As the incredible events of this past year went on, my life didn’t change a whole lot…until Christmas, that is. While COVID spiked, gifts had to be mailed or exchanged outdoors with masks on and our family didn’t gather this year. Basically, though, I continued to work from home on this blog throughout the year. Now that the year is ending, I’m ready to shine a spotlight on the best of Your True Self Blog in 2020. And as a new year begins, I extend good wishes to you for health, prosperity and happiness!
Spotlight on the Best of Your True Self Blog 2020:
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Accessories, Best of Your True Self Blog, Body Mind & Spirit, Fashion Flash, Link Love, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Stress, Best Of, Bodycon, Bracelets, Cruise, Harem Pants, Healing, Online Magazine, Sleeveless blazer, Slip Dress, Youthfulness
This is the fourth in a series of posts on how to add a touch of luxury to your outfits with velvet. Previously, I wrote a style tip and how to style a velvet jacket or top. You can find those subjects linked at the bottom of this post along with another that I wrote for my Holiday Series (HERE.) I have gotten lots of positive feedback on my kimono outfit ideas (HERE) so I know that kimonos are popular. Age doesn’t matter! First of all, kimonos and dusters cloak your body in comfort. Secondly, they’re that all-important third piece that takes a basic two-piece outfit from plain to spectacular effortlessly. Ultimately that makes them a go-to item for the holidays, whether you have a special event or you just want to feel festive at home. So with all that goodness in mind, let’s take a look at nine of the best ways to wear a kimono or duster. Continue Reading
Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Velvet Series, Ways to Wear It
Dusters, Kimonos, Style, The Third Piece, Velvet
Welcome to my holiday series of outfit ideas based on velvet. As I write this, Thanksgiving is coming up. So starting today, I am publishing a blog post based on a different velvet piece each week until the New Year. There will be posts on ways to wear a velvet top or shirt, a velvet blazer or jacket, a velvet duster or kimono, a velvet skirt, a velvet dress and velvet pants. Today, I am starting off with a style tip to inspire you with ideas for how to wear velvet to make every day special. To see more tips, click on my Style Tips Series HERE.
How to Wear Velvet to Make Every Day Special:
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Day to Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Velvet Series, Ways to Wear It
Dressed-Up Day, Thanksgiving, Velvet
I am pleased to provide the latest news from Fashion Flash by some of the best bloggers for women over 40. Each week, this online magazine is hosted by a different member of our team. When it’s my turn, you can read the magazine right here. The rest of the time, I give you the link to the blogger of the week. This week’s host is Allison at Never Say Die Beauty. Click on her name below to check out our featured topics from fashion to beauty, food, travel, fitness, health and wellness and so much more! While you’re there, you’ll also find periodic giveaways. My featured post this week is full of outfit ideas to help you get your money’s worth from a turtleneck.
Take some time just for you. Find your happy spot and your favorite treats and enjoy the latest news from some of the best bloggers!
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Fashion Flash, Link Love, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
E-magazine, Fall/Winter, Fashion, Newsletter, Online Magazine, Turtlenecks
A fleece vest is normally used to add casual warmth to jeans and a tee. But with a little imagination, it can be styled outside that box. Did you ever think of tossing it on over dresses, skirts, faux leather or animal prints? Or you could wear it as just one of many layers for cold days which will make it way more interesting. Varying colors and textures in your outfit will add new dimensions to the look as well. To inspire new outfit combinations, in this post I’m showing how to style a fleece vest 15 ways.
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Vest Series, Ways to Wear It
Casual Style, Fall/Winter, Fleece Vest, Layering, Outfit Ideas, Smart Casual, Vests
