Karen’s Opinion

I was having a conversation with my hairdresser about how many pair of eyeglasses we have. We both have a pair in the car, in the bathroom, on our nightstands and above the kitchen sink. I don’t think we are alone in having multiple pair because, in today’s newspaper, there was a cartoon showing how the lady had a pair of eyeglasses in every nook and cranny of her house! That cartoon verifies it! LOL I have been known to, unknowingly, keep a pair of glasses on the cushion of my chair.

Since I am as blind as a bat without my glasses, I might as well enjoy wearing glasses. I love to have my glasses match my outfits. With the low prices at Zenni Optical, I can afford to have fun with my glasses. I don’t have to worry about getting the correct prescription when ordering and I know that Zenni only sells quality frames. I suppose not having a middleman and low overhead allows them to sell their frames at such low prices. My insurance doesn’t pay anything towards eye care so I am so glad I can get stylish, durable frames at Zenni. Now, if I could only stop sitting on them!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Liz Claiborne New York Outlets. All opinions are 100% mine.

As I mentioned, in an earlier post, fall has arrived here in the mid west. As much as I hate what comes after fall, I love the fall season for its cooler temperatures, menu changes and beautiful scenery. One of the best aspects of fall is that I get to change my wardrobe.

My shorts and sleeveless tops are put in drawers and out come the sweatshirts, long pants and sweaters. My favorite thing about fall fashion is that this menopausal mama gets to wear sweaters which can be taken off when I feel my blood temperature rising.

I have been noticing some changes in the fashions for this fall. Longer sweaters are in style and there are beautiful colors being introduced like deep royal blues and mustards. I see a shopping trip in my future.

One of my favorite places to shop is the Liz Claiborne New York Outlets at Michigan City a few hours north of us. I drop my husband off at the casino so I can concentrate on shopping.

I want to find a blouse with ruffles like I have been seeing the talk show hosts wearing. I know I will find it at Liz Claiborne NY Outlets. My only problem will be limiting myself to which new stripe or stylish print I need to purchase. At least buying will be less stressful knowing that the new Fall fashions are available for sale – up to 40% off. Yes, Liz Claiborne New York Outlet stores offer the best savings on everything. You can find items on sale at up to 70% savings! You California girls will love finding end of season shorts and tops on sale.

What are you waiting for? I’ll see you there.

I am learning things from watching What Not to Wear on television. It helps that I watch while I am on the treadmill at the gym. Way to go me! Sorry, but I have to motivate myself to keep going that extra fifteen minutes.

I had no idea that there was such a thing as “Mom Jeans.” I didn’t know that you aren’t supposed to wear jeans with a waistband around your neck and that are not flared. Those are the type of jeans hanging in my closet. I need help.

Enter Mr. Armani! His style is going to be my redeemer. The most amazing styles and prices can be found at a terrific online website, Armani Exchange. I was expecting to pay big bucks for a quality pair of blue jeans after all; I plan on wearing these jeans everywhere and for a long time. Armani Exchange has new “Premium Denim” starting at $98! I have been with my daughter when she shopped for jeans at the mall. $98 is a great deal. As a plus, if you spend $100 or more on a full-price pair of denim between July 7, 2009, and July 19, 2009, you will get a $20 gift card off your next $100 or more purchases from July 31, 2009, to August 31, 2009. Purchases made in the actual store or online at Armani Exchange qualify.

I am trying to win a pair of denim every day for the moth of July by texting the keyword “DENIM2″ to ARMANI (276264). You can get all the details on the A|X Blog or the website. Click on text A|X for more information.

You have no excuse to be out of style!