I will be attending my son’s beach (formal) wedding in September. I am a plus size (18 ish), 65-year-old and have no idea what to wear. I am not a girly girl and don’t usually wear dresses. But my son wants me to dress up. Any suggestions for a beach formal, mother-of-the-groom? Traditionally, Mother of… Continue Reading Non-Girly Plus Size Mother of the Groom Fashion for a Summer Outdoor Wedding
I cannot believe this is the first time I’m wearing this ELOQUII denim jumpsuit in an outfit post! If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen it many times over the year. I’ve also mentioned it in a few posts but never gave it the attention it deserved – its very own outfit post. DENIM… Continue Reading What I Wore: ELOQUII Denim Jumpsuit
One of the most popular questions I receive is whether one should get the Dagne Dover Legend tote or their Allyn tote. I have both totes and have used them for a long time. They’re both great bags with amazing organization and function… and yes, they are different bags for different needs. Hopefully, this post… Continue Reading Which Dagne Dover Tote is Best for Me?
Welcome to what I really wore, Tuesday edition. I wore this denim on denim outfit last Tuesday when we took our car in for an estimate for body damage. The Thursday prior, we were parked in a lot and another parked car rolled into ours. Unfortunately it did more than a little scrape. Fortunately, the… Continue Reading What I Wore: Denim on Denim
This travel style post is sponsored by Macy’s and ShopStyle I’ve found your perfect travel style dress and it’s from NY Collection at Macy’s. Seriously, this dress is perfection. On top of it, the dress, along with many pieces from NY Collection comes in petite plus sizes. Considering the average American woman is 5’4″ and… Continue Reading Summer Travel Style with Macy’s x NY Collection
If you’ve been thinking of getting some stuff from Sephora, NOW is the time. No seriously, April 20-23, all Sephora VIB members will receive access to shop at 15% off, and Beauty Insider members will be able to shop at 10% off. This is a once-a-year opportunity so I am letting you know a bit… Continue Reading What to Buy During the Sephora Spring Bonus Sale
Thought process when ordering these items: Oh gosh I am going to the opening of The Wing in DC and I want to show that though I am 43, I am not old and frumpy. But I am not also trying to look young or try-hard. Come through ASOS, bring me some things that make… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses: ASOS Edition
When I used to get my annual review at my old job, if I received a bonus I’d buy myself something to celebrate. One year I bought a Brahmin bag, one year I booked a trip to the beach, one year I pampered myself at a spa. It was a way to congratulate myself for… Continue Reading A Gift to Myself – The Wing DC
I ached all over. Maybe it was my pillow. Maybe we needed a new mattress. I wasn’t sleeping well, and even if I did get more than five uninterrupted hours I still was exhausted the following day. I had quit my job, but my life hadn’t really changed. I still felt tired, stressed, and old.… Continue Reading My Workout Journey