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What to Wear with Linen (So You Don’t Look Messy)

What to Wear with Linen (So You Don’t Look Messy) Here in Florida, linen is practically a uniform — but it can walk a fine line between coastal chic and just rolled out of bed. The key is balance. ...

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One shirt. Three moods. A whole new woman—depending on the day.

One shirt. Three moods. 👚A whole new woman—depending on the day. If I had to pick a wardrobe hero, it would, hands down, be the classic white button-down. There’s just something about it— The way ...

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It’s not about the clothes. It’s about standing in front of the mirror… and not flinching.

It’s not about the clothes.It’s about standing in front of the mirror… and not flinching. When I first opened the boutique, I assumed most women had it all figured out.They looked so confident, so ...

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Some days I want to be invisible. Other days, I want to be unforgettable. Can we talk about that?

Some days I want to be invisible. Other days, I want to be unforgettable. Can we talk about that? I received the photo she texted me.There she was—beautiful in a bright yellow dress, smiling with h...

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The truth? I don’t always feel confident. I’ve just gotten really good at pretending.

The truth? I don’t always feel confident.I’ve just gotten really good at pretending. For years, I was invited to speak at big events.Stages, spotlights… even Caesar’s Palace in Vegas.And every sing...

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She asked me what I do for fun… and I didn’t have an answer.

She asked me what I do for fun… and I didn’t have an answer. We were out with friends—small talk, laughter, a glass of wine.And then that question came up: “Do you golf?”“Nope,” I replied. “My husb...

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Marriage is beautiful. But so is a night away with girlfriends..

Marriage is beautiful. But so is a night away with girlfriends who remind you you’re still hilarious… and maybe a little inappropriate. When we moved to Sarasota full-time two years ago, I didn’t k...

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I didn’t want to change. I just wanted to feel like myself again.

When did things start to shift? Was it when I left my corporate job?Turned 50? 59?Lost my parents?Watched my daughter move to another state?Or maybe it was deciding to take a big, scary leap and op...

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