Is less more? Did grandma really know best? The simplicity movement in home decor, fashion, and beauty makes me reflect on what my Grandma Lucy taught me about self-care (nobody called it “self-care back then, heh). Grandma Lucy was… Continue Reading
We all have the websites we can’t resist, for better or worse. They draw us in and we learn stuff, and/or laugh, and see ourselves in a new light. My dailies always include the New York Times, The Washington Post,… Continue Reading
I don’t like to call anything “bad” about style or beauty habits, including mine. I am from the live and let live school of fashion critique. When I come upon an outfit that’s not my groove, whether online or… Continue Reading
It’s fun to play with makeup, even over age 60. I’m way beyond believing in the next “anti-aging” (bleh, raise your hand if you choose not to age) miracle, and a new lipstick will never change my life again.… Continue Reading
It’s been warm here in Florida for a while; our Spring has sprung, and I mostly missed it. So it’s great to browse through the photo links of the Visible Women at Visible Monday, and see Spring busting out… Continue Reading
This post was originally published seven years ago. Still true, maybe even more true as we age. Oh boy, this is annoying. I hear it mostly on the home shopping channels (gulp, if I ever, um, happen to… Continue Reading
I like to browse the designer runway collections, via the New York Times Style section. There’s a slide show for each designer. And yes, there are crazy, exaggerated looks but also some fetching styles that can be adapted for… Continue Reading
There’s a lot of advice and videos on the web about how to style thin, fine hair. What I’d like to share with you today are the tips and products that have worked for me. My hair is baby-fine… Continue Reading