A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
By now, you know that I say what I mean straight, and I’m not afraid to say things that other bloggers would shy away from. When I started this blog, one of my goals was to share the health issues I became aware of during my experience in the pharmaceutical industry with women over a […]
Wednesday is the final dog day of summer. We’re now moving into the time of year when the September fashion magazines hit the newsstands and brick-and-mortar retail stores begin to sell the new fall clothes. I should be writing about the fall 2017 trends (like velvet, statement sleeves, and red accents), but instead, I’m writing […]
White Go-Go Boots Are you ready for go-go boots this fall? I know I am! The warm temperatures of August shouldn’t limit our footwear to sandals. These polka dot snake print heeled go-go booties from ASOS make it easy to slide into cooler weather. After reading Cherie James’s blog, Style Nudge’s Shoe and Tell post […]
Boy, do I have a question about fashion and appropriateness for you? Are tulle skirts still chic? Am I too mature to rock tulle? Can a woman of a certain age pull off the look of tulle (especially if she’s not a millennial)? Let’s be honest here.
Who knew carrying a fishing basket could be so chic? The answer is Jane Birkin, the British actress and singer. You know the mademoiselle of the ’70s with that certain je nais sais quoi. Her last name inspired the eponymous Hermès Birken. I get it, Jane. It makes sense to tote a functional bag to carry many necessities. It is […]
Do you notice anything about my photos? Maybe the hands on my hips give me away? I got an attitude because I didn’t get to meet Anna Wintour. I don’t need to explain Anna Wintour, the everlasting doyenne at the high fashion Vogue magazine, but I will. She rules attendance at the annual Met Gala. The formidable […]
Many brick and mortar stores are currently facing challenges to keep their business alive and growing. In the first six months of this year, retailers announced plans to close more than 5,300 stores. However, the Seattle-based department store Nordstrom doesn’t seem to have that problem. It’s the retailer’s biggest, most important sale of the year: the anniversary sale. […]
Whole Foods is coming to Harlem. You know what that means, right? This New York City enclave steeped in African American history and culture is changing. Since my millennial Channing moved to this northern section of the New York City borough of Manhattan last year, I’ve explored the look and feel of this once central hub […]
Are you interested in taking your brand to the next level? If so, today I will give you tips for upping your style courtesy of award-winning stylist Toi Sweeney and her first ebook, Secrets Of A Well-Dressed Brand. I learned that the concept of personal branding was introduced twenty years ago by Tom Peters, an […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease yet, there are ways to ensure that your brain is healthier and better functioning. So, let’s explore the ways we can boost our brain power. To start, what exactly is Alzheimer’s? According to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Association, Alzheimer’s is […]