As a teenager and in my early twenties, I was excessively preoccupied with my weight and, to a lesser extent, with a somewhat prominent nose. But my avoirdupois and nasal configuration, I'm happy to say, are worries of the past. My once-outsized nose has assumed its rightful place in my adult face, blending nicely with the other … [Read more...]
What do Women Over 60 Want in Life?
If you are a member of the Baby Boomer generation, you are probably in your 60s or 70s. As a woman of this age, you have experienced the ups and downs of life that may have affected the way you feel about relationships, health, family, or finance. I’m sure you have had miraculous times and moments of great challenge. It’s all part of this great journey we call life, … [Read more...]
Why a Capsule Wardrobe is a SMART Fashion Move for Older Women
You may have heard the term “capsule wardrobe” bandied about on the Internet but what is it exactly? The idea which was adopted in the early 1940s was 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...]
How to Stop Feeling Invisible As a Woman Over 50
When we were growing up in the 1960s and 70s women were just beginning to become visible in terms of being independent and successful. Before that, they were June Cleaver housewives who obeyed their husband’s every word. A few had careers or worked full time because they had to, but most remained invisible and saw themselves as second fiddle to men. All that changed when the … [Read more...]
10 Things I’ve Given Up Wearing as an Older Woman
I am now in my seventies and there are items of clothing and other things I have given up wearing because they don’t make sense to me anymore. I have always loved fashion and try to look chic on a budget. Still, as I get older I've given up some things. Watch me talk about what I've given up on YouTube 1. Uncomfortable shoes Older celebrities may wear 6” stilettos … [Read more...]