The beauty of imperfection. The commercial, and historical, to be fair, view of beauty revolves around perfection: symmetry, smoothness, balance and in the case of humans, youth. We’re drawn to it, it seems genetic. We swoon at the beauty… Continue Reading
Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Vivienne Westwood’s oft-repeated quote is no less true for all the repeating. And in an economic downturn when new purchases might have to wait, it’s brilliant to have well-made, reliable clothing at hand. The same… Continue Reading
Be a minimalist any way you choose. It’s a fad, a movement, a way of living, a label we give or receive. It turns out there are many different ways to practice the same underlying philosophy of less-is-more. And if… Continue Reading
Help me pick a cocktail dress, with ageless style. It’s been a long while since I had to “get dressed” for any event, unless we count take-out burritos in the park. Our dear niece A. is getting married in a… Continue Reading
Have a happy, calm morning. Even though I’ve been blissfully retired for five years, mornings are still not my time to shine. Working for 40 years got my mind and body in a routine that included morning mania. At one… Continue Reading
We women over 50 don’t need to be “fixed”. Aging is not a failure. Today I feel a rant coming on about the “anti-aging” beauty market. Yes, there’s a whole industry that tries to make us unhappy with ourselves. Then,… Continue Reading
How to beat the heat and look chic. This is a Most Serious Topic in Florida, where the 30-day forecast calls for 90 degrees and 110% humidity. We don’t mess around with heat down here. Sure, our homes are mostly… Continue Reading
Six things I don’t buy anymore, style edition. No one, including me, would call me a true minimalist. You’ll find countless videos online of people who have reduced their belongings to 100 items (does every sock count, or is every… Continue Reading