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...]
Simple Style Rules to Look Fashionable as You Age
Were you fashionable when you were younger but feel like you've lost your sense of style now that you're older? It may feel harder to determine the best way to dress after your body has changed over the years. Sometimes all you need to do is follow a few basic style rules to make you feel like a million bucks again. Our bodies naturally evolve as we age but it doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
How to Apply Your Superpowers Toward a Good Cause In Retirement | Book
Retirement is a lovely time. Being with friends, starting new hobbies, traveling. It is also a time when you can focus attention on a cause important to you. So, why not apply your superpowers to the cause closest to your heart? Yes, you have superpowers. Everyone has them. They may not be as cool as spidey senses or telekinesis, but they can be a powerful force for … [Read more...]
“The Queen of Second Chances” and Interview with Author DM Barr
Imagine being a young realtor who is told to infiltrate a senior center to convince the elderly to downsize or sell their homes. That’s the premise of “The Queen of Second Chances” by DM Barr. I interviewed the author, DM Barr, in the video below. Please watch it by clicking the player below. For more fun interviews click here. “The Queen of Second Chances” is a … [Read more...]
Styling a Petite Apple Shape for a Woman Over 50
I’m in my 70s, not skinny, petite at 5'2", and am an apple shape. The four basic body shapes in fashion are apple, pear, rectangle, and hourglass. An apple shape carries weight in the stomach and has either large or small breasts and slimmer hips. Many have great legs. Think of Catherine Zeta-Jones or Drew Barrymore. Most women who are in menopause or beyond become apples … [Read more...]
