Wearing a Body-Con Dress When You’re Body Self-Con

Happy Friday, my friends, and happy 1st day of March! March! When did that happen?! Didn’t we just have Christmas?! But, I’m good with the flipping of the calendar page… that takes us one more step away from Winter and one more step towards the sun and warmth of Spring!

Did you ever buy an item of clothing, particularly online, only to have it fit in a way that you’re not quite happy with? Not that it doesn’t fit… it just doesn’t fit the way you want it to. And you either can’t, or are too stubborn (or lazy) to return it?

Well, that’s what I’m dealing with… Continue reading “Wearing a Body-Con Dress When You’re Body Self-Con”

Beauty, Fashion, Style

A Little Dior…even in the cold

Could it possibly be any colder?! I think not! For a girls with zero tolerance for the cold, this is totally unacceptable.

And for a girl who loves to wear dresses and skirts, this also puts a huge damper on my wardrobe selection. Let’s face it… though we can argue that dresses are equally as comfortable as pants – frequently more so – and make life much easier when getting dressed – one and done… they rarely meet criteria for being as warm. Try going online and doing some dress shopping this afternoon and you’ll note that easily a good 75% of dresses are sleeveless, strapless, cap sleeved or, at best, short-sleeved. Finding a long-sleeved dress – and one you actually LIKE – can be challenging. Then throw in a good warm fabric and you’ve narrowed the playing field even more. Continue reading “A Little Dior…even in the cold”

Fashion, Style

It Must Be In the “Jeans”

I had a wonderful, unexpected happening this week! I had a chance to talk to my best friend from kindergarten/first grade (and 4th grade, long story), Teresa! Though, friends on Facebook, it’s probably been at least 30 years since we’ve actually spoken to one another.

Teresa and I met when both of our fathers, who were in the Air Force at the time, were stationed in North Dakota. (Brrrrr….) She dared to ride her tricycle into our driveway while I was swinging around a bike lock/chain. (why was I allowed to do this???) I swung dangerously close to her, as a warning to other wayward 4 & 5 yr. olds who might dare enter my domain and, for my penance, my mother forced me to apologize and invite her over to play. From there was born almost nightly sleepovers and what has become a friendship that has spanned the decades. Continue reading “It Must Be In the “Jeans””

Fashion, Style

“Brooching” the Subject of Trends

Can you believe we’re in the last week of September? It seems as if we blinked and Summer somehow became a distant memory. Not complaining, mind you. I love the Fall – by far my favorite season. But, it seems to go by so quickly and then leaves us under Winter’s dark shadow – my least favorite season – which always feels as if it drags on and on. But, let’s not borrow trouble from tomorrow! Let’s just glory in the beauty of the Autumn – the crisp air, the turning of the leaves and the golden hues they take on as the sun shines through the branches…. And boots, and cardigans, and layering and all the wonderful things that come with our Fall wardrobes! Continue reading ““Brooching” the Subject of Trends”

Fashion, Style, Thrift Shopping

Going a Little “Wild” With a Trend

Here we are at the beginning of a new season – you can smell the crispness of Autumn in the … Continue reading Going a Little “Wild” With a Trend

Fashion, Style

Casually Stylish

“Carelessness in dressing is moral suicide.” – Honore de Balzac

Welcome to the new home of Ronnie Rambles On! For those of you who just started following me from this site, I know you have no idea what I’m talking about, but for those of you who just followed me over from my former home, you know I’ve been on a short break while I’ve switched hosting sites. It’s taken me a little longer than I’d hoped to finally get a new post to you, but at this point I’m just thankful to finally be up and running! If any of you find something – a link or whatever – that isn’t working correctly, or you feel is just not user-friendly, please feel free to message me. I’m sure there are still kinks to be worked out! Thanks for you patience and for hanging in there with me! Continue reading “Casually Stylish”

Fashion, Style

Help! I Have Nothing to Wear! (One Outfit: Five Looks)

Did you ever stand there in front of your closet, in front of your pulled out drawers, in front of a bed piled with clothes and think, “I have nothing to wear?!” Or did you ever feel like you’re always wearing the same outfit over and over and over? I certainly have! Just ask Mr. T! He can certainly attest to the numerous times piles of clothes have been strewn across the bed as I search for something to wear! Continue reading “Help! I Have Nothing to Wear! (One Outfit: Five Looks)”