Fierce at 50
Giving Up Blonde, Or, Old Lady Hair Redux
I’ve been blonde most of my life. For the first 30 years, blonde by virtue of genetics. Then I darkened and grayed a bit on
March 1, 2011
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Fierce at 50
What Did You Wear On New Year’s Eve?
What did you wear on New Year’s Eve? A black dress and pearls? Pyjamas and fleece? (or “Pyammies,” as a Swedish accent will sometimes pronounce
January 3, 2011
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New York Street Style – Eating Out Like A Local
What to wear to dinner in Manhattan? Do you worry? I might worry, a bit. New York is the center of fashion, after all, its
November 30, 2010
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How To Have A Good Mood Day, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:48am
On any given day, there is almost nothing I have to do. I’m not working. The nest is empty. You’d think, as I did when
June 5, 2010
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How To Get Started On Twitter, Even If You Are Over 50
Little known fact. I joined Twitter in August of 2008, when a sales lead came in, source marked, “Twitter.” One must do one’s research, after
January 15, 2010
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When Budget Shoes Knock Your Socks Off
These are the Christian Sirianos I ordered from Payless. Now sold out, apparently. $29.99. A second pair half off. Free shipping. This kind of pricing
December 7, 2009
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One Lavish Way To Find The Perfect Little Black Dress
Well, I did it. I replaced the Little Black Dress That Couldn’t with the Little Black Dress That Most Certainly Could. First there was Miss
November 30, 2009
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In Which I Am On A Surfboard Trying To Stand Up
I’ve been tagged. By Stephanie of even*cleveland. What, she asks, is the 10th photo in my 1st folder? Of course, wild confusion ensued, given my
October 23, 2009
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5 Things To Love (Unreservedly) About Your Body Before You Turn 50
Friendly Italian Women from Flickr. Since they can’t speak English, I will tell you what they want to say. You can see by their smiles.
October 11, 2009
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4 Kitchen Tricks To Know Before You Turn 50
I love to cook. I used to do a lot of it. In my 40s I learned a few tricks that made the type of
September 28, 2009
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For Your Own Sanity, Answer These 4 Questions Before You Read Vogue’s September Issue
On September 6th, 2009, I walked to a bookstore and bought 6 fashion magazines. Yes. Six. Because this is a town of old hippies, and
September 7, 2009
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What To Do Now Because Doing It At 50 Will Be Hard
Sit down. Stand up. Sit down. Stand up. Silently. Don’t say “Ugh!” or “Umph.” or “Oh…” Hurry. Walk fast and talk at the same time.
June 25, 2009
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