A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Reasons For A Sensitive Bladder As I’m aging, I already have to fight back against stereotypes. And, well, some conversations are just embarrassing to have. I don’t mind talking about my age, hot flashes from menopause, my borderline high blood pressure, or even the results of my colonoscopy. Still, it seems like a bit […]
We all consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start to summer. While most people are anxious for the long weekend to get together with friends or family — perhaps even traveling to beach destinations — I always look forward to my annual Club Twenty-One Soirée.
And the hits keep on coming from retailer Chico’s in 2018. First, the brand was ‘How Bold Are You’ with a campaign in March. Then Chico’s refreshed its offering with new products and silhouettes to shop for spring. Now, Chico’s is introducing its new secret weapon: the comfort waist collection. I was ecstatic to pick […]
In America, we have the Kentucky Derby, a horse race held on the first Saturday in May. The annual tradition calls for women to wear lavish and elaborate hats. When it comes to headwear, the bigger and bolder, the better. Now, I didn’t get to go to the Kentucky Derby, but watching Meghan Markle marry […]
Today, we’re getting up close and personal. If you regularly read this website, you’re familiar with my clothing, all the shoes I buy, and the accessories I love. But you don’t know a ton about the personal care items I use. Let’s change that, shall we? Starting with oral health care. Before discussing our pearly […]
I can see why André Leon Tally, the the former editor-at-large at Vogue (currently a contributing editor), refers to the annual Met Gala as the Super Bowl of fashion. Last Monday, the 2018 Met Gala was the place to be seen for famous faces from fashion, our favorite films, politics, business, and sports. Every year, guests […]
Two weeks ago, I dug out my textile college book, Fabric Science. I wanted to use it as a resource to explore the origins of some lovely summer fabrics, like chambray, linen, seersucker, polka dot, and gingham — the inspiration for today’s post. What is gingham? According to The Fashion Book by Phaidon, gingham is […]
Today, I’m putting the spotlight on polka dots. Did you notice polka dots are everywhere this spring? But if you know me, I like to learn things, and where they originated, so I investigated where this trend started. Long before I read John T. Molloy’s 1975 bestseller Dress for Success, the women’s magazine Godey’s […]
What I relish about social media are the opportunities to connect with like-minded middle-aged empty nester women. As you know, some of my past interactions were face-to-face, like the MeetUps in October and March, and others were virtual. Today, please meet Ireland’s top blogger, Over the Hilda, my newest Forever Fierce friend. Read on to […]