A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Ever since people lost weight eating lots of protein on the Atkins Diet, carbs have gotten a bad rap. Today, the focus is on the balance of healthy eating. But also the adverse effects of carbs on the body. Proper nutrition is essential to provide all the vital nutrients for good health and disease prevention. […]
Did you know August 17 is Baby Boomer Recognition Day? Perhaps I noticed this dubious distinction because I have a milestone birthday in less than 30 days. I remember when I turned 60, a fabulous friend of mine, gave me a book titled, Now You’re 60! by Brandon Crose. A notation in the keepsake refers […]
Earlier this week, was my semi-annual oral health check-up. I almost decided not to keep; I had to ask myself, just how risky is it to maintain a routine dental exam during COVID? A routine medical appointment is a great way to keep an eye on your overall well-being, especially during this COVID pandemic. For […]
Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute declares a particular, “Color of the Year.” Back in 2009, the global authority selected the cheery mimosa color during a time of economic uncertainty. Today, the Magnificent 8, is not waiting for another decade to acknowledge this hue. So check out the bevy of beauties rocking the color yellow.
Since the unique COVID-19 situation, I catapulted my self-care. How? With what might be a legit superfood. My new health and beauty secret, sea moss. Like many other superfoods, this one’s been around for centuries.
Diahann Carroll didn’t reach her 85th birthday yesterday. Why? Because of complications from breast cancer. Nevertheless, Ms. Carroll, under watchful eyes, started to blossom when she modeled for the Ebony Fashion Fair at the age of 15 in 1950. The television pioneer had many firsts in her 69 years in the entertainment industry. Today, I […]
In last week’s post, I shared that Essence Magazine celebrates 50 years of beauty, fashion, and culture for African American women. Through further exploring, I learned about the numerous publications for black women before Essence Magazine in 1974. Who knew I was scratching the surface when researching how mainstream magazines don’t portray Black women?
As a teenager growing up in Philadelphia, I remember relishing the issues of Ebony and Jet magazines. But how about in May 1970, the launching of the first monthly magazine explicitly targeted for African American women. Imagine the impact of five decades of Black beauty at Essence Magazine? Essence Magazine debuted in May 1970, is […]
Without Pat Cleveland, there would be no Iman, Naomi, or Tyra. Earlier this week, the black fashion icon Pat celebrated a milestone. Let’s all say, Happy Birthday Original 70s Supermodel Pat Cleveland. Her modeling career began by accident in 1967 and one of the first black models to achieve recognition on the catwalk. Pat rosed […]
As everyone is trying to get back to normalcy, it may not seem like it, but we’re still in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers are starting to spike again; we still need to Corona-proof ourselves even though most states are easing restrictions.