The Vancouver 40+ Blogger Meet-Up (first of a series, I hope) was pure joy. Huge thanks to Melanie, Sue and Suzanne for all their prep work. The city is beautiful and friendly (soooo friendly – there are no crabby Canadians).… Continue Reading
This is a post from the archives, as I am at the fabulous Vancouver Blogger Meet-up today. Hope you don’t mind a re-run from 2011. ☺ I have read many books, articles and blogs about simplifying one’s wardrobe, minimalism, de-cluttering… Continue Reading
I’m on my way today to Vancouver, British Columbia for the first annual 40+ Blogger Meet-Up. It was created by Suzanne, Melanie, and Sue and we’re expecting 20 or more fabulous bloggers. Get me there on time, West Jet –… Continue Reading
I seem to have gone a little octopus-crazy recently. First there was this cool tee, and I just ordered this necklace from Cirque du Frock’s Etsy shop. In all my years diving I never saw a wild octopus; they are… Continue Reading
Here’s a short, cheery article from Vogue Australia: an interview with model and fashion icon Daphne Selfe. Ms. Selfe has been modeling for 60+ years and is still in demand by top fashion houses. Most of the questions in the… Continue Reading
I’m just getting around to learning the features of my Canon SX700 camera. Experimenting with the “creative” mode on my new camera has resulted in some crazy bloggable images. I think these smudged, super-highlighted shots really capture my Karina Ruby… Continue Reading
Lots of women my age, and younger, prefer not to wear sleeveless clothing. I used to be one of them. My reluctance was partly based on the impossibly perfect arms we see on commercial fashion sites. Smooth, undimpled, taut skin… Continue Reading
I love simple outfits for Florida summer. And I love a long skirt with only my toes peeking out. This is not a great choice for bicycling, but it works for lunch with my sister, shopping the consignment stores downtown,… Continue Reading