I am now in my seventies and have given up wearing certain fashion items because they don’t make sense to me anymore. I have always loved style and try to look chic on a budget. But, now that I'm older, practicality has become more important. Watch me talk about what I've given up on YouTube 1. Uncomfortable shoes Older celebrities may wear 6” stilettos like Jane … [Read more...]
10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50
I've been on several winter travel trips to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, Italy for 3 weeks, including a cruise on the Mediterranean and London. Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and pack them so I … [Read more...]
How Minimal Makeup Can Make You Look Younger Over 60
Older women tend to want to cover their flaws, but too much makeup can make them look older rather than younger. I'm a big fan of minimalism when it comes to wearing makeup. I believe it is better to wear only what you need and instead focus on skincare. There is nothing wrong with being proud of your wrinkles and the wisdom that came with earning them. Less is … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Getting Into the Holiday Spirit
Our Baby Boomer bloggers are deep into thinking about the holidays with only 2 weeks left until Christmas. They are discussing shopping ideas, food, and spending money. But the ever-present COVID situation is still in the background causing us to tweak how we celebrate. So, let’s first address the elephant in the room or the elf on the shelf Tom from Sightings Over Sixty … [Read more...]
Why a Gift of Experience is the BEST Present Ever
Do you ever find it hard to shop for gifts? It can be especially difficult if that person has everything they need or want. For myself, I love getting a gift that gives me an experience rather than receive a mediocre material object that I have to shove in a drawer. Although it's the thought that counts, I can’t tell you how many oddball gifts I’ve received over the years … [Read more...]