Hi Everyone! Welcome to our Sunday favorites. Annie, Mary Ann, and I (every Sunday) share things that caught our eye in the previous week. We just got back from Hawaii so I have coastal everything on my mind. Let's take a look at Coastal Decor, Fashion, and Food that you Will Love. A BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICAN PORTFOLIO-Coastal Decor I stumbled on the work of the South African design firm La Grange. This outdoor space has always intrigued me. I love the mix of textures with the white ...
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Raise Your Hand if you Love Andie MacDowell’s Silver Locks
Hi Everyone, welcome to this month's Ageless Style Feature. Each month the Contessa and I feature someone over 50 that we think has great style. Every few months I like to feature someone in the public eye that I personally admire. I have been dying to feature Andie MacDowell. The more I read about her the more I love her. Let's get her accolades and stats over with. Andie MacDowell is a 64-year-old model, actress, and mother of three. She signed a modeling contract with Elite Model ...
Stylish Comfortable Sandals Your Feet Will Love
As promised here is my annual post on stylish comfortable sandals. I try to do this post every year. It takes a bit of research but there are a lot of options out there. Many more than there were a few years ago when I first penned a post like this. I want my sandals to be sleek, yet supportive, and as stylish as possible. Let's take a look at some stylish comfortable sandals your feet will love. I try not to have too many "repeat offenders" from year to year, but I do have my favorites. ...
Are You Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift?
Happy Sunday everyone. Today as usual, I am joining my pals Mary Ann and Annie for our Sunday favorites. We are having a great time in Hawaii so this will be quick. Are you looking for the perfect mother's day gift? I am sharing some of my picks and more. FORAGING Style Bluprint has an interesting article on the foraging trend here. Are you brave enough to forage for food? I am all for foraging, but I am not so sure about foraging for anything that can be eaten. THE FAIRMONT ...
Ultimate Guide to Spring Fashion Trends for Women Over 50
According to Vogue "The sun is out, hemlines are rising, and bright, bold colors are dominating the streets" From my research (see links below) What's in; Popcorn Texture, bold florals, short skirts, color block jackets, holy sweaters, skirt suits, micro tops, platform anything, feather anything, catsuits, lowrise skirts and pants, and little tops & big bottoms to name a few. Is there much on this list that we could or want to wear? I don't think so. Let's take a look at my Ultimate Guide to ...
The Best Self Tanners and How to Apply Them
We are off to Hawaii for a wedding on Thursday. I am white as a sheet and have never used a self-tanner. Two things I learned while researching self-tanners, they are expensive and the application is important. The tan achieved with sunless tanners is much safer than a UV tan. Of course, you can opt for a professional spray tan, but if you choose to apply it yourself, the best self-tanners develop fast while giving you a realistic faux tan. Just as you typically use different moisturizers for ...
What do you Love Most, Old Friends, Movies or Moving?
Happy Easter. I hope you will be enoying some special time with your families. We are in moving mode, and we are off to Hawaii for a wedding next week, so it is a little crazy around here. Let's talk about What do you love most, old friends, movies, or moving. I know tough question, right? DESIGNER MOLLY SINGER Molly Singer work is new to me. I found her when searching for banquette inspiration. That's what I love about research, it always leads me to a talented person I may have ...
Rooms that Beg for a Beautiful Banquette
As you know our new home has a banquette area. In trying to make it more our own, I am looking to Instagram and Pinterest for Inspiration. Let's take a look at Rooms that beg for a Beautiful Banquette. I have never lived in a home with a banquette. The beauty of a banquette is it can be tucked into a small space and there is no need for chairs. If you use a performance fabric it will survive the traffic and spills of children and adults while still serving as a comfy place to linger. ...
Wedding Attire for Women over 50 You Will Love
Happy Tuesday everyone! It's that time of the month when Sarah, Kim, and I pick a topic for our Signature Style Series. You asked for it so this month we are talking about Spring Wedding attire. Let's take a look at Wedding Attire for Women Over 50, You Will Love According to Bride's Magazine "Weddings will become more casual with less of a black-tie- feel", and "we will see more guests wearing midi and mini-length dresses". Dresses with patterns and floral designs are very popular this ...
