If I Were A Fashion Designer….

If I Were A Fashion Designer….

I think all of us at one time or another wish we were fashion designers!  I know that I often do, but can barely sew on a button!   I also know that women on the blogs LOVE to give their opinions and wish today’s designers took the needs and wishes of the 45+ crowd…

Spring Trend 2013: Stripes…Figure Flattering Ways!!

Spring Trend 2013: Stripes…Figure Flattering Ways!!

Many people come to reinvention when life changes around them, but people come in all different stripes. I’m oriented to change. –Jane Pauley Unlike Jane,I am into reinvention, but I definitely like my stripes a different way.  I realize horizontal stripes are big on the trend scene…it is one of those trends which goes in…

Living Inspired! and Soft Surroundings Winner!

Living Inspired! and Soft Surroundings Winner!

I know how I am expected to feel. Ever closer to the big 6-0. Tired… Cranky… Slow… Dry. Nope. Don’t feel any of those things. I feel inspired.  Always fascinated by this world and Surprises each day brings. Like leaves in my yard.  Seriously! Colors of Spring….Conclusion of Winter. Life Goes Forward. And I can…

Not Looking for Clones, Looking to Inspire

Not Looking for Clones, Looking to Inspire

Yesterday was a big day!  I had quite a few new readers come check out this blog because I was mentioned in a Chat Room….welcome, to any of you who stopped by and decided to come back!! With this joy always comes the zingers!  Someone wrote (in the chat room) that my jewelry is too…

This n That Tuesday!!

This n That Tuesday!!

Tuesday seems like the perfect day…..to piece together several pieces of information.  Like, where did I find the accessories from one of yesterday’s outfits??  So glad you asked! I recently found the shoes at Ross for eleven dollars.  I really love them, though they are the Bobs shoes, Sketchers failed attempt to take on Toms….

Making Everything Old New Again!!

Making Everything Old New Again!!

Really, that’s what I have been doing for the last nine years…making something old new again…ME!  But, today I am discussing updating old looks.  I found this silk Maggy London nehru-style suit at Goodwill.  The fit was so great, I thought…surely, I could update the jacket and get some wear out of it….for $6.99 it…

New Style Everywhere!!

New Style Everywhere!!

Welcome to the new over50feeling40!!  I hope all of you like the blog look as much as I do!  It was designed by the gifted and talented DEBBY STEELE!!  I love Debby’s blog…one of my first reads every morning…and I knew a long time ago that when it came time for a makeover, I wanted Debby…

Once…Twice…Three Times A Lady!

Once…Twice…Three Times A Lady!

“Being powerful is like being a lady.  If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.”  – Margaret Thatcher What does it mean to you to be considered “a lady?”  Coming from Texas, I have always desired to be known as a lady.  However, I am sure people who have stood around me at…