Soft Surroundings and The Magic of a Kimono

Soft Surroundings and The Magic of a Kimono

It is the first day of March and what better way is there to celebrate spring just around the corner than with a color explosion! I have become such a fan of kimonos for weekend and after work.  They are perfect to put on over a simple outfit…add a bit of pizazzz…and be comfy, resort-chic!…

Fashion Over 50: Discussing My Comfort Zone

Fashion Over 50: Discussing My Comfort Zone

I miss WHAT NOT TO WEAR…I did not realize how much until I was on a treadmill recently and the woman in front of me was watching an episode while she ran.  My TV wasn’t working and I practically fell off the track attempting to watch her monitor!  I started to watch Stacy & Clinton…

Fashion Over 50 Style Tip: How I Wear My Faux Leather Leggings

Fashion Over 50 Style Tip: How I Wear My Faux Leather Leggings

I love these leggings.  I bought them last year at Soft Surroundings and the minute the weather turned cold this year, I pulled them on!  They are a great leather-like pant and very comfortable.  AND, now they are on sale in the Soft Surroundings boutique.  Just click on picture of the model in the pants…

Reflections from 2016: Part 2 with Fashion Over 50

Reflections from 2016: Part 2 with Fashion Over 50

I worked with some incredible brands in 2016 with fashion for women over 50, and the first one really took me out of my comfort zone in good ways. The talented, creative boutique designers featured by ARTFUL HOME are very unique and put a personal stamp on any woman’s style. If you like wearable art…this is…

Dealing With Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

Dealing With Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

It’s the first day of winter…just moments from Christmas Eve…and I have two magazines in deadline mode for January issues!  I have menus and shopping to complete…a office party…and much wrapping to dive into.  Here are my coping mechanisms… First, wear clothes I love!  Actually, my fall/winter clothes are my favorites.  We just hit sweater…

Soft Surroundings: Leaders in Fall Fashion Over 50

Soft Surroundings: Leaders in Fall Fashion Over 50

One of my favorite brands for autumn and winter has been Soft Surroundings for a long time.  They know fashion over 50 and they bring a wonderful French Country, chic, relaxed style to those of us living different lifestyles at this stage of life.  Whether working or retired or volunteering or grandparenting…these garments help us…

Career Reinvention Over 60:  The Ups and Downs + #OOTD Fun

Career Reinvention Over 60: The Ups and Downs + #OOTD Fun

Something I love about my new job is I do not have to look the same every day.  Some days I can wear an outfit like the one above when I am working in house or conducting certain types of interviews.  Other days, I need a more professional style for business meetings or presentations.  I…

HIT YOUR STYLE SWEET SPOT: Dress for Eating Outside over 50

HIT YOUR STYLE SWEET SPOT: Dress for Eating Outside over 50

Welcome to a fun collaboration with Jennifer of A Well Styled Life and Pam of over50feeling40.  We desire for all of us… the fabulous women over 50 …to look and feel our best each and every day.  After years of blogging for this audience, we have heard from so many of you about your discouragement and despondency when…