Fashion

I got my mom these red Skechers Roadies sneakers for women and she loves them. Would these make a good Mother’s Day gift for your mom? For yourself?

I got my mother these rainboots a few years ago and she loves wearing them in the garden this time of year.

I was looking for a spring outfit appropriate for Maine spring weather. If you live here, you know that the weather can change abruptly and go from being warm and sunny at 60 degrees, to chilly and windy at 40 degrees!

I worked at Banana Republic in Freeport, Maine for several years as the stockroom supervisor and I came to love the brand. The clothing is stylish, trendy, classic, and can be purchased in-store or online.

The perfect outfit for doing errands especially if the weather is finicky: warm one minute, cold the next. What you need to do is use layers. Start with a tank top. Use the sweatshirt if it’s chilly. Top it with the jean blazer.  Or just use the tank top topped by the jean blazer.

Do you have a watch band that came with your watch but the band is so uncomfortable that you don’t wear the watch as much as you thought you would? My Apple Watch came with an uncomfortable adjustable watch band. It was uncomfortable because it is a thick plastic that isn’t very giving and the…

Do you shop at your local thrift stores such as Goodwill? My community has a Goodwill store, Salvation Army store, a hospice pre-owned  clothes and household goods store, and other fabulous secondhand shops. I like to shop at these stores and find fabulous deals and put together outfits that are classy and classic.

Do you just love Jack and Sally? If you’re just starting to read my blog and missed my previous post about Jack and Sally, read part 1 here: https://livingwithdana.com/2024/01/jack-and-sally-a-love-story-part-1/ Want to hear a popular Blink 182 song “I Miss You” that mentions Jack and Sally? Listen to it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1tAYmMjLdY

The animated movie, “Nightmare Before Christmas,” is Halloween-themed, but also about a love story between the iconic characters Jack and Sally. Have you seen the movie? It came out in 1993 and still has a huge fan base 30 years later. It’s timeless and many quotes have been linked to Jack and Sally, such as…

Do you give chocolate, flowers, and/or a card to someone special on Valentine’s Day? Will you be giving or receiving jewelry this year? Do you go out for dinner at a fancy restaurant? Are you planning on hanging out with friends, no one special? Staying in and enjoying a movie?