Top •  Dillard’s | Pants •  Ann Taylor | Watch • Michael Kors, similar here | Shoes •  Christian Louboutin , also here | Sunglasses •  Ray-Ban | Earrings •  Swarovski | Lip Pencil •  MAC Ruby Woo | Lipstick •  MAC Ruby Woo or try this matte version

Tomorrow I turn 56.  Such a short statement, but for me, loaded with meaning.  I’ve had family members who didn’t make it past 55, including my grandfather.  His death from acute hypertension has impacted me more than I realized.  In the back of my mind I’ve always thought if I could make it past 55 I’d have a long and happy life ahead of me.  Somehow that was the big milestone, like turning sixteen, or twenty-one or (gulp), thirty.  Funny,  how we create those, isn’t it?

We live in a world with a lot of very serious things going.  But here on Haute Business, we talk about fashion and finance. Your personal finances should be approached with a degree of seriousness, I’ll agree.  But fashion?  That should be fun!  And that’s what I hope you find here.  I hope I’ve been providing useful tips and good ideas, and I’m working to improve both the quantity and quality of both.  Above all, I hope I’m keeping it entertaining.

I appreciate your support and the kind words you’ve shared with me here and privately.  Thank you for reading and for giving me a reason to continue this little creative outlet.  It really means a lot.

Have a wonderful Monday!