Bye-Bye Blog

I started this blog three years ago when the idea presented itself to me while on vacation in Maui: why not write a blog about style? Style in Yakima? Style in the Not Quite Palm Springs of Washington? I was determined to find some style in this high-desert town and I like to think that sometimes I did.

While on vacation again this past month I decided it was time to give it a rest. Not that I've found all the style that can be found in this town, but I just feel the blog has run it's course, done it's thing, sung it's little song and now it's time to say good-bye.

So. Did I answer my original question? Is there any style in Not Quite Palm Springs? Yes, I believe there is. Some women showed up in my blog again and again, no matter when I saw them, they looked put-together and right on target. I found style not only at big charity events and at the Country Club, but on First Friday nights downtown, on the girls in black at Zesta Cucina, on young things attending a play at the Warehouse. It's there if you look for it, and sometimes I had to look for a long time!

How important is fashion? It is not, in the full scope of things. I like to think of it as a hobby: kind of like pottery or poetry. I happen to be interested in it, but that doesn't mean everyone has to be. Frankly, there are many women out there who have wonderful personality traits, important careers, and valuable talents but have no style whatsoever. Big deal!
I do hope that I've gotten women in NQPS to think about what they wear a little more often, maybe try just a little harder to put things together in different and interesting ways. Maybe to throw out their khaki capris and their crocs? Nooooo! That's too much for anyone to hope!

Anyway, it's been fun. I've made a lot of friends along the way including lots of humans and seven chimps. I've had a great time with my tiny Nikon, snapping pictures of shoes and jackets and bags and everything in between.
So thanks for following! And remember, ladies of Not Quite Palm Springs: dress bloggably! You never know who may be watching.

New Year's Eve 2009

Leo Lee's tie--Chinese food! Happy New Year!

Renee wore a gorgeous scarf that a friend brought her from China: hot pink silk with intricate fringe and beautiful peacock feathers! Her basic black was the perfect background for such a singular work of art. And love the boots: suede with faux alligator cuffs.

Vickie looked beautiful in this beige shutter-pleated long gown of silk and voile--floor length and so elegant topped with the shawl.

Why can't I get this picture upright??? Sorry, you'll have to turn your heads to see Deb's new addition to the doggie bag collection! It's a tartan plaid scottie dog with black fur trim. Perfect!

Holiday Goodies

Furry boots? No, these are cool furry leg-warmers that you put over your regular boots to make them furry boots! They can be put over short ones or tall ones, doesn't matter. Loves. I lent these to Amber & never got them back. Oh well.... Little Bella in her Christmas dress! "Property of Santa" with a tartan ruffled skirt. She loves to get dressed up.

Elizabeth was wearing this jacket at a post-Christmas open house. Gorgeous, unique, and so eye-catching! Black boiled wool with silk roses winding around the collar and down the front and up one sleeve, blanket stitching all around, artsy buttons. It's by CoVelo which is a designer Gretchen carries, but Jan bought this one up in Ellensburg at "the cowgirl store." Anyone know the name? Great find.