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Jodie Filogomo Fashion Stylist

Jodie's Touch of Style showcases how it's never too late to look great including other older women and myself talking about fashion, beauty, and Lifestyle issues.

As a retired dentist, Jodie takes her love of clothing and shopping and has come to find her superpowers in styling the same item in many ways. She is also a huge advocate for embracing our age and bodies. Getting old is a wonderful thing and learning to love ourselves while it happens is very freeing.

Looking great can happen no matter what age, shape or budget, as we show on Jodie's Touch of Style.

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Daily Looks: Week Ending 10.4.24

Well, we’ve broken heat records for October so you might think you’re looking at July or August’s outfits. You’re not. This is October in the desert.I think you would enjoy it if you …

Well, we’ve broken…

Well, we’ve broken heat records for October so you might think you’re looking at July or August’s outfits. You’re not. This is October in the desert.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles.SaturdayDress: Rafaella-Your Revolving Closet~~Sandals: Impo-DSWWe were going to a celebration of life event …

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Stylish Ways to Transform Your Scarf Top Ideas

Another episode where I take an image from Pinterest and make the outfit my own. Remember that you don’t have to “copy” a look, but find ways to create a fabulous vibe with what you have in your…

Another episode wher…

Another episode where I take an image from Pinterest and make the outfit my own. Remember that you don’t have to “copy” a look, but find ways to create a fabulous vibe with what you have in your closet.For today, I wanted to give older women a way to have fun with scarf top ideas.Insider tip: This would work just as well in the winter using a turtleneck instead of a t-shirt.Quote of the day: “Don’t just imagine doing things someday. Do them now. Get out of your head and take action.” James ClearHere is the inspiration photo that got me thinking about how scarf top i…

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How To Wear Beige Pants & Not Be Boring

Beige pants are often thought of as a perfect basic. And they are. Yet they can also be considered bland, uninspiring, or downright boring. But in reality, beige is a neutral which can create a perfec…

Beige pants are ofte…

Beige pants are often thought of as a perfect basic. And they are. Yet they can also be considered bland, uninspiring, or downright boring. But in reality, beige is a neutral which can create a perfect canvas for fabulous looks. That’s why I wanted to showcase how to wear beige pants in ways that are anything but boring.Quote of the day: “Many people want to change their life, but they are not willing to change their choices, and ultimately this changes nothing.” MJ DeMarcoI’ve heard women talk about feeling invisible once they grow older. The way to counteract that feeling…

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Sampler For What To Wear With Blue Pants

This idea for what to wear with blue pants originated when we were first talking about things we had in our closet but didn’t wear. Back in 2020, my mother pulled out a pair of blue pants and create…

This idea for what t…

This idea for what to wear with blue pants originated when we were first talking about things we had in our closet but didn’t wear. Back in 2020, my mother pulled out a pair of blue pants and created a beautiful outfit that I used as one of our options.And because of that, I wanted to create a color recipe that would help answer the question on what to wear with blue pants.Quote of the day: “Nothing will work unless you do.” Maya AngelouWhile everyone has denim, a pair of blue pants could be even more versatile. They could be worn dressy, casual or in between.And as …

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Daily Looks: Week Ending 9.27.24

My outfits may not reflect the calendar, but they worked great for the days at hand. We are still having summer here in Arizona, and I don’t mind dressing the part. I will say that I have started au…

My outfits may not r…

My outfits may not reflect the calendar, but they worked great for the days at hand. We are still having summer here in Arizona, and I don’t mind dressing the part. I will say that I have started autumnizing (yes, I made up that word) my footwear as you’ll see more mules and booties this week.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles. …

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Powerful Benefits of Thrifting-Your Questions Answered

Stephany asked me a couple of questions about thrifting, and I thought I’d incorporate my answers into an all-encompassing article about the benefits of thrifting.Quote of the day: “I’m …

Stephany asked me a …

Stephany asked me a couple of questions about thrifting, and I thought I’d incorporate my answers into an all-encompassing article about the benefits of thrifting.Quote of the day: “I’m not that prolific. I’m just old. Stuff has accumulated, like fluff under the bed.” Margaret AtwoodJust like the quote, I’m a pro at accumulating stuff. It runs in my DNA, you should see my mother’s place. Part of the reason is that I have found the benefits of thrifting and embraced the fact that I don’t need to have brand-new things.Before I share the 10 best benefits of thrifti…

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4 Ideas: Baggy Fit But Make It Cute

My friend, Tresi reached out with a suggestion for styling an item with a baggy fit but not look like she was wearing someone else’s clothing.Quote of the day: “Knowing is not enough; we …

My friend, Tresi rea…

My friend, Tresi reached out with a suggestion for styling an item with a baggy fit but not look like she was wearing someone else’s clothing.Quote of the day: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” Leonardo Da VinciWhile I believe in finding clothing that fits our bodies, there’s also a great reason to incorporate clothing with a baggy fit at times.Why?Slouchy seems more casualGood for pairing with something more fittedCooler in hot weatherGives off a different vibeHaving different sizes in your closet is a go…

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Artsy Style: Popular Artwork and 5 Outfits That Match

My online book club shared this entertaining post that made me think of the term “Artsy” style. The photographer spends years waiting for museum visitors to match artworks. So I decided to have a …

My online book club …

My online book club shared this entertaining post that made me think of the term “Artsy” style. The photographer spends years waiting for museum visitors to match artworks. So I decided to have a little fun with some of my older looks.Quote of the day: “As long as I’m alive, I will continue to try to understand more because the work of the heart is never done.” Muhammad AliConsidering that I’m not an art connoisseur, I searched the site of 500 of the most popular prints to find ones that I had outfits to match.This is not a new concept. Some of my friends regularly…

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Daily Looks: Week Ending 9.20.24

It still looks like summer with my outfits and that’s because I dress for the weather, not the calendar. I know many influencers are pushing all of the fall items, but I’m still here loving the pr…

It still looks like …

It still looks like summer with my outfits and that’s because I dress for the weather, not the calendar. I know many influencers are pushing all of the fall items, but I’m still here loving the present day and embracing the now.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles.SaturdayDress: Pink Apple-thrifted~~Jac…

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Fashionable Advice To Transition A Summer Outfit To Fall

I’m a sucker for seeing a clothing item worn in many ways. That’s why I had the three of us showcase this transition from a summer outfit to fall with a piece that’s been worn before on the blog…

I’m a sucker for s…

I’m a sucker for seeing a clothing item worn in many ways. That’s why I had the three of us showcase this transition from a summer outfit to fall with a piece that’s been worn before on the blog in the summer.Quote of the day: “If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate.” Thomas J. WatsonWhile I love shopping as much as the next girl, one of the problems with categorizing clothing for a certain season, is you tend to only wear it for that season.Most clothing should be seasonless with the exception of heavy material that would overheat you in …

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This Menopause Book? The Fundamentals and Insider Info

I’m not a book reviewer. In fact, I don’t know the first thing about the best way to go over the information that I learned after reading this Menopause book.Yet, I had some amazing interactions w…

I’m not a book rev…

I’m not a book reviewer. In fact, I don’t know the first thing about the best way to go over the information that I learned after reading this menopause book.Yet, I had some amazing interactions with a woman (thank you Kathy) who then asked me if I would review this publication. And before I realized that I wasn’t good at that kind of thing, I said yes.Quote of the day: “Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.” Toni MorrisonI’ve always been a reader. In fact, as a child, my mom would limit me to a book a …

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What To Wear With Brown Pants-3 Wonderful Options

Our Thrifty 6 group had a prompt of Bronzed and Brown, so I took it a step further to discuss what to wear with brown pants.In my way of thinking, anything and everything will go with brown, but I kno…

Our Thrifty 6 group …

Our Thrifty 6 group had a prompt of Bronzed and Brown, so I took it a step further to discuss what to wear with brown pants.In my way of thinking, anything and everything will go with brown, but I know people like to see examples. So my crew came up with 3 different concept options.Quote of the day: “Any knowledge that doesn’t lead to new questions quickly dies out: it fails to maintain the temperature required for sustaining life.” Wislawa SymborskaWhat are concept options? I consider these a category so that you can easily go into your closet to create and use what you alr…

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Daily Looks: Week Ending 9.13.24

Accidentally, it looks like I had a majority of days in pants. But hey, they were all very lightweight pants since our days are still hot.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the e…

Accidentally, it loo…

Accidentally, it looks like I had a majority of days in pants. But hey, they were all very lightweight pants since our days are still hot.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles.SaturdaySkirt: Zenana-Just Be Youtiful~~Top: Weston-Savers~~Sandals: Aerosoles-DSWWe are heading to a thrift store to pick up an…

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My 8 Eco-Friendly Practices in Day to Day Life

Living sustainably doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul; small, everyday actions can make a significant impact. As part of my Where Bloggers Live group and the prompt about sustainability, …

Living sustainably d…

Living sustainably doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul; small, everyday actions can make a significant impact. As part of my Where Bloggers Live group and the prompt about sustainability, I thought I’d share 8 of my eco-friendly practices in day-to-day life.Quote of the day: “You don’t learn to walk by following the rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” Richard BransonMy list of eco-friendly practices in my day to day life is in no way extensive, nor is it meant to shame those who do not do these things.Yet it’s one of those trends we see in th…

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Fashion Opportunities: What Color Jewelry Goes With Leopard Print

Since Leopard is trending for fall again this year, I thought showcasing options for what color jewelry goes with leopard print would be fun.Quote of the day: “Regard yourself as a cloud, in…

Since Leopard is tre…

Since Leopard is trending for fall again this year, I thought showcasing options for what color jewelry goes with leopard print would be fun.Quote of the day: “Regard yourself as a cloud, in the flesh, because you see, clouds never make mistakes. Did you ever see a cloud that was misshapen? Did you ever see a badly designed wave? No, they always do the right thing. But, if you will, treat yourself for a while as a cloud or a wave and realize that you can’t make a mistake whatever you do. Because even if you do something that appears totally disastrous, it will all come out in the w…

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Wonderful Ideas For Wearing A White Dress In Fall

There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t be wearing a white dress in the fall season. Gone are the days when certain colors were saved for certain seasons. Now we put more stock into a versat…

There is absolutely …

There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t be wearing a white dress in the fall season. Gone are the days when certain colors were saved for certain seasons. Now we put more stock into a versatile wardrobe and can make most clothes work all year long.Quote of the day: “Stop wishing. Start doing.” AnonymousIf you’ve ever wished you could have a better wardrobe, now is the time to start taking my ideas to heart.Yes, wearing a white dress in the fall is perfectly acceptable and fabulously stylish.You should definitely sign up for the emails below. Besides the free…

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Daily Looks: Week Ending 9.06.24

It looks like I missed the chance to wear shorts this week, but I did take advantage of wearing many of the items I thrifted last week. And I also wore a couple of things that I’ve had for ages.…

It looks like I miss…

It looks like I missed the chance to wear shorts this week, but I did take advantage of wearing many of the items I thrifted last week. And I also wore a couple of things that I’ve had for ages.I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles.SaturdayPants: Jag-thrifted~~Top: Express-Your Revolving Closet~~Shoes:…

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6 Wardrobe Tools That Changed My Life

It may sound like an exaggeration that these 6 wardrobe tools have changed my life. But it’s that thing where you look back and think, how did I live without these for so long?Quote of the …

It may sound like an…

It may sound like an exaggeration that these 6 wardrobe tools have changed my life. But it’s that thing where you look back and think, how did I live without these for so long?Quote of the day: “Clarity is freedom. Know what is important to you and it will grant you the freedom to ignore everything else.” James ClearSome of these wardrobe tools I have had for ages, and some have only been part of my life for the past year or so. But all of these wardrobe tools can fill a need depending on your closet and wardrobe situation.In fact, it’s one of the reasons you should si…

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