A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Who doesn’t want a quick way to elevate your summer style? Accessories, especially jewelry, make excellent accent pieces to help make a statement. Have you discovered Marica Moran’s boutique jewelry collection? The new algorithm for Instagram was scrolling through endless products and services and recommended posts to follow. I learned about Marcia Moran’s boutique jewelry […]
Today, I’m featuring throwback vibes. I’m pairing a secondhand Zara jean jacket with a trendy, vibrant pants color to give life to a secondhand Zara jacket. Typically, social media posts about Throwbacks involve the hashtag #throwbackthursday and older photos of oneself. However, my focus is on an iconic core item: a classic jean jacket.
I’m linking up with six other midlife-style bloggers to share our spring-summer fashion inspirations in today’s post. My current obsession is vibrant hues, specifically mixing bold colors. Remember the Golden Rules of Fashion? A guide to antiquated style rules. God forbid you committed a faux pas.
The cherry blossoms, with their breathtaking blooms, say it’s springtime. The white and pink flowers signify spring’s rebirth and rejuvenation. But I don’t have to tell you that we all experience this yearly phenomenon when the spring equinox occurs. The cherry blossoms are a welcome celebration after the long, dark winter months.
As you may recall, I pledged to shop my closet more, buy better, and buy less. Here’s the March episode of reducing my carbon footprint in keeping with that commitment. As someone who studies textiles and has a passion for fashion, I don’t always follow the latest trends. My style is classic and traditional, with […]
The Philly Flower Show Returns to FDR Park in Philly on Saturday, June 11-19. It’s the second year as an outdoor venue. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society hosts the event. No more teasing of warmer temperatures and additional sunlight; spring is here. On March 20, 2022, the vernal equinox arrived at 11:33 a.m. I’m ready to […]
Today, March 8, is IWD, but Uncommon Threads Boutique champions women every day. What is IWD? International Women’s Day, the global time devoted annually on March 8 to commemorate women’s cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements.
We all know real estate, stocks and bonds help to improve one’s net worth. But did you ever consider the iconic Hermès luxury as an investment in your portfolio?
Today, Friday, February 11, I’m participating in a virtual Galentine celebration for Uncommon Threads Boutique. Why? “It’s a day for celebrating, ladies.” Valentine’s Day is not just for couples but also for gal pals who want to celebrate one another; hence, it is Galentine’s Day. The unofficial Galentine Day started in a 2014 episode by […]
Last weekend, my daughter, Channing, and I celebrated her birthday in the Pocono Mountains at the premier Akwaaba Inn. I first learned of Akwaaba when I won a trip to their Brooklyn location in November 2019 from the AARP Sisters essay contest. We chose The Mansion at Noble Lane for the supremely qualified resort experience. […]