It's time to join my pals Sarah, and Kim for our monthly Signature Style Edit. Let's talk about Buying better clothes, buying less of them, and wearing them more. Think of CPW (costs per wear). Let's talk about How to Refresh Your Closet by Buying Very Little. When you are considering new items ask yourself these three questions. Does it fit well? If not, don't buy it. Do you own something similar? If so, you don't need it. Do you know where and when you will be wearing it? If you have no ...
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How to Make Wardrobe Staples Party Ready Over 50
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 ...
Under the Radar Ways to Style a Blazer Over 50
This month for our over 50 Fashion Edit Jennifer and I are discussing blazers. Most of our closets can be divided into two categories "statement pieces" and the indispensable items we wear all the time. Blazers are big this year and I can understand why. They are so versatile. Do you look at your blazers and think office ? Have you rarely worn them since covid? I know many of you are no longer working or you are working from home. Blazers are one of those trusted closet essentials that can get ...
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 ...
Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More
Hi Everyone! Welcome to our Sunday Favorites. Mary Ann (Classic Casual Home), Annie (Most Lovely Things), and I share our favorites right here every Sunday. Let's take a look at Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More Summer Salad, Outfit of the Week & More OUTFIT OF THE WEEK I think we are still going to be wearing comfortable clothes this winter with the Delta variant still lingering. This outfit is comfy but stylish. J Crew has some great items on sale. Unfortunately this ...
Girls lunch, Designer Carleen & Recipes
Happy Birthday USA, Happy Sunday, and welcome to my Sunday fab five with Classic Casual Home, and Most Lovely Things. Warning this week's post is recipe-heavy. I won't be cooking this weekend as we are going on a picnic today at Eden Rift Vineyards, and tomorrow we are heading to see little Summer and family. Let's have a little fun and take a look at Girls' lunch designer Carleen and recipes. GIRLS LUNCH DESIGNER CARLEEN & RECIPES THE BEST BURGERS ON THE PLANET Have you ever tried a ...
My Dining Room, TV storage hack and more
Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads out there. I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families today. i am joining Mary Ann, and Annie and we are sharing our Sunday favorites, including my dining room, tv storage hack and more. HEATHER BULLARD’S INGENIOUS HACK FOR HIDING THE GIANT TV Do you follow Heather Bullard? She is so creative and always has such wonderful ideas on her blog and Instagram. One of her recent posts really hit home. Steve recently purchased a gargantuan tv ...
Resort Wear for Women Over 50
Hi everyone. I am so happy to be joining my friends Sarah from Sarah London Style, and Kim from Northern California Style for our monthly Signature Style Series. Today we are talking about Resort Wear for Women Over 50. I have not been on a beach vacation in several years but we are going to Hawaii in September. You will not catch me modeling a swimsuit, use your imagination on that one. I know we should be proud of our bodies at this age and all but, as I explained in my interview with ...