Stepping Up to Style with Spring Trends

Spring Style

It’s time you stepped outside your comfort zone and stepped up to STYLE! Spring Trends are all about outerwear, denim and fresh flirty looks. I was reading an article about New York Fashion Week recently and a few points stuck out as reminders to staying in style and staying with trends.….Outerwear, Denim and Looking Youthful.  [...]

Trend, Fashion or Style?

Julianne Moore

You’ve heard me say it before….I’ll say it again….Just because it is on trend or the latest “fashion” doesn’t mean it should be adapted or worn by you.  As a matter of fact, sometimes it just SHOULDN’T be either! There are so many things wrong with this outfit they are almost too many to count, [...]

Staying Youthful-3 Ways to Stay Engaged

Concert

As I have “aged” (I like to say matured) I say I don’t want to look “younger”- just want to stay youthful, look alive, vibrant and current. Recently, I took my youngest son to a Tom Petty Concert.  Crosby, Stills and Nash led the concert off and they were amazing. The concert was a great [...]

Smile Smarts-Whiten Your Teeth

WhiteTeeth

Have you ever seen a horse lover examine a horse? They’ll have a good look at their teeth- pick up the lips and check out the teeth to see how healthy the animal is. Teeth tell the story of where the horse has been and how well they have been cared for. It’s really no [...]

Honoring Beauty at Any Age

AnyAge

I was in the book store recently looking at all the book titles in the “beauty and health” section. You know the section I’m talking about. These are three of the many books that promise “ageless beauty”: Maybe it’s because my birthday is coming, but it sure seems to me there is a whole bunch [...]

Hair-dentity-Lessons in a New Hairstyle

New Profile Picture

Why are we so tied to our hair?  Hair is such a part of our personality, our self esteem, how we identify ourselves.  Remember the “blue-haired” lady?  It is often times one of the ways that people describe someone.  Think about it, when meeting someone new and trying to describe that person to another we [...]

6 Crimes of Fashion

Everyone knows that fashion trends come and go.  The hardest part of style is knowing WHEN those trends become crimes of fashion! All new and updated are some fashion trends that are becoming passe.  Don’t make your passion for fashion become a crime of fashion!  Stay current and up to date! These are fashion blunders [...]

Diary of a New Hair Style

It’s the beginning of a new season.  The phone is ringing and the email box is full….Everyone wants an update, a change, something new.  Me Too!  I have worn the same haircut or variation of the same style (short) for the past few years-it seems like forever.  I’m always telling people that one of the best [...]

Thigh High & Over the Knee Boots-Could You? Should You?

thigh high boots

I received an email today asking the following question: “I’m working on my Fall 2009 wardrobe, and love everything I’m seeing in the magazines. What is your take on the “over-the-knee” boots that seem to be everywhere? How would you suggest a 40-something woman wear them and not look ridiculous? (or is that not possible… [...]

Summer Makeup – Keeping it Fresh

The problem with makeup in the summer is that it tends to melt. Added heat and humidity can send you to a wilted, limp and messy look by the end of the day. Try using these simple tips and you will find they help keep makeup meltdown at bay and keep you fresher longer. Use a natural silicone primer. [...]