I’m home from Rehoboth Beach, and even though I slathered on SPF 30 and 50, I’m a sun worshipper and I came back brown. I know it’s not healthy, and it’s not cool with my fellow Gen Xers to be tan these days, but gosh I love it. I rarely drink, I don’t smoke, my…
I was asked how I keep my makeup from melting or sweating off my face in summer. Most of the summer, I don’t wear much more than brows and a quick swipe of mascara and lip balm. However, when packing for a summer vacation, I realized I have, over the years, perfected a summer-proof makeup…
I was dealing with perimenopausal insomnia, scrolling through Reels on Instagram, when I came across this one from Jennifer Lahmers. Like Lahmers, I was disgusted by the so-called fashion advice she found through Pinterest when searching for advice on what to wear to a concert. The “Pin” she came across was extremely eye-catching with bold…
Each summer, I spend at least one extra-long weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with the women in my family. We started this tradition almost two decades ago with me, my sister, and our mom. When my daughter was born, she joined us. And since our mom passed in the fall of 2023, we have continued…
I don’t live in a very large home. It’s under 1,400 square feet, but when we moved in, it was under 800, and we still sort of live that reduced space lifestyle. I don’t have one of those influencer “cloffices.” I don’t keep a lot of clothing I don’t regularly wear, even if it still…
Some brands just saturate the market, and if you’re shopping for espadrilles, you’ve likely come across Soludos. Marketed as original espadrilles, high quality, and high style, I wanted to know for sure, are Soludos espadrilles worth the hype? As a person who requires wide width shoes, I have tried Soludos and failed, as I do…
Weekend Reads for The First Weekend of August Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men. (CNBC) The real reason we tip and why it needs to change. (Vox) Main character syndrome is ruining public spaces. (Just Vibes via Substack) Ralph Lauren pays homage to generations of Black Martha’s…
I just got back from a family summer vacation up to New England, stopping in a few places. We visited hometowns, tourist locations, and stayed at a lake house. We visited Niagara Falls, did a lot of walking, some kayaking, and other activities. The days were warm, the evenings a bit of a chill, and…
Been to Athleta lately? A place plus size folks had relied on for quality activewear up to 3X, lately, Athleta’s plus size offerings are dwindling, and those that are left are usually only in black or navy. Sadly, another retailer has decided not to cater to the average woman in the United States, and it’s…