhaps better than online.  And, stock is selling ...