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KATHIE TRUITT ~ AGELESS STYLE

1.HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
Rebellious. Bold. Free.
2.WHAT INSPIRES YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE? My LIFE inspires my style. For years I lived near Washington DC (my husband was a politico) where everyone wants to be/look like Jackie Kennedy.  There was such pressure to look a ‘certain’ way. After 12 years I felt so trapped in that world that I shaved my head, donated my ‘Jackie’ clothes to charity. The 13th year I got up one morning and threw a bunch of clothes in the front seat of my Mini Cooper, packed up Sally, my lab/husky, pushed a Merle Haggard CD in, and high-tailed it to Texas to live out my dreams.
3.WHAT ACCESSORY CAN YOU NOT DO WITHOUT?
  Ripped jeans
4.FAVORITE COLOR?
ORANGE
5.DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE PIECE THAT DEFINES YOUR STYLE? I’d have to say my crazy hair, as well as my jeans, boots and funky accessories.
6.WHAT ARE YOUR STYLE STRENGTHS? My strength is that I don’t care what anyone thinks – I wear exactly what I want to  wear.  I’m always experimenting and not afraid to try something crazy and new.  I’m always trying to mix prints or look for a way to wear something in a way it’s not meant for – cardigans upside down, a man’s dress shirt worn backwards – and my favorite – wearing something luxurious with something damaged.
7.DO YOU HAVE A STYLE ICON? – I have so many. My mother, my mother in law and oftentimes men/women on the street. I also can’t forget Iris Apfel and someone you’ve recently featured – LYN SLATER.  I am a people-watcher, constantly looking for inspiration and of course my FAVORITE icon is YOU, DEAR CONTESSA!!!!
8.WHAT ARE YOUR BEAUTY ESSENTIALS YOU COULD NOT DO WITHOUT?
My Clinique skincare and makeup
9.DO YOU HAVE REPEAT OFFENDERS IN YOUR CLOSET IF SO WHAT ARE THEY?
Ripped jeans, worn boots, flowy tops and dresses.
10.WHAT ADVISE DO YOU HAVE FOR WOMEN OVER 50 or over 40? That’s hard because I would never try to tell someone how to dress or what to wear. I guess my main advice is to be brutally honest with yourself regarding your body type. I don’t think it’s a good idea to show too much leg, cleavage or midriff although I absolutely have known some older women that could get away with midriff-baring tops or short skirts. If you are one of those lucky ones just pick one to feature – not two, and definitely not three. The trick is to KNOW if you can pull it off. If there is any doubt, then DON’T.
11.DO YOU HAVE ANY STYLE RULES THAT YOU LIVE BY?  NO! I consider myself the ‘bad-girl’ of fashion. I am 100% sure this stems from my childhood of what ‘nice girls’ were supposed to wear and how I was expected to look as a Washington wife.  I absolutely HATE the way society judges people on the way we look/dress. People decide if you’re rich, poor, professional, nice, mean, lazy or whatever ALL based on how you look/dress/what you drive. I simply don’t give a rat’s behind. I’m going to wear/do/drive whatever the heck I want.
12.WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ONLINE GO TO SOURCES? Magnolia Pearl, Free People, Farm Girls and Fancy Frills, Rebel Mary’s
13.DO YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR DESIGNER THAT YOU ARE DRAWN TO? Robin Brown also known as Magnolia Pearl….I discovered her when I was still in Washington DC. For several years I was stalked by a neighbor (woman) and she had the police at my house every single day under false pretenses.  When the police didn’t believe her she decided to change her focus to Social Services and my 7 year old son. I literally cleaned the bathtub, cooked dinner and went to bed at night in heels/pearls in terrible fear they’d actually show up. (My book ‘False Victim’ details this in full). It was during this period of my life I discovered Robin  and her designs. On nights I couldn’t sleep I’d go to the Magnolia Pearl website and dream of her clothes, her farm and her lifestyle, in general. She gave me hope and literally changed my life. I’m visiting her store this summer.
KATHIE, has a BLOG which we ALL should take a peek at click
ADVENTURES Of an AGING BEAUTY QUEEN!
SHE has written TWO BOOKS that LOOK very INTRIGUING.I believe they will be available for SALE come JULY FIRST.
So, you BOOK WORMS out there BEST put them on THE LIST!
AMAZON will HAVE THEM………….
ALSO, if you want to FOLLOW KATHIE TRUITT on INSTAGRAM that is HOW I FOUND HER or SHE FOUND ME?
SEARCH……….KATHIETRUITT
I hope you all enjoyed a glimpse into this TEXAS GALS LIFE!
PS. SHE LIVES IN A HOUSE SHE CALLS ROSEBUD COTTAGE!
Now as YOU know by NOW I do this SERIES with MY buddy CINDY HATTERSLEY the ever so CHIC decorator down by MONTEREY and CARMEL.If you do this the way we set it up YOU NOW GO to HER SITE by clicking HERE TO FIND HER BLOG!
I will BE CHECKING to see if YOU ALL LEFT A COMMENT OVER THERE!!!!!!!!!!!
IF YOU HAVE NEVER LEFT A COMMENT BEFORE DO IT NOW AS AN ACT OF KINDNESS!!!!!!!
YOU MAY BE SURPRISED AT HOW FUN SOME OF THEM ARE TO READ!!!!!!!
STRETCH YOURSELF……………become just a little bit MORE COMPUTER SAVVY!!!!!!
THIS IS A TEST TO SEE IF YOU ARE EVEN READING AFTER THE PHOTOS STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAKE ME PROUD READERS!
DON’T LET ME DOWN!
PS.I will not be able to APPROVE comments for a few days as I have  an ADVENTURE AWAITING ME!
NO ACCESS TO MY BUTTON on this silly machine!
If you are a FIRST time commentor DON’T FRET I have to PUSH A BUTTON for it to SHOW UP!
AND that is what I AM talking about………..THANK YOU FOR DOING IT!
ALL COMMENTS WILL BE PUBLISHED BY SUNDAY NIGHT!
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED KATHIE TRUITT and her AMAZING SPIRIT!
PS. KATHIE, I know MAGNOLIA PEARL TOO from the magazines etc………….SHE has created MAGICAL OUTFITS!
I wish I could GO with YOU!

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  1. I so enjoy these Ageless Style posts; they transport me to other fashion worlds. Kathie has a style all her own, and that is something to celebrate. I do love me a pair of ripped jeans too.

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  2. It’s brutally real and true that most of us conform to society’s norms and live according to stereotypes which are reflected on the way we speak, we look, we dress, e.t.c. Well, at 56 I don’t give a hoot anymore about who judges me and who judges me not by the bags I carry, the car I drive, the rules I live by and so on. Kathie is true to herself and I commend her for that.
    Mmmmmm CONTESSA, CHE COSA STAI FACENDO??? TANTISSIMI BACI xxx

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    • IT is SO REFRESHING!!!!!!!!!!!
      WE TEND TO LOOK ALL THE SAME UNLESS your a wannabe CONTESSA and or KATHIE TRUITT!!!!
      I LOVE A LOOK that makes you DO A DOUBLE TAKE and take it ALL IN!!!!!!!!
      XX
      PS.A PRESTO,dirlo TUTTO!!!!!!!!
      XX

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    • Esatto! Well, I remember back in the 90’s when we were living in Joburg, the ladies frequenting the shopping mall in a particular suburb, were dressed almost identically: same Jennifer Aniston hairstyle and hair colouring, same jeans, same shirt made of jeans fabric,same Sebago shoes, same perfume, same lipstick, same string of pearls,same mabe earrings, same handbag, same BMWs…To my horror, I used to call it ” The uniform”.
      Needless to say, I adore OUR CONTESSA not just for her inimitable sense of style but especially for her incredible individuality and the same applies to all the special ladies she introduces to us in her blog. BRAVA BRAVISSIMA

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  4. I absolutely love your style I wish I could pull it off as good as you do. Friends if you don’t know my friend Kathie let me tell you she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside I absolutely love this woman if I could be like anyone I would have to say I would want to be like Kathie because not only do I love her style I love her heart as well

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  5. I’ve always admired Kathie’s Instagram style. Nice to learn the story. Now can’t wait for her books. I went over to Magnolia Pearl. Your getting me in real trouble! I’ll check out her other resources. Nice to see a spunky individual!

    PS, Cindy hasn’t posted her pick for this month yet.
    Have fun!

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    • I KNOW!
      CINDY THOUGHT TODAY WAS WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
      CHECK BACK SOON AS SHE IS ON IT!!!!!!!
      GOES TO SHOW ONE MUST ALWAYS CHECK IN WITH THE OTHER THE NIGHT BEFORE!!!!!!!THANK YOU!
      XOXO

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  6. Another wonderful woman to admire…. I love the idea of ditching her Jackie outfits and heading off to discover herself. I don’t know if I can pull off ripped jeans. Maybe I need to try them.

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  7. Kathie is so interesting! I love reading about women who are their own person, living their own lives in their own way and not conforming to society’s or social media’s rules. That filmy white dress with jeans–what a great contrast. She projects so much personality in every photo. I look forward to settling in now with a glass of wine (it’s 6 p.m. here so I can) to scroll through her blog.

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  8. Helloooo Contessa… I hope that you are enjoying your adventure. When I started reading about Kathie something started to ring a bell. I used to follow her waaaaaay before I had a blog. I read her book False Victim and enjoyed it tremendously. I think I may have even written her a note. Well, I’m glad to become reacquainted with her. She’s got great style! Have a wonderful weekend, Contessa!

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    • AND when I mentioned “YOU BOOK WORMS” I WAS THINKING OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      HOW I LOVE OUR INNER CIRCLE…………….
      DO YOU ALL READ PREPPY EMPTY NESTER ?YOU SHOULD.HYSTERICAL and INFORMATIVE!
      XX

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  9. What are you up to now? I can’t wait to find out. Thanks for sharing another interesting woman. You seem to know a lot of them.
    I seem to be going through such a bad phase lately. I go shopping and can’t seem to know what I like. I haven’t bought anything new in months. Maybe my style is evolving. Or I’m just shopping at the wrong stores. It’s so hard to shop here. Most stores are geared towards the really young crowd and the rest of us have to shop at the same 10 stores 🙁

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  10. Bravo!!! What a strong, courageous and intelligent woman. Thank you for another insightful and fabulous blog!

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  13. Super interesting, great interview. Can’t wait to check out every place she is but not in a stalking way. How awful that must have been. Truly love her style. Thanks, Elizabeth!
    xo

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  14. What a wonderful woman! Texas is proud to have her. Love her fearless, I don’t give a damn what anybody thinks attitude. Isn’t that one of the greatest things about being over 50! So inspiring to meet these women and see the paths they forge from the challenges that life brings for each of us. I truly believe that we are here to encourage one another through this journey called life. These women are wonderful encouragers, especially YOU!

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    • YOU ARE SO RIGHT ANISSA……….WE ARE “ENCOURAGERS”to other WOMEN!
      Let’s have FUN NOW that the kids are grown and Life is NOT such a whirlwind!
      STOP………LOOK………….are you accessorized for the day?Do you have a fragrance on?Are you happy in your shoes today?If you feel GOOD you will LOOK GOOD!Take a moment before YOU WALK OUT THAT DOOR!!!!!!!XX

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  15. Really interesting reading about Kathie. I long ago gave up caring what others thought, to the extent that I was told when in my early 20s that I’d never fit in (primarily because I didn’t feel the need to keep up with the Joneses, to enslave oneself and encumber oneself with mortgages etc etc just for appearance’s sake). Somehow I reached that stage very early in my life. I was touched in reading about the play Ali and Ryan have acted in –– it strikes such a chord with me about two people deeply in love with each other who don’t quite seem to connect. And then to read Cindy Hattersley’s Ageless Style. — what an absolute treat to read about Ali. Such a classically beautiful woman with simple, classic taste. I love Ali’s collection Ali4ibu. Well done, Contessa and Cindy!

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  17. Love this so much and meet her. I look forward to reading about her life. Just love this series. I cannot wait to hear about the adventure Contessa! xo

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  18. Amen, amen, amen! This girl is my kinda girl – She is living HER life on HER own terms and that’s exactly what I am talking about!!!!

    You only have one life – live it on your terms and not someone else’s – whatever “they” say about you, is none of your business! It says more about them than it will ever say about you.

    Thank you for interviewing her – this girl is one hell of a role model.

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    • COMING FROM YOU a woman with TWO PHD”S ?…………this is valuable INFORMATION PEOPLE!!!!
      LIVE THE LIFE YOU DREAM ABOUT……………I DO!
      Got MY COUNT and PIGGY TOO!!!!!!!!
      The house may not be GRAND but I use the GOOD STUFF and surround MYSELF with the things that make me HAPPY!
      XO
      PS. A LOT of NEGATIVE things have been said about me as well.I LOVE THE COMMENT “HOW DO YOU DUST?!!”

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  19. hiya dropping in as I always do, from Florida! I am very familiar with Kathie’s websites she mentioned…..& do enJOY yourself on your trip !!! Getting hot here as I work with a wonderful landscape architect, my theme is green & whites….drought resistant, planting my sweet viburnum as a live fence & rosemary all along the property line XO

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  20. Enjoyed this interview with Kathie so much.I will follow her now, as I now follow Cindy Hattersly at your suggestion. Thanks again for introducing us to another admirable woman.
    Leigh

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  22. I think of women who still wear ripped jeans as fashion followers not leaders. I put them in the category of the Emperor’s New Clothes.

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    • I’m with Dawn on the ripped jeans. I detest that look for anyone, but especially for someone of “our” age. We do not need to copy one single fashion trend of teenagers. Ripped garments do not look comfortable, are not flattering, and are common. Sorry, but they are. It takes away from a well-groomed appearance from my viewpoint.

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    • If you don’t like this look then you probably would be equally appalled at my other favorite look – jeans that are 2 sizes too big. Ha!

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    • AND SO YOU MAY………….but once again DAWN YOU MISS THE POINT!
      AS FOR “WELL-GROOMED”JUDITH………..do YOU REALLY SEE ANY OF THAT ON A DAILY BASIS?Makes me HAPPY IF YOU DO.

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  23. I love Kathie’s style and I am going to check out her books! She sounds like so much fun! I think the three of us could have a lot of fun if we met for lunch. You go Kathie. Love the boots!!

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    • Hi Cindy – thank you for your kind comments. I LOVE your blog, as well and of course my favorite time is to see who you and Contessa are featuring on your blog. My books will be out soon – if you see them on Amazon now then they are black market. Unfortunately, i had a publisher that was embezzling from me and is now in prison. So…..starting over. LOL.

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  24. Hi Contessa, a bit off subject of Kathie, I have a funny ripped jeans story. 1980’s my first Marlboro photo shoot as a producer wearing my oh so stylish 501’s with the knee ripped out. The cowboys (all real incidentally) lined up to meet the new photographer and his producer (me) and the lead cowboy came over to me with a tin can full of change and handed it to me and drawled, “the boys and I thought you might need this to buy a new pair of jeans”….. haven’t worn ripped jeans since.

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    • PRODUCER……………MY readers NEVER STOP AMAZING ME!!!
      I LOVE THIS SHARE!!!!!!!!!
      HOW SWEET OF THEM……..of course back than no PROPER COWBOY would wear ripped JEANS!” WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY BABY!!!”I think that was for VIRGINIA SLIMS………..Cigarettes ???HOW DO I RECALL THESE WORDS!!!!!
      LOVE THE SHARE!
      XX

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  25. I admire women who have figured out their style. I’m still struggling. My inner diva doesn’t seem to match my outer shape. Since retiring, I can wear whatever I want, but finding clothes that fit my 5″1″ frame of a certain age is frustrating. Yesterday, I drove over an hour to a store that carries petites only to find that they don’t even carry an XL size! The sales woman suggested a misses. I’m not getting taller! A tunic that is too long, quickly becomes a tent on my frame. Finding light-weight, flowy tunics that fit and are appropriate for Florida’s heat has become so frustrating, that I even thought about sewing my own. Frankly, I don’t see that happening! Back to t-shirts and shorts I guess. At least I can live vicariously through your posts!

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    • HAVE YOU TRIED THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT FOR THE BOHO FLOWING TOPS?MAYBE A LARGE IS NOT BIG ENOUGH BUT ITS WORTH A TRY AS NOW THERE ARE A LOT OF TUNIC TOPS OUT THERE.
      OTHERWISE, WHIP OUT THAT SEWING MACHINE IT MIGHT BRING YOU GREAT JOY!
      DONT give up!!!!
      XX

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    • Kathy,

      At 5’3”, I also have this problem. This is where my ‘sloppy style’ comes in handy. A lot of times I will just cut things off to size. Yes – you read that right. Girl, I just take the scissors and cut the pants off to the length I want. If it’s jeans, they’ll fray and look cool. If they’re linen, cotton or any other fabric I STILL cut them off. When you wash them they’ll have that ‘curled-up’ look, which i also love. I hope this helps.

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  26. There is such a profound sense of sweet freedom that is found when you reach that point in life where you realize the importance and the necessity to honor ones true self. Kathie is a pure gem.

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  27. Another great post Contessa ! Love this woman’s bravado to do as she pleases. I hear from friends all the time ” I wish I could dress like this or that and always try to encourage them to do so. Shall hook them up with your blog and these other lovely ladies. Xoxo

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  28. This was interesting and intriguing. I actually came here from Cindy’s blog. I will be looking for Kathie’s books.

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  29. I do love an Authentic and creative look! I think it takes a Woman with a strong sense of self and imagination, not to mention a heart that endures a double take! I do appreciate when one is able to bring forth a unique and fresh take on an otherwise mundane world. I would love to believe that this uniqueness elevates Life to the Extraordinary!
    Another great Post, Contessa!
    XOXO BACI, Zingara

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  30. Contessa – thank you SO much for featuring me this month. What an honor. I always love to come here and read the comments/discussion from other women around the country that aren’t afraid to step out of the ‘norm’ or at least appreciate those of us that do.

    Some of you have reached out about my books – they will be available soon – the middle of June, I believe. I’ll come back to these comments when they’re ready for release and let y’all know.
    (The ones on Amazon now are on the black market and WAY expensive – so please don’t waste your money)

    Thank you, again.
    Kathie Truitt
    Hillbilly Debutante: Adventures of an Aging Beauty Queen

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  31. BELLISIMA Kathie Truitt! and thank you Contessa!
    you are BOTH so beautiful and unique.
    this is a celebration of a lovely woman and her joy for life!
    now must get over to your compatriot’s digs! XO

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  32. Her style is not mine, but if I saw her in the street, she would make me smile—and I mean that in the best way. I love her spirit and the fact that she looks like sixty million dollars in that orange hat.

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    • That is so sweet! You know, i do get a lot of smiles, and sometimes people just outright laugh- and i usually end up hugging those people and laughing right along with them! Do you know how many friends I’ve made just from that scenario?

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  33. Fantastic and inspiring post at a perfect time
    I’ve been thinking about my style and how it represents me. Frump fits. But, it shouldn’t.
    Reading your blog, sometimes I think it might cure my depression, if I find a way to free my spirit.

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    • NO DEPRESSION!
      LET”S FIX THAT……………
      How tall are YOU?
      I wear a line called BRYN WALKER out of BERKLEY,CALIFORNIA.They sell to DILLARDS in the SOUTH plus have stores up and down the WEST COAST!From short and ROUND to TALL and thin EVERYONE I see try this label looks GRAND!!!!!!!!It truly is remarkable………..
      Write to me at my email and lets try and BRAIN STORM a bit……….I do not want YOU to be depressed!ACCESSORIES DO A LOT for self esteem also!
      XX

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  34. Hi Elizabeth!
    Kathie sounds like a fun fashion rebel! I admire anyone who knows themselves that well and has the confidence to carry on and wear whatever they want, and look so good doing it! I’m a bit of a chameleon and change my spots a lot- One day bohemian, one day preppy, one day buttoned up, one day classic dressy (but less of that these days living in a very laid-back coastal community). It can be confusing when I’m shopping! Seems like Kathie has it all figured out, and good for her! She has a look that makes her memorable, in a good way! I admire that in anyone!
    I just attended the graduation for a charter school in our area that was for kids who have their own special needs, whether emotional or developmental, or from challenging family situations. They were so inspiring and interesting. Each one of them spoke, they each had such a unique and individual look – and confidence and a positive outlook! I was very impressed with them, and reminded how quickly most of us try to conform to the norm. These kids couldn’t conform and were presented with all kinds of problems because of it. But, when they were allowed to be themselves they flourished. It’s a wonderful thing to remember, even as a “grown up”!
    Xo Heidi

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    • THANK YOU for sharing this bit of information!A FABULOUS READ………YES, we all can NOT be THE SAME!Think how BORING THAT WOULD BE!!!!!!!!
      TO EACH HER OWN………what works for ONE does not necessarily work for another and lets all do what PLEASES US!XX

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  35. Dear CONTESSA You open my heart to sooo many new people , I totally enjoy meeting all of them . Once again I say you are a gift . Thank you

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  36. I love it when women hold their head up high and project strength. You have a way of finding the most interesting people. <3

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  37. What a treat to meet Kathie Truitt! I love her rebel style and will definitely be picking up her books…starting with The Hillbilly Debutante Cafe. Who can resist a title like that and now that I have been introduced to her through this fabulous interview…it just know it will be an INCREDIBLE book! Then, there is a new shop to explore…THE MAGNOLIA PEARL! I mean really…these names…they draw you in. Looking over THAT little online shopping paradise…the pieces seemed to be part 19th Century lace, part cloud, part air, part Texas ranch, and part fragrance of the Hill Country in bloom…irresistible! I was so inspired I am busy digging out my Frye Motorcycle boots and looking for a white eyelet dress! Another fabulous interview….a woman you styles her story on so many levels!

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  38. Miss Kathie, I am a Texas Hill Country/San Antonio girl, and I LOVE Magnolia Pearl. One day after 10 breast cancer surgeries and 8 rounds of chemo, I found a place in Frederickberg that carries her things and literally went nuts!! My late husband didn’t know what to do with my former Armani clad self. Sometimes you just outgrow and outsmart who you used to be, so I hear you on that one! Brava for being true to yourself. xoxox, Brenda

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  39. I am thinking of pink lemonade and strawberry shortcake and country music and wide open spaces and being a free spirit AT ANY AGE and my daughter’s ripped jeans that are more holes than jeans (why did I not think I could wear them??)…Kathie brings all these thoughts to mind. AND MORE. As a writer, I have enormous respect for fellow writers…to tell a good story is very hard work, even when it is a true story (that frankly gave me goosebumps…how can this kind of thing happen…) Will look forward to reading both this summer… HOORAY FOR AGELESS STYLE…this is a fabulous series that inspires, thrills, brings smiles…simply, it is a joy to read. XO to Kathie (& the one and only Contessa)

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  40. Yayessss!! I absolutely love this feature, Contessa. All the ladies are striking but Kathie speaks to my heart. I’m curious about this crazy neighbor, too. Sounds like she was stalking her. I guess I have to read the book. Kathie, it was wonderful getting a peek into your fashion, life and your writings. I recently learned of Magnolia Pearl unexpectedly at a tiny store in Victoria, B.C. Lovely stuff. Very boho.

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  41. What a great lady!! I love Kathie’s attitude and spunk. Such a great series. Thank you dear Contessa.

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  42. Loved the post, loving this ladies style, she looks really good. I’ve not heard of her before and will definitely be checking out her blog and books. Just got, back, into ripped jeans, as all mine have worn through at the same time!! Must admit , am enjoying wearing them!

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  43. What a cool woman! I do love her independent streak, her determination, and personal style. Love love love the orange hat! (I’m one of those women who has been known to buy hats, then never wear them. I’m way too shrimpy to carry it off.)

    Fab series, Elizabeth. xo

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    • HEY THERE!
      I have bought a few hats myself and have never worn them…….But a HAT come summertime is ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA around here.SO, happy everyone is enjoying this series that CINDY came up with!She actually sat on it for a YEAR or MORE before doing anything about it!XX

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  44. I, too, love the orange hat! She looks fab in her hats, so I can see why you two were drawn to one another’s instavisuals…Your mystery adventure sounds intriguing! I shall be watching this space…on my own mystery adventure!

    Baci!

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  45. I haven’t always loved her style. Kathie Bishop Truitt was supposed to wear frilly dresses and bows in her hair. I was the only girl of ten children, so when she was born I wanted her to look like a doll…..and she did for about the first five years. After that it was a constant battle to dress her. I wanted my style and she wanted her’s. Well, you know who won THAT battle. Now, when someone compliments me on something I’m wearing, I usually say “Thank you. My daughter gave it to me.” (So far no ripped jeans, though!)

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    • LOVE IT!
      THANKS MOM!!!
      Nor do I…………..thats a fashion trend that I felt I could SKIP as my legs are not MY BEST ASSET!Your daughter LOOKS GREAT IN THEM!
      XX

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  46. Oh my Gosh! What a Girl! I loved this! She’s one fashionable rebel! I have to check out her books! Oh Contessa, this was fabulous!

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  47. I, too, love hats, especially hats that were made in Florence (I seem to encounter them in stores her not infrequently!). I loved the orange hat! The best hat I love is actually a red beret with a black leather border. I bought it on a shopping trip to Spokane. There were about 10 colours and I had a great time trying them all on. Presently, I noticed a very handsome man looking at me. Finally, he came over and said “You absolutely have to buy the red one”, then his wife pulled him away by his elbow. I laughed and bought the red one. I am afraid it may have been thrown out by my rampaging “friend”. Fingers crossed it still shows up. I also loved a tan suede Italian dome-shaped hat — hard to describe but sewn with seems so that it was the millinery double of il Duomo in Florence. Awol. And finally the missing cloche hat with the fabric flower that matches my purple coat. Oh heavens, where did my hats go??? P.S. what an exquisite complexion and eyes Kathie has — she would look beautiful in anything she wears!

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  48. I love discovering new people and ideas! Thanks for introducing us to Kathie! She has a great story, style and spirit!

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