All neutrals – black, white, navy, charcoal, brown, ivory – play well together, and that frees up a whole lot of style opportunities. It’s fun to break old rules about not mixing certain neutrals, like navy and brown for example,… Continue Reading
I love strong women, and I am one, and “older”. I’m drawn to women who have confidence, heart, and vibrancy, and aren’t afraid to share it. That’s why I picked this picture from Pinterest (the original site appears to be… Continue Reading
It’s fun to mix vintage and modern styles, and to mix casual with dressy pieces. I wasn’t trying to do that today, but that’s how it turned out. I’m not one to lay out my clothes the night before,… Continue Reading
I’m a big proponent of not-regretting. Regret for mistakes I’ve made is useful only as an educational tool, as in “whoa, I don’t ever need to do that again.” Regret for things NOT done is the one that weighs on… Continue Reading
I just told a friend on Instagram that I’m no longer reading articles about “what not to wear over (age here)“. As midlife and older women, we’ve earned the right to dress as we wish, sans “rules” written by 29… Continue Reading
You love Instagram too, right? A fast and fun way to keep up with your friends and to make new ones. Instagrams are also an excellent source for style inspiration- and not all the inspiration comes from 20-somethings. I browse… Continue Reading
It’s not fair for a happy retired woman to write about “weekend wear.” I dress casually almost all the time, but there’s still a different feel to Saturday and Sunday. My husband works less on those days, as do my… Continue Reading
I know, Thursdays are for throwbacks, but we can make our own rules, yeah? Today I’m taking a look back at a three-year-old post, and making a few observations. Mainly: I used to be so young. I was wearing a… Continue Reading