Fall fashion depends on where you live. Here in Los Angeles, we barely know the difference between seasons. Still, you always want to be prepared for autumn weather and find flattering fashion pieces. As women over 50, it's easy to look like Pillsbury Dough Girls in overly bulky and shapeless clothing. When the weather cools down, I love natural fabrics such as wool, … [Read more...]
About Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski
LeMuse: How a Small Handmade Linen Fashion Company From Lithuania Has Gone International
As the daughter of a dressmaker, I appreciate handmade clothing. LeMuse is a company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, that specializes in relaxed, minimalist clothing made from natural fabrics. Because flax and linen have a long cultural tradition in the Baltic region, linen has become a signature part of the LeMuse collection. The company was founded in 2010 by designer Lina … [Read more...]
What is Behind the Old Doors of Europe?
I've never been the type of person to collect dolls, coins, stamps, teapots, or beanie babies. "Less is more” for me. However, I’ve taken to collecting the amazing and quirky old doors I've stumbled upon while walking through the streets of Europe. I love taking photographs of them because each has its own peculiar personality. My … [Read more...]
Travel Essentials I Packed for Paris at 72: What Worked and What Didn’t
A while back, I wrote a post about essential travel gear for women over 50 that I planned to take on my next trip. Then I took a 7-day solo trip to Paris, France. Some of the items I brought with me came in handy, and some I never used. Watch my video about travel essentials for a long-haul flight As an older female traveler, my goal was to pack as light as possible … [Read more...]
Quince Haul for a Not So Skinny Woman Over 60
If you have never heard of Quince, an online clothing store, you may be missing out on something special. It has become one of my favorite clothing stores online. There are no physical stores. What I love about it is that you can purchase quality items in natural fabrics like linen, silk, and wool, at an affordable price. With almost every store out there selling clothes … [Read more...]