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
Some days, a jolly mix of what’s in your closet makes for just the right look. No need to press the crowds at Macy’s (opened at 5AM on Friday!). Just take another look at what you’ve got, throw some… Continue Reading
This is an encore piece that I first wrote in April 2012, when I was a child of only 56. When I re-read it today it felt powerfully true again, as I have not learned to love my older… Continue Reading
I’m a big skirt person (I try to curate them, but always end up adding more). They’re so versatile and easy to wear and more forgiving than trousers to a bit of weight fluctuation. And there are so many to… Continue Reading
It’s not cardigan weather yet in Central Florida, but I couldn’t resist wearing this new-to-me art sweater. It made me smile and was actually a good choice for the chilly restaurant we visited. And the back of the cardigan advised… Continue Reading
I have a specific memory that goes in my “magical” folder. I was a freshman at college, so it was Boston, 1973. It was that first perfect Autumn day you get in the Northeast – cool but sunny and breezy.… Continue Reading