special announcement

A Special Announcement for the weekend

Hi everyone….happy first day of February! I am taking this weekend off, but will return with a special post on Monday…please join me then. And of you do any shopping this weekend, please consider using my SHOPPING LINKS to support this blog! The 2025 Fashion Trends and Sunday Reflections will be back next weekend! I…

Talbots New Arrivals

Don’t-Miss pieces in Talbots new arrivals

  Happy last day of January 2025!  Today, I have my Don’t-Miss Pieces from Talbots New Arrivals! This is another catalog of Talbots new arrivals where I want to make sure you do not miss certain styles within the book. I like to pretend that you stopped by for a visit and that we are…

J.Jill new arrivals

My favorites in J.Jill new arrivals

Happy Thursday, friends!  Today, I am showing you my favorites in the J.Jill new arrivals. When I receive a new catalog, in order to bookmark my favorites in the J. Jill new arrivals, I place sticky notes on the looks I like. If there is something, I personally want to consider…it gets a star. There…

today's news

Today’s News for Women over 50

Welcome, everyone, to Today’s News for Women over 50. Every mid-week, I curate lifestyle today’s news from around media world into one location just for women over 50. I look for the latest information under the headings of healthy living, home decor, recipes, and fashion & beauty. This just makes it easier for women over…

a wardrobe workhorse

A wardrobe workhorse for casual chic

Happy Tuesday, ladies!  Today, I want to discuss a wardrobe workhorse for casual chic outfits. I do tend to have a uniform from my wardrobe and this year I have noticed that there is a definite wardrobe workhorse for my casual chic outfits. My uniform? For years, a go to casual outfit for me has…

successful resale shopping

Tips for resale shopping

Happy Monday, ladies!  Today I have advice for  Tips for Resale Shopping. Most of you know that I have practiced successful resale shopping for years, and I do know a thing or two about making it work best for your wardrobe. So, often shoppers go to resale stores, consignment stores, thrift stores and walk out…

Sunday Reflections

Sunday Reflections

  Happy Sunday, friends!  Welcome to my weekly lifestyle post called Sunday Reflections! Sunday Reflections is a hodge podge of what happens to me and is on my mind from the past week and what has me “reflecting” if you will. I did want to begin today with a shout out to Abilene Candle Company….

2025 fashion trends

2025 Fashion Trends: Brown

Happy Saturday!  It is time for 2025 Fashion Trends: Brown. I feel certain that women in warm autumn palettes will join me with a big SHOUT OF GLEE that it will be easier this year to find garments in brown. Some years, I have struggled to find beautiful browns… now in the 2025 Fashion Trends:…