Luncheon at 12 for 12= Fashion Dilema

"La Casa Nichita is a beautiful 7,000 square foot rustic home tucked away on a little more than two acres. The gardens are filled with flowers rustic paths and giant oak trees. The home is located two blocks from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Antique furnishings are combined with old music boxes and other collectibles... a journey into the past."

Tim and myself are invited to a luncheon for 12 at 12 at a beautiful historic home in Mission Canyon. It is on September 12 but I already looking for the perfect outfit. It's a work luncheon with Tim's company so the look should be classy and probably business attire. However my business attire is cowboy boots and a dress, I don't think that would work for this.


Here was one dress I thought would be perfect, maybe paired with some classic pearl earrings and red shoes for a pop?!....please share any ideas you have as well!

Beach Fog Weekend

I have been at home in Shell Beach and every morning I have woken up to fog...which usually puts me a gloomy mood until I found this lounge piece at Anthro and thought it was perfect. It's called "Beach Fog Chemise". Suddenly if I was in this darling chemise my beach fog mornings wouldn't be so bad! Have a lovely weekend!

Treasures Under $100-Part 2

ShopRuche is another great website to find great clothing for under $100. For the fall you will see a lot of the utility inspired jackets everywhere from J.Crew to Vogue. Ruche offers a reasonable priced one on sale for $18! Another great trend is the sweater coat with the tie here is a similar one that I found at Ruche that looks quite familiar to the one at Anthropolgie. Every woman should have an embroidered top that looks great with a pair of trouser pant or jeans, this navy one is $35. Lastly the boots offer a rugged look but a fraction of the cost at $90. Hopefully these deals inspire thoughtful shopping that makes your checkbook smile!

Mini Road Trip

Hello lovelies I am off to enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Tim and me are hitting the open road and heading to the lake to enjoy the sun, the boat and family. What are you up to this weekend?

Road Trip by Devon Watkins on Polyvore.com

Treasures under $100 Part 1

My dear friend Lauren just told me about a great new website called Modcloth. Most everything on the website is under $100, which is music to my ears for my pocketbook. They started off a small online shop selling only vintage items but have now expanded into selling vintage-inspired looks from small indie designers. Some of the items are a little young looking but there are a few pieces that I think would look great in any wardrobe! On Monday I will post another website of mine that is vintage inspired and under $100!

Awaiting Autumn

Here are some of my favorite outfitting inspirations from a UK magazine called Toast. I love the dress with the chunky scarf and boots! The necklace is from J.Crew, a nice layering piece over a simple white tee!

Fine Like Wine

As you know it is one of my missions to find style for the woman who is gently aging between 45-55 there is not much out there for this age group. I found some inspiration that I think would work for fall. Let me know if this is something you might wear. Keep in mind it might be out of your immediate comfort level, but I believe sometimes you have to be open to new styles in order to find your own style!

Fall Must Haves by Devon Watkins featuring J Crew

Let me know what you think! Be Brave and don't give into Chico's!