Weekend Reads Boomers are driving this year’s apparel rebound. (Retail Dive) Why adults should read middle grade books. (Book Riot) Linda Ronstadt has found another voice. (New Yorker) How to age gracefully. (New York Times) How does the Buddhist principle of “The Second Arrow” relate to body image? (Body Positive University) Instagram insiders reveal its… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #170
I have tried a lot of beauty products over the years. l’ve read the reviews, done the homework, and have learned that one’s Holy Grail is not another’s. Just because someone has great skin doesn’t mean their routine will work for you. But I read a lot of reviews from a lot of different people… Continue Reading An Honest SkinMedica Review
Weekend Reads Instagram is even worse than we thought for kids. What do we do about it? (Washington Post) More about Instagram: “Here is a fun product that millions of people seem to love; that is unwholesome in large doses; that makes a sizable minority feel more anxious, more depressed, and worse about their bodies;… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #169
Whether you are in Miami or Minneapolis, you’re likely needing a cardigan or two for fall. It may be a necessary layer to be comfortable, or it’s just sitting on the back of your desk chair for the ridiculously cold A/C in the office. For many, it’s the piece you can put on and take… Continue Reading The Perfect Belted Cardigan for Fall (and it has pockets!)
I was the visual merchandiser for the Express store in Annapolis Mall. The actual store manager was a mess, a recent hire from LA Weightloss who always screwed up the schedule and was always late. So yet again, I was taking bank deposits and opening registers instead of updating windows. We had this huge machine… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #168
Reader Krista asked in my recent fall fashion trends post how to wear the trends when it’s so warm in Florida, she’s putting up her holiday tree while wearing shorts. Whether you live in Florida or another southern US state or a country south of the border, below I share how to rock the popular… Continue Reading Fall Fashion Trends For Warm Climates
What are the hottest fashion trends for fall and which ones are wearable for real life? Navigating fall fashion with a focus on trends great for women over 40. Continue Reading Fall Fashion Trends for Women Over 40: 2021 Edition
You’d think I wouldn’t love off-the-shoulder tops because I have a large bust and require a bra with some serious hardware to have the breasts look the way I like. But there’s something about an off-the-shoulder top that is sexy, and it’s a way to feel sexy, and the devil may care without showing a… Continue Reading ALLSAINTS Rita Off the Shoulder Top with a Medium TELFAR Bag
I laid down some pretty heavy stuff yesterday, so today and in honor of the holiday weekend, I am going to keep things a bit more light. I hope you all are doing well and find ways to get some R&R, a bit of fresh air, and some fun this weekend and I’ll be back… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #167