A blog follower has asked me to share ten tips for being more elegant. My first thought is that it has no price tag. (1) Elegance is a mindset. (2) Dress in…
Sharing what I have learned is the reason for my blog. I want to include helpful information and inspiration for aging elegantly, but most of all, with joy. I study what works…
Each year in October, Mr. Mickey lets his beard and hair start to grow out so that he will look more like the “real” Santa. He has a significant reason to forgo…
If you like how an outfit is put together, but you don’t wear black, substitute with gray, navy, or brown. A dark neutral color that flatters your skin tone is the cornerstone…
When you have a rectangle shape, your bust, waist, and hip measurements are almost the same. The best styles for you to wear are straight rather than fitted so that they skim…
In an earlier post, we explored building a strong core wardrobe of basic items. Today I am showing you my navy basic items in action. A pair of jeans and a tee,…
“Where do I start when rebuilding my wardrobe?” “How do I know what to keep or add?” Your questions help me to focus on the subjects in which you are most interested.…
When I wear a longer jacket or top with flat or low-heeled shoes, I need to adjust the rest of my look to keep the proportions in balance. Proportion considers the parts…
Our Thanksgiving day was peaceful, happy, and yummy. I hope yours was as well. Family time for us is always casual and relaxed. I wore straight leg dark wash jeans by NYDJ…
Measurements determine which body shape we have. If your body is most abundant in the area of your waistline, you likely have an apple or an oval shape. I have an inverted…