Birthday Fun

Our dearest couple-friends treated us to dinner a few days before our two birthdays this week. Our male friend’s is four days before mine. Since we rarely go out to dinner these…

Always Evolving

For those who are new here, I began blogging while rebuilding my wardrobe after losing forty pounds. By changing my diet and mindset, I reversed several health issues. Along with learning what…

Favorite Fall Elements

While doing laundry today, I also decided to multitask and work on a new post. These inspirational images using some of my favorite fall pieces from last year may give you some…

Inspired Looks

The information I shared in the previous post (here) helped me effortlessly put together these looks today. My ensembles from inspiration images are never cut-and-paste copies. Remember, it isn’t about recreating the…

Distilling High Fashion

When I shop, I always focus on fashion classics that never go out of style. However, fashion and my style constantly evolve, so I look for inspiration to wear those items in…

Wearing Flats

Since so many women tell me they can not wear heels of any height, I’m sharing a few recent looks featuring only flat shoes and sandals. I don’t wear heels daily, but…

Saturday Afternoon Casual

“Where do you start as you plan a look?” Some form of that question is often asked. The answer may be shoes, as in the case of Mr. Mickey today, or a…

Early Fall Looks

When I walked out the front door on Monday to start my morning walk, it was only fifty-nine degrees. As much as I hate to bid farewell to summer, I know it…

Hair and Makeup

As we age, we women often struggle with evolving styles. We’ve heard much about what is appropriate for women our age and what we shouldn’t wear anymore. We may also have difficulty…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.