If I had a dollar every time someone gave me a compliment on my look and I replied, “It’s thrifted,” I would have a nice little savings. At one point, I thrifted once a week. I walked away with gems. One of a kind pieces that would blow my mind that someone would let go. …
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love this Hallmark holiday. I celebrate love and share love anytime I can. So, a holiday dedicated to spreading love, makes my heart smile. Some people hate Valentine’s Day because it reminds them they’re single. For the last three years I’ve spent February 14th as a single woman, casually dating, …
New year, new month, and an evolving me! I thought this week would be the perfect time to get many of you who are the new to Ooh La La an opportunity to learn more about me, the woman behind the blog. For others who have supported Ooh La La for years, thank you! …
Happy New Year! Thank goodness for second chances. After completely failing during the first full week of the year, I’m back at it. Alabama lost the National Championship Football game, I became so sick my body was weak, and it was a complete struggle at work. Not this week. I’m starting fresh. The goals …
Guess who won’t freeze this winter? I’ve quietly filled my closet with enough gear to make sure I’m warm and stylish AF! As the great Trinidad James would say, “Don’t believe me, just watch.”
Raise your hand if you’re trying to buy Christmas gifts, but you’re finding everything for yourself. Ladies, it’s been tough. All of my favs are on sale and it’s hard for me to exercise restraint. It’s the shopaholic in me. If you find yourself in the same boat and truly need to start buying holiday …
If you don’t own a plaid piece, you’re missing out. From plaid blazers, to skirts and pants, plaid is here to stay. The traditional print is getting new light and is experiencing a crazy wave. Long before it was trendy, I was sporting plaid and when it’s no longer on fashion’s hit list, I will …
As women we apologize too much. We apologize for really small things like being too busy to attend a friend gathering and we apologize for big things, like our greatness. That’s major. We are constantly dimming our light, with the goal to not shine too bright and make someone else uncomfortable. That has to stop.