You may have heard the term “capsule wardrobe” bandied about on the Internet but what does that mean? The idea was adopted in the early 1940s and revived in 1970 when a London Boutique owner named Susie Faux encouraged her clients to build their wardrobes by selecting a small number of classic neutral-toned basics that could be mixed, matched, layered, and … [Read more...]
Hilife Garment Steamer Review | For Those Who Hate Ironing
My mother loved to iron. She even ironed sheets. But I didn’t inherit her love of it. I mostly wear no-iron clothes but that isn’t always possible. If I can find a way to avoid taking out my ironing board that doesn’t require sending my clothes to the dry cleaner, then I am happy. Hilife asked me to try out their handheld garment steamer so I thought I would give it a … [Read more...]
10 Things I’ve Given Up Wearing as an Older Woman
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...]
Leggings: Why I No Longer Wear Them as a Woman Over 50
It's hard not to love wearing leggings because they are super comfy but as an older woman, they do me more harm than good. The reason? They make me fat. I love to eat and am a bonified foodie. When I wear leggings, I overeat and can't gauge what I've consumed. I admit that I have zero self-control. Zippers and buttons are what I need to stop me from pigging out. I'm sure … [Read more...]
Why You Don’t Have to Be Young to Look Like a Fashion Icon
If you are a woman over 50 your age has made you more profound, genuine, sophisticated, and majestic. Like a fine wine, the older you are the more refined you get. You are never too old to upgrade your style as you age. So why not dress like a fashion icon if it makes you feel good? If you need a little more pizzazz, the tips below will help you add a few refinements to help … [Read more...]
