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Secrets of How to Look Special on Easy Evenings

 
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Printed Velvet Tuxedo Blazer from Anthropologie

This is the third in a series on evening outfits.  The first was “How to Wear Velvet Now for All Your Special Occasions.”  The second was “How to Dress Up Your Little Black Dress.”

For laid-back events when you’re going out but it’s nothing fancy, I’ve got lots of ideas.  You can take a plain and comfy outfit to something special…or even to something sexy yet classy.  When you keep it classy, age doesn’t matter.  With that in mind, here are 50 outfit combinations to inspire you:

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How to Pack a Carry-on Bag for a Weekend Getaway

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New York City Packing List:  What to Pack for the Weekend

I’m going to New York City for a long weekend trip soon.  So I want to learn how to pack everything I need in a carry-on bag and not over-pack like I always tend to end up doing!  I have the “just in case” syndrome.  I think I got it from being a mom, when I had to make sure we had everything for the entire family.  But age doesn’t matter (LOL).  Lots of people end up doing the same thing.  So, after doing the research, this is how I think I can pack everything into that one little carry-on bag!

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Here Are Over 45 Sure-Fire Ways to Rock a Kimono!

A kimono makes a simple dress or jeans and a tee into something special, just like a blazer or jacket.  You can cover a body-conscious dress with a flowing kimono. On the other hand, a black lacy tank or any sexy camisole makes a kimono date night ready.  Throw a kimono over a hoodie and jeans outfit.  Use a kimono as a robe around the house.  Or try a kimono as a bathing suit cover-up! There are so many ways to wear a kimono that age doesn’t matter.  In this post, I have come up with over 45 sure-fire ways to rock a kimono.  Take this list, look in your closet, and create some new outfits for yourself!

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What to Pack for a Long Weekend in the Sun

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I like a long sarong skirt, but this one is perfect for a beach vacation as a skirt, halter top or coverup

I’ll be heading off again soon to a four-day beach vacation.  Girls just wanna have fun!  Age doesn’t matter.  We all could probably get a little more organized, too!  (If you already are organized enough, please share with us in the comments section how you do it!)  Here are my tips on what to take when you go. Continue Reading