Think PINK…The Barbiecore Trend

Barbiecore is the summer’s hottest and brightest trends! If you’ve been following me and Fashion Trends and Friends for any length of time, you already know that I’m a huge fan of all things pinkalicious, sparkly, glittery and extra since...

Social Stylist

Chico’s ~ White House Black Market ~ Soma Intimates There’s a new Social Stylist in town; and I’m thrilled to announce IT’S ME! What exactly does that mean? It means that I’m your personal Style Expert for Chico’s, White House...

Chic Sneak Peek

Chico’s Mother’s Day Edit – May 2021 Maggie, the store manager at the Chico’s Naperville location, hosted another Chic Sneak Peek this past week! It’s always great getting together with Maggie, the Naperville sales staff and fellow Chicago Midlife Influencers...

Chic Sneak Peek

Chico’s Spring Collection – April 2021 Maggie, the store manager at the Chico’s Naperville location, hosted another Chic Sneak Peek this past week! It’s always great getting together with Maggie, the Naperville sales staff and fellow Chicago Midlife Influencers to...

Chic Sneak Peek

Chico’s New Collection February 2021 – Virtual Fashion Show Maggie, the store manager at the Chico’s in downtown Naperville, Illinois, and I decided to collaborate each month and bring you a “Chic Sneak Peek” featuring Chico’s new collection. It’s always...

The Must Have Sweater

The “IT” Sweater Every fall/winter season there seems to be an “it” item! What do I mean by an “it” item you ask? When you can see a clothing item in square after square after square on Instagram, I call...

Star Spangled Style

Fun with July 4th Fashion Happy July friends! July is my favorite month of the year for many reasons! We’re fully into summer and it’s usually hot! Heat, sun, flowers, blue skies…all make me happy! July makes me think of...

How to Style Bike Shorts

Bike Shorts Trend If you’re a mid-lifer like myself, you probably recall the bike short trend of the ’80s. The style was originally created for functional purposes: to hide marks created by sitting on a bicycle seat for extended periods....

Stylish Monday and Link Up Party

5 Ways to Style Colorful Kimonos According to Stylecaster: “Inspired by traditional Japanese robes, contemporary kimonos have been given a modern update—prints, fringe, varying lengths—and will give any outfit a cool, boho vibe. And if you think they’re only appropriate for music...