Stylish Monday & Link Up Party

Sizzling Styles for a Backyard BBQ Summer is my absolute favorite time of the year for so many reasons: the warm, hot weather, lots of fun things to do outside, my birthday is July 4th, summer break and who doesn’t...

Fashion Over 50

Fun with Friends Laura of MalibuMom and I recently became friends through Instagram. We participate in a group that supports each other daily. Laura and I immediately connected over many things. One of her posts on Instagram was a picture...

Chico’s

Chico’s Fashion Show Luncheon Chico’s of South Barrington, Illinois hosts several Fashion Show Luncheons together with Incontro A Tavola.    I had the pleasure of meeting the store manager, Valerie, during a previous shopping outing with a girlfriend.  Valerie approached...

Girlfriends and Fashion Event

Girlfriends and Fashion Event Hosted by Chico’s Chico’s recently hosted a Girlfriends and Fashion Event along with a best girl friend contest. Lori and I headed out for the Chico’s in Oak Brook to check out the new/current spring trends! As...

The Fierce 50 ~ Meet Carol

The Fierce 50 Campaign – Meet Carol Parker Walsh! As we previously mentioned, Fashion Trends and Friends is PROUD to be participating in the first annual #Fierce50 campaign! The Fierce 50 are woman bloggers in their 50s have joined together...

Fashionable Friends Meet Pam Renee

Meet Pam Renee Our Fashionista Friend Meet Pam Renee Pam Renee has been a friend of mine for the past twenty-nine years!  We met through our husband’s who grew up together in Chicago.  Currently, they play in a rock n...

Shopping Tips for Petites

Shopping Tips for Petites    An FTF friend and follower, Wendy, requested that we do a post on finding fashion for petites and especially petite pants.  Since petite is no where in my vocabulary, I’ve enlisted the assistance of all...