One of the things I especially love about spring is that I’m done with the clothes dryer. As soon as the permanent chill is out of the air, I begin hanging clothes out on the line.
I love the fresh smell. Just like fancy dryer sheets and fabric softeners, the scent of spring stays in the newly washed clothes for days. Unlike the washer and dryer additives, the smell is all natural-a true gift of nature.
If you plan your laundry around a predicted spring shower, you can have nature provide your fabric softener. Rainwater is a truly natural way to condition your clothes. Best of all it’s free.
Not only do hanging clothes out to dry save wear and tear on the clothes, it also saves money. Running a dryer, be it gas or electric, can really increase the energy bill. The money savings alone buys at least several new outfits a year. Read the rest of this entry »
What a fun way to celebrate the coming of Summer than with a fun Emilio Pucci swim suit. Personally, I can’t stand to look at this model, nor can I wear a bikini (this year!), but that also means I’m not ready to dish out this dough. Oh, it’s all sadness for me, but that makes me work my tush harder to get fit.
If you’re not there yet, either, better hurry, ’cause these Emilio Pucci bikinis are going, going with a sale at eLUXURY. ($249 and $153.) Read the rest of this entry »

For luxurious summer nights, why not bronze-leaf sandals for evening? Be a natural beauty without being a nature buff; keep your greens metallic! This Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic Leaf Slide is just so divine—the more I look at the large picture, the more I can’t stand it! Read the rest of this entry »
Is this Summer or Fall? It’s a boot, but it has a butterfly. It’s the color of an Autumn leaf, but it has cool & breathable cut-out leather. Perhaps it’s for those in between days. All I know is, I’m happy to see a boot right now, for I love them. That doesn’t mean I’m generally excited to see the Autumn warmth needed in clothes. Oh, no, but I do love the seasonal wardrobe change and flexibility. In some areas, such pieces aren’t allowed—shame! Read the rest of this entry »

Chaiken might not be the most well-known designer on the American shores, but the designer certainly knows how to appeal to the timeless tastes of many women from all cultures. Take the dresses, first of all: From a classic A-line black dress that just falls at the knees to the collared and long-sleeved little red number that is definitely professional, these are ready for day or night, summer or fall.
This designer is all about the tailoring, too. A black pantsuit is neither retro or a fashion faux pas. Paired with a white blouse, it’s that classic combination that can work at any time, any age. Read the rest of this entry »
Exclusively sold at Neiman Marcus online, this leopard-printed suede boot by Manolo Blahnik is luxurious and trendy for Autumn. With a 4 1/5″ covered heel, this boot named “Lace Suede” is $790.
Think of how fabulous the lady is walking the city streets in these. She’s nothing less.