Weekend Reads #260 Let’s Talk About the September Cover of Vogue. (Cup of Jo) Nearly 90% of consumers no longer trust influencers, new study finds. (The Drum) Who’s afraid of Imagine Dragons? (Dirt) How the drunk party anthem sobered up….
Thank you Gen X for the Menopause Discussion
Thank you Gen X for the Menopause Discussion Menopause is having a moment and I think the reason is because Gen X is going through it. My generation has never been one to keep quiet when they are annoyed, frustrated,…
The Best Travel Sandals: A Teva Hurricane Drift Review
The Best Travel Sandals: A Teva Hurricane Drift Review I just got back from a family trip to Savannah, Georgia and Wilkes County, North Carolina. The weekend before this trip I spent in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The month prior, I…
9 Books that Make Great Gifts for Grown-ass Women
Recently someone asked me on Instagram for my recommendations for books that make great gifts for grown-ass women. While I don’t read as often as I would like, I have had some books I found quite powerful in the past…
Universal Standard Leeron Leather Moto Jacket Review: The Best Size-Inclusive Leather Jacket?
Since I was in 8th grade I have been on the hunt for the perfect leather moto jacket. Soft buttery leather, something that works with not against my shape, not too cropped but not too long, a style that can…
My Experience at a Universal Standard Trunk Show
Universal Standard is one of my favorite apparel brands. Offering their entire selection in sizes 00-40, Universal Standard is one of the few apparel retailers that is truly size-inclusive. Their clothing is in general, excellent quality and classic enough of…
The 22 Best Clothing Retailers for Women Over 40
If you’ve found that your reliable go-to fashion clothing retailers seem to be too matronly or too juvenile, you’re not alone. And you’re likely over 40. There’s something about turning 40 where you change so much and your wardrobe doesn’t…
Weekend Reads #259
Weekend Reads #259 Did clean beauty go too far? (Allure) Friendship, digital connection, and death. (Shondaland) ‘What am I supposed to do?’: Suggested program cuts leave students lost. (the DA) An ode to telephone directories. (Oldster) Novelist Leila Mottley on…
The Best Summer Work Dresses: 40+ Size-Inclusive Options!
So even the President of the United States is encouraging us to head back to the office. After a while working from home, did you forget how to dress for work? Wondering how to look polished and professional when it’s…
What I Wore to Moulin Rouge the Musical
I first went to see a Broadway musical when I was in 4th grade. My dad’s friend came to visit from NYC and took us to see La Cage aux Folles at the National Theatre in DC. I was hooked,…
Weekend Reads #258
As you read this, I will be at Rehoboth Beach for the annual girls getaway (me, my sister, my mom, and my daughter). We’ve been doing this trip since before my daughter was on the scene. I get back, and…
Is It Me, Or Are These Dresses Gorgeous?
One task as a blogger is updating old content. When you’ve been writing for a few years, old blog posts need to be cleaned up every so often. Remove inaccurate information, update links to products in stock, clean up formatting,…
