Welcome

It would probably be prudent for me to give a bit of background on this whole blog thing. A few months ago I began a dramatic transformation. I lost about 40 pounds and found a whole new world of fashion at my fingertips. For more than ten years prior to my weight loss I was constantly trying to squeeze into clothes that would not fit and would almost always leave the stores depressed. After the weight loss I was able to finally get into clothes I wanted to. I went from a size 16 to a size 8. So, needless to say I have had to get a whole new wardrobe...not that I am complaining. I have had a great friend, who I will refer to as Style Sensei, who has schooled me in the ways of brand name shopping, and to her I can only say thank you and why did you have to introduce me to this wicked life of fashion awareness? That is not to say I am in any stretch of the imagination a fashionista...but I am trying...maybe "in training."

I have been sharing whatever I have been able to learn about shopping designer names on a budget with friends. After forwarding the same email to several people I thought this might be a better way to share new info and new fab finds. Stay tuned for updates on clothes, accessories and beauty products.