Hi everybody!Hope you all had a great long weekend 🙂 We didn’t do much,but did really dig the cool summer air blowing through the curtains at night.Also, my one and only rosebush is in full bloom! YaY! Most women my age wouldn’t see that as a huge venture that involves bragging rites, but I (or should I say, our rocky-ass yard) cannot grow the average flowering plant. Of any sort… So, in honor of the crimson roses that are making my front yard a bit less drab -The ones making us not “Those Neighbors” who grow dandelions for sport, I…

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 –…

Happy Friday! This outfit is finally welcoming summer. I like to wear dresses, but the dress just seems to have less imagination in the summer without layers and such.So, when I can do a summer layer, I go for it!Not that there’s anything wrong with a pretty dress,like the one I just won from Pam’s eShtaki giveaway!I can’t wait to show it to you!

Happy Monday Everybody! This sweater always makes me want to twirl…By the time you see this,I will be on my way to Cumberland Fallsfor a pre-birthday celebration!YaY!See you in a couple days 🙂

Hi everyone!A quick note to say I’m back and share the beauty of Kentucky with ya. We had a great time and tomorrow is my ‘official’ Birthday, which will consist of shopping, a movie and something yummy in my tummy! Thanks for all the well-wishes and a big Happy Birthday to all my June blog babies out there! Regular posts to resume mid-week. Have a great Monday!

Favorite britches, Great weekend!xXx

(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…