Fashion

Shop Your Closet for Denim Jacket Outfits

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Midlife Ladies, we have been rocking denim jackets since the 1980’s and earlier. These jackets are great casual pieces to transition from late spring to early summer fashion, keeping us warm during the parts of the day that are cool. This versatile layering piece can be dressed up or down and adds a touch of casual cool to any outfit. Read on if you are a woman over 40, woman over 50, woman over 60, woman over 70, or woman over 80!

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Simplify My Style Part II – Mixing Textures to Create Interest in Outfits

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One of the things I hear most from midlife women is that they want to look fashionable without looking like they are trying too hard.  With this in mind, we are starting a new series called, “Simplify My Style”.  In Part II, we discuss how you can use textures to add depth and interest to outfits…without using PRINTS…in order to achieve classic, effortless style. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!

Fashion / Uncategorized

Simplify My Style Part I – Opt for Clean Lines and Simple Silhouettes

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One of the things I hear most from midlife women is that they want to look fashionable without looking like they are trying too hard. With this in mind, we are starting a new series called, “Simplify My Style”. In Part I, we discuss why you should opt for clean lines and simple silhouettes in order to achieve classic, effortless style. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!

Fashion / Travel

Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothing for Midlife Women

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These wrinkle-free travel outfits are PERFECT for travel. Not only are they chic, but there is no ironing, steaming, or hanging out required. Just pull them out of your suitcase and throw them on. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, AND women over 80!

Fashion / Travel

Active Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Spring and Summer

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Although we had to postpone our trip to Japan this week, I wanted to share these outfits with you as an ideal way to pack for any vacation or trip where you will be doing a lot of walking or will be rather active. The Japanese walk EVERYWHERE. With this in mind, these outfits are planned around days that require a lot of walking…and can easily be packed in a carry-on suitcase that can be maneuvered on public transportation such as trains and buses. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!

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How Do I Tell if I’m a Cool Neutral or Warm Neutral Skin Tone?

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When we talk about switching to a neutral wardrobe to achieve classic and effortless style, one of the most frequent questions I hear is this: how do I tell if I am a warm, neutral or cool, neutral, skin tone? Today on the blog I walk you through the difference between cool neutral skin tones and warm neutral skin tones…and how to tell if you are a cool neutral or warm neutral. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, AND women over 80…I didn’t forget you ladies!

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Spring Stripes for Spring

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Today, I am showing you how to style striped outfits for spring fashion 2024. Not only am I showing you how to style striped tops, popovers, T-shirts, button ups, and blouses, but I am also including how to style a pair of pinstripe culottes as well. As always, my style is easy breezy effortless style….with a hint of coastal grandmother or coastal casual. All of these outfits are appropriate for women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, and women over 70.

Fashion / Travel

How I Packed for a Weekend Charleston Getaway

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✈️ While this past week marked my 50th birthday, it also marked by 14th flight in a little over a month. I’ve been on 14 airplanes in a little over a month…so I know what I’m talking about when it comes to traveling, packing, and travel organization. From Atlanta to Augusta to the Florida Panhandle to Nashville to Alabama to Jacksonville to Charleston…and Japan in just two weeks, I have been on the go this month. With that said, I’ve got this travel packing thing down to a science.

Fashion

5 Ways to Style It – Kimono Blouse

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I recently implemented a fashion spending rule: if I can think of at least 5 ways to style a new item with existing items in my closet, then I can buy it. But if not, I have to put it back. This cuts down on impulse purchases that just hang in my closet unworn and money wasted. Today I am showing five ways to style a black kimono blouse…all from items already in my closet. All of these outfits are appropriate for women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, and women over 70.

Fashion / Travel

Charleston Travel Capsule Wardrobe

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As midlife women, we are, in general, chronic overpackers. (I once had to sit on my friend’s luggage while we drove around Scotland because they packed SEVEN suitcases between the two of them. Seriously.) But travel capsule wardrobes are the solution to overpacking – and needless airline baggage fees. But utilizing a travel capsule wardrobe can minimize what you have to pack while maximizing the outfits you can create. Today I am going to show you what to pack for a weekend getaway to Charleston, South Carolina…using only a carry-on suitcase.

Fashion

My 50th Birthday Outfit: Styling Loose with Fitted

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Today is my 50th Birthday….so I am trying to decide what to wear. I love this ivory off-shoulder blouse but can’t decide which bottoms to wear with it: gray ankle pants, black ankle pants, neutral ankle pants, or black midi skirt. Today I am showing you four outfits for an “evening out”, all of which involve the white off-shoulder blouse, all outfits style loose with fitted…and all outfits are suitable for women over 40, women over 50, and women over 60.
Vote on my blog for the outfit I should wear!