Relationships change over the years and if you are a woman over 50 you may have experienced this. The romantic fervor you had as a couple may have fizzled and now you are more like roommates. Does your now platonic relationship with your spouse or partner make you feel like you need something more, or are you content with it? It can be frustrating to see long-term … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Candles Come From?
Age is a funny thing. How old do you have to be before you get only one polite candle on a birthday cupcake? Is it time to grin and quote Robert Osborne, “my age and my phone number are both unlisted?” You can change it! Do a little math and you’re in the forties . . . not including the summers. How about celebrating your 40th birthday for the 28th time? You can … [Read more...]
Core Values of a Vital (if Somewhat Vain) Boomer
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...]
