A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
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 […]
The claim to fame for Napa Valley is exploring its nearly 400 wineries. And I can see why. Napa Valley’s climate creates the ideal location to grow wine grapes. But the rolling hills and clear skies set the stage for a worthwhile visit to Northern Cali. Specifically, Napa Valley is the perfect venue for a […]
Does anybody remember my buzz and excitement about going to the casting agency in New York City in April? That occasion conjured up memories of my experience in a 2010 Estroven print advertisement. It also brought dreams of stylists, makeup artists and what will I wear in the fall campaign to the forefront. Screech, stop, and […]
The Memorial Day weekend marks when our annual Hershey soirée takes place for an evening of high style. This year, Club 21, a private organization for African-American men, celebrates their journey of success in the Harrisburg area for seven decades. Just like we don’t want to overlook Memorial Day’s significance as a holiday to have […]
My hubby and I recently motored west through the Appalachian Mountains. We rode on the nation’s first superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked, and I toured Da’Burgh.