Weekend Reads #249 If you watched the TV show Lost, you may appreciate this article: Lost illusions: The untold story of the hit show’s poisonous culture. (Vanity Fair) With plus-size pool parties, body acceptance, more people are showing skin this summer. (USA Today) Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn. (BBC) Michelle Yeoh, Academy Award-winning…
I have been a fan of Lands’ End for decades. Classic style that lasts, I own everything from fleeces to dresses, parkas to bedsheets, jeans to water shoes from Lands’ End. But one of the biggest reasons I’ve been a Lands’ End customer and fan is their swimwear. Lands’ End invited me to check out…
Weekend Reads #248 300 women share what fashion over 50 looks like for them. (The Good Trade, and yours truly is mentioned!) A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans. (Seattle Times) The hard part of being a follower. (Embedded) Loved getting a peek into Washington Post’s food critic Tom Sietsema’s week….
Where To Shop for Rainbow Fashion: 30+ apparel and accessories to show your Pride with color.
I have had several readers over the year ask me for the best plus size tall clothing retailers. It is hard to find apparel in the right length and fit, but even harder when you wear plus sizes. Below I share the best plus size tall clothing retailers and brands that make plus apparel for…
Everybody and every body deserves to have fun in the sun. And it’s a lot more fun when you’re wearing swimsuits and swim coverups that make you feel confident and look chic. Not all swim coverups are created equal, and some may be more appealing to those of us who are grown-ass women. Below I…
Weekend Reads #247 Yours truly was interviewed for this article: Will Amazon Style pick out everyone’s clothes? It’s already happening. (Washington Post – gift article) Heather Armstrong’s friends remember the Dooce.com blogger’s complicated legacy. (NBC News) Want your hotel room cleaned every day? Hotel housekeepers hope you say yes. (NPR) Bullying the bullies on social…
I recently visited the DC M.M.LaFleur showroom and tried a lot of their spring and summer offerings. One item I fell for was the O’Hara Blazer in Plaid Sharkskin. A lighter-weight blazer but still full of professionalism and quality construction, this is how to style the boyfriend blazer of 2023 in a sophisticated manner. I…
As someone who is short (5’3″) and with a large bust (36 F), it’s hard to find wrap dresses that fit. They are often too low-cut, and even more often do not have enough fabric to properly cover my bust area. I’ve become used to safety pins strategically placed inside the dress to hold it…