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Affordable, classy, creative style secrets for women over 50 as we become women of strength and dignity!
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On The 12 days of Vacation…Charles Barkley Said To Me...

Women in San Antonio are way too big!  Anyone who watches the NBA knows that former player Charles Barkley likes to stir things up!  He recently riled our population by insulting the Riverw...

16 h ago

On The 12 days of Vacation…My Body Said to Me

It’s time to get healthy!  Before I joined Gigi at the incredible spa, I received some news from blood work.  It was depressing as usual…my triglycerides continue to be elevated as is my to...

1 day ago

Massage Messages, What Do They Reveal?

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, youd be more productive.  -Dr. Joyce Brothers It would be a tall order for me ...

2 days ago

Does It Work or Is It Just About the Shoes?

The Friday before a three day weekend is not the best time to go to the grocery store.  I know that, but last Friday chose to ignore my own wisdom, and join in with the long lines of briskets, c...

3 days ago

Summer Fashion: More Difficult for Some!

Happy Memorial Day to all!!  Around Texas, this weekend is the official beginning of summer and it does feel like it outside.  I am similar to unefemme who recently confessed she has d...

4 days ago

Accessories...Som etimes Not A Choice But A Necessity!

HAPPY FRIDAY, EVERYONE.  I have a very special deal for you today!  I am certain there are many of you like me….you just cannot exist without your eyeglasses!  Mine are not just the re...

25 may 12

Spring Trends...Making Them Work!

You guys are the absolute best!  All of the ideas yesterday were excellent and I am going to use many of them!  You actually have me excited now about my low-key, low-cost 12 days off!! Tue...

24 may 12

Low Cost Pampering: Is It Possible?

Alright, ladies, I need your help!  Here is my scenario: 1.    &nbs p;  I am a high school teacher and the regular school year ends next week. 2.   &n...

23 may 12

Stripes, Dots, Whats Next? A Contest!

I know, I know…it looks fishy!  But, honestly, Gigi and I have not done this all school year and now at the end we have done it twice.  Last week, we wore the same color palette of polka do...

22 may 12

Blogging the Runway and a Giveway: Extreme Visibility!

Yes, Saturday evening I joined other bloggers of the San Antonio Fashion and Beauty Bloggers (SAFABB) fo r a very fun and unique event called Blogging the Runway.   SAFABB and the ...

20 may 12

Langford Market Steals the Show!

This statement necklace is from Langford Market at the Shops of La Cantera in San Antonio and it immediately captured the eye of all of the fashion bloggers at the table. I just wanted to give y...

20 may 12

Blogging the Runway!

Thats where I am going tonight!!And, I will bring you pictures and a reporton Visible Monday!!Also, Monday.....an exciting giveaway fromone of my favorite retailers....eshakti!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL SAT...

19 may 12

JCPenneys....Ther es Still Time, Now Pay Attention!

Listen up, there is something to be said... “Wall Street doesn’t seem to like J.C.Penney’s new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.”  - Associated Press, May 17, 2012 Thus was ...

18 may 12

Street Style San Antonio

When I moderated a panel recently at the Texas Style Council’s Bloggers conference, I met Cheryl Bemis, founder of Fashionably Austin.  Cheryl is an over 50, amazing woman, living her dream...

17 may 12

Polka Dots! A Trend with Power Packed Fun!

No matter how you slice them...  Tie them... Or wrap them...Polka Dots are so much fun!  But what is even better is when you accidentally wear them in the same color palette as your best fr...

16 may 12

Great Wall of China Marathons...We All Face Them!

Over 50?  Are we still allowed to dream?  I recently heard a woman say, “I wish I had pursued my dreams, but now at 56, it’s too late to even try!” My daughter, Jessica and her husband, Rus...

15 may 12

Good times at Goodwill!

Good times at Goodwill!!  That is exactly what I have experienced lately...good times!!  For today’s post, Goodwill SA asked me to shop in the store area called Julia’s Attic.&nbs...

14 may 12

Something Different: A Rare Pearl

There he sat, summer after summer, unshaven, sporting a dingy wife-beater and baggy work pants, sitting in front of the window air conditioning unit with a cold Pearl in hand.  Often, his o...

11 may 12

Dresses and Lessons Learned

Oh...how I wish I could go back to my days as a young mom and right the mistakes I made.  So far, I am pretty pleased with the parenting decisions Mr. B and I made…but, taking care of myself wou...

10 may 12

Redesign of Knits and Kohls

I have written before how much I like Eileen Fisher!  I will spend free time looking through the stylish, carefree knits on her website…and aspire to own some of her clothes one day.  ...

09 may 12

EBEW: AHoy to Nautical Wear!

Stumped.  That is how I felt as I stood in my closet.  What to wear for Nautical theme day on EBEW?  If I had money, I would buy a gorgeous navy blue blouse and white pants and accesso...

08 may 12

Adventurous, Visible Color!

“I wanted to dress more creatively,” she said.  “If you want people to follow you on an adventure, a black suit’s not going to cut it.”  - Umber Ahmad This quote jumped off the pages of ...

06 may 12

Casual Wear: Having Some Fun!

As the end of school nears and the temperatures go up (96 yesterday!), our teachers are allowed to be more casual.   Out come the flip flops (don’t tell Tim Gunn…he says only at the swimmin...

05 may 12 1 person likes this

Something Different Friday: Versona!

Come help me!!  This was the plea from my friend, Karen.  She needed another opinion when selecting accessories for her Mother of the Groom outfit for a June wedding.  She has purchase...

04 may 12

The Heat of the Night: What to Wear

Beginning in April the wardrobe predators come out!  Temperatures in the 90s are ready to pounce on the most prim and proper to make them sweat like dogs….and the humidity attacks all innocents,...

03 may 12

Purple, Red Hats and Summer Gloves...and Savings for Teachers!!

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesnt go and doesnt suit me, And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves, And satin sandals, and say weve no money for b...

02 may 12

SCARVES: How Many Is Too Many?

130!  There Ive said it…it’s out there…I confess that I own 130 scarves!  Now, before you start accusing me of using my children’s college money on scarves…let’s take a closer look! I could...

01 may 12

Visiblity Questions and Winner Announced!

When thinking about what to style for Visible Monday, sometimes the question becomes…exactly how visible do I want to be? I really like this outfit a lot.  I feel like a woman (to coin a cliché)...

29 apr 12

Theres Nothing Women Cant Do!

Yesterday, I was behind the scenes of the largest parade in America overseen by all women…and, I observed, mostly women of a certain age at that!  It was a well-oiled machine run with precision,...

28 apr 12

Fashion Fun with Fiesta Continues Plus the Royal Court!

“Fashion is all about happiness.  It’s fun. It’s important.  But it’s not medicine.”  - Donatella Versace Fiesta is fashion fun…anything goes in San Antonio for two weeks.  Extrem...

27 apr 12

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