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June 14, 2016

Rock Short Hair

I cut my hair short a decade and a half ago and I have chosen to rock short hair ever since. This is not to say I don’t toy with the idea of growing longer locks from time to time. In fact, I recently had thoughts of growing the mane […]

June 9, 2016

Lost Laptop At Airport Security

Yikes!…I lost my laptop at airport security. We arrived early in Tampa early Monday morning from Manila. Then, I spent Monday setting up our new little home for the year. I was so busy, I didn’t have the chance to think about looking at the computer. I finally had a […]

June 6, 2016

I Love Wearing Red

I love wearing red! It’s my signature color. Wearing Red I love how the red blouse pops against this horizontal striped pencil skirt. Originally, this black and white striped skirt ended above the knee and I didn’t care for how it cut off my leg. I had a seamstress add […]

June 2, 2016

All-Black Outfit With Colorful Bag – My Refined Style Linkup #9

Today I’m wearing another fabulous all-black outfit and hosting another fabulous My Refined Style Fashion Over 40 Linkup! All-Black Outfit I’m a big fan of the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” It so happens that all-black works well for me, so I wear it often. BUT…that doesn’t […]

June 2, 2016

Grad Hats And Jet Planes – Favorite Things

Well the big week has finally arrived…it’s time for grad hats and jet planes! No one would typically plan to move out of their house and travel internationally on the same week their youngest child graduates from high school, but here I am. My baby girl will walk across the […]

May 30, 2016

Favorite Spring Looks

I can see summer shining just around the corner. So, before we jump into the summer season, I thought I would share my favorite Spring looks. One thing I notice right away is that most of my looks share a strikingly similar color palette. What can I say? I was […]

May 28, 2016

How To Survive A Busy Season

It’s time to talk about how to survive a busy season. I sat down at my computer this morning, tweaked a few items on my website and caught up on a few emails. Then, it hit me…this is the first leisurely moment I’ve had to focus on anything besides the […]

May 26, 2016

Revlon Cream Blush – Favorite Things

Revlon Cream Blush is one of my favorite makeup items. I have been wearing this cream blush for at least a decade. Cream blush is an excellent choice for women over 40 because it provides natural-looking color without looking chalky or settling into fine lines. Sometimes, women shy away […]

May 23, 2016

Fiesta Red Dress

Fiesta red is a trending color for the season. This fiesta red dress combines this fabulous color with the Latin fashion trend for Spring. Cotton dresses are one of my favorite warm weather go-to outfits. I like that I can be feminine and feel put together without sacrificing comfort. Fiesta […]

May 19, 2016

Tearful Surprise – Favorite Things

This week, I witnessed a tearful surprise that will undoubtedly endure as one of my most cherished moments. My son flew across the world to surprise his sister. Originally, we just didn’t see this trip happening because we are heading back to Florida immediately after her June 3rd graduation. Even […]

May 16, 2016

Ladylike Black And White Outfit- Featured Looks From My Refined Style #8

If you have followed my blog any length of time, you know I am crazy about black and white. Although I love to throw a lot of color into my wardrobe, I still always come back to my monochromatic standard. This week I’m wearing a ladylike black and white outfit. […]

May 14, 2016

Are You A Mindless Eater?

I’ve heard my mother-in-law talk about washing day at her house when she was growing up. Every Tuesday was devoted to washing clothes for her family of eight. In fact, there were so many clothes to wash that her aunt would often come down to pitch in because she only […]

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