Spring Fashion Over 50 Trends: Artistic Designs from Chicos

Spring Fashion Over 50 Trends: Artistic Designs from Chicos

This week has been all about Spring Fashion Trends for 2020 and for the stylish ladies over 50 who visit this blog.  So far, we have looked at vibrant colors, soft neutrals, and safari styles.  So, today let us take it another step forward and consider artistic, abstract prints and I found them at Chico’s.  With…

Walking, Shopping, Living Life

Walking, Shopping, Living Life

She entered our store slowly and needed to sit awhile in the big comfy chair by the front door.  The heat dripped down her face which bore a little makeup and signs of much wisdom. Beautifully dressed, she wore a bright summer top embellished with a little bling and soft cotton pants.  There was no…

Thank You for Five Wonderful Years!

Thank You for Five Wonderful Years!

On July 1, 2010, I began over50feeling40!  For five years, I have sat at my desk looking out this French door and writing for women in midlife and beyond.  It has exceeded all of my expectations, because of you.  Thank you so much for reading, following, commenting, supporting, encouraging me and others by showing up…

5 Ways to Dump the Frump!

5 Ways to Dump the Frump!

What is “enclothed cognition?”  What does it have to do with why I love this look worn here by Xitlait Herrera, Public Relations Manager of our local Neiman Marcus?  You better come on over to MIDLIFE BOULEVARD to find out!!  Here is a way for all of us to dump the frump! See you in  JOY…

Bridal Shower Fun: From Decorations to Shoes!

Bridal Shower Fun: From Decorations to Shoes!

Such a busy weekend!  Hope all of you are well! Yesterday I was one of the co-hostesses for a special bridal shower.  I thought you might enjoy the decor and to see what women of a certain age wore!! Everything was lovely and it was so much fun to see people I have not seen…

OOTD Challenges:  What To Do?? What To Do??

OOTD Challenges: What To Do?? What To Do??

I am in that place again. It is a place I know all too well.  I have been here often. It is a place where you have to be a “glass is half full” kind of thinker or discouragement sets in.  The place?  My closet….where I find clothes too big and clothes too small, but…

Holiday Sales: Were These the Best?

Holiday Sales: Were These the Best?

Yesterday, my stylist showed off these fabulous boots she purchased on Black Friday.  She said, “I watched them and watched them online, and Black Friday did it…low price including free shipping and another thirty percent off!” She is one of many who told me this year’s sales were the best they have seen in a…

Goodwill State of Mind for Year’s End!!

Goodwill State of Mind for Year’s End!!

So far, this is my donation pile for Goodwill SA.  We still have five days to make a donation and receive a tax credit for 2013.  Goodwill hands us a receipt upon request! Some of my favorite wardrobe pieces have come from Goodwill this past year! My favorite denim shirt came straight from Goodwill…I wear…