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2024

December Favorites

December 29, 2024

Hope all my dear readers had a wonderful holiday with loved ones! We had a very happy Christmas and are really enjoying some well-deserved time off from work.

Every year I try to get a good picture of my husband and dog around the Christmas tree. They are the most impatient models ever, so if I get one okay photo, I’m pretty jazzed.

Eddie Bauer Santa Hats

I really love these adorable buffalo plaid Santa hats that my husband surprised me with. We wore them to cut down our tree and we wore them for walks on Christmas day. (Get them on sale now, and put them away for next year!)

Four Winds Christmas Tree Farm

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BA&SH Party!

December 11, 2024

Can you believe this beautiful and chic 42 year old woman used to be a little freshman in my English class?  OMG, do I feel old!  It’s so wonderful to connect with old students and oddly enough it seems like no time has even passed when we meet up!

Leslie (on IG @happily.leslie) is the BA&SH representative at our local Bloomingdale’s and she and my dear friend Kim of Northern California Style put together a little fun girl time for chit chat, giggles, and shopping! So much fun!!

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Feeling FALL

October 7, 2024

Fall weather is my favorite and fall clothing is my favorite!  The weather is not quite cooperating yet in San Jose, but I couldn’t wait to share this super cute autumn ensemble.

Garnet Hill for fall 2024, style for women over 50

 

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Kasper Matching Set

August 21, 2024

Who doesn’t love a matching set?  Especially when the pieces can be easily worn together or on their own?

Kasper matching set

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White Basic Shirt + Wide Leg Jeans

July 25, 2024

As time goes on and my style matures, I find myself turning to modern basics more and more.  I look for pieces that are easy and comfortable and kind of effortlessly cool.  Part of it might be the California girl in me …?   It’s a California style sin to look too try hard.

California casual style, modern minimalist style for women over 50

 

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Linen Shirts as Third Pieces this Summer

July 23, 2024

A third piece (blazer, cardigan, etc) always makes an outfit look more put together. Sometimes that’s tough in the summertime when a third piece needs to be cool and breezy, but I’ve found that an oversized linen button up works great! I have one in white that I’ve had for years and I added a black linen to my wardrobe now as well.

 

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Lucky Utility Jacket

June 20, 2024

I just got back from a wonderful trip to Washington state.  We explored all over and are thinking of retiring somewhere in the Pacific Northwest in a couple of years.  Before I left for my trip, I bought this Lucky Brand Utility Jacket and it was the perfect travel jacket! It’s a good light-to-medium weight and rolls up in the suitcase. The jacket is longish which is always a plus in my book and the green is flattering (not too yellow). In California this is an all-season jacket!  So really, I can’t recommend it enough.

Travel utility jacket

 

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