A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Every September, I purposely remind myself of all the chocolate goodness you can find in Hershey, Pennsylvania — “The Sweetest Place On Earth.” This obsession with chocolate goodness dates back to September 8, 1984, when I married my husband at Hershey Gardens. Thirty-two years later, the historic landmark, four-star hotel has expanded with two major additions, including a full-service […]
Who mandated wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux pas? When I started researching the history of wearing white, I found little in writing regarding this no-no of sporting the color after the first Monday in September. Perhaps it was a petty distinction initiated by the snobby upper class looking to establish their […]
Hello, Fall 2016! My favorite season has unofficially arrived. Once the end-of-summer celebration, Labor Day, comes and goes, it is fall. All the telltale signs are here, including crisp mornings, chilly evenings, and shorter days with less sunlight. My allergies remind me that the mold and ragweed counts are high, and I hear the […]
Perhaps it is my annual trips to New York City when I was a child with my grandmother and or with the private all-girl high school I attended, but it seems that the city that never sleeps is always calling me back. This time, you can see the latest curated exhibit at the Anna Wintour […]
As we age, don’t overlook the importance of dental hygiene; your mouth matters. Periodontal disease and inflammation of the gums can increase a senior’s risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory ailments.
This month one of the greatest couturiers of the 20th century has a birthday: Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel. In honor of what would have been the designer’s 133rd birthday on August 19th, let’s look at the allure of Coco Chanel’s iconic bags. I thought my fashion passion bucket would overflow during the summer of 2010 when my daughter […]
What do the following memorable Alfred Hitchcock films, Notorious, Read Window, To Catch A Thief, Vertigo, Marnie, and The Birds have in common? Edith Head is an accomplished costume designer for over 400 classic motion pictures.
Friday, July 29th, was National Lipstick Day! It was one of those dubious recognition days on the calendar, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give some lip service. By now, you know that I like to travel back in time to learn the history of things. Let’s explore the history of lipstick. Guerlain […]
Recently, hubby and I motored to Washington, D. C., for a dinner date with some Bison men and their wives. I call them Bison Men because they all attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where the bison is the school mascot. I chose a fit and flare sleeveless dress to defy the evening heat. At […]
Shoulder-Baring Style Ladies, you know the focus of The Age of Grace is mainly about creating awareness so that women baby boomers can age gracefully and healthily! That’s still the case, but today, I want to show that the off-the-shoulder fashion trend can work for women over 50.