Age doesn't matter.

How to Choose the Best Necklace for Every Neckline

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It’s nice to have a guide handy for times when we might be wondering which necklace to choose that would go perfectly with the neckline of our top.  In fact, it’s nice to have a handy guide for lots of things.  (See my Pinterest board called “Guides.”)  Besides, I always believe in checking everything, “just in case.”  I think it’s always a good idea.  Age doesn’t matter.

Necklace lengths range from 14-inch chokers to 24-inch strands that fall beneath the breasts.  I had a necklace made on a 30″ chain once for layering, and I never use it.  It’s too much for just about anyone.

Your own eye will tell you if a necklace looks good against a particular neckline.  But if you’re wondering, here are the generally accepted guidelines for what goes with what: Continue Reading

How to Unlock the Amazing Versatility of the Utility Jacket

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The utility jacket comes in all sorts of colors and shapes!  Cinched Tencel Military Jacket from American Eagle

The utility jacket is called by many names, including army jacket and military jacket.  Although it is usually olive green, it also comes in many other colors and a variety of shapes as well.  It can be short or long, with or without pockets or epaulets, cinched or boxy, embellished or plain.  It is one of the best toppers for transitional weather and never goes out of style, just like the trench coat and the windbreaker.   The utility jacket is versatile, lightweight, casual and classic.  It is a cover-up that women have borrowed from the boys, and age doesn’t matter. Continue Reading

How to Conquer Your Closet and Look Your Best

Since Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up:  the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing sold over eight million copies in over 40 countries and stayed on the New York Times best-selling list for so long, it’s obvious that people around the world are plagued by clutter.  I assume age doesn’t matter because clearing clutter is an ongoing situation.

In my recent blog post “How to Make More Outfits Out of What You Have,” I provided a list of the basic wardrobe items you need to have or buy for spring and summer.  In this post, I am giving you tips and links to help you get rid of excess clothes that make it difficult to get dressed and look your best.

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How to Improve Your Look in the Rain

April showers bring May flowers (hopefully), but it’s not so much fun for humans to get rained on.  It can feel quite miserable when wind and chill are added into the challenges of the day.  I have a few ideas for what to wear to stay warm and dry.  Age doesn’t matter.  Feel free to try new ideas and experiment!  Read more to find out how to improve your look in the rain… Continue Reading

Are Cheat Days Good For Your Diet?

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This is a diary of the healthy lifestyle goals that my son, Chris, and I are making together each month.  Since it takes 21-30 days to develop a new habit, making a goal for the month ahead is an effective strategy.

The buddy system is one of the main ways to get motivated. I’ve always found that if I say out loud to someone what I plan on doing, I’m more likely to do it.  Because if I say I will, I feel responsible to follow through.  

Age doesn’t matter.  It’s never too late.  You can always make progress and actually reverse the signs of aging!

Last month, Chris wanted to try adding one cheat day a week to his diet to see if it made it easier for him to stick with his good diet habits the rest of the time. I thought it sounded like a good idea, so I made the same goal for the month of March.  Here’s what happened:

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