Only weeks after my Woman of a Certain Age post, I’ve reached a new miletstone in the race towards elderly, and I thought I’d share it with you. When is Elderly In the meantime, I thought I’d look at the actual definition of elderly, just to see if I could find out around about when […]
A Woman of a Certain Age
Some where along the line, I became a “woman of a certain age.” That is, the age at which is becomes unnecessary, and possibly impolite to query further. It’s the age at which looking in the mirror always comes as a shock because the face I see there is NOT the one I see in […]
2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan
It’s time to start looking at my 2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan. As I write, the sun is shining, and I’m putting on and taking off my fleece. The shops are frantically dispatching end of season catalogues, and soon they’ll be replacing them with new styles for warmer weather. 2020 Recap We’ll start with a recap […]
2021 Winter Wardrobe Update
Winter has been a mixed bag in terms of clothes, weather and the pandemic, but now it’s time for my 2021 Winter Wardrobe Update. 2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan Recap Basically, I wanted a minimally viable winter wardrobe; as much warm clothing as I could get for $500. The plan was: 1 fleece-lined jeans maybe $100 […]
Do or Die
It feels like we’ve been in and out of Covid lockdown since before time began. But with so much time spent at home (where possible), many people have found this a good time to get a bit healthier. Do or die of a different kind. Take my friend Katy, who looks more radiant than at […]
2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan
Maybe it’s just me and the kidney failure induced anaemia, but I’ve been freezing for what seems like ever. And therefore, thinking about lots of warm layers for my 2021 Signature Wardrobe Winter Plan. 2021 Winter Wardrobe Plan As I mentioned during my 2020 Summer planning, I had a stroke last year, and now I […]
2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Update
Before I get into the Summer Wardrobe Update, let’s recape My 2020 Summer Plan. Which was basically to get a bunch of black clothes. And this was to help with the stroke recovery by reducing the visual distractions my coloured clothes became. I needed the confidence boost of the style and quality I prefer (as […]
2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Plan
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my 2020 Signature Wardrobe Summer Plan is the kind of extreme you get when you have to replace your entire wardrobe. 2020 Summer Plan As I mentioned in my last review, I had a stroke (which makes it sound more pleasant than it was). It’s had an unexpected and significant impact […]
2020 Signature Wardrobe Winter Update
Let’s just say I’ve been cold, and skip to the rest of the 2020 Signature Wardrobe Winter Update. My 2020 Winter plan was based on costumes for two characters: The self-absorbed self-employed writer/editor/graphic artist. The long-suffering part-time housekeeper/gardener/handyman. I had a $1,000 budget, was looking for warmth, and focusing on morere or less the same […]
How to Choose Appropriate Makeup
So. I mentioned last time I’d intended to talk about appropriate makeup. And this is the post I’m going to do it in. It’s a clown free zone, so don’t be afraid to scroll down. While clothes and makeup seem very different, appropriate has a similar place when it comes to choosing what you wear. […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Getting a Haircut
Somewhat related to my version of string theory is my hair theory, That getting a haircut can, and does change your life. And this year so far has been difficult for so many reasons. Most of us need the need for something life-changing. Vain as it sounds, not getting to the hairdresser, is one of […]
I Still Survive
Sometimes, the fact of being alive comes with a price. Sometimes you’re not thriving, sometimes it’s as much as you can do to come to a place where you can say “I still survive!” Especially when you live in a society that values youthful good looks over venerating the wisdom that comes with age. That […]