Age doesn't matter.

How to Look Wonderful on Valentine’s Day & Beyond

When you go out on Valentine’s Day and other dates during the Fall and Winter, you might want to look just as sexy, feminine and romantic as you do during the Spring and Summer.  But that’s easier to do when you don’t have to wear as many clothes, right? So you might wonder what to wear on Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Maybe your style is more edgy, casual or creatively unique.  Age doesn’t matter.  I have lots of outfit ideas for you!  What matters is that you express your true self.  If you would like some inspiration, read on and create your perfect outfits for a perfect evening!

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How to Dress the Warmest on the Coldest Days

In my last post, I presented a style tip about how to stay warm in the winter with modern styling and without the bulk.  (If you like, you can explore my Style Tips category here.)  However, it’s not just cold now but REALLY cold!  So I decided to update my outfit combination post on how to dress the warmest on the coldest days in winter.  I am aware that none of us want to lose our(TRUE)selves under bulky layers, so that concern is taken under consideration in these outfit ideas.

When the bitter winter cold hits, try some of the following tips to dress as cozy and warm as possible without looking too bulky. These hacks will keep anyone comfy. Age doesn’t matter. So read on and feel free to try any of these ideas that appeal to you.

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How to Stay Warm in the Winter Without the Bulk

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From Bonanza

Extreme cold is here in Michigan this week, so it’s time to get serious about bundling up when we go outdoors.  If you are also experiencing low winter temperatures, you don’t have to wear bulky coats and end up looking like a blimp.  😀  There are ways to wear layers that keep you just as warm as a bulky parka and look better too.

This is an installment in my Style Tips series.  You can find lots more tips HERE.

Today’s style tip incorporates one of this year’s trends:  a motorcycle jacket.  Age doesn’t matter.  Here’s how to layer for warmth in an up-to-date way: Continue Reading

Learning How to Support Ourselves and Our Sisters

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I was pleased to be invited to attend the Influencers of Midlife Summit months ago for an early bird discount, but at the time I didn’t have the funds available.  Then, a week before the event, I came across some new information on the event.  I suddenly realized I could now afford it but had to pay full price since it was the last minute.  I found a great flight package that included The Hotel at Avalon where the conference was being held.

I spent the money, cancelled all my plans for the weekend, and flew out to Alpharetta, Georgia, just north of Atlanta.  My goal was to learn more about blogging and to contact sister bloggers to collaborate with.

I learned so much that it scared me once I was back home in Detroit.  What made me nervous was the immense time commitment to social media that I heard was necessary.  Can I really spend two hours a day on social media when I do not yet have money to hire help?  That’ll be the big question for my technical assistant @fuzzytek at our next meeting.

The best thing about the Influencer of Midlife event was being surrounded by women in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond who were full of youthful vitality putting their unbounded energy into big goals.  They prove that later in life we are wiser and more capable than ever before to do things in a bigger and bigger way.  Age truly doesn’t matter!  
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How to Get an Easy Chic Brunch Look

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Lavender Fields Cardigan from Sundance

Going out to a restaurant for brunch can happen anytime during the year: for meetups with friends or colleagues, for holidays such as fathers’ day or mothers’ day, you name it!   Age doesn’t matter.

If you don’t have a brunch date coming up, why not make one?  Take a tour of the pancake houses with a regular meetup, like my friend and I are doing.  😀  Time for good food and coffee!  It’s a great way to catch up.

Some rules of thumb are:

  • wear a special top and statement jewelry since that will be seen above the table,
  • wear comfortable bottoms so you that you can sit with your friend for a long stretch,
  • wear flats in case you go for a walk after brunch.

Following are over 50 outfit combinations for what to wear out to brunch, from special occasions to business meetings to getting together with girl friends to going out with a special someone.  Many of these are classic outfits that are the norm.  But when you look in your closet and can’t think of a thing to wear, these ideas can help you choose what to pair with what that will give you the right style and comfort level.

Brunch Outfits, From Dressed Up to Dressed Down:

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