Eight easy tips for babying your clothes. The average US family spends between 3 and 4% of its total budget on clothing. The 2018 median income of US households was $62,000, so that’s $1,800 – $2,500 on average. (Your mileage… Continue Reading
The confidence of age. Growing older is a trade-off, as are most things in life. In youth, we have socially-defined beauty and high energy. It’s part of the evolutionary plan, and it works to help us attract mates and reproduce… Continue Reading
Help me pick a cocktail dress, with ageless style. It’s been a long while since I had to “get dressed” for any event, unless we count take-out burritos in the park. Our dear niece A. is getting married in a… Continue Reading
We women over 50 don’t need to be “fixed”. Aging is not a failure. Today I feel a rant coming on about the “anti-aging” beauty market. Yes, there’s a whole industry that tries to make us unhappy with ourselves. Then,… Continue Reading
Basically, wear whatever you want to physical therapy. The staff are all in scrubs and sneakers, and the experience is far from posh (but so helpful). I like to dress up a bit on PT days, to stay cheery. And… Continue Reading
Women shouldn’t have to follow a set of rules once they reach a certain age. However, the over-40 woman does develop the confidence to refine her own personal style and that’s what My Refined Style is all about! It’s that… Continue Reading
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope you have a peaceful, loving day. Stay fabulous, Save
A string or two of oversized pearls (similar) really does go with everything. Perfect with a LBD or business suit, or done casually like I did today. I do have one small strand of The Real Thing pearls, but I… Continue Reading