With the Uncertainty of the Omicron Variant now looming over us, some of us may be having more casual, smaller gatherings again this year. Let's think about how we can work with what we have in our closets. Try and visualize them in a new light. Sometimes just small tweaks can take a simple outfit from blah to wow. If you have been reading long you know to me it is all about the accessories. Let's talk about how to make wardrobe staples party-ready over 50. CREATE DRAMA WITH A COLUMN OF ...
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A BEAUTIFUL MICHIGAN HOME POLENTA & MORE
Happy Sunday Everyone, today I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann and we are sharing our Sunday favorites. Let's take a look at a Beautiful Michigan Home Polenta and More. BON APPETIT POLENTA WITH ROASTED MUSHROOMS AND THYME This is one of my favorite recipes once the weather turns cool. I like it because it takes the work out of stirring and stirring the polenta by making it in the oven. We have a great purveyor of local mushrooms at the Salinas Farmers Market. Next week I am grabbing ...
Fall Fashion the Knitwear Trend
Welcome to our seasonal fashion edit. Today Mary Ann, Annie, and I are joined by our friends Brenda from 1010 Park Place, Jennifer from a Well Styled Life, and Susan from Une Femme d' un Certain Age. I always enjoy reading what the latest trends are, even though many don't apply to those of us over 50. There are always a few that I am interested in. This year I love the idea of tailored blazers in plaids and leathers and the knitwear trend. Let's take a look at the fall fashion the knitwear ...
Flattering Jeans for Women over 50
Have you been wondering how those of us over 50 can navigate the new jeans trends? Let me preface this post with this. The beauty of aging is we can wear whatever makes us feel most comfortable and confident. That being said, like me, you still want to be stylish and modern. Let's take a look at Flattering Jeans for Women over 50 or some of the jeans trends that those of us over 50 can actually embrace. There is a myriad of new styles, according to the "experts", the only clear loser ...
How to Elevate your at Home Style
It didn't seem long ago that we were all hoping that early 2021 would usher in a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, many of us are still at home for a while longer. Do you find yourself staying in your pj's a little longer than you should? Annie, Mary Ann, and I decided to get our blogging friends Jennifer and Susan together and share some ideas about how to elevate your at-home style. Trust me you will feel better. I have been guilty of wearing comfort clothes to cover up "the extra ...
Fashion Over 50 Fall Finds You Won’t Want to Miss
There are some great sales going on right now. If you are looking to fill a few holes in your fall wardrobe you may want to check out my Fashion Over 50 Fall Finds you won't want to miss. Pssst you don't have to be over 50 to enjoy many or all of them! ...
Friday Favorites on Saturday
As I said earlier my wardrobe has been in need of some updating. I have a few foot issues so shoes and boots can always be tricky. Here are some of my favorites that I have picked up. Believe it or not Clarks has a good looking comfortable shoe in calf hair! It comes in leopard as well. http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/valley_lounge/26104101 Ponchos are big this year and they are very flattering. I picked this Cashmere one up at Ann Taylor, another store I haven’t shopped ...
Friday Fun Stuff…Fall Fashion Finds
I don’t know about you all but my wardrobe is in dire need of a few updates. I need a new bag. My old handbag from the last couple of years has seen finer days. When shopping for a bag I have two rules #1 it needs to be big (big enough to stash fabric samples, hold about 10 tape measures (because we leave them at people’s homes all the time, right Maryann?), paint swatches, tablet, not to mention all the normal stuff we need in our handbag. #2 NO ONE ELSE’S INITIALS UNLESS THEY ARE ...
Friday Fun Stuff
I am going to try and post some tidbits every Friday that are just fun. It might be a bargain that I have found somewhere, maybe a treasure from my trove, a post from another blogger that I find particularly interesting or all of the above! If you have a banana or gap card check out their website! Use code BRJULY http://bananarepublic.gap.com/. They have 40% off on all full priced items and 50% off sale! How can that be bad? I hit the store yesterday and after I got home ...
