STYLING WITH ANNIE

A Birthday Wish Photo by Nick Fewings with UnSplash     I truly am dating myself today but I remember seeing The Beatles perform at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.  I still  am a fan of the Fab Four  even though it has  been years since they all performed together. Untimely deaths have taken two of these brilliant musicians away from the universe...John Lennon and George Harrison.   Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney are here still sharing their talents with us. Both are reminders of the magical past and the brilliant future.  Ringo Starr turns 79 on July 7.  I  never thought that I would see the day when those lads from England would be in their seventies. I never thought I would see the 21st century. Time marches on and here we are.  Starr, Sir Richard Starkey, knighted by the Queen of England has asked everyone to use social media to spread messages of peace and love on this birthday. It is a simple request. The w...

  Photo by Anne Neborak Calling all pooches- It’s time to pull your humans out of their homes, put on your Halloween costumes and go to Rose Tree Park for the annual Bark in the Park Fall Festival on Saturday, November 10th.   The fall festival fun begins at 10 a.m. and lasts till 3 p.m. Photo by Anne Neborak You and  your owners can participate in the 5K run and 1-mile walk at the park: Rain or shine.   Pr e -registration   for walkers is still open. Walk-up registration is available the day of the event. Registration opens at 9 a.m. The 5K run and walk starts at 10 a.m.  At the fall festival dogs can have their humans  pre- register for contest events. .   Entry fees are required for contests and will be donated to the  Providence Animal Center.  Prices increase the day of the festival. Photo by Anne Neborak WIP's Spike Eskin and Fox’s Sue Serio are the celebrity judges....

Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash Before you know it, Halloween will be here. Are you ready?  As a child it was one of my favorite holidays.  You dressed up and became whoever you wanted to be As you went door to door showing off your costume, you got lots of candy.   I still love Halloween.  Hallow is a synonym for saint. Halloween is the eve of All Saints Day or Hallows Eve: A day dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all the faithful departed.   Photo by Janko Ferlic on Unsplash It is believed that many Halloween traditions originated from Celtic harvest festivals.Samhain which was a  Gaelic festival which had pagan roots. Samhain marked  the  end of the harvest season  and the beginning of winter or the " darker half " of the year. Later it would  become Christianized as Halloween by the early church.  So here we are today still celebrating this ho...

Photo by Tereza Hošková on Unsplash Photo by Anne Neborak Leaves are turning fiery red, pumpkin orange and golden yellow. This is the time of the year to take a trip to the  Poconos. With trails to explore and an up-close look at nature, bring your camera and feast on the beauty. You can look directly into the eyes of deer!  Recently I stayed at Split Rock resort   http://splitrockresort.com   which has its own bowling alley, indoor water park, golf course and movie theater.                                                                     Meeting up with friends, we enjoyed dinner at Nick’s Lake House  on Lake Harmony and Boulder View Tavern, great places to eat. Terra-Cottage Café and Gifts   www.http://terracottagecafeandgifts.com   is...

Photo by Allef Vinicius on Unsplash Hey it's time to update that wardrobe with some new and old retro looks for the Fall.  Plaids are all the rage especially when wearing a pantsuit. Yes, pantsuits are back. A power statement for women heading to the the board meeting. The blazer takes on a more manly look this season giving it a more comfortable feel.  Though the blazer has been here forever,  you will hear it called  the menswear jacket now.  Photo by Alexandra Mils on Unsplash Photo by Jim Flores on Unsplash Sneakers come in any color and can be worn anywhere at anytime. You can wear them with your pantsuit, jeans and dresses. Comfort is key. The Stiletto heel takes a break this season.  If you are more traditional though,  Photo by Kevin Laminto on Unsplash\n a pair of booties or a pair of  pumps with  block heels will complement any outfit.                 ...