Carol, I hadn't heard of the "one skin" rule but really like it. And I just love all the attention you got at bookclub! You always look so lovely, but your outfit sounds sensational! Good point on heels and sex appeal. I really want to find some low heels. Anything beyond 1.5 in heel isn't comfortable anymore. But a low heel--maybe even 2 in-- is do-able. I do really agree that heels add va-voom.

Thank you, Ket! Your comments are pure joy. I’ll be back soon to respond more.

Cookie, Carol, Firecracker and BrieN, thank you for chiming in. Your thoughts and encouragement are mwah!

Jenni NZ, thank you for sharing part of you story. I'm so excited for you to dive into Jean Shinoda Bolen's work.

Whilst I don't have a va-va-voom body, I am usually more dressed up than others. I enjoy being distinctive and deliberate in my style as I often get comments from people on my clothes/shoes/bag and find that a love of fashion often draws people that I find interesting to me.

Being authentic to who you are as a person is key and we all change and evolve. This sounds like a super fun leg of your style journey.

Ket--thank you! Your photos are great, too. I especially love how you have showcased different aspects of va-va-voom in this set--it does not have to be one thing.

Those shoes that were low that I wore were black lace-up sandals, much like the gladiators in your photo. I think sometimes va-va-voom can just be a piece that brings visual interest more than being revealing.

Hi, Bijou! I love your style, classic glamour.

First step. A fresh haircut from my very talented but inconsistent stylist, and it turned out really good! It's requiring a bit more styling than I'm used to. I bought hairspray, possibly my first ever. Having fun giving it a try.

Facial on Saturday. Manicure later this week. I don't usually spend like this on body stuff all at once. It feels amazing.

Professional event on Friday.

The Ann Taylor dress on the left is on its way to me. For what it's worth, the Nordstrom dress on the right is something I wore to a similar event last year and felt uncomfortable in.

Beautiful dresses!! I hope you find the dresses to be comfortable and enjoyable.

And your cut, facial, and mani all sound delightful!

Keep us updated!

Ooh I like the one on its way. Hope works for you.