A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
1932 Chanel turned an undesirable costume jewelry trend into a fashion classic. We all remember the iconic photo of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Even the First Ladies of the United States wore them. What did they wear? Pearl jewelry. Is anyone noticing the cool-girl resurgence of this iconic accessory?
Ladies, it’s never too late to take charge of your health. Preventive care helps to catch a disease before it starts. Every October, we all get the pink memo to get a breast exam. Did you get your annual mammogram? Kudos to the annual campaign to increase awareness of breast cancer. We’ve seen the staggering […]
I accepted the invitation to join in on the fun today for a collected look in fashion. The theme is accessories, and I’m answering the question: Can an Itty Bitty bag be functional? Or is it just a chic accessory? I am teaming up with California bloggers Cindy Hattersley, Rough Luxe Lifestyle, and Jennifer Connolly, […]
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them… But to live with the love they left behind.” Since my beloved Mom passed away on Friday, September 25, I’m thankful for the many messages, flowers, planters, virtual hugs, and prayers sent to my family and me. I knew this, but […]
September 25 was not a great day for me. Why? My beloved mother, Bessie Louise, departed from this earthly life. Nevertheless, amid my sorrow, my Who What Wear Beauty feature appeared on their website with eight other ladies over 40 the next day. The post titled, “These 8 Ladies Over 40 Just Shut Down Every […]
Nowadays, living in these unprecedented times is like rolling the dice when planning events, especially my milestone. Nevertheless, I say Happy 65th Birthday to me. . First, hubby didn’t want to stay at a hotel or go out for dinner, so plan B. The Spa at the Hershey Hotel was always my first consideration to […]
I’ve got a great question for my ladies of a certain age: Can we defy gravity’s effect on our faces? Before we get to the answer, let’s examine whether gravity is the culprit or perhaps the loss of facial fat. According to a New York Times article, the author posed an even better concern: is […]
Can you believe it’s already September? Any new season, mostly Autumn, is a perfect time to ask yourself, Are You Falling Into Well-being? COVID-19 is still waxing and waving in Central Pennsylvania. This week, the PA Department of Health reported 1,000 new instances and 18 more deaths. The latest report raises the statewide total of […]
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 […]