Birds, Parades, Sunshine…It’s Beginning to Feel A lot Like Springtime!

Birds, Parades, Sunshine…It’s Beginning to Feel A lot Like Springtime!

 San Antonio is one of those wonderful places where spring shows its true colors early.  I was excited to hear from the Battle of Flowers Association last week about their Fiesta parade on April 26.   Parade Chairman Donna Vaughan announced this year’s parade theme, “Celebrations,” as they revealed the new parade grand marshal, actor Armie Hammer who…

Making Everything Old New Again!!

Making Everything Old New Again!!

Really, that’s what I have been doing for the last nine years…making something old new again…ME!  But, today I am discussing updating old looks.  I found this silk Maggy London nehru-style suit at Goodwill.  The fit was so great, I thought…surely, I could update the jacket and get some wear out of it….for $6.99 it…

Not So Casual Friday

Not So Casual Friday

I do not have much to say tonight except…T.G.I.F.!!  It has been quite a busy week and I am so happy to see the weekend arrive.   I thought I would share with you a professional look from Gigi and I both.  She is wearing her fun jacket from Ann Taylor and her gorgeous Tory Burch peep-toe wedges….which…

Secondhand Shopping Campaign

Secondhand Shopping Campaign

Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.  -Samuel Ullman Thank you for the sweet comments about the re-design!  I certainly love it and it helps to know that so many of you…

New Style Everywhere!!

New Style Everywhere!!

Welcome to the new over50feeling40!!  I hope all of you like the blog look as much as I do!  It was designed by the gifted and talented DEBBY STEELE!!  I love Debby’s blog…one of my first reads every morning…and I knew a long time ago that when it came time for a makeover, I wanted Debby…

Changes Are A Coming!!

Changes Are A Coming!!

Since entering the second half of my life, everything has been about change!  Mostly good changes…which has helped me to deal with the not-so-good changes.  Nevertheless, I seem to be on a constant roller coaster of change. I say all of this to tell you that I am about to change the design of my…

Spring Transitions: It’s Time!

Spring Transitions: It’s Time!

I am certain most of you…especially those in the Northeast…are ready to transition to spring!  My Harper’s Bazaar recently arrived with all of the fun ideas of what would be IN for this spring and I took note of several doable trends.  I think the trends make fashion fun and creative, so I love to check…

Lessons from a Celebrity Crush!

Lessons from a Celebrity Crush!

I am joining a talented group of bloggers called GENFAB on Monday for the February collaboration about our celebrity crushes.  This post is my contribution: I met him every Saturday night at six o’clock for years.  I am not sure what captured my heart first…his deep green eyes, his 100 watt smile, his teasing laugh or…