I was invited to a private home (mansion) in the Malibu Hills to cover a charity event for Operation Smile. It helps children all over the world who have cleft lips and palates. I wrote a post about the organization on my Los Angeles blog here. The invitation specifically asked that we dress in Malibu Boho. I wasn’t exactly sure what that meant, but I found out after I got … [Read more...]
The Best Tunic Tops for Ladies Who Have a Belly
If you’re like me and have a muffin top, it may be difficult to find tops that fit, look stylish, and don’t make you look pregnant. One option is a tunic top because it hides your belly and can be flattering. Tunics are even better with an uneven hemline as they can show off narrow hips which are common with ladies who carry their weight in their tummies. They are called … [Read more...]
Women-Owned Beauty/Fashion Brands You Must Try
Women’s History Month occurs every March and it’s always a good time to think about women who have made a difference in the world. Some we remember from the past and others are making big things happen today. As older women, we know how difficult it was for women to succeed when we were growing up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Women couldn’t even own a credit card in their … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Wearing Sunglasses
Did you know that sunglasses were invented over 2,000 years ago? They have been traced back to Inuit Eskimos native to Alaska, Greenland, Siberia, and other Arctic regions. As you can imagine, they protected those ancient residents from the sun's glare. The Inuit used walrus ivory, leather, or wood to create goggles that had small slits to look through. During the 12th … [Read more...]
How Can You NOT Feel Luxurious in a Silky Kimono? | Ulivary Kimonos
I’ve always loved the exotic allure of a Japanese-style Kimono and believe it is one of the most gorgeous and amazing designs on Earth. Kimonos can be worn as robes, as a jacket with pants or a skirt, as a dress, as lingerie, or as wedding attire. I was thrilled to receive this gorgeous blooming anemone kimono robe from Ulivary to try on and review. It comes in one size fits … [Read more...]
