As we bid farewell to another fun filled year, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the posts that captivated you. This year was all about fashion. I try to keep a healthy balance of fashion, and design related posts, with a little travel, entertaining, gardening, and self care thrown into the mix. Next year won’t be any different. I would love to hear your thoughts on any topics that you would like us to explore. Join us as we take a look back at the cream of the crop, the best of CHD’s blog: top posts that made waves in 2023.
The Best of CHD’s Blog: Top Posts That Made Waves in 2023
#10-How to Choose Chic Eyewear with a Youthful Look after 50
Choosing a pair of fashion-forward glasses can take years off your look and make you feel more confident. For this post I collaborated with my optician friend Kyla from Specs by Kyla. We share our tips and tricks for finding flattering glasses just for you. You can read or revisit the post How to Choose Chic Eyewear after 50 here.
#9-Best Comfortable and Chic Travel Outfits for Women Over 50
In this pos I want my travel clothes to be stylish, but I also like to pack pieces that I can wear multiple ways many times to create different looks . Travel outfits in my opinion should be as wrinkle resistant as possible with the ability to layer.
#8 6Tips for Looking Chic and Confident in Color after 50
This post, Six Tips for Looking Chic and Confident after 50 was a favorite of mine as well. It is so easy to grab neutrals especially when traveling. This was a fun post for me, as I need to incorporate more color in my wardrobe as well.
#7 Going Gray Doing it With Style and Confidence
My gray hair posts are almost always popular. Why? Because so many of us have gone gray! If you haven’t read it or would like to reread Going Gray Doing it With Style and Confidence here you go.
#6 How to Create Multiple Outfits from a Capsule Wardrobe
Eileen Fisher is a favorite with you readers, because her designs are classic wearable. Jennifer from a Well Styled Life and I took some of our favorite pieces from her collection and showed how they could be styled multiple ways. I understand why How to Create Multiple Outfits from a Capsule Wardrobe is a favorite.
#5 Best Resortwear for Women Over 50
I think resort wear for women our age can be tricky. We don’t want to wear “mu mu’s” or anything too “resorty”. We want to be cool, comfortable and stylish without looking like we just bought out Hilo Hatties. Let’s revisit the Best Resortwear for Women Over 50. What do you think?
#4 10 Ways to Casually Style White Jeans
This one really surprised me. I am not a huge fan of white jeans (because they aren’t overly flattering on me). Apparently you all are big fans. 10 Ways to Casually Style White Jeans: A Guide for Women Over 50 was a hit.
#3-12 Chic Maxi Looks for Curvy Women Over 50
I got a little pushback on this one. I have a curvy physique. I think curvy is curvy no matter your size. Apparently not all agreed. 12 Chic Maxi Looks for Curvy Women Over 50 is a tricky topic no matter how you view it. I think most of us find maxi looks can be challenging ar our age.
#2-How to Keep your Gray Hair Looking Great
I try to update this post every couple of years because there are thankfully so many options available now. How to Keep your Gray Hair Looking Great is always one of my top posts. Even though there are many new products there still is not an over abundance of information available.
#1 (drum roll please) 10 Fresh Ways to Style Black and White
If anyone had intimated when I penned this post that it would be the most popular post of the year I would have laughed. Black and white is classic, simple, and almost everyone can wear it. I believe that is why 10 Fresh Ways to Style Black and White after 50 was this year’s favorite.
The most popular posts of the year reflect our collective interests, challenges, and aspirations as women over 50 and beyond. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy interacting with such an engaged, active, talented, inspiring group of women (that’s you). You ladies inspire me every day.
This year has been a year of growth on the blog which created a challenge for me on how to achieve a positive life/work balance and keep up the pace. I made the plunge and hired an assistant. I can’t tell you how happy I am with my decision. I would like to take this time to introduce you to Leslie, my assistant. Leslie has been working behind the scenes with me for several months now. I have known Leslie since she was a freshman in high school. She has a strong background in marketing and communications, organization, and project management. She is extremely knowledgeable and a dream employee. She also knows me like the back of her hand (pretty scary). Below is a picture of Leslie and her darling family.
Here is the link to my annual survey. It is short and sweet (only 6 questions) and it is oh so helpful for me when planning my posts for the year. If you don’t have time to fill it out, feel free to share any suggestions below. I want to focus on what you are interested in so you will enjoy each and every post. Thanks for being here and reading the best of CHD’s blog: pop posts that made waves in 2023. I hope to be back to my regular schedule next week.
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Love your blog! I look forward to it every week. The survey worked for me but I forgot to mention that I’m interested in how/if short waisted women over 50 can use a thin belt to achieve the 1/3-2/3 ratio to look taller.
Thanks for being such a positive influence, Cindy. Happy New Year!
Pat
Hi Pat
Great question! I will try and include that!
Cindy, enjoy all the aspects of yourI posts. Well rounded subjects from dressing, home, gardening, cooking, travel. I live in Sonoma, CA., similar vibe and climate to your area, so very relatable. I say just keep doing what you’re doing now. Best Wishes for a Happy 2024.
Same to you Mary! Love Sonoma!
I too love everything you do! I particularly like when you take a few pieces of clothing and accessorize and show how to make several different outfits. I love seeing your home and your different decorating tips. I see you wear a lot of longer skirts. I have forgotten what your height is-I’m 5’2″ and am not sure what length to do long skirts or dresses for my height. One last thing-I have a beautiful antique necklace I got in Mexico City 40 some years ago. I would love to show it to you. I’m thinking of selling it and wonder how much I should ask. I’ve never used EBay.
Thank you for all you do! Your are so talented.
Hi Donna
I am 5’4 currently about 130lbs hopefully not for long. I am way overweight!! Send me a picture of your necklace via email. I do not know much about taxco jewelry but it is very popular and seems to command prices almost as high as American Indian Jewelry.
Cindy:
I cannot get the survey to work, I have tried it on I-Pad, Laptop, Phone.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Darn it!! Just email me your thoughts Karen
Hi Cindy,
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on making the big decision to surrender to the fact you could use some or lots of help. I have often wondered how you do it ALL. I just thought you are “Wonder Woman,” and you have lots of reserves and good health and can function well on less sleep more than the average lady at your (our age). I’m 72 years young so I’m more than a few years older than you. Leslie and her family are adorable and it’s good she knows you well. Compatability is everything in a working and relationship situation. You will serve one another so well. I’m thrilled for you both. Onward and upward to hopefully will be one of the best decisions you made in maintaining your business.
I love everything you do, mostly on all clothing that is cool as in linen, long pants, and tops with lots of style. I live in my Hoka sneakers only because I have serious issues with my feet. I try to hide my “.oh my sneakers” because they look like clod hoopers. It’s really okay, I sincerely feel thankful and grateful I still can walk.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️ for all the time, effort, and energy you put into everything you do. You amaze me, and you make it look so easy, and I know it’s not.
To you:
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come whispering, it will be happier.
– Alfred Lord Tennyson
I attempted to complete your end of year survey but no luck getting my responses to Submit. So I will tell you I enjoy your blog very much and I love when you share shops, dining, activities in your local area of Paso Robles.
Thanks, Cindy, for your year in review! I’ll be shopping for new glasses frames soon so I really needed this. You were the first blogger I followed and you’re still my favorite! Cheers for a fabulous new year!
I like Kris , only not curvy, well, now a bit more curves as in overweight, appreciate your style.
Suggestions your readers may enjoy for future posts: How to use the rule of thirds in fashion and design. Photography tips.
I’m fairly new to your post, enjoying each of them. You have a sophisticated group of posters, it is IMO difficult to suggest new ideas for your blog.
Much thanks,
Thanks Ann great suggestions!!
I have followed you for years because you are creative, and inspiring. Keep entertaining us, and Happy New Year!
Hi Jackie
Thank you so much for being a long time follower!
Survey is not working. I’ve tried resubmitting no success
Hi Lee
I posted suggestions for google. It has worked for over 150 people and works for me. I would love your input feel free to email me [email protected] and share your input. Per my assistant that part can be hard to decipher on mobile. If you rank more than one the same it won’t work.
Like others, Cindy, the survey does not allow me to get past ranking to post. I look forward to your blog the most of the ones I follow.
Hi Cath
I don’t know what to tell you other than the tips I posted above. I have received over 150 responses so far so it is working for most. Feel Free to email me any suggestions. I will add to the responses.
+++Cath and anyone else who is having problems please feel free to email me [email protected] with any of your suggestions. I think it might be a browser issue, or firewall. If it doesn’t work on mobile try your laptop. Most of the problems seem to be in the ranking area. Make sure you do not use the same number for two categories or it will not work.
I am so sorry. I know it is working for most by the number of responses I am receiving. I apologize for any inconvenience. Modern technology can be challenging!
I love your style.. you are my favorite blogger ❤️
Hi Jan
Thank you so much. I so appreciate you ladies!!
Survey is not working in area where it requires a rating. I get a message that I can only mark 1 in a row which I have done.
Hi Rory
Recheck and make sure you only checked one. My assistant who is way savvier than I said that it is hard to read on mobile
” That’s the error you get if she had ranked two of those 7 with the same ranking” maybe try on your desktop if you are attempting it on mobile.
Hi Cindy,
Tired taking your survey, it’s not working.
Hi Cindy, I can’t get the survey to work. There seems to be a glitch.
I enjoy your blog so much, especially the fashion and decorating segments.
I’m so glad I found your blog! I am small but curvy and I don’t color my hair. I really like a dramatic style with simple designs, no patterns and structured natural fabrics. I have seen many outfits in your posts that resonate with my style. I look forward to more inspiration in 2024. Happy New Year!
Hi Krys
Sounds like we are on the same page!! Thank you so much!
This post reminds me how much you inspire me everyday~
Happy New Year!
Thanks Mary Ann