Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen that the hottest footwear for women over the past decade is a pair of white sneakers. However, the brand, style, and details of these white sneakers keep changing. As grown women,…
How to Style The Leather Trend for Fall When You’re a Grown Woman
Leather is a big trend this fall, and a trend many of us have lived through it being a hot trend before before. But if you’re like me, you still love some leather, whether it is real, recycled, faux, or…
Weekend Reads
Weekend Reads Why we feel ‘mom guilt’ — and how to stop. (Washington Post) Issey Miyake brought the avant-garde down to earth. (Elle) The glorious performance art of Grace Jones and Issey Miyake. (Bazaar) The Army is working on a…
Best Fall Fashion Trends for Grown Women
‘Tis the season when every fashion publication shares their thoughts on the top fall fashion trends. I love this time of year, going through the trends, deciphering which ones are really going to have staying power, how the mall brands…
The 5 Best White Tanks for Grown Women
One of the biggest trends this season is the classic white tank. It is the base of so many fashion looks. Worn under an oversized blazer, paired with an elaborate maxi skirt, a pair of slouchy menswear trousers or perfectly…
Updating the Classic Striped Dress and Denim Jacket
We’re in that weird period of the year where it’s still incredibly hot out, but we’re preparing for back to school and fall. While I am not against buying what clothes you need for now, I think it’s smart to…
Weekend Reads
I just got back from six nights in Mastic Beach, which is on Long Island in New York. An uncle and his partner live nearby on Long Island and three households from that side of the family come together for…
5 Easy No-sew DIY T-Shirt Modifications for a More Feminine Fit
I love a graphic t-shirt, but as a short curvy woman, they don’t always love me. Most graphic t-shirts have a “unisex” fit which has a high crew neckline and long snug sleeves that aren’t really my jam. Over the…
The One Swimsuit You Need This Summer (and IMO the best swimsuit for women over 40)
We may have back to school being shoved down our throats, but there are still a few weeks before Labor Day, and anyone near a lake or beach will have weeks after that where they’re enjoying the warm weather and…
I’m Over Amazon’s The Drop
I’m over Amazon’s The Drop. Like dude. Dude. I keep trying, I keep getting my hopes up and have them dashed into a white plastic return envelope. For those unfamiliar, The Drop is a program Amazon has where popular influencers…
The 6 Best Wireless Bras for Large Busts
I often write about bras because as a large-busted woman over 40, I find the process of shopping for bras progressively more complicated the older I get. When I was younger, most any brand that came in my size got…
Weekend Reads
Weekend Reads Have you been trying to find that perfect easy dress that will go from summer weekend casual to business casual office in the fall? How about if it’s on sale? Do you remember me raving about this wrap…
