Your three favorite movies of all time, and why? It might be a cliche “conversation starter” when you’re coming up in your world and meeting new people all the time. It’s also an artful glimpse into our inner selves, and… Continue Reading
Aging in the modern era: deny, defy, or flourish. We modern women who are entering the Autumn of our lives have different challenges than our mothers and grandmothers did. When I look at pictures of my Grandmother Gibbons in her… Continue Reading
Crazy beauty rituals and calming beauty moments. When I was much younger I used to devour the pages of fashion magazines – especially Glamour and Vogue – hoping for the magic, the secrets, that would make me more beautiful. And… Continue Reading
Fragrances spark joy in our everyday lives. From freshly washed sheets to hot coffee to the blooming bougainvillea, scents have the power to make us feel happier. It’s science! Fragrances linger on after the beloved object leaves the scene, they… Continue Reading
The best summer uniforms, at any age. While I can’t call myself a bona fide minimalist (I have over 60 pieces of clothing, not counting shoes, who counts shoes?), I enjoy the concept of uniform dressing. I’m not referring to… Continue Reading
On turning 65: not dead yet. I turned 65 this week. Wait, that’s impossible. I am a fresh-faced 23 year-old who just got her first real-world job in Boston. I’m a 39 year-old “freshman” in graduate school, learning the art… Continue Reading
The four best and affordable online style shops. We are home more now, and probably online more than usual. This status quo is working fine at chez Not Dead Yet Style, as I have a most pleasant, handsome isolation-mate. And… Continue Reading
Which high-end designer would you choose to fill your closet? Still sheltering-at-home, we’re playing with fashion today. Wishing and eye-balling and identifying our style crushes. These choices won’t be for-real, for most of us. None of my acquaintances has a… Continue Reading