A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here’s another up close and personal interview today; meet Fashion Trends and Friends Blogger, Julie. Julie and I are both original members of Fierce 50, now called Forever Fierce. You may remember the recent meeting of Ireland’s top blogger, Hilda, What is your profession? I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education and a […]
Staying socially active as we age is as important as staying physically active. As my career is nearing retirement, opportunities to socialize will fizzle. Instead, they are abounding with opportunities to meet up with other like-minded women as a member of the Forever Fierce group. And today, I want to explain how that came to […]
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 […]