Honoring One We Lost in the Style World 2020
We lost many people who were important to us last year — some to Covid-19 and some to other causes. Looking back, I want to honor today one we lost in the style world in 2020: Brenda Kinsel.
Age doesn't matter.
Here It Is: The First Edition of the Year 2021!
Happy New Year from all of us at Fashion Flash! And here it is at Your True Self Blog: the first edition of the year 2021. I trust it will be a very good year for you, us and the world.
The Flash is an online magazine by and for women over 40. However, age doesn’t matter. Whatever your age, you’ll find something of interest. Topics range from beauty to fashion, food, health and fitness, travel, living your best life and much more.
Each week, we take turns hosting each other on our various blogs. I always connect you to the host so that you can enjoy all we have to offer. I am the host of this new year’s issue, so you can find it all right here. Just click on the highlighted part of the description for each topic that interests you below.
Enjoy the 1st Edition of Fashion Flash 2021! Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Best of Your True Self Blog 2020
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:
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
What I Want for Christmas? Help for Native Americans
When my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I pointed out my selection in the Southwest Indian Foundation catalog: a handmade embroidered hoodie and matching drawstring pants. When we called to order it, we slowly discovered that COVID-19 had swept through the desert Southwest reservation areas and large numbers of Indians had died. That realization made me decide to interrupt my Velvet Outfits series in order to let my readers know about this urgent situation. Now, what I want for Christmas is help for Native Americans.
Casual Style, Charitable Action, Christmas, Native Americans
9 of the Best Ways to Wear a Velvet Kimono or Duster
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
