Dr. Lawrence Burns Discusses "Happy Feet" on Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes

Join Living Your Best Life radio show in partnership with Hope For Women Magazine as we help 2012 be YOUR year for a healthier lifestyle. As many discuss weight loss resolutions at the start of the new year that go by the “waist” side by the second week of January, we are going to help our listeners and readers try to stay focused by covering health issues that will cover the body, mind, and spirit year round.

On January 28, 2012, the show will cover another often over look health issue; care of the feet. Dr. Lawrence Burns, DPM, a new contributor to both the the radio show and magazine, will answer questions about foot care and how to have "healthy happy feet".

Healthy feet play an important role in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Healthy feet give us stability, balance and allow us to remain safe when we move about.

Dr. Burns' discussion will include information about routine checkups, treatments, high heels during pregnancy, and when to get surgery. Dr. Burns will also answer questions about commonly treated foot problems like:
Bunions
Circulatory Disorders
Corns and Calluses
Diabetic Foot Care
Flat Feet
Foot/Ankle Fractures
Foot Ulcer Care
Fungal Infections
Gait Abnormalities
Hammertoe
Heel Pain/Spurs
Ingrown Toenails
Occupational Injuries
Skin Problems
Sports Injuries
Swollen Feet
Vascular Disease/Edema
Warts

Dr. Burns may be contacted at:
Center For Foot and Wound Care
4230 Harding Road
Suite G-12
Nashville, TN 37205
615-301-7054

Living Your Best Life is heard on www.760thegospel.com in the Nashville-Middle TN Region and is live streamed on Ustream from 9-10am CST

Dr. Burns' CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION

Undergraduate: University of Illinois Pre-Medicine and Sociology Major Special
Emphasis in Health Care, Degree Received: BA -- 1974

Professional: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1974-1978
Degrees Received: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1978
Bachelors of Science in Biology 1978

Residency: Podiatric Surgery (PSR) 12 Lawndale Community Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1978-1979

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric 1987
Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine Recertified: 1998
(A.B.P.O.P.P.M)

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle 1987
Orthopedics & Medicine (F.A.C.F.A.O.M)

Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Acting Residency Directory 2000-2002
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System/Alvin C. York
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN
Assistant Residency Director/ Director of Podiatric 1998-2000
Education TVHCS/ Alvin C. York

Meharry Medical College 2001-current
(Assistant Professor, Department Internal Medicine)

Meharry Medical College Grand Rounds 2000,2003,2004,2005
(Internal Medicine- Diabetic Wound Care)

Meharry Medical College 1999-2000
Grand Rounds Pediatrics-Update Podopediatrics

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1983-1991
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Orthopedics and Podopediatrics

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1984-1991
Instructor, Department of Anatomical Scienes
Lower Extremity Dissection Lab

Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 1981-1983
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Podiatric Medicine
Director of Podiatry
63rd and Lowe(Board of Health)
Chicago, Illinois

PODIATRIC MEDICAL CONSULTANT

Bordeaux Long Term Care 2003-2004
1414 County Hospital Rd
Nashville, Tennessee

Dialysis Center Inc 2002-2004
935 21st Ave. North
Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew Walker Health Center 2000-2005
1501 Herman St.
Nashville, Tennessee

Reach Adult Daycare 1995-1996
4501 West Augusta Blvd
Chicago, Illinois

Golden Light Seniors 1994-1996
3240 W. Franklin Blvd
Chicago, Illinois

Winfield/ Moody Health Center 1990-1996
1276 North Clybourn
Chicago, Illinois

Komed Health Center 1994-1996
501 East 43rd Street
Chicago, Illinois

Umoja Care 1994-1994
(Bethel New Life Adult Day Program)
4501 West Augusta Blvd

Saint Joseph Medical Group 1991-1995
Laboure Outpatient Clinic
2931 North Commonwealth
Chicago, Illinois

Chatham Medical Associates 1987-1988
8300 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Health Servie, LTD 1984-1990
(Managed Care) Consultant
3233 South Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, Illinois

Miles Square Health Center 1987-1988
2045 West Washington Blvd
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Fire Department 1987-1988
Safety Shoe for Department
Personnel

Daniel Hale Williams Medical Center 1984-1986
5044 South state Street
Chicago, Illinois

Hyde Park- Kenwood Community Health Center 1985-July-December
(Managed Care)
1515 East 52nd Place
Chicago, Illinois

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association 1998-Current member
2001- Board member
2002- Scientific Chairperson
2007-2009- President
2008-2009- Delegate
2010- Alternate Delegate

Tennessee Board of Registration in Podiatry 2006-2009
2009-current

American Podiatric Medical Association Member- Current

American College of Foot Orthopedics Member/Fellow 1997-Current

Illinois Podiatric Medical Society Member 1978-1999

American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics Diplomate 1987-current

Primary Podiatric Medicine Member

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Member
Alumni Association

Illinois Podiatric Medical Association- Board Member 1992-1996

STAFF PRIVILEGES

St. Thomas Hospital 2003-current
4230 Harding Road
Nashville, Tennessee

Surgicare Surgery Center 2004- current
4230 Harding Road Suite 300
Nashville, Tennessee

Centennial Hospital 2000-2009
2300 Patterson Street
Nashville, Tennessee

Metro General Hospital 2000-current
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems 1998-2002
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Catholic Health Partners 1983-2000
St. Joseph Hospital
2900 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois

Health South Surgicenter 1994-2000
18 South Michigan Avenue, 7th floor
Chicago, Illinois

Johnson Rehabilitation Nursing Center 1979-1992
3456 West Franklin Blvd
Chicago, Illinois

Managed Care HMO
1515 East 52nd Place
Chicago, Illinois

Center for Healthy Aging 1990-1996
2960 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Homeless St. Vincent DePaul(Foot Care) 1990-1995

Cycle(Community Youth Creative Learning Experience) 1993-1996
Board member

Dr. William M. Sholl College of Podiatric Medicine:
Facility Executive Committee Member 1989-1991
Alumni Advisor 1984-Current
Admission Committee 1986-1991

Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry: 1979-1986
Co-Chairperson of the Merit Employment Youth
Motivation Division

Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine:
Alpha Gamma Kappa/ Fraternity Member 1977
Student National Podiatric Medical Association, 1977
Chairperson
American Podiatric Medical Student Association, 1976-1977
Delegate
Student National Medical Association, Liaison 1977-1979
Student National Podiatry Association, 1975
Delegate

PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS AND ENGAGEMENTS

Scientific Summit( Wound Care) 2009, 2011
Smith & Nephew

Columbia University New York-2008
Comprehensive Management of Chronic Wounds

Texas Diabetes Institute San Antonia, TX 2007
Clinical Experience Program/ Wound Care

Examiner- American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics 1998,1999, 2008
And Primary Podiatric Medicine (A.B.P.O.P.P.M)

Surgical Grand Rounds Dec 2004
Diabetic Wounds and Infection/Osteomyelitis
Meharry Medical College
Department of Surgery

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1988
Medicine- Podiatric Management of the Stroke
Patient

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago 1987
Medicine- Trauma of the Foot and Ankle

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1987
Medicine- The Diabetic Foot

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1987
Medicine- Podopediatrics

Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association Nashville- 1999-2009
Annual Seminar


Joslin Diabetes Center Nashville-2000
Diabetic Neuropathies & Microvascular
Complications

Diabetic Foot- Management Concept 90’s 1992

Northwestern University Department of Chicago- 1990
Prosthetic and Orthotics- Pedorthic
Management of the Foot (Certificate)

Langer Biomechanics Group Chicago 1989
Electrodynogram Systems

Langer Biomechanics Group Chicago 1986, Atlanta 2010
Smorgasbord of Biomechanics

Rush- Presbyterian- St. Luke’s Medical Chicago- 1987
Center Infections in the Diabetic Patient

Wenske Laser Center Ravenswood Hospital Chicago- 1987
(Xaner Laser Certification)

Podiatry Art Lab: Biomechanics and Orthotics Chicago 1984

Valley Podiatric Assoication Baja Projects San Francisco 1984
For Crippled Children, Biomechanic and Surgery
Of the Foot

Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery New Orleans- 1982
Annual Surgical Seminar

Podiatric Diagnosis Update Seminate Chicago 1982
Henrotin Hospital: Trauma and Infection

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and the Niagara Falls, NY- 1982
American College of Podopediatrics Annual
Seminar: Footsteps toward the future

America College of Foot Orthopedics & Chicago- 1979, 1988, 1989,
Annual Midwest Division America College of 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Foot Surgeons Seminar

Pennsylvania Podiatry Association Pennsylvania- 1978
Hershey Surgical Seminar

Student National Medical Association Washington, D.C.- 1976
American Podiatric Medical Student New Orleans- 1976
Association Dallas- 1976
Philadelphia-1977

Midwest Podiatry Conference Chicago- 1979,1981,1982,1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993,1994, 1995, 1996,
1999-2008

Dr.William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1987
Medicine- Surgical Approaches to Hallux Valgus

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago 1987
Medicine- Current Issues in Anatomy and
Pharmacology

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1986
Medicine- Practical Biomechanics and its
Application to Patient Care
*Lecturer

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1986
Medicine- Podopediatrics Pedial Infections-
Collagen and Diabetes

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1986
Medicine- Podiatric Medicine- State of the Art

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1985
Medicine- Podopediatrics Seminar

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1985
Medicine- Diabetic Food Seminar

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1985
Medicine- Annual Surgical Dissection Seminar

Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Chicago- 1989, 1992, 1993, Annual Meeting 1994, 1995

Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Chicago- 1989, 1991, 1992
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Zone One Meeting Chicago-1992
California College of Podiatric Medicine
Orthopedics Board Review- Examiner
Northwest Podiatric Foundation: Mexico-1991
Caribbean Paradise Surgical Chicago- 1991
Loyola- Stritch Scholl School of Medicine

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1993
Medicine- Radiographic Applications

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1991
Medicine- Abnormal Foot Function

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1990
Medicine- Podiatry Institute Group

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1989,1990
Medicine- Dermatology Review

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago- 1990
Medicine- Foot Infections

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1990
Medicine- Podogeriatric Patient
*lecturer

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1990
Medicine- Understanding the Podogeriatric
Patient
*Lecturer- Foot Wear Analysis

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Chicago-1989
Medicine- Dynamic Gait Function Symposium


Cook County Podiatric Medical Association

*Speaker- Diabetic Foot Update Fall- 1995
Board/Review Podopediatrics

*Speaker- Metatarsus Adductus Chicago- Winter, 1990

*Speaker- Biomechanical and Surgical Chicago- Spring, 1988
Aspects of the First Ray

*Speaker- Insoles and Shoe Modifications Chicago- Fall, 1987

*Speaker- Practical Approach to Chicago- Fall, 1986
Pediatric Foot Problems

Diabetes Education Program

*Speaker- Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville- 2009,2010,2011
What to Know, Head to Toe

*Speaker- Saint Joseph Hospital
Care of your Feet Diabetes Chicago- 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995,1997

*Speaker- HYATT Center Hallmark Seniors Chicago- 1993.1994, 1995, 1996
Walking for Fun & Fitness

*Speaker- Winfield Moody Health Center Chicago- 1995
Care of Your Feet Diabetes
Update Podopediatrics

Illinois Department of Human Services Chicago- 1997
Diabetes Control Program
Foot Care Screening

*Speaker- Alvin C. York, VAMC Murfreesboro- 2000-2003
Diabetic Wound Care

Hershey Surgical Board Review Harrisburg, PA- 1996-1997

Columbus Hospital Workshop Chicago-1995

Columbus Hospital LCA Chicago 1994
Minimally Invasive Procedures in Podiatry

The Podiatry Institute Atlanta, GA-1995,2000,2001,2002,2003
Hallux Valgus, Reconstructive Surgery- Update

American Podiatric Medical Association Dallas-1976
Philadelphia-1977
Chicago-1982
Boston-1998
Las Vegas-2007
Philadelphia-2008
Seattle- 2010

National Podiatric Medical Association Dallas-1976
Chicago1977-1981
Lecturer San Francisco-1979
Atlanta-1980
Virginia Beach, Va- 1987

Lecturer- The Child’s Foot and Perspectives Atlanta-1988
For the 80’s

Honors

Presented Award Plaques:

President Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association 2009

Catholic Health Partners Anniversary 15 Year Award 1998

Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini Hospital 1989 Anniversary Award

Columbus/ Cabrini Hospital 1986 Fifth Annual Sister Sebastion Memorial

Herman Basptist Women’s Guild 1981

Lawndale Hosptial Staff Members 1979

Who’s WHo in American Colleges and Universities 1978

American Podiatric Medical Student Association 1978
Senior Trustee

Student National Podiatric Medicine Chairperson 1977

Certificate of Merit:

Langer Biomechanics 2010
The Comprehensive Orthopedic Management
Of Lower Extremity Ailments

Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association 1999-2009

New York College of Medicine 2008
Wound Healing Preceptorship Course

Middle Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association 2008
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Midwest Podiatry Conference 2008
American Podiatric Medical Association 2006-2011

The Podiatry Institute 2006,2009
Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot & Ankle

American Professional Wound Care Association 2005,2007, 2009, 2011

Student National Podiatric Medicine 1990-1991
Association, Honorary Member

Monumental Baptist Church 1987

Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry 1979,1980, 1983. 1984, 1986,1991, 1992

Jones Metropolitan High 1990-1999
School of Business and Commerce

St. Matthew Head Start Day Center 1980,1984,1985
Child Development Program

Archdiocese of Chicago Child Development Programs 1984

Columbus Cabrini Medical Citizens Award 1984

Chicago Police Department Citizens Award 1984

Illinois Podiatric Student Association 1976-1977

The Best of the Best from My Treasure Chest of Gifts Received and Given

My grandparents were the biggest influences on me growing up in Mississippi. I learned from them that givers gain early in life. My grandfather (Daddy) was a man of few words and lots of action. My grandmother (Mother) was a book of contradictions with grace and all the southern snark one could find in a true woman of the south. I learned from both of them; action from Daddy and rapid fire snark with grace from Mother. Both of my grandparents were the smartest people in the world to me.

With 12 children and grandchildren as numerous as the stars above, opening gifts are still part of life for Mother. She would say ‘Oh baby, you didn’t have to give Mother nothing,” in her thick southern drawl. The wrappings and bows were on floor before she finished the sentence. Mother loves nice things and nice things are her expectation. My style and love of fashion is directly related to my grandmother’s influence on me. From time to time someone would give a gift that was …how I should I put it, made her pause for a second. Mother would respond sweetly, “Oh me, oh my” and give a hug and praise as if it was ‘just precious.' There was special drawer on her dresser that “precious” items were placed. Mother never said a word; she would quietly put the gifts in the drawer. That drawer was filled with knock off colognes she would never spray, soaps and creams that left you wondering if it was made from lye and fragrance, what-nots that she was told were “collectible”(with the Dollar Tree sticker still on it) and thing-amagigs that had no instructions on how to operate them and gowns by the ton. Gowns, gowns, gowns. That drawer must have held thousands of gowns over the years.

Mother was a master of recycling those gowns. Often times, the kin folks who gave her the gowns were given them back later in the year for some reason or other. With daughters galore with birthdays, family secret pals, holidays or even an illness or two; those gowns found their way back to the rightful owner with that same smile and a hug. And they were the none the wiser. I watched this ritual for years. From time to time, Mother would give me a look that said, “You better keep your mouth close." I would beam brightly feeling special because I knew something that thousand of other folks in her life did not know. Mother and I had a special language, usually a look that spoke volumes, that she and I used between each other from the time I was a little girl through my adulthood.

When I started having children of my own, I recalled my grandmother reactions and vowed a gown with a matching house coat was a sure sign that your children were lazy and trifling. When my brood started asking about giving me gifts, they were taught early in life that cash was queen or the gift should speak to that person, not fill a holiday void. I said to them, “The thought is wonderful but getting the gift right is even more thoughtful." No, I do not feel bad because I was teaching my children not to run out and “grab something” to make them feel good about themselves. Giving a small gift that speaks to the person’s desires, thoughts, and passion tells the receiver that you really know them as a person. To send someone like me who suffers from debilitating allergies an expensive bouquet of flowers would tell me right away you did not know about my health issues. Sending me an inexpensive journal and a fine point pen would show me that you know I love to write and I am picky about the pens I used.

With my background in fashion and being a stylist for years, I decided to help folks with year round gift ideas for mom, Mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt or any woman in your life. Since we are all feeling the crunch of having to tighten our belts, I looked for bargains that would not hurt the wallet. After a day of shopping for gifts and pulling the best of the best from my treasure chest of gifts given to me over the years, I grabbed one of Nashville’s hottest photographers, Aaron Crisler and we borrowed the studio for a day of laughter shooting the best of the best.

Here are some suggestions to help you earn a star on the gift giver walk of fame. None of these will ever be recycled and the recipient will never say “oh me, oh my."



For the Victorian era lover, give a purse that says romance and elegance. The vintage rose quilted purse with genuine pearl handle retails for $225 by Mary Jo M. I found this one for a steal for $20 at Designer Renaissance. The hot pink rose purse with chain handle $16.99 from TJ Maxx.



Being a pest control operator does not mean I am not trendy. I am often given Lady Bug items. Being called the “Bug Lady” has perks. Imagine my joy when I was given a Coach handbag with stitched appliqued lady bugs and a few rhinestones that said “Bling” quietly. The tan leather and mint Coach Fabric will make others green with envy. At Coach Store for $195; at Marty and Liz in Lebanon for $69. The lady bug vintage pins were $5, 15, and 30. The white back drop is an Ann Taylor’s lace skirt for $10. Pins and skirt Designer Renaissance.


My children keeps me on my knees praying. Without prayer, I have no idea where I would be in life. My love of journaling let's me confess the craziness of work life balance. For the serious journal enthusiast go to www.journalsunlimited.com. I have every book ever written by Stormie O’Martian. To make them extra special I have them autographed by her. Her books are wonderful but he study guides and CD takes you a step further in your devotion. I find the best deals for her books, cd and study guide on line at www.christianbooks.com. The Lenox Cross was given to me one year by Nancy Newsome. Cross in frame available at Lifeway Book store.

You can’t go wrong with a fragrance that has a light fruity floral scent. My fragrance of choice for this spring has been Passionfruit by Mary Kay. Everyone knows someone one who sells Mary Kay Gift set $23.


My fountain of youth! Another Mark Kay product that is a perfect gift. I plan to fight the aging process with every fiber of my being with Timewise's little miracle tube of serum C+. I swear by it. Three small dabs in the morning and a two more later on in the day has me literally glowing. I feel it working. My Greenhill aging debutant friends are probably wondering if I am on the botox juice by now. While they are shelling out hundreds monthly and looking crazier by the minute, I am spending $50.

Angels are not only for Christmas gift giving. I give them all year round. Finding a Black Angel in the middle of May is like finding water in the desert! If you find one, buy it without hesitation. Angels from Ole’ Time Pottery $6.99 and Cracker Barrel $5.99.

In the begging of the year, I claimed PEACE as my word for the year. I want to live in, with, and around PEACE in 2010! Give a wooden word that reflects a person mission's or spirit in life. Every store sells them. My favorite place for finds like this is at Ross for Less $4.99

More words to encourage and inspire others to dream big. Dream-Love-Hope glass three votive holder can dress up any table top or mantle. From Ross for Less $7.99.

For all those nice trinkets that you receive often, two jewelry boxes that will not break the bank. Asian stamped glass jewelry box $4.99 and pink jewelry box with a hint of animal print in gold $3.99 from Ross for Less.

Jewelry that will keep everyone talking. NASA Dichroic glass with 18kt gold leafing by Designer Norm at Custom Visual Designs. Bracelets $15 and pendants $12 each.


Great friends give gorgeous grand gifts. My sister from another mother, Jennifer Wolcott, keeps me looking like royalty with gifts that not only shows her good taste but her love of me. She knows how much I love the unique and usual. Cross necklace from French Shoppe. Antiques necklaces from Greece. Priceless.



For the Asian art collector that has everything. Red vase and Japanese Kimono in frame from Old Hickory Antiques were gifts to Mrs. Perry, the publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, from me. She loves the finer things in life that are not in my budget but looking for unique and usual gifts override expensive every time. Priceless.

Blue Asian vase looks exquisite and expensive in a curio cabinet. Ole Time Pottery vase $14.00 and round ball $1.99.

In Nashville, there is a fundraiser benefit, gala, or ball every night of the week practically. Wearing shoes that say "classy" when you are stepping up to help others. Stuart Weitzman is my evening shoe designer of choice when it comes to the socializing with the philanthropy crowd. These fifty inspired rhinestone buttoned shoes were $160 at Dillard’s but I found them for $29 at Designer Renaissance.

Stuart Weitzman strikes again. These sexy strappy shoes are perfect any occasion. They are dressed up even more with the flora rhinestone shoe clip-ons. Shoes from Off Saks, $19.99. Shoe clip-ons Designer Renaissance for $10.

Put a rose on it. Dress up a plain blouse or dark suit with these accessories. An over sized black rose, a small rose flower, a tan leather flower, and an acrylic flower, all scene stealers from Designer Renaissance, priced from $2-6.


Blown glass flowers are beautiful as one or several in a vase. This glass pollen free bloom was found at Ross For Less for $7.99.


The bug lady’s shoe collection is world famous! Gold Guess shoes with butterflies seen else where for $76 were found at Marty and Liz for $24 and the Lady Bug encrusted silver J Renee’s was given to for Mother’s Day three years ago, $62 from Off Broadway Shoes.

Sunglasses add class even when you are in jeans and T-shirts. Priced from $4-190 from Designer Renaissance.

Got a Peg Bundy in your life that have never seen an animal print she won’t buy? Light up her life with two eccentric lamps that only she would love. Animal print purse lamp $9.99 from Ross for Less; Candlestick lamp from Marshall’s $16.99.


Who said flowers were only for pins or hats. Shoes with flowers are the ultimate fashion statement. From my closet I pulled out several of my favorites that make me feel dainty and flirty. Tommy Hilfiger’s leather pink and green strapless high heel with small flowers, $9.99; Beverly Feldman pink patent leather sling backs with satin rose bow at www.Zappos.com $390; Avellini white leather sandals with multi color flower knot, $15.00 TJMaxx; Sacha Too pink rose suede slip-ons adorned with silk chiffon rose buds in pale pink and brown from TJMaxx $19.99; Daniblack pink metallic sandal with large silk organza rose with liquid gold dots seen on www.Zappos.com for $149 picked up at TJMaxx for $15.99.

Devil in the details they say. But the details around the next three summer tops are pure heavenly with a feminine touch.

White stretch cotton blouse from Anne Klein is $90 dollars at Macy but I found it for $24.00 at Ross for Less. The pin attached is from my collection.

For those with arms of steel like first Lady Michelle Obama, show them off with a touch of softness at the neck with rosettes with pearls at the neck. $16.99 from Marshall’s.


Don’t have the arms like FLOTUS but still want the look? Try this crisp white pull over with gross ribbon detail at the neck and rosettes around the edges. $14.00 from Marshall’s.

Buy dresses that flatter any figure shape. Silk Kimono style dress from Marshall's for 24.99. Seen elsewhere for $149.00


Maxi dresses and skirts are back. This Lapis dress/skirt is so versatile and can be worn as a sundress. Great for young moms. Can be dressed up or worn with flip flops.


Special thanks to celebrity photographer:
Aaron Crisler www.aaroncrisler.com
Model and stylist: Genma Stringer Holmes
Special Thanks to Jodi Miller for many years of friendship and great fashion finds.
www.designerrenaissance.com