Knits are your style friends. If you like wearing them, a collection of cozy tees, skirts, and dresses can become your unofficial “uniform” every day. Knits are friendly because they: are usually washable; don’t need ironing; come in a… Continue Reading
There really is quite a bit to know about getting older, things that nobody told me when I was 40. I thought at 60, I’d be me, only older and a little slower. So wrong! Here are some of… Continue Reading
I live in a wonderful place where “Spring” jackets can be worn nine months of the year (we have no “summer jackets” in the sub-tropics, just tank tops and sandals). But the fabulous over-40 women of this week’s Visible Monday… Continue Reading
I don’t often wear anything with a logo, but there are exceptions: I like Levi’s jeans with their tough-girl leather patch, and Sandy has a cool North Face jacket (from the thrift) that makes him feel ever-so-special. Weakness: If… Continue Reading
I’ve been covering up my skin from the sun for over 30 years. I use hats, scarves, shade, and of course buckets of sunscreen. But when I was a young teen I had several blistering sunburns at the Jersey… Continue Reading
There are things we’re meant to feel guilty about; we’re wired that way so that if we’ve wronged someone, we know when to make amends. It’s unhealthy to feel guilty for long, though: take action or stop talking bad about… Continue Reading
The “rules” for cleaning out your closet often say: “If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it.” I say nooooooo, what about my heavy puffer coat (for NYC), bright green rain boots, and velvet shrug? OK,… Continue Reading
Most of us live non-glamorous lives, and are happy to do it. We have outfit formulas we return to time after time, and there’s nothing wrong with that. We repeat looks that we like. We can’t all be selfie-ready… Continue Reading