Swing dresses are one of those magical wardrobe pieces that are comfortable, forgiving, and easy to wear. But I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you thought they weren’t flattering. I’m here to say that there are many ways to wear a swing dress, and you can break the rules or follow them. Quote of […]
I remember when I first started writing in fashion and style, there were certain rules associated with long skirt style. Rules like: define your waist, wear heels, keep proportions balanced, and don’t mix too many patterns. Quote of the day: “Be adaptable. You don’t need the day to go perfectly to make it a good […]
Many of my outfits develop after I pull out something, but decide it wasn’t right for the look I wanted. Instead of putting that piece back, I challenge myself to wear it at some other time. And here’s the latest… My emails are my way of sharing fun, positive content with you from all the […]
One of the categories for my New 60 Challenge (trying 60 new things for my 60th birthday) was EVENTS.This became a category because we have been here in Arizona for 7 years, and there are still some shindigs we haven’t attended that are right up our alley. Quote of the day: “Do not be embarrassed […]
If there’s one beauty myth I’d love for us to toss out right alongside ugly “comfy” shoes and “age-appropriate” fashion rules, it’s the rigid makeup tips for mature skin. You know? Those ideas that “makeup” has to become boring as we get older. Quote of the day: “If you want something you’ve never had. You […]
Black and white pieces are one of those wardrobe staples that seem simple…until you start wondering how to make them feel fresh, personal, and not too predictable. That’s why we decided to think of new and interesting ways to style black and white skirts. Quote of the day: “You cannot expect to live a positive […]
Last week of May, and we were loving all of the cool weather and beautiful blessings. Every day is an occasion, and I wanted to show that with my outfits. My emails are my way to share fun and positive content with you from all of the sites I visit during the week. Sure, you […]
A plaid shirt is one of those wardrobe pieces that can absolutely work overtime. It can feel casual, polished, artsy, layered, unexpected, or all of the above, depending on how you style it. For this plaid shirt styling post, Tresi and I decided to show how the same idea can shift with the seasons and, […]
One of the categories in my “New 60” challenge for turning 60 was trying 10 new restaurants. Of course, I’ll share about the food, but knowing me, I’ll make it about more than just the food. Quote of the day: “The best view of the game is probably from the stands. But that’s not where […]
One of my themes lately is the idea that sometimes it’s not about buying a new outfit. It’s about changing the details of the outfit you already own. And maybe you have noticed that I’ve been having fun experimenting with belt decor. Quote of the day: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it […]
