I originally wrote a Thrive Causements review in 2019, but since then, Thrive Causemetics has discontinued some products and added new ones to the collection. I wanted to update you with my honest, unpaid thoughts as a Thrive Causemetics customer and woman over 40. Who I am Determines my Review… We all know that beauty… Continue Reading Thrive Causemetics Review as an Over 40 Woman
After one year on HRT for perimenopause, I reflect on my feelings about taking hormones and my mom’s experience with perimenopause. Continue Reading Menopause and Me: One Year on HRT
Weekend Reads The 77-year-old artist making sculptural costumes out of her Tribeca apartment. (Shop Rat) When the private equity firm Carlyle bought Beautycounter, the skin care brand that people sold at kitchen tables, everything changed. (New York Times – gift link) Could social media support healthy online conversations? New_ Public is working on it. (NiemanLab)… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #294
An honest review of The One Dress by Ever by X, a sustainable slow fashion brand fitting sizes 6-26 with petite and tall options. Continue Reading ever by X Dress Review
I originally wrote this Maya Fragrance review in 2022, but updating it in 2024 as I have tried the latest fragrance from the company and wanted to add it. Also, the time of year I love Maya Fragrance the most is the summer… most fragrances are too much in the heat, but this one is… Continue Reading MAYA Fragrance Review: I Bought Into the Hype (and am glad I did)
Growing up, we were surrounded by history: paintings of deceased relatives in the stairwells, furniture that told stories of past generations, china that came by ship a century ago, lamps left in wills, books written in previous centuries. The thing is, most of these items weren’t in any condition to blow minds on the next… Continue Reading The Lacquered Shine of Starry Night Blue
Weekend Reads Thank you, L, for sending this my way… Born in DC, I lived most of my life in Maryland, and spending my summers at Delaware beaches, I know the Orange Crush. In fact, it was the signature drink at our wedding in 2004! Maryland invented the orange crush. Now Delaware is claiming it.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #293
I know I am not the only one who loves the clothing brand Universal Standard. Offering elevated wardrobe staples and unique silhouettes in sizes 00-40, Universal Standard is striving to democratize fashion. All this, and the Universal Standard Sample Sale is happening right now with up to 90% off luxe items. This is a final… Continue Reading Universal Standard Sample Sale 2024: Shopping Tips, What to Buy, & Discount Code
Within the past five years, my body has fluctuated about 20 pounds, though I have essentially still worn around the same clothing size. Perimenopause, fitness changes, diet changes, life—they all affect my body, and I’d go broke if I bought a new wardrobe each time it changed. I am especially grateful to items in my… Continue Reading Styling the Universal Standard Geneva Dress for Day and Night