On our last trip to New York City (we’re going again this week – yay!) we did a stealth foray into Barneys to see how the Other One Percent lives. Wows. We’re not little church mice but one could get… Continue Reading
But this New York Times article from today’s paper really grabbed me. It’s about the effects of repeated “procedures” women have done to our faces in an attempt to look youthful. It’s a good read, if you can make time.… Continue Reading
All credit for today’s post goes to the beautiful and witty Elissa of Dress With Courage. You have to read her post about the “Oprah List” and what is means to be a diva (also check out that awesome cat… Continue Reading
You must have seen Tim Gunn’s Ten Essential Items for every woman’s wardrobe. I love Tim Gunn, he is my pretend best fashion friend and we go shopping together in my dreams. He is strict with me and gives me… Continue Reading
Today I’m inspired by fellow blogger Sheila at Ephemera who rocked a halter top dress with a sweater over it. Got me thinking about summer and sundresses, and the over-40 take on showing skin. Sundresses are wonderful – perfect for about six… Continue Reading
I’m inspired today by a post I read on NaturallyCurly.com about the physical aspects of aging. The question was posed: What do we like better about our physical selves as we age? Well, several posters piped right up with: nothing!… Continue Reading
Anybody fall prey to “good enough” dressing and then regret it? Example: For a casual lunch out with my husband in our small city, a pair of Bermuda shorts, a clean tee and sandals would be Good Enough. No complaints… Continue Reading
I have read a lot of fashion/style books. I devote a whole shelf of our bookcase to them. I usually buy them used from Amazon.com, because I don’t care if they’re a little dated; I think that makes them more… Continue Reading