Hi all!Here is my version of the Over 40 Boyfriend Jean. Just as baggy, just as ragged – but with a proper blazer, lots of rhinestones and prom pumps for that “what the?” stare that reigns over the western side of Cincy. In the world of blogging, this look is old hat. An almost non-post worthy look. In the midwestern burbs, however, I am right on point… I thrifted this jacket last year, but never wore it. It was planned for belting, short suits and jeans. Wearing it with a plain black tank and jeans is my “No sweats –…

The common assumption is that adding clothing in summer guarantees overheating. That assumption doesn’t survive contact with the evidence. Summer layering fails for one specific reason: wrong fabric selection. The practice itself — building a temperature-adaptable outfit from lightweight pieces — is one of the more practical approaches to dressing in a world that runs AC at 68°F while outdoor temperatures approach 95°F. What follows is a structured analysis of summer layering: why the practice exists, which fabrics hold up under scrutiny, how to build the system step by step, and which 2026 deals reflect genuine value versus retailer clearance.…

Here is the misconception costing people real money: “creamy white” and “off-white” are the same color. They are not. Neither are “ivory,” “natural,” “ecru,” or “eggshell” — terms brands use interchangeably on tags and product listings while selling completely different shades. Buying the wrong version of cream is why a $90 blazer looks dingy next to someone else’s clean-looking outfit, even though both people are technically wearing “white.” Creamy White vs. Pure White vs. Ivory: What the Labels Actually Mean No fashion brand uses a standardized color system for white variants. Zara calls the same undertone range three different names…

You open your closet and nothing feels right. The jeans from three years ago sit unworn. The blazer you loved doesn’t fit the same way. There are 40 items in there, and you have nothing to wear. This is the fashion break hangover. It hits after pregnancy. After a remote-work stretch where sweatpants became a uniform. After grief, illness, or just life moving faster than your closet did. At some point, you stopped caring about clothes — and now you want back in. Getting back doesn’t mean buying everything at once. It means being strategic. Here’s how to do it…

Let’s get one thing straight: your weekend isn’t a free pass to look like you just rolled out of bed and gave up. Too many people treat Saturday and Sunday as an excuse to wear whatever tired, stained, or ill-fitting garment they can find. That’s a mistake. A big one. You think you’re prioritizing comfort, but what you’re really doing is sabotaging your confidence and missing opportunities. Your appearance matters, even when you’re just grabbing coffee or running errands. Don’t settle for sloppy. There’s a better way to do weekend wear. Misconception: Weekend Style Is "No Style" This is where…

(Hi everyone 🙂 I am a summer cardigan kind of gal. I don’t prefer to show my arms – all jiggly, and stuff…It would be a better option to firm them through exercise, but let’s get real. If you are over 40 and have gained/lost weight many times throughout your life, the jiggle factor can remain as loose skin. Sorry, younguns, it’s true. My advice would be to try and sustain a relatively constant weight and keep them nice and fit. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of surgery… I’ve bought lots of thin cardigans over the years…

I used to be the queen of thongs,aka flip-flops.I still have many. Favorites from beachy vacationsor just to wear around in the summer.Here’s a neat way to take breathe new life into an otherwise plain pair of thongs!You’ll need:an old pair of thongs ( I chose a patent with a small heel )scissors and an old gauze scarf (I used left-over material from an old skirt) Cut about 24 2 to 3 in long strips at around 1″ wide.12 or so for each side.Tie them to the straps and knot. You can use more for a fuller ‘poof’,just make sure…

Ah, Summer. While most people are breaking out their bikinis and popping hot-dogs on the grill, I will be inside, head drooped over the AC. I don’t enjoy heat – unless I’m near the ocean. Summer to me is a time of sweat, oceans of plain (non-layered) clothes, flat hair and plump white fleshy arms. Wringing my boobs out ever 10 minutes and peering down my cleavage as the sweat disappears who-knows-where… Black becomes an enemy, and you know I LOVE black. But, as most style-minded folks do, I try. I try and try to work a long-sleeved top while…

“The most important decision you’ll ever make iswhether you live in a friendly universe or a hostile universe”Albert Einstein One of my favorite quotes has been keeping me sane lately. I recently found myself in a situation (thanks Google…), which left me in a rather aggravated state (to say the least)…But thanks to my friends from our kick-ass community, solutions to my petty problem have gone into action. I now have a Fan Page on Facebook! YaY!!! So, those of you who have been unable to comment on my blog here, can just pop over there and leave one. I…

Hi All !What a great weekend!!! I’ve been up to no good. Well, not really, unless you think shredding tee shirts for days,gently knotting them together while watching hours of ‘The Americans’is not a good way to spend one’s time. I suppose it’s all in your perspective.I think of it as either meditation, or creative nonsense… I’ll let you decide for yourself 😉 the inspiration from a Piperlime ad… Diy instructions:Don’t try to be perfect, the messier the better!Cut thin, long strips – pull tight to make the sides look ‘rolled’ – cut, knot – tie, tie, and tie.Enjoy!