A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here in Central Pennsylvania, the coronavirus spreads widely, knowing that the cough and cold season starts again in October. Are you getting the annual flu shot? It seems that a flu shot this year is more critical than ever. In the United States, the COVID-19 death toll is nearing 180,000. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Carbs have gotten a bad rap since people lost weight eating lots of protein on the Atkins Diet. Today, the focus is on the balance of healthy eating and the adverse effects of carbs on the body. Proper nutrition is essential to providing all the vital nutrients for good health and disease prevention. These nutrients […]
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. When I turned 60, a fabulous friend gave me a book titled Now You’re 60! by Brandon Crose. A notation in the keepsake refers to Boomers as America’s […]
Earlier this week, my semi-annual oral health check-up was. I almost decided not to keep it; I had to ask myself how risky it is to maintain a routine dental exam during COVID-19. A routine medical appointment is a great way to monitor your overall well-being, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, signs and […]
Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has declared a particular color the “Color of the Year.” Back in 2009, the global authority selected the cheery mimosa color during a time of economic uncertainty. Today, the Magnificent eight is not waiting for another decade to acknowledge this hue. So check out the bevy of beauties rocking […]
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 is 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, under watchful eyes, Ms. Carroll started to blossom when she modeled for the Ebony Fashion Fair at 15 in 1950. The television pioneer had many firsts in her 69 years in the entertainment industry. Today, I remember glamorous diva […]
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 launching the first monthly magazine explicitly targeting African American women in May 1970? Imagine the impact of five decades of Black beauty at Essence Magazine. Essence Magazine debuted in May 1970 and is now the […]
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 to the original ’70s superstar, Pat Cleveland. Her modeling career began by accident in 1967, and she was one of the first black models to achieve recognition on […]