Musings

Do or do not, there is no try…

By on February 1, 2017

Yoda is wise. “You are so good at that!  I can’t do that!” I hear this from my daughter from time to time, and different versions from adult women around me when I am working on some project or other.  I have a hard time sitting idle, so I usually bring something to work on […]

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Fashion fun | Musings | Outfits

Body shape and dressing for it

By on August 18, 2016

In one of my favorite groups on Facebook, we try to help ladies figure out their shape and how to dress for it. I think I have this mainly figured out at 42.  I know as I get older it will all change again, though. The Admin, Becca, wanted us to post what we will […]

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Musings

Changing things up

By on March 11, 2015

I am going to be changing this site in the next week or so.  I have had three blogs for a pretty long time.  I have a personal blog which has become overrun with sewing, and a photography blog that has been long dormant.  I want to keep my personal blog just that, so I […]

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Musings

At 39

By on March 8, 2013

That time of year again… I usually take an annual glammed up self portrait around my birthday.  A nice picture of me that I can frame up for the hubby and just for posterity’s sake.  I usually forget to print them, though.  This year I actual have several “self portraits” due to this blog, but […]

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Musings | Outfits | weight loss

Running around casual wear and some body musings

By on October 10, 2012

A rare share of my weekend clothes.  I got up early on Saturday morning, got in my workout, dyed my hair, fed the kids and then we were OFF! I have been trying to switch my workouts to be in the morning.   Not only do I dislike working out…I dislike getting up early at […]

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Accepting those flaws

By on July 28, 2011

The other day I was talking about skirts with one of my co-workers.  I was wearing one that was just above the knee and she said she didn’t like to wear anything showing her knees because they looked “old”. Whaaaaaaa?? She’s a very cute, petite 40-year old woman who has nothing to worry about. I […]

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Family pictures

By on July 16, 2011

When taking family pictures, the clothing that everyone wears is pretty important.  It can add or detract from the photos.  I think the best pictures are the ones that show the styles of the period in a good way.  This is why I generally choose to have all our family pictures printed in toned black […]

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Musings | Outfits

Vanity sizing

By on July 2, 2011

I bought this dress the day before, and had to wear it right away.  Yes, I am one of those cut-the-tags-off-and-wear-it-people.  I have kids and too much laundry as it is, and this seemed pretty clean so I wore it. That’s how I roll. Anyways, this dress is a size 4.  I have a substantial […]

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Going back

By on June 22, 2011

Lately I have been buying and then returning. I bought a couple of Spanx slips to wear with a tight dress that I bought at a low weight. Never a good idea…buying something at your low weight. I hope to wear it again, but I know it will be months. At least it was only […]

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Musings

The fashionable mom

By on March 29, 2011

Today in our society there is a decidedly casual atmosphere.  Jeans and t-shirts are the order of the day, with a few yoga pants thrown in for good measure.  If you work in an office, there are few and far between that still wear suits on a daily basis (law offices and high finance seem […]

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