A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
As everyone is trying to get back to normalcy, it may not seem like it, but we’re still in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers are starting to spike again; we still need to Corona-proof ourselves even though most states are easing restrictions.
Summer officially starts this Saturday. We can’t avoid those additional hours of sunshine, so we need to protect our skin, the largest organ of the body. Let’s dig deeper and ask the question: Do people with dark skin need SPF every day? Whether in front of the computer screen near a window or stepping out for […]
I distinctly remember when my five-year-old daughter Channing started developing a mind of her own. Back in 1992, she celebrated her fifth birthday with a sleepover at our new home. The gifts she received from the party, the typical little girl presents, mostly dolls and all Barbie’s. During this time, I have strong recollections that […]
As I’m living this lockdown life, I’m finding ways of staying productive, like sprucing up my backyard patio. Gardening happens to be my great escape. This year, I discovered Amish Greenhouse Shopping for All My Gardening Needs.
I would be remiss if I didn’t commend the beauty and fashion industries rethinking its manufacturing capabilities for the Coronavirus pandemic. Why? Because of personal protection equipment shortages. But did you know Christian Siriano Put Fashion on the Frontline? How, by heeding Governor’s Cuomo plea for much-needed medical masks and gowns for healthcare heroes. How […]
In Pennsylvania, with no clear end in sight to Coronavirus quarantine measures, I’m not sweating the small stuff. What am I doing more of during my sheltering at home? One consideration, I’m asking the question, Are antiperspirants and deodorants toxic to women’s health? This week, it’s not just guilty pleasures binge-watching Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. […]
What glittering extravaganza is missing this first Monday in May in New York City? Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, there is no Met Gala today. Me, I’m celebrating with my sheltering-at-home pajamas. Also, I thought now would be a great time to explore the history of the awards ceremony red carpet. Where did this tradition […]
This week’s post, my quarterly linkup with the Magnificent eight blogger group – the agreed-upon theme is a naturally inspired outfit reflecting a garden. I choose to wear a floral design representing flowers. Why? According to the 2020 Global Fashion Report, blues, orange, and florals are hot trends for warmer weather. Understandably, the color blue […]
The Coronavirus continues to spread globally, and there are no signs of slowing down in Central Pennsylvania. Now’s the time to have an optimally functioning immune system. Here are simple ways to boost your immune system naturally. Before digging into the natural ways to boost your natural defenses, there’s one question to ask: What is […]
The Prevention Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidelines for protection against the Coronavirus. The CDC now recommends that everyone wear a non-medical face mask in public. The center is now advising everyone whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19 to cover their face with a covering or cloth accessory. Check out my […]