Since beginning the blog, I spend a lot of time reading websites, newsletters, and books for women over 50. Often, the advice and observations are the same. Take for example, the common wardrobe mistakes made by middle aged women….I compiled a list of the ones mentioned multiple times: 1. Dressing too old….this is the frumpy…
Journalism has taught me to expect the unexpected. Just when you plan out every story in a publication, something big happens and changes everything. NBC news analyst, Tim Russert, had a sign in his office which read , THOU SHALT NOT WHINE. I have reproductions of that sign all around my classroom in honor of…
What do you see? An old woman What do you see? Wrinkles!! And dark circles! What do you see? My fat face What do you see? A woman who’s tired and dried up So tell me, when you look in the mirror, what do you see? These responses came from middle aged women after I…
Gigi looks fierce in her Stein Mart jacket and Target skirt! Gigi and I share many things in common…our love of fashion, art, colors, design, and our ridiculously low shopping budgets. Recently (but separately), we both discovered great skirts for just $15 and we happened to wear them on the same…
Blouse: Ann Taylor Scarf: Marshall’s Shoes: Nordstrom’s RACK I know , I know …it’s Monday…not Friday. But, perhaps this will brighten your outlook about the week. If we begin with a Friday attitude, we should enjoy the rest of the week…right?? In our school, teachers and students are allowed to wear jeans and school spirit…
Corkscrew, Cedar Point “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Dr. Suess I have a confession to make. I do not like carnival/theme park rides. I am not a fan of swinging. In fact, I am just not big on any kind of motion …especially if it is fast. I don’t understand Donica…
A friend of mine asked me why I do these blogger challenges….honestly, because they are fun! I am not attempting to compete with the younger girls…or hungry for attention…I just simply find them to be fun! I’ve worn menswear before…in my much younger days. Once I worked in management as the Communications Manager for an…
“There’s something strange and powerful about black and white imagery.” – Stefan Kanfer Black and white is classic….. Black and white is classy….. Black and white is timeless…. Black and white is elegant…. Black and white is a faithful fashion friend! Cardigan: Black White Market Pencil Skirt: Stein Mart Shoes: Marshalls From Dillards …