A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
You may recall the slogan from the American Express commercials in the Nineties; “membership has its privileges.” As a member of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, I previewed “In Full Bloom,” the 2022 Philly Flower Show green space theme, the day before its official opening to the public. The Philly Flower Show, sponsored by the Pennsylvania […]
Are you striving to Stay Physically Fit and Mentally Motivated? Read on to see how I’m taking advantage of late spring by soaking up the sun and enjoying the outdoors. It’s hard to believe we are halfway through 2022. A few weeks ago, we could see all the spring flowers and trees blooming. We all […]
We all agree that COVID-19 disrupted our everyday lives starting in March 2020. Here we are in mid-2022, and my question is, are we back to a sense of normalcy? We have all experienced changes in our personal lives, primarily in how we work, travel, shop, and play.
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.